DRL Combatting Descent-based Slavery in the Sahel Region of West Africa - United States Department

DRL Combatting Descent-based Slavery in the Sahel Region of West Africa

The U. S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open call for organizations interested in the elimination of descent-based slavery and discrimination against enslaved and formerly enslaved people in the Sahel region of West Africa. Two projects will be awarded: one project in Mauritania alone and one regional project focusing on two or more countries in the Sahel region of West Africa. If you are applying for both, please submit two separate applications.

While many West African countries have legally abolished slavery, slavery continues in some countries in various forms, including indentured servitude. This type of slavery persists because victims are born into low social castes and, with the caste demotion of their parents, automatically become the property of their "masters." They then suffer social exclusion and discrimination. Furthermore, these people have extreme difficulty finding employment once their freedom is granted. Some significant progress has been made to dismantle descent-based slavery and hold offenders accountable. For example, in Mali in 2023, 32 defendants were found guilty of multiple felonies (including assault and other crimes) in three separate cases related to amakudari-based slavery. This marks the first time in Mali's history that a special court has been organized to hear cases related to bonded labor. Similarly, in Niger in 2023, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ordered the state to pay compensation to 260 citizens who were evicted by their former enslaved landlords. The court's ruling marked a major turning point in the fight against deep-rooted discriminatory practices. Despite its recent nature, the court's decision marked an important step in the right direction.

I. Combating Slavery in Mauritania Total Upper Limit Funding: 1, 000.

Mauritania is the most slavery in West Africa. In Mauritania, slavery is illegal, but slavery based on pedigree remains. In addition, discrimination based on ethnic groups and caste for slaves and formerly slaves are widespread. Slaves and once slaves are still weak and stigmatized. The discrimination and stigma faced by the slave victims based on the origin leads to extreme social dependence, creating a vicious cycle that continues to compare. Even if you can gain freedom, there is almost no replacement work or livelihood opportunity.

Against this background, DRL abolishes offspring slavery and promotes the complete economic, legal, and social integration of those who have been slaves and once slaves. We are looking for proposals focusing on the dollar project. This includes focusing on livelihood support, legal support, acquisition of ID cards, awarenes s-based awareness of rights, organizations of informal sector workers to realize better wages and working conditions, slaves. In addition to the provision of psychological and social services to the converted people and once slavery, it includes a wide range of advocacy activities and further strengthening of organizations that support this group, but not limited to these. 。 The program should work on the extreme economic and social dependence that leads to continuous slavery, and institutional discrimination based on races, ethnic, skin color, pedigree, ancestors, occupations, and / or cultural heritage. be. The basic principles of the proposed projects should be the freedom and collective behavior of association to secure the respect and compliance of basic labor. The project should be based on the remarkable conviction of the ant i-slavery court in December 2023 about the crime based on the 2015 Slave Prohibition Law in Mauritania, supporting more prosecutions and aiming to fight with slaves. 。 Mauritania is the most slavery in West Africa. In Mauritania, slavery is illegal, but slavery based on pedigree remains. In addition, discrimination based on ethnic groups and caste for slaves and formerly slaves are widespread. Slaves and once slaves are still weak and stigmatized. The discrimination and stigma faced by the slave victims based on the origin leads to extreme social dependence, creating a vicious cycle that continues to compare. Even if you can gain freedom, there is almost no replacement work or livelihood opportunity.

Against this background, DRL abolishes offspring slavery and promotes the complete economic, legal, and social integration of those who have been slaves and once slaves. We are looking for proposals focusing on the dollar project. This includes focusing on livelihood support, legal support, acquisition of ID cards, awarenes s-based awareness of rights, organizations of informal sector workers to realize better wages and working conditions, slaves. In addition to the provision of psychological and social services to the converted people and once slavery, it includes a wide range of advocacy activities and further strengthening of organizations that support this group, but not limited to these. 。 The program should work on the extreme economic and social dependence that leads to continuous slavery, and institutional discrimination based on races, ethnic, skin color, pedigree, ancestors, occupations, and / or cultural heritage. be. The basic principles of the proposed projects should be the freedom and collective behavior of association to secure the respect and compliance of basic labor. The project should be based on the remarkable conviction of the ant i-slavery court in December 2023 about the crime based on the 2015 Slave Prohibition Law in Mauritania, supporting more prosecutions and aiming to fight with slaves. 。 Mauritania is the most slavery in West Africa. In Mauritania, slavery is illegal, but slavery based on pedigree remains. In addition, discrimination based on ethnic groups and caste for slaves and formerly slaves are widespread. Slaves and once slaves are still weak and stigmatized. The discrimination and stigma faced by the slave victims based on the origin leads to extreme social dependence, creating a vicious cycle that continues to compare. Even if you can gain freedom, there is almost no replacement work or livelihood opportunity.

II. Struggle with slavery based on descendants in the Sahel area of West Africa. DRL aims to fight hereditary slaves and discrimination in the Saahel area of West Africa as a whole, for slaves and once slaves. There is a certain progress in the struggle with slavery based on descendants, such as Niger and trials in Mari. But what to do is still left. Mali has no laws to clearly prohibit slavery, and the children who were once slaves throughout Niger have a shortage of birth certificates to enroll in schools, and in Mauritania, slaves and once. A woman who has been slaves is sacrificing harassment and violence. Regional projects aim to focus on the economic, legal, and social intervention of each country, and at the same time, to be able to apply lessons beyond the country.

Therefore, DRL has contributed $ 1 million to abolish hereditary slav e-based practices in at least two countries in the Sahel area in West Africa, and to promote the economic, legal, and social integration of slaves and former slaves. We are looking for local project proposals. Similar to Module I, the basic principles of the proposed project must be the freedom and collective action of association to secure the respect and compliance of basic labor. In addition, proposed projects must benefit groups that have been alienated from the society affected by slavery practices, and have spread slavery and inheritance slaves in the Sahel area in West Africa. Only the country in it should be included.
All projects proposed under section I and II should aim to achieve the following purposes:
Contains government officials and traditional / regional leaders, but not limited to this, will be able to establish or enforce ant i-discrimination policies.
The larger regional community, which has permanent stigma of slavery based on offspring, is working hard to integrate slaves and former slaves into economic, legal, and society.

