USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean - Tertiary Anti-Violence Activity
ID: 355862Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

USAID - Barbados and Eastern Caribbean (USAID-BAR)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355862

Additional Information

https://sam.gov/opp/4dce1cb938c34857ad72efe005622fa2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Eastern and Southern Caribbean is seeking information from organizations to support the Tertiary Anti-Violence Activity aimed at reducing youth involvement in gangs and gang-related violence in the region. The initiative focuses on gathering evidence-based practices, program evaluations, and community engagement strategies to develop tailored interventions for gang-involved youth, including case management and rehabilitation programs within the prison system. This project is critical for addressing rising gang violence and enhancing positive outcomes for at-risk youth, with an estimated budget of up to $10 million over a five-year duration. Interested parties should submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by September 2, 2024, and can contact Farah Canaan Lachapelle at fcanaanlachapelle@usaid.gov or by phone at 829-421-5440 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Farah Canaan Lachapelle Grantor
    (829) 421-5440
    fcanaanlachapelle@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI
    RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on strategies to reduce youth gang involvement and related violence in the Eastern and Southern Caribbean (ESC). The RFI invites organizations to share evidence-based practices, program evaluations, and sustainability approaches for engaging local communities in anti-gang initiatives. Responses are due by September 2, 2024, and should include a cover page, an organizational capacity statement, and answers to specific program-related questions. The RFI outlines an activity aiming to provide tailored interventions to gang-involved youth to reintegrate them into society and offers a framework that will be developed through stakeholder input. Key aspects of the planned project include piloting case management approaches, strengthening local organizations, and developing rehabilitation programs within the prison system. The initiative is estimated to have a five-year duration with a budget of up to $10 million. Overall, the RFI emphasizes the necessity of leveraging local insights and experiences to counteract rising gang violence effectively, thereby enhancing positive outcomes for at-risk youth in the region.
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