RFI - Strengthening Global Protection Capacity Activity
ID: 356295Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Disaster Prevention and Relief

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356295
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Strengthening Global Protection Capacity Activity." This RFI seeks input from both U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit and for-profit organizations to enhance humanitarian protection services for communities affected by disasters, particularly in light of the increasing number of forcibly displaced persons globally. The initiative aims to gather strategies and capability statements to bolster the humanitarian protection workforce, addressing competency gaps and leveraging social service professionals. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses via email by September 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET, and can reach out to USAID/BHA at miharris@usaid.gov or by phone at 202-403-4851 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    USAID/BHA
    (202) 403-4851
    miharris@usaid.gov
    Files
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    BHA.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the "Strengthening Global Protection Capacity Activity." This RFI, numbered 720BHA24RFI00002, seeks input from interested U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit and for-profit entities to enhance humanitarian protection services for disaster-affected communities. The main goals are to gather strategies and capability statements to improve the humanitarian protection workforce amidst rising global crises, which currently involve 103 million forcibly displaced persons. The RFI covers aspects including increasing the workforce's capacity, addressing competency gaps, and leveraging social service professionals. Responses should be concise, adhering to submission guidelines, and address specific questions about scaling workforce capabilities and resources needed. The information collected may shape future solicitation opportunities, but submission does not guarantee any binding agreement with USAID.
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