The U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo is seeking concept papers from NGOs for projects aiming to reduce gender-based violence in the Dominican Republic. The grant ranges from $25,000 to $1,000,000. The initiative aims to support efforts in reducing GBV and aiding victims, addressing the increasing rates of violence against women. Proposals focused on victim assistance, rehabilitation of perpetrators, data collection, community outreach, awareness programs, and official training will be considered. Applicants must show commitment to sustain the program post-grant. Selection criteria include strategy effectiveness, management capacity, sustainability, and alignment with U.S. policy goals. Submit concept papers by January 20, 2015. This opportunity does not guarantee funding. For more details and guidelines, visit grants.gov.
Opportunity ID: 270330
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 0001-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Call for Concept papers on Prevention of Gender Based Violence in the Dominican Republic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic |
| Description: | Summary U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo announces an open call for concept papers from non-governmental organizations for innovative projects to reduce gender based violence (GBV) in the Dominican Republic in the range of 25,000 USD to 1,000,000 USD. Background Information: The U.S. Government seeks to support the Dominican government and civil society groups efforts to reduce GBV and assist victims as it is both a violation of human rights and a serious public health issue. The number of Femicides has risen in 2014 while the overall murder rate has declined. According to the 2013 Demographic Health Survey (DHS), 17 percent of women between ages 15-49 experienced physical violence in the last twelve months and 26 percent experienced violence in their lives. In addition, 34 percent of women ages 15 – 49 reported at some point in their lives being victims of domestic abuse. Currently, there is no national level electronic database for tracking and monitoring cases or identifying repeat offenders of GBV. USAIDs policy goals are to work with judicial entities to improve processing and prosecution of GBV cases, improve case coordination in the criminal justice, and work with the health system to refer patients to the criminal justice system who may be victims of GBV. USAID/Dominican Republic will also work at the community level to increase the prosecution GBV and domestic violence offenses. Scope of the papers: We will consider proposals in the areas of: Assistance and/or service delivery to victims of gender based violence Programs or services to assist in the rehabilitation of perpetrators of gender based violence Data collection projects on gender based violence Community based outreach projects related to reducing gender based violence Programs to raise public awareness about gender based violence Sensitivity training for public officials (judges, police) on gender based violence Guidelines: Concept paper should be no longer than five pages plus attachments. Please see instructions (http://www.grants.gov/view-opportunity.html?oppId=270330). The program should run for no longer than one calendar year, with one option year. The applicant must demonstrate the commitment and ability to fund the program after grant support concludes. Selection criteria: Selection criteria include: innovation and effectiveness of strategy to reduce gender violence (50%), demonstrated management capacity and key personal (20%), sustainability of program (20%) and linkage to U.S. government policy gender based violence prevention goals (10%).Organizations whose concept papers are selected will be invited to submit proposals. Please send your concept papers to PreventGBV@state.gov no later than January 20, 2015. Issuance of this call for concept papers does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of concept papers. Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all concept papers received. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Learn more about USAID DR |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eco/Pol Section
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Email:PreventGBV@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Disclaimer | Dec 18, 2014 | |
| Edits on funding opportunities – correction on deadline | Dec 18, 2014 | |
| Amendment closing date | Dec 18, 2014 | |
| Edits to Funding opportunity | Dec 10, 2014 | |
| Email description modified. | Dec 10, 2014 | |
| To include instructions on where to send concept papers. | Dec 10, 2014 | |
| Dec 10, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 0001-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Call for Concept papers on Prevention of Gender Based Violence in the Dominican Republic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic |
| Description: | Summary U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo announces an open call for concept papers from non-governmental organizations for innovative projects to reduce gender based violence (GBV) in the Dominican Republic in the range of 25,000 USD to 1,000,000 USD. Background Information: The U.S. Government seeks to support the Dominican government and civil society groups efforts to reduce GBV and assist victims as it is both a violation of human rights and a serious public health issue. The number of Femicides has risen in 2014 while the overall murder rate has declined. According to the 2013 Demographic Health Survey (DHS), 17 percent of women between ages 15-49 experienced physical violence in the last twelve months and 26 percent experienced violence in their lives. In addition, 34 percent of women ages 15 – 49 reported at some point in their lives being victims of domestic abuse. Currently, there is no national level electronic database for tracking and monitoring cases or identifying repeat offenders of GBV. USAIDs policy goals are to work with judicial entities to improve processing and prosecution of GBV cases, improve case coordination in the criminal justice, and work with the health system to refer patients to the criminal justice system who may be victims of GBV. USAID/Dominican Republic will also work at the community level to increase the prosecution GBV and domestic violence offenses. Scope of the papers: We will consider proposals in the areas of: Assistance and/or service delivery to