Ogla and legal experts provide effective legal support to victims of discrimination based on slavery and slavery, and are responsible for slavery owners.

The slave community can effectively use life skills, opportunities, and social services.
All projects proposed under Part I and II Parts should be designed to achieve the following results, but not limited to these:
Providers of legal, basic government, and social services will be more accessible, particularly to survivors of slavery and slavery-based discrimination.

Survivors of slavery and slavery-based discrimination will have independent, diversified, and sustainable sources of income.

Legal priorities and research momentum will continue to grow, advancing justice for survivors of slavery.
Competing projects for both calls must also:
Demonstrate a meaningful understanding of the issues, context, local sensitivities, and stakeholders involved in slavery-based bondage patterns;
Demonstrate knowledge of existing programs that target or intersect with the issue of bonded labor-based slavery;
Explain how the proposed project will learn from and build on existing bonded labor-based slavery efforts;
Demonstrate appropriate staffing and how the proposed project will be implemented separately from related concurrent programs;
Document identified cases of slavery and track legal action follow-up of the cases;
Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the proposed group, including partnerships and/or subcontracting with local civil society organizations, and letters of commitment;

Describe existing relationships and networks that will be used to facilitate the proposed activities.

Do not include direct support to governments.

All projects should aim to have a transformative impact and have the potential to be sustainable beyond DRL's resources. DRL prioritizes avoiding duplication of past efforts by supporting new and creative approaches. However, this does not preclude from consideration projects that improve or expand existing successful projects in new and complementary ways.

DRL is committed to promoting equality and supporting underrepresented and marginalized people. In accordance with the Executive Order to Promote Racial Equality and Underrepresented Communities, programs should implement strategies to integrate and include individuals/organizations/beneficiaries who can bring perspectives based on religion, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, political affiliation, or marginalized status. Religion, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender characteristics, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, political affiliation, or veteran status. Programs should be demand-driven and community-driven to the extent possible.

The DRL is indiscriminately seeking in all programs, and the implementers are the color, skin color, religion, gender, gender, sexual expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, nationality, age, and genetic information. We hope to include a strategy to avoid discriminatory individuals / organizations / beneficiaries based on the presence or absence of a spouse, the presence or absence of a spouse, the presence or absence of a spouse, the political affiliation, and the presence or absence of a veteran.

The competitive proposal can include an overview of the budget and budget for another 12 months from the proposed performance period. This information must show what goals and activities can be achieved by adding more time and funds beyond the proposed performance period.
If it is appropriate, the competition proposal can include the following:
An opportunity for a subsidized organization to apply new knowledge and skills to practical initiatives.
In order to strengthen the persistence of the program and the ownership of the project results, seek feedback and proposals from beneficiary.
Input from participants regarding sustainability plan and systematic review of the plan through the project period.

Specification and definition of the main concepts with related stakeholders, and stakeholders for project activities;

To monitor how beneficiary holds new knowledge and how to use new skills, you should follow up the beneficiaries at certain intervals after the activity.
Activities that are not usually allowed include the following, but not limited:
Providing humanitarian support.
English guidance.
Developing hig h-tech computers, communication software and hardware.
Pure academic exchange or scholarship.
External exchange or scholarship over 6 months.
Overseas activities that are not clear or relevant to domestic initiatives and impacts, or are not needed due to security concerns.
Theoretical exploration of human rights or democracy issues. A project mainly for survey and evaluation, not included training and ability development for local civil society;

Small loan or similar small business development initiative.

B. Federal Award Information

Efforts for Diasporta (Diaspola society), not the current resident of the target country.

This notification must be that funding is possible. DRL seeks indiscriminately in all programs, and the implementers, the color of races, skin color, religion, gender, gender, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, nationality, age, age. We hope that it will include a strategy to avoid discriminating individuals / organizations / beneficiary based on genetic information, spouse's presence or absence, parent, political affiliation, and veterans.

The competitive proposal can include an overview of the budget and budget for another 12 months from the proposed performance period. This information must show what goals and activities can be achieved by adding more time and funds beyond the proposed performance period.

If it is appropriate, the competition proposal can include the following:

An opportunity for a subsidized organization to apply new knowledge and skills to practical initiatives.
In order to strengthen the persistence of the program and the ownership of the project results, seek feedback and proposals from beneficiary.
Input from participants regarding sustainability plan and systematic review of the plan through the project period.
Specification and definition of the main concepts with related stakeholders, and stakeholders for project activities;

To monitor how beneficiary holds new knowledge and how to use new skills, you should follow up the beneficiaries at certain intervals after the activity.

Activities that are not usually allowed include the following, but not limited:

C. Eligibility Information

Providing humanitarian support.

C.1 Eligible Applicants

English guidance.

Developing hig h-tech computers, communication software and hardware.

Pure academic exchange or scholarship.

C.2 Cost Sharing or Matching

External exchange or scholarship over 6 months.

C.3 Other

Overseas activities that are not clear or relevant to domestic initiatives and impacts, or are not needed due to security concerns.

Theoretical exploration of human rights or democracy issues. A project mainly for survey and evaluation, not included training and ability development for local civil society;

Small loan or similar small business development initiative.

D. Application and Submission Information

D.1 Address to Request Application Package

Efforts for Diasporta (Diaspola society), not the current resident of the target country.

D.2 Content and Form of Application Submission

This notification must be that funding is possible. The DRL is indiscriminately seeking in all programs, and the implementers are the color, skin color, religion, gender, gender, sexual expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, nationality, age, and genetic information. We hope to include a strategy to avoid discriminatory individuals / organizations / beneficiaries based on the presence or absence of a spouse, the presence or absence of a spouse, the presence or absence of a spouse, the political affiliation, and the presence or absence of a veteran.

