Deadline: 25-May-23
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking a full application for a Fixed-Amount Cooperative Agreement from eligible organizations to implement the USAID Stop Gender Based Violence Now (Stop GBV Now) Activity.
This award will have an initial 3-year period of performance, with a renewal/continuation period of 2 years (5 years). Eligibility for this award is restricted to local organizations.
USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process.
Goal and Result of the Stop GBV Now
- The goal of the Stop GBV Now is to strengthen efforts to reach and sustain HIV epidemic control by preventing and responding to GBV and HIV in Zambia; promoting gender equality and the rights of women, gender and sexual minorities and key populations; empowering women and girls; and cultivating equitable, healthy, and supportive gender relations.
- The activity has four Intermediate Result results:
- Reduced incidence of GBV and increased support for gender equality among women, men, girls, boys, gender and sexual minorities, and members of key and priority populations.
- Increased access to and uptake of high-quality post-violence clinical care services at GBV One-Stop Centers and facilities delivering HIV treatment services.
- Strengthened capacity of government and community-based organizations to prevent and respond to GBV.
- Strengthened statutory and customary legal and policy framework for GBV, gender equality, and female empowerment.
- USAID desires to support an activity that provides direct service delivery and targeted technical assistance to strengthen stakeholder coordination and ensure efficient/sustainable linkages and referral systems are in place to support survivors of GBV and sustain all efforts engaged in this project.
Programing priorities include but will not be limited to
- Increased community mobilization for GBV and HIV prevention services with positive change in gender norms resulting in more men engaged in preventing GBV on a sustained basis.
- Increased demand and client satisfaction with the quality of post-violence clinical care including availability and attitudes of OSCs staff and referral services.
- Improved coordination systems and structures for GRZ and non-government actors with adequate human and financial resources to efficiently and effectively implement sustainable anti-GBV activities.
- Improved harmonization of statutory and customary law.Training and mentorship of legal and law enforcement personnel to implement laws and policies related to GBV and gender equality in a gender-sensitive and trauma-informed manner.
Funding Information
- USAID intends to award a Fixed-Amount Cooperative Agreement with renewal periods pursuant to this notice of funding opportunity. Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, USAID intends to provide an estimated $14.7 million for the initial three-year base period.
- The total estimated amount of funding for the base period and two potential one year renewal periods is $24.5 million.
- The anticipated period of performance is up to five years with an initial period of performance of three (3) years and two-one year renewal/continuation periods to be awarded dependent upon recipient performance during the initial period of performance, availability of funding and USAID needs. The estimated start date will be upon the signature of the award, on or about August 2023.
Geographic Focus
- The program will operate at the national and sub-national levels, building upon the existing USAID Stop GBV activity to deliver HIV/GBV services through OSCs and community-based organizations and structures to sustainably prevent and respond to GBV in the following districts: Chibombo, Chililabombwe, Chingola, Chipata, Chongwe, Kabwe, Kafue, Kalomo, Kalulushi, Kapiri Mposhi, Kitwe, Katete, Livingstone, Luanshya, Lusaka, Masaiti, Mongu, Monze, Mpika, Mufulira, Mumbwa, Nakonde, Ndola, Nyimba, Sesheke and Solwezi.
- Direct service delivery or technical assistance activities will be determined in consultation with USAID/Zambia, the GRZ, and relevant stakeholders based upon HIV and GBV epidemiological data or health system needs during implementation.
Eligibility Criteria
- When considering making an award to an organization with limited or no previous experience, the AO may determine a pre-award survey is required to conduct an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient has the necessary organization, experience, and technical skills – or ability to obtain them – in order to achieve the results of the program and comply with the terms and conditions of the award.
- Only local organizations are eligible for the award. USAID defines a “local entity” as an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that:
- Is legally organized under the laws of Zambia;
- Has its principal place of business or operations in Zambia;
- Is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Zambia; and
- Is managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the country receiving assistance.
- USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
- Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.
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