Opportunity Information: Apply for 17 MMR NOFO 01
The grant opportunity titled "Fostering the Environment for Legislative Change in Myanmar" is a limited-competition funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Myanmar (U.S. Embassy). It was issued as a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on July 11, 2017, with an application deadline of September 5, 2017. The award is structured as a grant under CFDA 19.345, categorized broadly under "Other" for both the opportunity and the program activity area, which signals that the project is cross-cutting and primarily defined by its narrative goals rather than fitting neatly into a standard sector label.
At its core, the program is designed to strengthen the ability of LGBTI civil society actors in Myanmar to engage in consultation and advocacy efforts that directly address and reduce violence against LGBTI people. The focus is not only on awareness raising, but on building practical capacity within civil society so organizations and activists can participate more effectively in policy conversations, coordinate with one another, and pursue strategic advocacy that can translate into safer conditions for LGBTI communities. The opportunity also emphasizes the importance of establishing a stronger environment for legislative change by improving how civil society can communicate needs, document concerns, and propose solutions in ways that resonate with decision-makers.
A central objective is to increase understanding among parliamentarians about potential legislative actions that could help combat violence targeting LGBTI individuals. In practice, this implies activities that help lawmakers better grasp the nature and impact of anti-LGBTI violence, the gaps in current protections, and the types of legal or policy reforms that could be considered. The program is meant to support constructive engagement between LGBTI civil society and members of parliament, helping create conditions where legislative options are discussed with more clarity, context, and input from affected communities.
Another explicit priority is inclusion within the movement itself, particularly bringing underrepresented rural LGBTI people and lesbian activists into national networks. This indicates the Embassy viewed geographic and social marginalization as barriers to effective advocacy and aimed to support stronger connectivity between activists outside major urban centers and the larger national-level civil society ecosystem. By widening participation, the program seeks to ensure that advocacy agendas and consultation processes reflect a more complete range of lived experiences and needs, rather than being dominated by the most visible or centrally located groups.
In terms of funding scale and expected outcomes, the NOFO lists an award ceiling of $32,848 and anticipates making two awards, suggesting relatively small, targeted projects with practical deliverables rather than large multi-year initiatives. While the eligibility line is labeled "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the original posting, the intent is clearly aimed at capable implementing organizations or groups positioned to work closely with LGBTI civil society actors and to engage policy stakeholders in Myanmar. Overall, the opportunity is a focused effort to strengthen LGBTI-led or LGBTI-supportive advocacy capacity, improve legislative understanding and dialogue around anti-LGBTI violence, and broaden participation by rural and lesbian activists in national networks.Apply for 17 MMR NOFO 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Myanmar in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fostering the Environment for Legislative Change in Myanmar" 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 Jul 11, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 05, 2017. (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 $32,848.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Fostering the Environment for Legislative Change in Myanmar."
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Myanmar (U.S. Embassy).
What type of announcement is this?
It was issued as a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
When was the NOFO issued?
The NOFO was issued on July 11, 2017.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was September 5, 2017.
Is this a limited competition?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a limited-competition funding announcement.
What kind of award instrument is expected?
The award is structured as a grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.345.
How is the opportunity categorized by program area?
Both the opportunity and the program activity area are categorized broadly under "Other," indicating a cross-cutting effort defined primarily by its narrative goals.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen the ability of LGBTI civil society actors in Myanmar to engage in consultation and advocacy that directly addresses and reduces violence against LGBTI people.
Does the program focus only on awareness raising?
No. While awareness may be part of the work, the emphasis is on building practical capacity so organizations and activists can engage more effectively in policy conversations, coordinate with one another, and pursue strategic advocacy that can translate into safer conditions for LGBTI communities.
What does "fostering the environment for legislative change" mean in this NOFO?
It refers to improving how civil society communicates needs, documents concerns, and proposes solutions in ways that resonate with decision-makers, helping create conditions where legislative options can be discussed with clearer context and stronger input from affected communities.
What is a central objective related to parliamentarians?
A central objective is to increase understanding among parliamentarians about potential legislative actions that could help combat violence targeting LGBTI individuals.
What kinds of issues are parliamentarians expected to better understand through this program?
The NOFO implies improved understanding of the nature and impact of anti-LGBTI violence, gaps in current protections, and the types of legal or policy reforms that could be considered to address those gaps.
Does the opportunity support engagement between LGBTI civil society and members of parliament?
Yes. The opportunity is meant to support constructive engagement between LGBTI civil society and members of parliament to strengthen dialogue around anti-LGBTI violence and potential legislative responses.
What inclusion priorities are explicitly mentioned?
The NOFO explicitly prioritizes inclusion within the movement by bringing underrepresented rural LGBTI people and lesbian activists into national networks.
Why does the NOFO emphasize rural LGBTI inclusion?
Based on the description, geographic and social marginalization are viewed as barriers to effective advocacy, and strengthening connectivity between activists outside major urban centers and national-level networks is intended to broaden representation in consultation and advocacy.
Why does the NOFO specifically mention lesbian activists?
The description indicates lesbian activists are considered underrepresented within national networks, and the program aims to widen participation so advocacy agendas reflect a fuller range of lived experiences and needs.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $32,848.
How many awards does the NOFO anticipate making?
The NOFO anticipates making two awards.
What does the funding scale suggest about the size of projects?
The funding level and the expectation of two awards suggest relatively small, targeted projects focused on practical deliverables rather than large multi-year initiatives.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility line is labeled "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the original posting. Based on the stated intent, the opportunity is aimed at capable implementing organizations or groups positioned to work closely with LGBTI civil society actors and to engage policy stakeholders in Myanmar.
What kinds of outcomes is the program aiming for?
Based on the description, expected outcomes include stronger LGBTI-led or LGBTI-supportive advocacy capacity, improved legislative understanding and dialogue around anti-LGBTI violence, and broader participation by rural LGBTI people and lesbian activists in national networks.
Is the program intended to improve coordination within civil society?
Yes. The NOFO emphasizes building capacity for coordination among organizations and activists as part of more effective consultation and advocacy.
Is the focus specifically on reducing violence against LGBTI people?
Yes. Reducing violence targeting LGBTI individuals is a central focus, along with strengthening the advocacy and consultation mechanisms that support policy and legislative responses.
Is this opportunity described as sector-specific (for example, health or education)?
No. It is categorized under "Other" and described as cross-cutting, emphasizing narrative goals related to civil society capacity, inclusion, and legislative engagement regarding anti-LGBTI violence.
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