Deadline: 31 May 2019
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Prevention of Child Early and Forced Marriage Activity.
This activity also aims to reinforce USAID’s social-behavior-change communications approach to child marriage targeted at parents, traditional and religious leaders, community leaders, and youth.
Objectives
- Religious leaders, community leaders and parents value and prioritize the girl child in target communities.
- Adolescent girls have increased access to quality, safe basic education opportunities.
Funding Information
Award Ceiling: $2,300,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations (other than those from foreign policy restricted countries) are eligible to apply under this NOFO. Potential for-profit Applicants should note that, in accordance with 2 CFR 200.400(g), profit, which is any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs, is not an allowable cost for Recipients of USAID assistance awards, and cannot be part of the activity budget. However, the prohibition against profit does not apply to procurement contracts made under the assistance instrument when the Recipient procures goods and services in accordance with the Procurement Standards found in 2 CFR 200.317 to 326.
- Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted.
- USAID welcomes applications from organizations which have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
- Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations. The successful Applicant(s) will be subject to a responsibility determination assessment (possibly including a pre-award survey) by the Agreement Officer (AO).
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=315017