Apply! USAID/Zambia’s Fund, To Stop GBV

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for its “USAID Stop GBV” program in order to strengthen the environment for girls and women, boys and men, and members of key/priority populations, to live lives free of GBV and enjoy healthy-supportive, gender-equitable relationships.

The prior STOP GBV program (2012-2018) consisted of three projects supported by USAID and UKAId through the Department for International Development (DfID): Survivor Support (implemented by World Vision), Prevention and Advocacy (implemented by Zambia Centre for Communication Program), and Access to Justice (implemented by Women in Law for Southern Africa-Zambia). The goal has been to institutionalize services for GBV survivors in government structures and strengthen the quality of GBV service referral mechanisms.

The ​goal ​of ​the ​USAID ​Stop ​GBV ​Activity ​is ​to ​contribute ​to ​the ​improved ​health ​and ​human ​capital in ​Zambia, ​the ​stated ​goal ​of ​the ​Development ​Objective ​#3 ​in ​the ​USAID/Zambia ​Mission ​CDCS. ​This goal will be met via the pursuit of three objectives:      -To prevent GBV and increase support for gender equality among women, men, children and members of key and priority populations.
-To strengthen access to and uptake of quality post-GBV services for GBV survivors.
-To strengthen and support the implementation of laws and policies regarding GBV, gender equality, and female empowerment, and increase the congruence of customary laws with national laws.

Deadline
20 November 2017

Funding
Award Ceiling: $27,100,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility
-Qualified U.S., Zambian, or other non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or private, nonprofit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including universities, research organizations, professional associations, private voluntary organizations, and relevant special interest associations. Faith-based and community organizations are also eligible for award. In support of the Agency’s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners.
-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 will be subject to a responsibility determination assessment (Pre-award Survey) by the Agreement Officer (AO).

Application
Applicants must submit an online application form available on the website.
For more information, please visit USAID Stop GBV.