Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in West Africa (SGBV-TIP)
ID: 356372Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Ghana USAID-Accra (USAID-GHA)

Award Range

$10M - $10M

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/356372
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement aimed at addressing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and trafficking in persons (TIP) in West Africa, specifically targeting local organizations within the region. The initiative is designed to prevent, mitigate, and respond to these critical human rights challenges, aligning with the U.S. government's commitment to promoting justice, equity, and security in developing countries. With an estimated total program funding of $9,989,000 and the expectation of awarding five grants, interested applicants must submit concept papers by September 30, 2024, and full applications within 30 days of receiving a request for submission. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Robert Ago-Josiah at ragojosiah@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ragojosiah@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO_SBGV_TIP-.pdf
    The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for the USAID Regional Peace and Governance Office (RPGO) outlines activities from FY 2024 to FY 2029 aimed at enhancing democracy, peace, and stability across 15 ECOWAS member states, Chad, Cameroon, and Mauritania. The IEE assesses the environmental impacts of proposed programs related to conflict prevention, governance, and human rights, categorizing activities under Negative Determination with Conditions and Categorical Exclusion for minimal impact actions. Key activities include capacity building for civil society organizations (CSOs), electoral processes, and strategies for countering violent extremism. Special conditions for environmental compliance such as Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plans (EMMPs) are stipulated for activities potentially affecting the environment. The RPGO aims to support regional institutions, engage diverse political actors, and empower youth and women in peacebuilding. The document emphasizes participatory approaches and collaboration among stakeholders, addressing the critical need for stability in regions facing violent extremism and governance challenges. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations, alongside climate risk management, acknowledges ongoing environmental challenges within the fragile ecosystem of West Africa.
    NOFO_SGBV_TIP.pdf
    The Initial Environmental Examination (EEI) for the Regional Peace and Governance Office (RPGO) outlines a strategic framework for activities from 2024 to 2029 aimed at enhancing democracy, peace, and stability in West Africa. This EEI addresses potential environmental impacts associated with programs that focus on conflict prevention, mitigation efforts, and countering violent extremism across 15 West African states, including Chad, Cameroon, and Mauritania. The document details various operational units involved, including USAID and its partners like FHI 360 and DAI. It categorizes activities required for compliance with U.S. environmental regulations, includes risk assessments, and highlights the necessity for plans to mitigate negative environmental impacts. Key objectives include fostering participatory governance, ensuring the involvement of civil society, and empowering youth and women to prevent conflicts. The EEI emphasizes a comprehensive approach to address underlying vulnerabilities contributing to violent extremism while also focusing on environmental safeguards in regional development initiatives. Overall, the RPGO's efforts are aimed at supporting regional institutions to strengthen political stability through collaborative governance and peacebuilding initiatives, alongside maintaining strict adherence to environmental compliance standards.
    NOFO.pdf
    The document is a budget template designed for proposals related to federal grants and RFPs, outlining expense categories for up to five years. It specifies the need for complete financial details, including direct labor, fringe benefits, consultants, allowances, travel, equipment, program activities, subcontract costs, and other direct/indirect costs, all to be presented in U.S. dollars and rounded to two decimal places. Each item must be filled out for five years with corresponding rates and quantities to understand the total estimated cost. Additionally, inflation factors for expatriate salary escalation, national salary escalation, and cost inflation are provided to guide budgetary considerations. Notably, all amounts presented currently reflect $0.00, indicating that this is a draft to be completed with specific organizational data. The overall purpose is to standardize requests for detailed funding information to align with government financial accountability and transparency requirements in grant proposals and contracting processes.
    NOFO.xls
    The document is a budget template designed for proposals related to federal grants and RFPs, outlining expense categories for up to five years. It specifies the need for complete financial details, including direct labor, fringe benefits, consultants, allowances, travel, equipment, program activities, subcontract costs, and other direct/indirect costs, all to be presented in U.S. dollars and rounded to two decimal places. Each item must be filled out for five years with corresponding rates and quantities to understand the total estimated cost. Additionally, inflation factors for expatriate salary escalation, national salary escalation, and cost inflation are provided to guide budgetary considerations. Notably, all amounts presented currently reflect $0.00, indicating that this is a draft to be completed with specific organizational data. The overall purpose is to standardize requests for detailed funding information to align with government financial accountability and transparency requirements in grant proposals and contracting processes.
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