2024 TIP Office Notice of Funding Opportunity - Statements of Interest
ID: 355090Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons (DOS-GTIP)

Award Range

$0 - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355090

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=f45782b21bf24a10e02962cae54bcbba&view=Default
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    Description

    The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP Office) of the U.S. Department of State is inviting organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for funding opportunities aimed at combating human trafficking outside the United States. The initiative seeks to support anti-trafficking projects that align with the TIP Office's 2024 programming priorities across various regions, including Africa, East Asia, and the Pacific, among others. This funding opportunity underscores the government's commitment to addressing human trafficking through international collaboration and innovative solutions, with a focus on victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches. Interested applicants can submit SOIs by July 31, 2024, with potential funding amounts reaching up to $7.5 million, contingent upon the availability of federal funds. For further details, applicants may contact JTIPGrants@state.gov or visit the provided link for additional information.

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    2024 TIP Office NOFO SOI - Common Q&As.pdf
    2024 TIP Office Notice of Funding Opportunity, Request for Statements of Interest.pdf
    2024.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State is soliciting Statements of Interest (SOIs) for the 2024 TIP Office International Programs to combat human trafficking, particularly outside the United States. The initiative seeks funding for anti-trafficking projects addressing priority areas identified in the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report across various regions including Africa, East Asia, and the Pacific, among others. The funding mechanism involves a two-stage process, starting with SOIs limited to four pages. Successful applicants will advance to submit full proposals for consideration in early 2025, conditional on the availability of federal funds. The average anticipated award is approximately $1 million. The TIP Office emphasizes a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach and includes a preference for projects addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, promoting innovative solutions while avoiding duplication of previous efforts. The document outlines eligibility criteria, application submission guidelines, and specific regional programming priorities. Moreover, the TIP Office aims to enhance international collaboration and build local capacities to effectively combat human trafficking through diverse partnerships across sectors.
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