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SCAISB-21-AW-006-01262021: Public Engagement to counter Trafficking in Persons

Closed Closed March 29, 2021 Opportunity SCAISB-21-AW-006-01262021 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$500,000
• Award floor$350,000
• Total funding$500,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

1. The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Not-for-profit organizations - Civil society/non-governmental organizations - Think tanks - Public and private educational institutions 2. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. 3. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity. 4. Pre-award costs are not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity. 5. This award does not allow: - Projects relating to partisan political activity; - Charitable or development activities; - Construction projects; - Projects that support specific religious activities; - Fund-raising campaigns; - Lobbying for specific legislation or programs - Scientific research or surveys; - Commercial projects; - Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; - Projects that duplicate existing projects; or - Illegal activities

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs for Afghanistan and Pakistan awards averaged $278,436; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

This funding opportunity seeks proposals that increase knowledge and awareness of trafficking in persons (TIP) and address the needs and gaps of protection mechanisms to ensure victim support and access to justice. We seek partners who engage with local communities and encourage public visibility around trafficking in persons. Proposals should aim to promote national awareness, with an aim to change public perceptions, attitudes, and behavior associated with TIP over the long-term. Related programs should connect law enforcement with victims services such as legal resources, medical help and shelter, with an aim of increasing referrals to victims services. Competitive proposals will include journalism training, a public awareness campaign, and American examples of cooperation between the courts, law enforcement, and social services to address TIP. Proposals will connect Pakistanis with American experts in person or virtually. As a result of this two-year project, a close partnership will be developed between local law enforcement and victims services as evidenced by (1) an increase in direct referrals of victims for services or rehabilitation, and (2) a developed standard operating procedure (SOP) for victim identification. Media institutions will also be better equipped to report accurately and sensitively on the issue through substantive journalism training, leading to a public that is more conscious of TIP and its victims.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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