victims of gender based violence Programs or services to assist in the rehabilitation of perpetrators of gender based violence Data collection projects on gender based violence Community based outreach projects related to reducing gender based violence Programs to raise public awareness about gender based violence Sensitivity training for public officials (judges, police) on gender based violence Guidelines: Concept paper should be no longer than five pages plus attachments. Please see instructions (http://www.grants.gov/view-opportunity.html?oppId=270330). The program should run for no longer than one calendar year, with one option year. The applicant must demonstrate the commitment and ability to fund the program after grant support concludes. Selection criteria: Selection criteria include: innovation and effectiveness of strategy to reduce gender violence (50%), demonstrated management capacity and key personal (20%), sustainability of program (20%) and linkage to U.S. government policy gender based violence prevention goals (10%).Organizations whose concept papers are selected will be invited to submit proposals. Please send your concept papers to PreventGBV@state.gov no later than January 20, 2015. Issuance of this call for concept papers does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of concept papers. Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all concept papers received. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Learn more about USAID DR |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eco/Pol Section
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Email:PreventGBV@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 0001-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Call for Concept papers on Prevention of Gender Based Violence in the Dominican Republic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic |
| Description: | Summary U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo announces an open call for concept papers from non-governmental organizations for innovative projects to reduce gender based violence (GBV) in the Dominican Republic in the range of 25,000 USD to 1,000,000 USD. Background Information: The U.S. Government seeks to support the Dominican government and civil society groups efforts to reduce GBV and assist victims as it is both a violation of human rights and a serious public health issue. The number of Femicides has risen in 2014 while the overall murder rate has declined. According to the 2013 Demographic Health Survey (DHS), 17 percent of women between ages 15-49 experienced physical violence in the last twelve months and 26 percent experienced violence in their lives. In addition, 34 percent of women ages 15 – 49 reported at some point in their lives being victims of domestic abuse. Currently, there is no national level electronic database for tracking and monitoring cases or identifying repeat offenders of GBV. USAIDs policy goals are to work with judicial entities to improve processing and prosecution of GBV cases, improve case coordination in the criminal justice, and work with the health system to refer patients to the criminal justice system who may be victims of GBV. USAID/Dominican Republic will also work at the community level to increase the prosecution GBV and domestic violence offenses. Scope of the papers: We will consider proposals in the areas of: Assistance and/or service delivery to victims of gender based violence Programs or services to assist in the rehabilitation of perpetrators of gender based violence Data collection projects on gender based violence Community based outreach projects related to reducing gender based violence Programs to raise public awareness about gender based violence Sensitivity training for public officials (judges, police) on gender based violence Guidelines: Concept paper should be no longer than five pages plus attachments. Please see instructions (http://www.grants.gov/view-opportunity.html?oppId=270330). The program should run for no longer than one calendar year, with one option year. The applicant must demonstrate the commitment and ability to fund the program after grant support concludes. Selection criteria: Selection criteria include: innovation and effectiveness of strategy to reduce gender violence (50%), demonstrated management capacity and key personal (20%), sustainability of program (20%) and linkage to U.S. government policy gender based violence prevention goals (10%).Organizations whose concept papers are selected will be invited to submit proposals. Please send your concept papers to PreventGBV@state.gov no later than January 20, 2015. Please note that by submitting a concept paper there is no guarantee of funding for your proposal. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Learn more about USAID DR |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eco/Pol Section
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Email:PreventGBV@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 0001-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Call for Concept papers on Prevention of Gender Based Violence in the Dominican Republic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic |
| Description: | Summary U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo announces an open call for concept papers from non-governmental organizations for innovative projects to reduce gender based violence (GBV) in the Dominican Republic in the range of 25,000 USD to 1,000,000 USD. Background Information: The U.S. Government seeks to support the Dominican government and civil society groups efforts to reduce GBV and assist victims as it is both a violation of human rights and a serious public health issue. The number of Femicides has risen in 2014 while the overall murder rate has declined. According to the 2013 Demographic Health Survey (DHS), 17 percent of women between ages 15-49 experienced physical violence in the last twelve months and 26 percent experienced violence in their lives. In addition, 34 percent of women ages 15 – 49 reported at some point in their lives being victims of domestic abuse. Currently, there is no national level electronic database for tracking and monitoring cases or identifying repeat offenders of GBV. USAIDs policy goals are to work with judicial entities to improve processing and prosecution of GBV cases, improve case coordination in the criminal justice, and work with the health system to refer patients to the criminal justice