To Whom It May Concern:
Please be informed that NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) NUMBER: 72012124RFA00003, Countering Trafficking in Persons and Support to Vulnerable Populations (CTIP/V) Activity, was issued on www.grants.gov.
Please follow the Grants.gov link: https://grants.gov/
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please be aware that this funding opportunity will utilize a multi-tiered review process:
Phase 1: Applicants will submit a concept paper pursuant to Section D.4 of this NOFO. Based on USAID’s evaluation in accordance with the merit review criteria set forth herein, the applicant(s) whose concept paper best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity will be requested to submit a full application.
Phase 2: Participation in Phase 2 is based on successful participation in Phase 1 and a request for full application by USAID. The Merit Review Committee will transmit a second-level solicitation to the selected applicant(s), as noted above. Upon receipt of the full application(s), the Merit Review Committee will conduct a review thereof, using more specific merit review criteria.
Eligibility for this award is not restricted.
The purpose of the new Countering Trafficking in Persons and Support to Vulnerable Populations (CTIP/V) activity is to (1) prevent trafficking in persons (TIP) through a strengthened comprehensive, government-led counter-trafficking response and (2) to ensure nationwide access to trauma-informed and survivor-centered recovery and reintegration services for victims of trafficking, exploitation, gender-based violence (GBV) (particularly intimate-partner violence and conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV)), and detention/torture.
This Activity has four main objectives:
Objective 1: Understanding of TIP risks and prevention strategies increased, especially among government officials and vulnerable groups.
Objective 2: Sustainability and availability of comprehensive, trauma-informed protection services increased to ensure seamless access for victims of trafficking and war-related trauma across Ukraine.
Objective 3: Prosecution of those willfully engaged in TIP strengthened.
Objective 4: Partnerships developed and strengthened across government, civil society, and socially responsible businesses to counter TIP at the decentralized, national, and European regional levels.
USAID intends to award one (1) Cooperative Agreement pursuant to this NOFO. Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, USAID intends to provide no more than $24,000,000 in total USAID funding over a five (5) year period.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
NOFO Number: 72012124RFA00003
Issuance Date: April 8, 2024
Phase One (Concept Paper):
Deadline for Questions: April 19, 2024
Closing Date for Concept Paper Submission: May 17, 2024
Closing Time Phase One: 15:00, local Kyiv time
Phase Two for selected Concepts ONLY
(Full Application): TBD
Full Announcement in PDF could be found under tab "Related Documents" following the link: https://grants.gov/
Any Amendments to the subject NOFO will be issued on Grants.gov.