The competitive proposal can include an overview of the budget and budget for another 12 months from the proposed performance period. This information must show what goals and activities can be achieved by adding more time and funds beyond the proposed performance period.
If it is appropriate, the competition proposal can include the following:
An opportunity for a subsidized organization to apply new knowledge and skills to practical initiatives.
In order to strengthen the persistence of the program and the ownership of the project results, seek feedback and proposals from beneficiary.

D.2.1 Application Requirements

Input from participants regarding sustainability plan and systematic review of the plan through the project period.

Specification and definition of the main concepts with related stakeholders, and stakeholders for project activities;
To monitor how beneficiary holds new knowledge and how to use new skills, you should follow up the beneficiaries at certain intervals after the activity.
Activities that are not usually allowed include the following, but not limited:
Providing humanitarian support.
- English guidance.
Developing hig h-tech computers, communication software and hardware.
Pure academic exchange or scholarship.
- External exchange or scholarship over 6 months.
Overseas activities that are not clear or relevant to domestic initiatives and impacts, or are not needed due to security concerns.
- Theoretical exploration of human rights or democracy issues. A project mainly for survey and evaluation, not included training and ability development for local civil society;
- Small loan or similar small business development initiative.
Efforts for Diasporta (Diaspola society), not the current resident of the target country.
- This notification must be that funding is possible.
A primary organization may submit two applications in response to this NOFO. If an applicant chooses to submit multiple applications in response to this NOFO, it is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate the competitiveness and uniqueness of each application.
The U. S. Government may (a) reject any or all applications, (b) accept all but the lowest priced application, (c) accept multiple applications, or (d) waive irregularities in an accepted application.
The U. S. Government may award without consultation or negotiation based on the initial application submitted. Each initial application must therefore contain the applicant's best terms from a cost and technical standpoint. However, the U. S. Government reserves the right (but is not obligated to) to enter into consultations with one or more applicants to obtain clarifications, further details, or to suggest improvements to the project description, budget, or other aspects of the application.
- DRL intends to award either grants or cooperative agreements depending on program needs and risk factors. The final award mechanism decision will be made by the grants officer. The distinction between a grant and a cooperative agreement is based on the presence or absence of "meaningful participation." A cooperative agreement requires greater Federal involvement in the project. If a cooperative agreement is approved, DRL assumes reasonable and programmatically necessary substantial participation. Examples of substantial participation include, but are not limited to:
Active participation or cooperation of the recipient in the implementation of the award.
Review and approval of one phase of work prior to undertaking another.
Review and approval of the substantive terms of the proposed grant or contract in addition to existing Federal policy.
Approval of the recipient's work plan prior to award.

This funding opportunity is based on the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA).

D.2.2 Additional Application Documents

In order to maximize the impact and persistence of the award obtained from this NOFO, the DRL reserves the right to implement no n-competitive continuation corrections. The total period of a prize, including no n-competitive continuation, will not exceed 54 months or four and a half years. It is a condition that any no n-competitive continuation has a proven track record and the funding is available. No n-competitive continuity is not guaranteed, and the Ministry of State reseases the right to exercise this option or not.

For the application information, please refer to the proposal (PSI), which is updated in December 2023 on this website.

The DRL welcomes the applications from no n-profit, no n-governmental organizations (NGOs) and public international organizations in the United States. Private, public, governmen t-related higher education institutions, and fo r-profit organizations and companies. DRL gives priority to cooperation with no n-profit organizations. However, a profitable organization may be more suitable.

Applications submitted by the profit organization may be conducted after the panel selection may be performed. The Ministry of State does not provide support by a profit organization or a fo r-profit. The profit is defined as the amount exceeding the acceptable direct expenses and indirect expenses. Operation of costs incurred by a profit organization is determined according to the Federal Procurement Rules (FAR) 48 CFR 30, administrative accounting standards and CFR 31.

See 2 CFR 200. 307 for provisions for program income.

D.2.3 Additional Information Requested For Those Receiving Notification of Intent

Cos t-sharing, matching, or cos t-share provision is not a qualified element or requirement of this NOFO, and the provision of cost share does not have an advantageous competitive ranking. 2. The budget items proposed for expenses by CFR 200. 306 must be acceptable for the 2 CFR 200 section E-expense principle. DRL reserves the right to implement no n-competitive continuation to maximize the impact and sustainability obtained from this NOFO. The total period of a prize, including no n-competitive continuation, will not exceed 54 months or four and a half years. It is a condition that any no n-competitive continuation has a proven track record and the funding is available. No n-competitive continuity is not guaranteed, and the Ministry of State reseases the right to exercise this option or not.

For the application information, please refer to the proposal (PSI), which is updated in December 2023 on this website.
The DRL welcomes the applications from no n-profit, no n-governmental organizations (NGOs) and public international organizations in the United States. Private, public, governmen t-related higher education institutions, and fo r-profit organizations and companies. DRL gives priority to cooperation with no n-profit organizations. However, a profitable organization may be more suitable.
Applications submitted by the profit organization may be conducted after the panel selection may be performed. The Ministry of State does not provide support by a profit organization or a fo r-profit. The profit is defined as the amount exceeding the acceptable direct expenses and indirect expenses. Operation of costs incurred by a profit organization is determined according to the Federal Procurement Rules (FAR) 48 CFR 30, administrative accounting standards and CFR 31.
See 2 CFR 200. 307 for provisions for program income.
Cos t-sharing, matching, or cos t-share provision is not a qualified element or requirement of this NOFO, and the provision of cost share does not have an advantageous competitive ranking. 2. The budget items proposed for expenses by CFR 200. 306 must be acceptable for the 2 CFR 200 section E-expense principle. In order to maximize the impact and persistence of the award obtained from this NOFO, the DRL reserves the right to implement no n-competitive continuation corrections. The total period of a prize, including no n-competitive continuation, will not exceed 54 months or four and a half years. It is a condition that any no n-competitive continuation has a proven track record and the funding is available. No n-competitive continuity is not guaranteed, and the Ministry of State reseases the right to exercise this option or not.
For the application information, please refer to the proposal (PSI), which is updated in December 2023 on this website.

