Deadline: 22 September 2016
The U.S. Consulate General, Public Affairs Section in Hyderabad is soliciting proposals for a project entitled “Workshop On Trafficking in Persons Amplifying Lessons from Swaraksha Caravan” with an aim to help anti-trafficking activists and state government officials develop campaigns similar to that of the Swaraksha Caravan, but tailored for their own local and regional environment.
In 2016, PAS Hyderabad implemented a grant in partnership with the non-governmental organization Prajwala to create awareness of trafficking in persons, particularly among young girls, women, and their families, who are especially vulnerable to traffickers. This anti-trafficking caravan, aptly titled Swaraksha, traveled across the mostly rural 53 districts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha over five months, to reach villages and towns where people are most at risk of being trafficked, and where information on countering trafficking in person is limited.
The caravan will provided valuable insight into issues related to trafficking in persons. It is also effective in educating and equipping young girls, women, village elders, local government officials, and teachers with vital information to help protect themselves from traffickers. To amplify the results of the Swaraksha Caravan and share observations and best practices, PAS Hyderabad proposes a two-day workshop for anti-trafficking activists and state governments across India and the region.
Funding Information
- Any grant requested under this Call for Proposals must fall between $100,000.00 to $130,000.00.
- Grant projects generally should be completed in one year or less.
Selection Criteria
- The attendees for this workshop should include two NGO/civil society organization representatives working on issues of human trafficking/gender-based violence and one state government representative from each of the 26 states not covered by the original Swarkasha caravan (i.e., a total of three representatives from each state other than Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha).
- The attendees for this workshop should include three representatives each from the following regional countries – Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Representatives from local NGOs and the governments in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, who partnered with Prajwala on the Swaraksha caravan, should be invited as guest speakers to share their experiences with attendees of the workshop.
- Expenses for workshop participants’ regional and international travel should be included in the submitted budget.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility is open to all non-profit, non-governmental organizations.
- Individuals are not eligible for an award.
- Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
- Cost sharing or Matching is not required for this funding opportunity.
- This award does not allow for construction activities or costs. U.S. Embassy New Delhi grants/cooperative agreements cannot be used to fund religious or partisan political activity; fundraising campaigns; commercial projects; scientific research; projects whose primary aim is the institutional development of the organization, or illegal activities.
- Applicants must acquire all required registrations and rights in the United States and India. All intellectual property considerations and rights must be fully met in the United States and India.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their application forms electronically via given website.
Eligible Countries: India and United States
For more information, please visit grants.gov.