system who may be victims of GBV. USAID/Dominican Republic will also work at the community level to increase the prosecution GBV and domestic violence offenses. Scope of the papersWe will consider proposals in the areas of: Assistance and/or service delivery to victims of gender based violence Programs or services to assist in the rehabilitation of perpetrators of gender based violence Data collection projects on gender based violence Community based outreach projects related to reducing gender based violence Programs to raise public awareness about gender based violence Sensitivity training for public officials (judges, police) on gender based violenceGuidelinesConcept paper should be no longer than five pages plus attachments. Please see attached instructions. The program should run for no longer than one calendar year, with one option year. The applicant must demonstrate the commitment and ability to fund the program after grant support concludes. Selection criteriaSelection criteria include: innovation and effectiveness of strategy to reduce gender violence (50%), demonstrated management capacity and key personal (20%), sustainability of program (20%) and linkage to U.S. government policy gender based violence prevention goals (10%).Organizations whose concept papers are selected will be invited to submit proposals. Please send your concept papers to PreventGBV@state.gov no later than January 12, 2015. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Learn more about USAID DR |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eco/Pol Section
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Email:PreventGBV@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 0001-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Call for Concept papers on Prevention of Gender Based Violence in the Dominican Republic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic |
| Description: | Summary U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo announces an open call for concept papers from non-governmental organizations for innovative projects to reduce gender based violence (GBV) in the Dominican Republic in the range of 25,000 USD to 1,000,000 USD. Background Information: The U.S. Government seeks to support the Dominican government and civil society groups efforts to reduce GBV and assist victims as it is both a violation of human rights and a serious public health issue. The number of Femicides has risen in 2014 while the overall murder rate has declined. According to the 2013 Demographic Health Survey (DHS), 17 percent of women between ages 15-49 experienced physical violence in the last twelve months and 26 percent experienced violence in their lives. In addition, 34 percent of women ages 15 – 49 reported at some point in their lives being victims of domestic abuse. Currently, there is no national level electronic database for tracking and monitoring cases or identifying repeat offenders of GBV. USAIDs policy goals are to work with judicial entities to improve processing and prosecution of GBV cases, improve case coordination in the criminal justice, and work with the health system to refer patients to the criminal justice system who may be victims of GBV. USAID/Dominican Republic will also work at the community level to increase the prosecution GBV and domestic violence offenses. Scope of the papersWe will consider proposals in the areas of: Assistance and/or service delivery to victims of gender based violence Programs or services to assist in the rehabilitation of perpetrators of gender based violence Data collection projects on gender based violence Community based outreach projects related to reducing gender based violence Programs to raise public awareness about gender based violence Sensitivity training for public officials (judges, police) on gender based violenceGuidelinesConcept paper should be no longer than five pages plus attachments. Please see attached instructions. The program should run for no longer than one calendar year, with one option year. The applicant must demonstrate the commitment and ability to fund the program after grant support concludes. Selection criteriaSelection criteria include: innovation and effectiveness of strategy to reduce gender violence (50%), demonstrated management capacity and key personal (20%), sustainability of program (20%) and linkage to U.S. government policy gender based violence prevention goals (10%).Organizations whose concept papers are selected will be invited to submit proposals. Please send your concept papers to PreventGBV@state.gov no later than January 12, 2015. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Learn more about USAID DR |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eco/Pol Section
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Email:PreventGBV@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 0001-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Call for Concept papers on Prevention of Gender Based Violence in the Dominican Republic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic |
| Description: | SummaryU.S. Embassy Santo Domingo announces an open call for concept papers from non-governmental organizations for innovative projects to reduce gender based violence (GBV) in the Dominican Republic in the range of 25,000 USD to 1,000,000 USD. Background InformationThe U.S. Government seeks to support the Dominican government and civil society groups efforts to reduce GBV and assist victims as it is both a violation of human rights and a serious public health issue. The number of Femicides has risen in 2014 while the overall murder rate has declined. According to the 2013 Demographic Health Survey (DHS), 17 percent of women between ages 15-49 experienced physical violence in the last twelve months and 26 percent experienced violence in their lives. In addition, 34 percent of women ages 15 – 49 reported at some point in their lives being victims of domestic abuse. Currently, there is no national level electronic database for tracking and monitoring cases or identifying repeat offenders of GBV. USAIDs policy goals are to work with judicial entities to improve processing and prosecution of GBV cases, improve case coordination in the criminal justice, and work with the health system to refer patients to the criminal justice system who may be victims of GBV. USAID/Dominican Republic will also work at the community level to increase the prosecution GBV and domestic violence offenses. Please see