Opportunity Information: Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 18 024
The Empowering Youth in India grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DRLA DRLAQM 18 024) is a discretionary grant competition offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). The central purpose of the program is to help young people in India build the skills, confidence, and practical avenues they need to act as leaders and catalysts for positive social change in their own communities. In other words, the focus is not simply on youth participation in the abstract, but on youth-driven or youth-centered efforts that translate into concrete community impact aligned with DRLs broader democracy, rights, and civic engagement goals.
This funding opportunity falls under the Community Development activity category (CFDA 19.345) and uses a grant as its funding instrument. The posted maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $650,000, indicating support for projects that can operate at meaningful scale, potentially across multiple communities or with a strong programmatic footprint. The opportunity was created on November 7, 2017, with an original application closing date of January 12, 2018, which signals a defined submission window typical of federal assistance competitions.
Eligibility is relatively broad and includes several types of organizations. Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status are eligible, as are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not institutions of higher education). The opportunity also allows participation by private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. This wide eligibility range suggests DRL was open to varied implementers, such as civil society groups, research or training institutions, social enterprises, and other capable entities that can deliver youth empowerment programming effectively and compliantly.
At its core, the opportunity is about supporting initiatives that position youth as problem-solvers and community leaders. While the brief description does not list specific required activities, the stated objective implies programming that strengthens youth leadership, civic engagement, community organizing, advocacy, dialogue, and other forms of constructive participation that enable young people to address local challenges and contribute to positive social outcomes.Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 18 024
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Empowering Youth in India" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-11-07.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-01-12. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Empowering Youth in India.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DRLA DRLAQM 18 024.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant competition offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
What is the central purpose of the Empowering Youth in India program?
The central purpose is to help young people in India build the skills, confidence, and practical avenues they need to act as leaders and catalysts for positive social change in their communities.
Is the focus on general youth participation, or on community impact?
The focus is on youth-driven or youth-centered efforts that lead to concrete community impact, aligned with DRL's broader goals related to democracy, rights, and civic engagement.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Community Development activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this funding opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 19.345.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posted maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $650,000.
What does the award ceiling suggest about the expected size of projects?
An award ceiling of $650,000 suggests support for projects that can operate at a meaningful scale, potentially across multiple communities or with a strong programmatic footprint.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 7, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was January 12, 2018.
What does the listed closing date indicate about the application period?
It indicates a defined submission window that is typical of federal assistance competitions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is relatively broad and includes:
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are private institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity allows for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and it also separately lists small businesses as eligible.
What kinds of organizations does the broad eligibility seem to invite?
The wide eligibility range suggests DRL was open to varied implementers, including civil society groups, research or training institutions, social enterprises, and other capable entities able to deliver youth empowerment programming effectively and compliantly.
What is the program trying to support at a practical level?
At its core, the opportunity is about supporting initiatives that position youth as problem-solvers and community leaders in India.
Are specific required activities listed in the description?
No. The brief description does not list specific required activities.
What types of activities are implied by the stated objective?
While specific activities are not listed, the objective implies programming that strengthens areas such as:
- Youth leadership
- Civic engagement
- Community organizing
- Advocacy
- Dialogue and constructive participation
The implied aim is to help young people address local challenges and contribute to positive social outcomes.
Where is the intended geographic focus of the program?
The opportunity is specifically focused on youth in India and community impact within Indian communities.
How does this opportunity connect to DRL's broader priorities?
The opportunity emphasizes youth-centered efforts aligned with DRL's broader goals related to democracy, rights, and civic engagement.
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