DRL Promoting Sovereignty and Rule of Law in Europe

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor is soliciting applications under solicitation DFOP0019631 for a project focused on researching and advocating for immigration policies and laws in Europe. The primary objective is to protect sovereignty and the rule of law while promoting democratic resilience. The estimated contract value ranges from 349,005 to 352,824 USD, with costs covering items such as subrecipients, contractors, equipment like generators and laptops, and venue fees. Performance is tied to designated target regions in Europe, and the project must adhere to 2 CFR 200 uniform administrative requirements and the Fly America Act. Proposals are due by August 31, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via MyGrants or Grants.gov. Applicants are required to have a Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov. Evaluation is based on a trade-off process weighing technical merit against cost, with a heavy emphasis on the quality of the monitoring and evaluation plan, the qualifications of key personnel, a realistic project timeline, and a detailed risk analysis. Required submission documents include a proposal narrative of up to 15 pages, a detailed line-item budget with a narrative, and a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan featuring output and outcome-based indicators.