Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006568
The Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0006568) is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run by the Office of the Secretary, through the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI). The intent is to fund a single major project that advances U.S. national security and foreign policy goals by strengthening prevention and response efforts for women and girls who are at heightened risk of gender-based violence in settings affected by conflict and violent extremism. The program is designed around the idea that gender-based violence is both a human rights issue and a destabilizing force in fragile environments, and that protecting women and girls can contribute to community resilience and broader security outcomes.
At the center of the NOFO is support for women and girls who have been adversely impacted by gender-based violence, with a particular emphasis on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and early forced marriage (EFM). Applicants are expected to propose activities that are survivor-centered and/or survivor-informed, meaning the approach should prioritize the safety, dignity, and choices of survivors and reflect what survivors say they need. While the notice highlights FGM/C and EFM, the broader framing includes gender-based violence more generally, especially where it intersects with conflict dynamics and the pressures created by violent extremist activity.
Geographically, the opportunity targets continental Africa, explicitly including both Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa. Proposals may be focused on one country or span multiple countries in the region, and the activities should be relevant to communities, countries, and regions impacted by conflict and violent extremism. In practice, this points to programs that can operate in complex environments and partner effectively with local actors in places where insecurity, displacement, or extremist influence may intensify risks for women and girls.
This funding is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The catalog reference is CFDA 19.801. The notice anticipates one award, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $2,000,000, indicating a single, relatively large project rather than multiple smaller awards.
The competition was posted on March 3, 2020, with an original application deadline of May 4, 2020. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the full eligibility section of the NOFO, suggesting that a range of non-federal organizations may be able to apply, depending on the specific eligibility language in the complete announcement.Apply for SFOP0006568
- The Department of State, Office of the Secretary in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.801.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 03, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 04, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0006568.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run by the Office of the Secretary, through the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI).
What is the overall purpose or intent of the funding?
The intent is to fund a single major project that advances U.S. national security and foreign policy goals by strengthening prevention and response efforts for women and girls at heightened risk of gender-based violence in settings affected by conflict and violent extremism.
How does the NOFO frame gender-based violence in this program?
The program frames gender-based violence as both a human rights issue and a destabilizing force in fragile environments. The notice also emphasizes that protecting women and girls can contribute to community resilience and broader security outcomes.
Who is the program primarily intended to support?
The NOFO centers support for women and girls who have been adversely impacted by gender-based violence, particularly those at heightened risk in areas affected by conflict and violent extremist activity.
Which forms of gender-based violence are specifically emphasized?
The notice places particular emphasis on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and early forced marriage (EFM).
Does the opportunity address gender-based violence beyond FGM/C and early forced marriage?
Yes. While FGM/C and EFM are highlighted, the broader framing includes gender-based violence more generally, especially where it intersects with conflict dynamics and pressures associated with violent extremist activity.
What does "survivor-centered" or "survivor-informed" mean in the context of this NOFO?
Applicants are expected to propose activities that are survivor-centered and/or survivor-informed. This means the approach should prioritize survivors' safety, dignity, and choices, and reflect what survivors say they need.
What geographic areas are eligible or targeted?
The opportunity targets continental Africa, explicitly including both Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa.
Can a proposal focus on a single country, or must it be multi-country?
Proposals may be focused on one country or may span multiple countries within continental Africa.
What kinds of settings or contexts should the proposed activities address?
Activities should be relevant to communities, countries, and regions in Africa that are impacted by conflict and violent extremism, where insecurity, displacement, or extremist influence may intensify risks for women and girls.
What type of award is expected under this funding opportunity?
This funding is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during implementation, compared with a standard grant.
How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipates making one award, indicating a single, relatively large project rather than multiple smaller awards.
What is the maximum award amount (funding ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $2,000,000.
What is the CFDA number or catalog reference associated with this opportunity?
The catalog reference listed is CFDA 19.801.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The competition was posted on March 3, 2020.
What was the application deadline listed in the summary information?
The original application deadline was May 4, 2020.
Who is eligible to apply based on the summary information provided?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others", with additional details referenced in the full eligibility section of the NOFO. This suggests a range of non-federal organizations may be able to apply, depending on the specific eligibility language in the complete announcement.
Is this opportunity intended for multiple small projects or one large project?
Based on the notice anticipating one award and a ceiling of $2,000,000, it is intended to fund one major project.
How does the program connect gender-based violence work to security outcomes?
The NOFO states that gender-based violence can be a destabilizing force in fragile environments, and that protecting women and girls can contribute to community resilience and broader security outcomes, aligning with U.S. national security and foreign policy goals.
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