D.3 Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM)

See 2 CFR 200. 307 for provisions for program income.

The applicant has a positive cooperation between themes or domestic partners, organizations, and related stakeholders, including private sector partners and NGOs, and have the ability to build, and if possible, manage the same project if possible. It is desirable to have a track record. The DRL encourages applications from no n-foreign NGOs, which are based in regions / countries related to this NOFO. The applicant can collect organizations with various experiences to form a consortium, and propose integrated programs in the proposal. Provided, however, that one organization shall be designated as the main applicant in the proposal, and the other members shall be designated as the deputy applicant. The DRL has the right to seek additional information for the applicant who has no experience of the federal subsidy, and such applicants may be tested for a limited number of funds.
- DRL has a policy of eliminating discrimination in all programs and activities. The DRL welcomes the application regardless of race, ethnic, skin color, creed, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender recognition, disability, and other conditions. In the application for awar d-winning candidate projects, the awar d-winner has been pending, impact, and refuses to the benefits provided through the award, based on any factors that are not specified in the award. Find an application to prove that discrimination will not be made. For this, for example, races, skin colors, religions, gender (gender identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, sexual characteristics, pregnancy), nationality, disability, age, genetic information, marriage status, presence or absence. Includes political affiliation, or whether or not a veteran. The recipient must insert this provision, including this paragraph, into all the awards and contracts that may be awarded. The applicant has a positive cooperation with the theme or domestic partner, group, and related stakeholders, including private sector partners and NGOs, and has the ability to build, and is the same. It is desirable that there is a track record of managing the project. The DRL encourages applications from no n-foreign NGOs, which are based in regions / countries related to this NOFO. The applicant can collect organizations with various experiences to form a consortium, and propose integrated programs in the proposal. Provided, however, that one organization shall be designated as the main applicant in the proposal, and the other members shall be designated as the deputy applicant. The DRL has the right to seek additional information for the applicant who has no experience of the federal subsidy, and such applicants may be tested for a limited number of funds.
- DRL has a policy of eliminating discrimination in all programs and activities. The DRL welcomes the application regardless of race, ethnic, skin color, creed, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender recognition, disability, and other conditions. In the application for awar d-winning candidate projects, the awar d-winner has been pending, impact, and refuses to the benefits provided through the award, based on any factors that are not specified in the award. Find an application to prove that discrimination will not be made. For this, for example, races, skin colors, religions, gender (gender identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, sexual characteristics, pregnancy), nationality, disability, age, genetic information, marriage status, presence or absence. Includes political affiliation, or whether or not a veteran. The recipient must insert this provision, including this paragraph, into all the awards and contracts that may be awarded. The applicant has a positive cooperation between themes or domestic partners, organizations, and related stakeholders, including private sector partners and NGOs, and have the ability to build, and if possible, manage the same project if possible. It is desirable to have a track record. The DRL encourages applications from no n-foreign NGOs, which are based in regions / countries related to this NOFO. The applicant can collect organizations with various experiences to form a consortium, and propose integrated programs in the proposal. Provided, however, that one organization shall be designated as the main applicant in the proposal, and the other members shall be designated as the deputy applicant. The DRL has the right to seek additional information for the applicant who has no experience of the federal subsidy, and such applicants may be tested for a limited number of funds.
 - DRL has a policy of eliminating discrimination in all programs and activities. The DRL welcomes the application regardless of race, ethnic, skin color, creed, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender recognition, disability, and other conditions. In the application for awar d-winning candidate projects, the awar d-winner has been pending, impact, and refuses to the benefits provided through the award, based on any factors that are not specified in the award. Find an application to prove that discrimination will not be made. For this, for example, races, skin colors, religions, gender (gender identity, gender expression, sexual characteristics, sexual characteristics, pregnancy), nationality, disability, age, genetic information, marriage status, presence or absence. Includes political affiliation, or whether or not a veteran. The recipient must insert this provision, including this paragraph, into all the awards and contracts that may be awarded.
 Applicants who are listed in the "Excluded Parties List" system within the System for Managing Awards (SAM. GOV) (www. sam. gov) or who currently owe debt to the U. S. Government are not eligible to participate in relief efforts under Executive Order 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Compt. 12549). In addition, companies and individuals listed on the Sam. gov excluded parties list are not eligible to participate in relief efforts. All applicants are strongly encouraged to check the SAM. gov "Excluded Parties List" system to ensure that their application does not include ineligible entities or individuals.
 
 Applicants can obtain application forms, kits, and other materials required for application at www. grants. gov and SAMS Homestic (https://mygrants. servicenowservices. com) under the announcement title "Combating Slavery-Based Descent in the Sahel Region of West Africa" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010304). "If you would like to make a reasonable accommodation for a disability or for safety reasons, please contact the DRL as described in Section G. Please contact us at . Please note that reasonable accommodations do not include extensions of time.
 
 For all application documents, please ensure the following:
 
 All documents are in English and all fees are stated in US dollars. If the original application documents are in another language, an English translation must be submitted (the Department of State has established English as the official language of all award documents as set forth in 2 CFR 200. 111). If documents are submitted in both English and a foreign language, the English version will take precedence.
 
 Number all pages, including the budget and attachments.
 
 All documents will be formatted on 8 ½ x 11. and paper,
 
 All documents will be single-spaced, 12-point New Roman typeface with 1-inch margins. Captions and footnotes may be in 10-point New Roman typeface. Font size for figures and charts, including the budget, may be reformatted to fit the width of one page.
 
 A complete application must include:
 
 A completed and signed SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B. Section 2B of the PSI See SF-424 instructions in. Applicants who are listed in the "Excluded Parties List" system within the System for Managing Awards (SAM. GOV) (www. sam. gov) or who currently owe debt to the U. S. Government may not participate in relief efforts pursuant to Executive Order 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Compt. 12549). Also, companies and individuals listed on the Sam. gov excluded parties list may not participate in relief efforts. All applicants are strongly encouraged to check the SAM. gov "Excluded Parties List" system to ensure that their application does not include ineligible entities or individuals.
 
