Child Protection Activity
ID: 357833Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

West Africa USAID-Ghana (USAID-WAF)

Award Range

$10M - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement under the Child Protection Activity program in Ghana, aimed at enhancing child protection and development systems over a five-year period with an estimated budget of approximately $9.99 million. This initiative seeks to implement evidence-based, community-centered interventions that strengthen family and community resilience, particularly targeting vulnerable children and their families, including marginalized groups such as children with disabilities and those at risk of trafficking. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, NGOs, and private entities, with a required cost-sharing of at least 10%, and proposals must align with USAID’s strategic objectives while incorporating gender and disability considerations. Interested parties should submit their applications by March 3, 2025, and can contact Vida Assimeng-Kwakye and Lucrece Boko at lboko@usaid.gov for further information.

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    Posted
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement under the Child Protection Activity program in Ghana, aiming to enhance child protection, development, and care systems over five years with a budget of approximately $9.99 million. The initiative targets vulnerable children and their families, particularly focusing on marginalized groups including children with disabilities, those at risk of trafficking, adolescent girls facing early marriages, and children living outside family care. The program is designed to address root causes of child welfare issues such as poverty and violence, by promoting evidence-based, community-centered interventions that strengthen family and community resilience. Eligible entities can include non-profits, NGOs, and private organizations, with a required cost-sharing of at least 10%. Proposals should align with USAID’s strategic objectives, incorporating gender and disability considerations, and demonstrating collaboration with local stakeholders. Applications will be evaluated based on merit, and interested parties are urged to consult the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for submission requirements and guidelines. Overall, this initiative aligns with broader U.S. foreign assistance efforts to ensure safe, nurturing environments for children in Ghana, while supporting local development partners in implementing the proposed interventions.
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