Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0010243
The FY23 J/IRF Combating Religious Discrimination in Kenya opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010243) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, specifically the Office of International Religious Freedom (J/IRF). The core purpose is to fund projects in Kenya that directly address and reduce religious harassment and discrimination. In practical terms, applicants are expected to propose activities that prevent, mitigate, or respond to discrimination based on religion or belief, and that improve conditions for religious freedom and equal treatment in Kenyan communities or institutions where these problems occur.
The competition is open to a broad range of applicants, with eligibility listed as unrestricted. J/IRF invites applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofit organizations and NGOs, public international organizations, and both private and public institutions of higher education (including state universities). For-profit organizations and businesses are also allowed to apply, although the State Department notes a preference for working with nonprofit entities. If a for-profit applies and is selected by the review panel, it may undergo additional scrutiny after the panel stage. A key limitation for commercial recipients is that State Department assistance awards do not permit profit: the award can cover allowable direct and indirect costs, but it cannot include any amount above those allowable costs that would be considered profit.
For applicants that are commercial or for-profit entities, the notice highlights that cost allowability is determined using federal cost principles tied to the Federal Acquisition Regulation framework, referencing FAR-related provisions (including the Cost Accounting Standards administration and contract cost principles). The message here is that budgets must be tightly constructed around allowable expenses, well documented, and defensible under federal cost rules, because anything resembling profit or unallowable cost treatment can create compliance issues.
From a funding and competition standpoint, the grant has an award ceiling of $700,000, and the agency anticipates making up to two awards. The opportunity was created on February 13, 2024, and the original application closing date is April 15, 2024. The funding instrument type is a grant, the activity category is listed as “Other,” and the CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 19.345, which is associated with State Department democracy, human rights, and labor-related assistance programming.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at supporting concrete, well-designed interventions that tackle religious discrimination in Kenya, offered through a competitive process that welcomes a range of organizational types while emphasizing nonprofit participation and strict cost and no-profit rules for commercial awardees.Apply for SFOP0010243
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY23 J/IRF Combating Religious Discrimination in Kenya" 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 2024-02-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-15. (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 $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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FAQs: FY23 J/IRF Combating Religious Discrimination in Kenya (SFOP0010243)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), through the Office of International Religious Freedom (J/IRF). The opportunity is titled "FY23 J/IRF Combating Religious Discrimination in Kenya" and has Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010243.
What is the purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to fund projects in Kenya that directly address and reduce religious harassment and discrimination. Proposed projects are expected to prevent, mitigate, or respond to discrimination based on religion or belief and improve conditions for religious freedom and equal treatment in Kenyan communities or institutions where these problems occur.
Where must the project take place?
Projects supported under this opportunity are intended to take place in Kenya and focus on addressing religious harassment and discrimination affecting Kenyan communities or institutions.
What types of activities does the program expect applicants to propose?
Applicants are expected to propose activities that directly address and reduce religious harassment and discrimination. The notice emphasizes interventions that prevent, mitigate, or respond to discrimination based on religion or belief and that improve conditions for religious freedom and equal treatment.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. J/IRF invites applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofit organizations and NGOs, public international organizations, and private and public institutions of higher education (including state universities). For-profit organizations and businesses are also allowed to apply.
Does the State Department prefer nonprofits?
Yes. While for-profit organizations are allowed to apply, the State Department notes a preference for working with nonprofit entities.
Can a for-profit organization receive an award under this opportunity?
Yes. For-profit organizations and businesses are eligible to apply. However, if a for-profit applicant is selected by the review panel, it may be subject to additional scrutiny after the panel stage.
Can a commercial (for-profit) recipient earn profit from the award?
No. State Department assistance awards do not permit profit. The award can cover allowable direct and indirect costs, but it cannot include any amount above those allowable costs that would be considered profit.
How should for-profit applicants think about budget and cost allowability?
For commercial or for-profit entities, the notice highlights that cost allowability is determined using federal cost principles tied to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) framework, referencing FAR-related provisions (including Cost Accounting Standards administration and contract cost principles). Budgets need to be tightly constructed around allowable expenses and well documented, because unallowable costs or anything resembling profit can create compliance issues.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $700,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making up to two awards.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 19.345, which is associated with State Department democracy, human rights, and labor-related assistance programming.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 13, 2024.
What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is April 15, 2024.
Which bureau and office within the U.S. Department of State are running this competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), specifically the Office of International Religious Freedom (J/IRF).
What does "discretionary grant competition" mean in this context?
The notice describes this opportunity as a discretionary grant competition, meaning awards are made through a competitive process where applications are reviewed and selected based on the competition's criteria and priorities, rather than being automatically awarded.
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other."
Is this opportunity limited to U.S.-based organizations?
No. The opportunity invites applications from both U.S.-based and foreign-based organizations, in addition to other eligible entity types such as public international organizations and institutions of higher education.
Are universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both private and public institutions of higher education are eligible, including state universities.
What should applicants keep in mind when designing a project for this competition?
The notice emphasizes concrete, well-designed interventions that tackle religious discrimination in Kenya. Applicants should focus on activities that directly prevent, mitigate, or respond to discrimination based on religion or belief and that improve conditions for religious freedom and equal treatment in settings where these problems occur.
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