 Applicants can obtain application forms, kits, and other materials required for application at www. grants. gov and SAMS Homestic (https://mygrants. servicenowservices. com) under the announcement title "Combating Slave-Based Descent in the Sahel Region of West Africa" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010304). "If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or for safety reasons, please contact DRL at the contact details listed in Section G. Please note that reasonable accommodation does not include extensions of time.
 
 For all application documents, please ensure that:
 
 All documents are prepared in English and all fees are stated in US dollars. If the original application documents are in another language, an English translation must be submitted (the Department of State has established English as the official language of all award documents as set forth in 2 CFR 200. 111). If documents are submitted in both English and a foreign language, the English version will take precedence.
 
 Number all pages, including the budget and attachments.
 
 All documents will be formatted on 8 ½ x 11. and paper,
 
 D.3.1 Exemptions
 
 All documents will be single-spaced, 12-point New Roman typeface with 1-inch margins. Captions and footnotes may be 10-point New Roman typeface. Font size for figures and charts, including the budget, may be reformatted to fit the width of one page.
 - A complete application must include:
 - A completed, signed copy of the application form, SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B. See SF-424 instructions in section 2B of the PSI. Applicants who are listed in the “Excluded Parties List” system within the System for Award Management (SAM. GOV) (www. sam. gov) or who have current indebtedness to the U. S. Government may not participate in assistance activities under Executive Order 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp. In addition, entities and individuals listed on the Sam. gov excluded parties list may not participate in assistance activities. All applicants are strongly encouraged to check the SAM. gov “Excluded Parties List” system to ensure that no ineligible entities or individuals are included in their application.
 Applicants may apply for funding for “DRL Combating Slave-Based Descent in the Sahel Region of West Africa” (Funding Opportunity No. 12549) at www. grants. gov and SAMS Homestic (https://mygrants. servicenowservices. com). Under the announcement title SFOP0010304, you can obtain the application form, kit, and other materials required for application. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or for safety reasons, please contact DRL at the contact information listed in Section G. Please note that reasonable accommodation does not include extensions of time.
 
 For all application documents, please ensure the following:
 
 D.4 Submission Dates and Times
 
 All documents are prepared in English and all fees are stated in US dollars. If the original application documents are in another language, an English translation must be submitted (the Department of State has established English as the official language of all award documents as shown in 2 CFR 200. 111). If documents are submitted in both English and a foreign language, the English version will take precedence.
 
 Number all pages, including budgets and attachments.
 
 D.5 Funding Restrictions
 
 All documents will be formatted on 8 ½ x 11. and paper,
 
 All documents will be single-spaced, 12-point New Roman typeface, with 1-inch margins. Captions and footnotes may be in 10-point New Roman typeface. Font sizes for charts and figures, including budgets, may be reformatted to fit one page width.
 
 A complete application must include:
 
 A completed and signed SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B. See SF-424 instructions in Section 2B of the PSI.
 
 Organizations that make a lobby activity in the US government, including the Federal Congress, or pay for other organizations to take the lobby activity, also need to enter the SF-LLL "Lobby Activity Information Disclosure" format (applicable). Only when to do). See the SF-LLL guidance in the PSI section 2b.
 
 The cover with the name and the project title, the target country / region, the outline of the project, the name and contacts of the main contacts of the application form (within one page, preferably Word document). For more information, see the PSI cover sheet 2c section for the template and details.
 
 Explain the purpose, goals, activities, etc. of the summary (within one page, preferably in word documents).
 
 Executive Summary has (1) explanation of problems that the project is working on, (2) evidence based on research to justify the proprietary application, and (3) the results and effects of quantified projects. Include a section.
 
 D.6 Application Submission
 
 Include all documents and attachments with page numbers (within 1 page, Word document is desirable).
 
 Proposal manual (within 10 pages, preferably Word documents). It should be noted that within 10 pages, the cover, summary, table of contents, attached documents, detailed budget, budget description, audit, and Nicra are not included. The applicant recommends compiling multiple documents into one Word or PDF document (that is, the cover, table of contents, executive summary, and proposal instructions in one file). For more information, see the "Proposal Manual Guidelines" on the PSI section 2F.
 
 In the proposal instructions, it is necessary to show the applicant's commitment to enable everyone to participate as an implementation strategy. To enhance the effects of the program, incorporate an inclusion strategy in all sections of the proposal manual.
 
 Budget book (Excel workbook is desirable). Includes three columns: application form for DRL, expense sharing, and total budget. The summary budget using the budget category approved by OMB (see SF-424A as a sample) is also included in a separate tab. Expenses are described in US dollars. The detailed budget for the subcontractor must be included as an additional tab of Excel Workbook (when it is available at the time of submission). See the PSI budget guideline section 2G for details.
 
 The programming approach should be specific to strengthening inclusive societies as a necessary pillar of a strong democracy. Include costs associated with this commitment in the budget and budget explanation.
 
 Competitive proposals may include a budget summary for an additional 12 months beyond the proposed performance period.
 
 The budget explanation (preferably a Word document) will include a substantive explanation and justification for each item in the detailed budget spreadsheet, and the source and explanation of all cost contributions presented. For more information, see PSI section 2G Budget Instructions.
 
 Competitive proposals may include a budget summary for an additional 12 months beyond the proposed performance period.
 
 The institution’s most recent audit, if applicable. This should be a single audit, programmatic audit, or other audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). For more information, see PSI section 2H Audit.
 
 A logic model (preferably a Word document). For more information, see PSI Logic Model section 2I.
 
 A monitoring and evaluation explanation (no more than four pages, preferably a Word document). See PSI's Monitoring and Evaluation of the Narrative Model section 2J for further information.
 
