Action to Reduce and Respond to Exploitation and Trafficking (ARRETE)

Background
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking an application for a cooperative agreement to implement “Action to Reduce and Respond to Exploitation and Trafficking (ARRETE)” program. This USAID funded activity aims to build the institutional capacity of key DRC institutions, expand access to multidisciplinary services for survivors of trafficking in persons, and transform the population’s behavior towards this widespread human rights violation. This intervention will help establish the pillars necessary for more effective and long-term capacity to Countering Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) across the DRC.

Grant Details
This funding opportunity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended. The resulting award will be subject to 2 CFR 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and USAID’s supplement, 2 CFR 700, as well as the additional requirements found in Section F. The purpose of this counter-trafficking activity is to develop and implement a model that meets the needs of trafficking survivors and sets the tone towards creating an environment in DRC where trafficking in persons becomes a thing of the past. The objectives for this activity are:

Objective 1: Enhanced capacity of key institutions to effectively coordinate counter-trafficking in persons interventions at both the national and provincial levels.

Objective 2: Expanded access to quality and multidisciplinary services for victims of trafficking in persons through referral and coordination networks.

Objective 3: Improved knowledge and behavior towards trafficking in persons, policies, and legislation.

Objective 4: Opportunity fund to expand programming that addresses sexual and gender-based violence.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process.

Period of Performance
USAID intends to make one five-year counter-trafficking activity award to the Applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not explicitly mentioned.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location(s) where the grant will be performed is Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).