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Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in West Africa (SGBV-TIP)

ID: 72062424APS00002 • Type: Posted

Description

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)'s West Africa Regional Peace and Governance Office (RPGO) seeks to award funding to prevent, mitigate, and/or respond to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and/or trafficking in persons (TIP) in West Africa (Benin, Cameroon, C te d'Ivoire, Guinea, Niger and Togo) under an Annual Program Statement (APS). USAID intends to have one (1) selection round over the course of one (1) year, but may choose to have a second round if necessary. The APS is intended to help USAID partner with African organizations with experience working in West Africa on these topics.

This APS intends to address two specific human rights challenges in West Africa: SGBV and TIP. Addressing the scourges of SGBV and TIP is a USG priority. The United States believes that preventing and responding to SGBV around the world is a matter of human rights, justice, equity, and equality, and is central to achieving the Agency's mission to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing security and prosperity in developing countries. The United States believes that TIP is a severe humanitarian and development challenge which affects millions of people of all ages worldwide. The United States Government. is legally mandated by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) to impose consequences on countries whose governments are not making significant efforts to meet the TVPA's minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking.1 For this reason, the USG is committed to supporting our partners efforts to combat trafficking-in-persons

Background
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s West Africa Regional Peace and Governance Office (RPGO) seeks to award funding to prevent, mitigate, and/or respond to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and/or trafficking in persons (TIP) in West Africa (Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Niger, and Togo). This initiative is part of a broader U.S. Government priority to address human rights challenges in the region. The program aims to support local organizations with experience in these areas to enhance their capacity to combat SGBV and TIP effectively.

Grant Details
The APS intends to address two specific human rights challenges: SGBV and TIP. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative solutions that align with the following illustrative outcomes:

a) Reduced levels of SGBV and/or TIP;
b) Increased capacity of civil society to address these issues;
c) Strengthened international/regional networks related to SGBV and/or TIP;
d) Mobilization of stakeholders for policy change;
e) Societal norm changes regarding SGBV/TIP;
f) Improved legal frameworks for addressing these issues.

Activities should be implemented within or across the following countries: Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Niger, and Togo.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility is restricted to local entities in Africa only. This includes registered African private non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations with experience in West Africa, for-profit organizations willing to forego profit, colleges and universities, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, civil society organizations, and other relevant entities. All applicants must be legally recognized under applicable law.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is between one (1) to five (5) years. The estimated start date for the first award(s) under this APS is on or about December 2024.

Grant Value
USAID intends to award a maximum of $9.989 million under this APS with up to five awards anticipated. The maximum award amount is not expected to exceed $4 million.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in West African countries specifically including Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Niger, and Togo.
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Overview

Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
98.001 - USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 9/9/24 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72062424APS00002 for Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in West Africa (SGBV-TIP) with funding of $10.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. It is expected that 5 total grants will be made worth between $10.0 million and $10.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Sept. 9, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Feb. 7, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Due in 42 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Closing Date & Time for Concept Papers: October 25,2024, at 17:00 Ghana Local Time Closing Date & Time for Full Applications: 45 days after receiving Request for Full Application, at 17:00 Ghana Local time
Last Updated
Oct. 9, 2024, 6:42 a.m. EDT
Version
5
Archive Date
March 9, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligibility for this NOFO is restricted to local organizations in Africa.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$9,989,000
Floor
$9,989,000
Estimated Program Funding
$9,989,000
Estimated Number of Grants
5

Contacts

Contact
Robert Ago-Josiah A and A Specialist
Contact Email
ragojosiah@usaid.gov   Profile
Email Description
Official
Contact Phone
00233552692358

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