 As described in the DRL guidance (P. 6) on the monitoring and evaluation of the project, DRL applies a gender and equal perspective to whether the monitoring and evaluation system use an approach based on human rights. We strongly encourage you to consider whether you are doing it or whether the participants are not blessed or project participants. As part of the explanation of monitoring and evaluation, the applicant shows a commitment to a comprehensive strategy, and the design, collection, analysis, reporting, and learning are ethical and accountable, all project participants ( Consider whether it is being implemented directly with beneficiary, su b-project, etc.). The applicant should take sufficient consideration for the applicant's privacy when collecting data from an individual. For example, when collecting data from project participants, examine whether the applicant's organization has a consent form, a confidentiality agreement, and a Deta security protocol. It should be noted that the applicant requires a detailed monitoring and evaluation plan to obtain further examination and approval if the DRL advances in the application.
 
 Risk analysis (preferably word document). For details on this requirement, such as a principle / plan / plan that does not add harm, a policy / plan of preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), refer to the PSI's "2K Risk Analysis".
 
 Main staff (within 2 pages, preferably in word documents). Attach a simple resume that emphasizes related job experience. Since the space is limited, submission of a biography is not recommended.
 
 Timeline (within one page, word document or Excel table calculation is desirable). The timeline of the whole proposal should include activities, evaluations, and the end of the program. As described in the DRL guidance (P. 6) on the project monitoring and evaluation, the DRL uses a monitoring and evaluation system to use an approach based on human rights, or gender and fairness. We strongly encourage you to consider whether the viewpoint is applied or whether the participants of the blessed people and project participants are included. As part of the explanation of monitoring and evaluation, the applicant shows a commitment to a comprehensive strategy, and the design, collection, analysis, reporting, and learning are ethical and accountable, all project participants ( Consider whether it is being implemented directly with beneficiary, su b-project, etc.). The applicant should take sufficient consideration for the applicant's privacy when collecting data from an individual. For example, when collecting data from project participants, examine whether the applicant's organization has a consent form, a confidentiality agreement, and a Deta security protocol. It should be noted that the applicant requires a detailed monitoring and evaluation plan to obtain further examination and approval if the DRL advances in the application.
 
 E. Application Review Information
 
 E.1 Proposal Review Criteria
 
 Risk analysis (preferably word document). For more information on this requirement, such as a principle / plan / plan that does not add harm, a policy / plan for preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), see the PSI's "2K Risk Analysis".
 
 Main staff (within 2 pages, preferably in word documents). Attach a simple resume that emphasizes related job experience. Since the space is limited, submission of a biography is not recommended.
 
 Timeline (within one page, word document or Excel table calculation is desirable). The timeline of the whole proposal should include activities, evaluations, and the end of the program. As described in the DRL guidance (P. 6) on the monitoring and evaluation of the project, DRL applies a gender and equal perspective to whether the monitoring and evaluation system use an approach based on human rights. We strongly encourage you to consider whether you are doing it or whether the participants are not blessed or project participants. As part of the explanation of monitoring and evaluation, the applicant has commited to a comprehensive strategy, and all project participants (all projects are ethical and accountable in design, collection, analysis, reports, and learning of evaluation. Consider whether it is being implemented directly with beneficiary, su b-project, etc.). The applicant should take sufficient consideration for the applicant's privacy when collecting data from an individual. For example, when collecting data from project participants, examine whether the applicant's organization has a consent form, a confidentiality agreement, and a Deta security protocol. It should be noted that the applicant requires a detailed monitoring and evaluation plan to obtain further examination and approval if the DRL advances in the application.
 
 Risk analysis (preferably word document). For details on this requirement, such as a principle / plan / plan that does not add harm, a policy / plan of preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), refer to the PSI's "2K Risk Analysis".
 
 Main staff (within 2 pages, preferably in word documents). Attach a simple resume that emphasizes related job experience. Since the space is limited, submission of a biography is not recommended.
 
 Timeline (within one page, word document or Excel table calculation is desirable). The timeline of the whole proposal should include activities, evaluations, and the end of the program.
 
 Gender and Inclusion Analysis (3 pages or less, preferably in Word) A concise analysis of gender, equity and equality norms in the target country as they relate to underserved and marginalized communities, power relations and conflict dynamics. Areas of analysis could include institutional practices and barriers, cultural norms, gender roles, access to and control over assets and resources, and patterns of power and decision-making. Applicants should briefly explain how they have integrated the findings of the analysis into the project design and/or other proposal documents, including plans to regularly review and update the gender and inclusion analysis with local partners/beneficiaries and make necessary adjustments in project implementation. A set of guiding questions can be found in Section 2L of the PSI.
 
 Applications that do not include the above elements will be considered technically ineligible.
 
 A good application will also include:
 
 A separate letter of support and/or memorandum of support. Letters of support and memorandums of support must be specific to the project implementation (e. g., from proposed partners or potential recipients) and will not count towards the page limit.
 
 For detailed guidance on these documents, please visit the DRL website at https://www. state. gov/bureau-of-femocracy-human-rights-and-labor/programs-and-grants/. For application checklists and templates, please visit the resources page of the DRL website at https://www. state. gov/resources-for-programs-and-grants/. The templates posted on the DRL website are recommended but not required.
 
 DRL reserves the right to request additional documents not included in this NOFO. Also, to ensure that all applications are reviewed in a balanced manner, DRL review committees will review each section from page 1 through the limit page and will not review any further.
 
 NOTE: If a non-binding notice of intent is received for a scholarship that is ultimately awarded by the federal government, applicants will generally have 2-3 weeks to submit any additional information or documents requested in the Notice of Intent. Deadlines may vary for each Notice of Intent, and applicants must meet the deadlines for the Notice of Intent.
 
 Selected applicants must submit, after being notified of intent to award by the Federal Government, and before any award is made by the Federal Government:
 
 Response and amended application documents that address the conditions and recommendations from the DRL Review Committee.
 
 If the applicant has a NICRA and the budget includes NICRA expenses, submit a copy of the applicant's most recent NICRA in PDF format.
 
 If this is a first time DRL funding recipient, a completed Financial Management Study.
 
 If this is a first time DRL funding recipient, submit the required documentation to enroll in the payment management system administered by the Department of Health and Human Services (unless an exception is granted).
 
 Any other requested information or documentation included in the Notice of Intent to Award Federal Grant Funding or any subsequent notification prior to issuance of Federal Grant Funding.
 
