USAID Grant: Countering Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) in DRC

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering a cooperative agreement grant for its “Action to Reduce and Respond to Exploitation and Trafficking (ARRETE)” program. This grant is for the purpose of strengthening the institutional capacity of key Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) institutions to combat human trafficking. It aims to expand access to multidisciplinary services for survivors and transform societal behavior concerning this widespread human rights violation. This intervention will help establish essential pillars for more effective and long-term Countering Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) across the DRC. USAID intends to make one five-year award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity.

Opportunity ID: 348933

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	72066023RFA00005
Funding Opportunity Title:	Action to Reduce and Respond to Exploitation and Trafficking (ARRETE)
Opportunity Category:	Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:	Full and Open
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Law, Justice and Legal Services
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Jun 27, 2023
Last Updated Date:	Jun 27, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 02, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 02, 2023
Archive Date:	Sep 01, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$18,000,000
Award Floor:	$15,000,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Full and Open Competition

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Democratic Republic of the Congo USAID-Kinshasa
Description:	The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking an application for a cooperative agreement to implement “Action to Reduce and Respond to Exploitation and Trafficking (ARRETE)” program. This USAID funded activity aims to build the institutional capacity of key DRC institutions, expand access to multidisciplinary services for survivors of trafficking in persons, and transform the population’s behavior towards this widespread human rights violation. This intervention will help establish the pillars necessary for more effective and long-term capacity to Countering Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) across the DRC. USAID intends to make one five-year counter-trafficking activity award to the Applicant 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 the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Chadwick B Jump Grantor Email:cjump@usaid.gov

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