XXX to find more information on USAIDs current programing related to GBV.Scope of the papersWe will consider proposals in the areas of: Assistance and/or service delivery to victims of gender based violence Programs or services to assist in the rehabilitation of perpetrators of gender based violence Data collection projects on gender based violence Community based outreach projects related to reducing gender based violence Programs to raise public awareness about gender based violence Sensitivity training for public officials (judges, police) on gender based violenceGuidelinesConcept paper should be no longer than five pages plus attachments. Please see attached instructions. The program should run for no longer than one calendar year, with one option year. The applicant must demonstrate the commitment and ability to fund the program after grant support concludes. Selection criteriaSelection criteria include: innovation and effectiveness of strategy to reduce gender violence (50%), demonstrated management capacity and key personal (20%), sustainability of program (20%) and linkage to U.S. government policy gender based violence prevention goals (10%).Organizations whose concept papers are selected will be invited to submit proposals. Please send your concept papers to PreventGBV@state.gov no later than January 12, 2015. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Learn more about USAID DR |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eco/Pol Section
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Email:PreventGBV@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 0001-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Call for Concept papers on Prevention of Gender Based Violence in the Dominican Republic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic |
| Description: | SummaryU.S. Embassy Santo Domingo announces an open call for concept papers from non-governmental organizations for innovative projects to reduce gender based violence (GBV) in the Dominican Republic in the range of 25,000 USD to 1,000,000 USD. Background InformationThe U.S. Government seeks to support the Dominican government and civil society groups efforts to reduce GBV and assist victims as it is both a violation of human rights and a serious public health issue. The number of Femicides has risen in 2014 while the overall murder rate has declined. According to the 2013 Demographic Health Survey (DHS), 17 percent of women between ages 15-49 experienced physical violence in the last twelve months and 26 percent experienced violence in their lives. In addition, 34 percent of women ages 15 – 49 reported at some point in their lives being victims of domestic abuse. Currently, there is no national level electronic database for tracking and monitoring cases or identifying repeat offenders of GBV. USAIDs policy goals are to work with judicial entities to improve processing and prosecution of GBV cases, improve case coordination in the criminal justice, and work with the health system to refer patients to the criminal justice system who may be victims of GBV. USAID/Dominican Republic will also work at the community level to increase the prosecution GBV and domestic violence offenses. Please see XXX to find more information on USAIDs current programing related to GBV.Scope of the papersWe will consider proposals in the areas of: Assistance and/or service delivery to victims of gender based violence Programs or services to assist in the rehabilitation of perpetrators of gender based violence Data collection projects on gender based violence Community based outreach projects related to reducing gender based violence Programs to raise public awareness about gender based violence Sensitivity training for public officials (judges, police) on gender based violenceGuidelinesConcept paper should be no longer than five pages plus attachments. Please see attached instructions. The program should run for no longer than one calendar year, with one option year. The applicant must demonstrate the commitment and ability to fund the program after grant support concludes. Selection criteriaSelection criteria include: innovation and effectiveness of strategy to reduce gender violence (50%), demonstrated management capacity and key personal (20%), sustainability of program (20%) and linkage to U.S. government policy gender based violence prevention goals (10%).Organizations whose concept papers are selected will be invited to submit proposals. Please send your concept papers to PreventGBV@state.gov no later than January 12, 2015. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Learn more about USAID DR |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eco/Pol Section
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Email:PreventGBV@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 0001-2015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Call for Concept papers on Prevention of Gender Based Violence in the Dominican Republic |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic |
| Description: | Summary U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo announces an open call for concept papers from non-governmental organizations for innovative projects to reduce gender based violence (GBV) in the Dominican Republic in the range of 25,000 USD to 1,000,000 USD. Background Information USAIDs policy goals are to work with judicial entities to improve processing and prosecution of GBV cases, improve case coordination in the criminal justice, and work with the health system to refer patients to the criminal justice system who may be victims of GBV. USAID/Dominican Republic will also work at the community level to increase the prosecution GBV and domestic violence offenses. Please see XXX to find more information on USAIDs current programing related to GBV. Scope of the papers Assistance and/or service delivery to victims of gender based violence The program should run for no longer than one calendar year, with one option year. The applicant must demonstrate the commitment and ability to fund the program after grant support concludes. Selection criteria Organizations whose concept papers are selected will be invited to submit proposals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Learn more about USAID DR |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eco/Pol Section
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Email:PreventGBV@state.gov |
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