 E.2 Review and Selection Process
 
 Applicants submitting applications through Grants. gov must create a domestic SAMS account in order to receive final grant funding. Accounts must be linked every 60 days to maintain an active account.
 
 All major organizations, whether based in the United States or another country, must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and register with SAM. gov before applying. DRL will not review applications or make awards to applicants who have not completed all applicable UEI and SAM. gov requirements. The UEI is one of the data elements required for all federal grants by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA).
 
 NOTE As of April 2022, DUNS numbers are no longer required to apply for federal grants.
 
 2 CFR 200 requires recipients to obtain UEI numbers. Please note that subgrantees' UEI numbers are not required at the time of application, but are required before processing and sending scholarships to subgrantees.
 
 F. Federal Award Administration Information
 
 F.1 Federal Award Notices
 
 NOTE Obtaining or updating a SAM. gov registration may take 4-8 weeks. Start registering as soon as possible.
 
 Organizations based in the United States, or paid employees in the United States, obtain an employer number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Agency (IRS) before registering with Sam. Gov and get the UEI number. You need it. From February 2023, the United State s-based organizations, which are not planned to apply to the US Pentagon (DOD), will obtain CAGE (Commercial and Government Entity Code) when applying for recruitment of other overseas funding funds other than DOD. Please note that it is no longer necessary.
 
 If the application organization wishes to delete the NCAGE code in the middle of Sam. gov registration, the application organization is online online online online and the next word ("incident"). Must be submitted. I do not intend to receive funding from DOD. I understand that after this is solved, it is necessary to submit registration to enable registration. "
 - Organizations outside the United States and do not pay employees in the United States do not require EIN from IRS, but need a UEI number before registering with Sam. Gov. From December 2022, a grou p-based organization that does not plan to apply to the US Pentagon (DOD) has no need to have a NATO cage code (NCAGE) to apply for a recruitment of overseas funding funds other than DOD. Please note that you have done it.
 - If the application organization wants to delete NCAGE code from Sam. gov registration during registration, the application organization needs to submit an assistance ticket ("incident") online to the federal service desk (FSD) of www. fsd. gov. be. I don't want to get NCAGE code. I understand that after this incident is resolved, it is necessary to submit registration to enable registration. "
 Follow the following instructions for organizations outside the United States, which are not planned to cooperate with DOD:
 
 Step 1: Get UEI in Sam. gov and register Sam. gov registration procedure. Sam. gov registration must be updated every year.
 
 F.2 Administrative and National Policy and Legal Requirements
 
 If you are a base outside the United States, which is planning a partnership with DOD, follow the following instructions: Organizations that pay employees in the United States, or are the organizations to employees in the United States, Sam. gov. Before registering, you need to get an employer number (EIN) from the Interior Revenue Agency (IRS) and get a UEI number. From February 2023, the United State s-based organizations, which are not planned to apply to the US Pentagon (DOD), will obtain CAGE (Commercial and Government Entity Code) when applying for recruitment of other overseas funding funds other than DOD. Please note that it is no longer necessary.
 
 If the application organization wishes to delete the NCAGE code in the middle of Sam. gov registration, the application organization is online online online online and the next word ("incident"). Must be submitted. I do not intend to receive funding from DOD. I understand that after this is solved, it is necessary to submit registration to enable registration. "
 
 Organizations outside the United States and do not pay employees in the United States do not require EIN from IRS, but need a UEI number before registering with Sam. Gov. From December 2022, a grou p-based organization that does not plan to apply to the US Pentagon (DOD) has no need to have a NATO cage code (NCAGE) to apply for a recruitment of overseas funding funds other than DOD. Please note that you have done it.
 
 If the application organization wants to delete NCAGE code from Sam. gov registration during registration, the application organization needs to submit an assistance ticket ("incident") online to the federal service desk (FSD) of www. fsd. gov. be. I don't want to get NCAGE code. I understand that after this incident is resolved, it is necessary to submit registration to enable registration. "
 
 Follow the following instructions for organizations outside the United States, which are not planned to cooperate with DOD:
 - Step 1: Get UEI in Sam. gov and register Sam. gov registration procedure. Sam. gov registration must be updated every year.
 - Follow the following instructions for organizations that are planning a partnership with DOD: Organizations based on the United States or organizations that pay employees in the United States before registering as SAM. GOV. It is necessary to obtain an employer number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Agency (IRS) and get the UEI number. From February 2023, the United State s-based organizations, which are not planned to apply to the US Pentagon (DOD), will obtain CAGE (Commercial and Government Entity Code) when applying for recruitment of other overseas funding funds other than DOD. Please note that it is no longer necessary.
 - If the application organization wishes to delete the NCAGE code in the middle of Sam. gov registration, the application organization is online online online online and the next word ("incident"). Must be submitted. I do not intend to receive funding from DOD. I understand that after this is solved, it is necessary to submit registration to enable registration. "
 Organizations outside the United States and do not pay employees in the United States do not require EIN from IRS, but need a UEI number before registering with Sam. Gov. From December 2022, a grou p-based organization that does not plan to apply to the US Pentagon (DOD) has no need to have a NATO cage code (NCAGE) to apply for a recruitment of overseas funding funds other than DOD. Please note that you have done it.
 
 If the application organization wants to delete NCAGE code from Sam. gov registration during registration, the application organization needs to submit an assistance ticket ("incident") online to the federal service desk (FSD) of www. fsd. gov. be. I don't want to get NCAGE code. I understand that after this incident is resolved, it is necessary to submit registration to enable registration. "
 
 Follow the following instructions for organizations outside the United States, which are not planned to cooperate with DOD:
 
 Step 1: Get UEI in Sam. gov and register Sam. gov registration procedure. Sam. gov registration must be updated every year.
 
 Follow the following instructions for organizations outside the United States, which are planning a partnership with DOD:
 
 Step 1: Apply for NCAGE code according to the instructions on the NSPA NATO website at the link below:
 
 NCAGE code request tool (NCRT):
 
 NCAGE support from the United States is up to +1 (888) 227-2423.
 
 F.3 Reporting
 
 For NCAGE support from outside the United States, please call+1 (269) 961-7766.
 
 If you have any problems with the NCAGE code application, please contact ncage@dlis. mil by e-mail.
 - Step 2: After receiving the NCAGE code, proceed to SAM. GOV to get the UEI, and the Sam. gov registration procedure is performed. Sam. gov registration must be updated every year.
 - In addition, all the leading organizations must always register the latest information in Sam. gov while the federal awarded agency is under consideration. Sam. Gov requires all organizations to renew once a year to maintain the aggressive registration status of SAM. GOV. The applicant is responsible for confirming that Sam. gov registration is valid and maintaining its valid registration. If the applicant does not fully meet the requirements at the time of application, the applicant is considered to be technically not eligible to be awarded, and this decision may be the basis for giving other applicants.
 - See 2 CFR 25. 200 for details.
 - Note: Sam. gov is different from Sams Domestic. Registration for both systems is free, but the registration procedure is different.
 - The SAM. GOV website contains information that supports international registration, such as "Quick Start Guide for International Registration" and "Convenient Tips". Access www. sam. gov, click "Help" in the upper navigation bar, and click "Explore" and "New to Sam. gov?" Please click. It should be noted that Sam. gov registration requirements and Sam. gov descriptions and GSA website explanations may be changed, and it is currently being updated. The applicant should check the website for the latest guidance. Step 1: Apply NCAGE code according to the instructions on the NSPA NATO website at the link below:
 - NCAGE code request tool (NCRT):
 - NCAGE support from the United States is up to +1 (888) 227-2423.
 - For NCAGE support from outside the United States, please call+1 (269) 961-7766.
 - If you have any problems with the NCAGE code application, please contact ncage@dlis. mil by e-mail.
 - Step 2: After receiving the NCAGE code, proceed to SAM. GOV to get the UEI, and the Sam. gov registration procedure is performed. Sam. gov registration must be updated every year.
 - In addition, all the leading organizations must always register the latest information in Sam. gov while the federal awarded agency is under consideration. Sam. Gov requires all organizations to renew once a year to maintain the aggressive registration status of SAM. GOV. The applicant is responsible for confirming that Sam. gov registration is valid and maintaining its valid registration. If the applicant does not fully meet the requirements at the time of application, the applicant is considered to be technically not eligible to be awarded, and this decision may be the basis for giving other applicants.
 - See 2 CFR 25. 200 for details.
 Note: Sam. gov is different from Sams Domestic. Registration for both systems is free, but the registration procedure is different.
 
 The SAM. GOV website contains information that supports international registration, such as "Quick Start Guide for International Registration" and "Convenient Tips". Access www. sam. gov, click "Help" in the upper navigation bar, and click "Explore" and "New to Sam. gov?" Please click. It should be noted that Sam. gov registration requirements and Sam. gov descriptions and GSA website explanations may be changed, and it is currently being updated. The applicant should check the website for the latest guidance. Step 1: Apply for NCAGE code according to the instructions on the NSPA NATO website at the link below:
 
 NCAGE code request tool (NCRT):
 
 G. Contact Information
 
 NCAGE support from the United States is up to +1 (888) 227-2423.
 
 For NCAGE support from outside the United States, please call+1 (269) 961-7766.
 
 If you have any problems with the NCAGE code application, please contact ncage@dlis. mil by e-mail.
 
 Step 2: After receiving the NCAGE code, proceed to SAM. GOV to get the UEI, and the Sam. gov registration procedure is performed. Sam. gov registration must be updated every year.
 
 In addition, all the leading organizations must always register the latest information in Sam. gov while the federal awarded agency is under consideration. Sam. Gov requires all organizations to renew once a year to maintain the aggressive registration status of SAM. GOV. The applicant is responsible for confirming that Sam. gov registration is valid and maintaining its valid registration. If the applicant does not fully meet the requirements at the time of application, the applicant is considered to be technically not qualified to be awarded, and this decision may be the basis for giving other applicants.
 
 See 2 CFR 25. 200 for details.
 
 H. Other Information
 
 Note: Sam. gov is different from Sams Domestic. Registration for both systems is free, but the registration procedure is different.
 
 The SAM. GOV website contains information that supports international registration, such as "Quick Start Guide for International Registration" and "Convenient Tips". Access www. sam. gov, click "Help" in the upper navigation bar, and click "Explore" and "New to Sam. gov?" Please click. It should be noted that Sam. gov registration requirements and Sam. gov descriptions and GSA website explanations may be changed, and it is currently being updated. The applicant should check the website for the latest guidance.
 
 The attached "AQM Guidance for NCAGE-sam. gov for Foreign Candidates February 2023" is a document compiled by the Department of State's Office of Acquisition Quality Management (AQM). All content displayed by SAM. GOV is not owned by the Department of State. This guidance and instruction is based on the time of publication of this solicitation and to the best of our knowledge provided herein. If the guidance in this attachment differs from the SAM. GOV website, SAM. GOV takes precedence and applicants are encouraged to seek and document answers provided by the SAM. GOV Help Desk.
 
 Exceptions to these requirements may be granted on a case-by-case basis in the following cases:
 
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B. Federal Award Information

C. Eligibility Information

C.1 Eligible Applicants

C.2 Cost Sharing or Matching

C.3 Other

D. Application and Submission Information

D.1 Address to Request Application Package

D.2 Content and Form of Application Submission

D.2.1 Application Requirements

D.2.2 Additional Application Documents

D.2.3 Additional Information Requested For Those Receiving Notification of Intent

D.3 Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM)

D.3.1 Exemptions

D.4 Submission Dates and Times

D.5 Funding Restrictions

D.6 Application Submission

E. Application Review Information

E.1 Proposal Review Criteria

E.2 Review and Selection Process

F. Federal Award Administration Information

F.1 Federal Award Notices

F.2 Administrative and National Policy and Legal Requirements

F.3 Reporting

G. Contact Information

H. Other Information