Opportunity Information: Apply for SBUR SGWIPF 15 001
Apply for SBUR SGWIPF 15 001
- The S Bureau Grants Offices in the business and commerce community development disaster prevention and relief employment, labor and training food and nutrition health housing income security and social services law, justice and legal services other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghan Womens Leadership Initiative on Gender Based Violence (AWLI GBV) FY14" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.801 Office of Global Womens Issues.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2014 and posted on Dec 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 6, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
- Please see AWLI GBV Application Instructions for eligibility requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Afghan Womens Leadership Initiative on Gender Based Violence (AWLI GBV) FY14 is a U.S. Department of State discretionary grant opportunity seeking proposals from a consortium of qualified organizations to run sustainable pilot projects connected to womens protection centers and shelters in Afghanistan. The program is designed to strengthen both the long-term viability of shelter services and the ability of women and girls affected by gender based violence to safely rebuild their lives, with a clear emphasis on practical, market-aware approaches that fit local cultural and economic conditions.
The opportunity requires applicants to address three core objectives at the same time. First, projects must work to increase the sustainability of womens protection centers by partnering with existing womens shelters and piloting income-generating, market-driven initiatives that help support shelter operations over time. A major condition is that these activities must be designed with strong safeguards so they do not expose shelter residents to additional risk; confidentiality and physical safety of beneficiaries are explicitly highlighted as essential considerations when developing any business or revenue-related model.
Second, the initiative aims to build leadership skills among women and girls living in shelters so they can better navigate and reintegrate into Afghan society. This includes structured mentoring, educational opportunities matched to participants existing education levels, and confidence-building training. Financial literacy is specifically named as a key component, reflecting the program’s focus on helping participants manage money, understand basic personal finance, and make informed decisions that support independence and stability after leaving shelter settings.
Third, the program prioritizes increasing the economic independence of shelter beneficiaries by expanding access to income generation and employment pathways. The grant encourages hands-on approaches such as on-the-job training, vocational skills development, internships, mentoring, and practical career-building skills. While employment could include many fields, the opportunity notes the service sector as one potential area, and it stresses that skills training should be competitive and realistic in the Afghan labor market, rather than purely theoretical. The intent is to help participants gain usable skills and credible work experience that can translate into real earning opportunities.
In reviewing and shaping projects, the Department of State signals special consideration for proposals that align with Afghanistans policies to prevent and respond to gender based violence and that build partnerships beyond the shelter itself. In practice, this means proposals are strengthened when they connect local shelter operators with relevant public and private sector stakeholders who can provide apprenticeships or job opportunities that match the vocational training offered. The overall model points toward coordinated local networks where shelters, training providers, employers, and possibly government or community actors play complementary roles in moving survivors from protection and recovery toward stable livelihoods.
Administratively, this funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SBUR SGWIPF 15 001) is issued as a grant under CFDA 19.801 through the Office of Global Womens Issues. The award amounts range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $800,000, with no cost sharing or matching required. Eligible applicants include a broad set of entity types, such as nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and public or private institutions of higher education, with eligibility details referenced in the AWLI GBV application instructions. The opportunity was posted December 5, 2014, with an application deadline of February 6, 2015, and it was archived March 8, 2015. For technical access issues, the listing directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - AWLI GBV FY14 (Afghan Womens Leadership Initiative on Gender Based Violence)
What is the AWLI GBV FY14 grant opportunity?
The Afghan Womens Leadership Initiative on Gender Based Violence (AWLI GBV) FY14 is a U.S. Department of State discretionary grant opportunity seeking proposals from a consortium of qualified organizations. The focus is on running sustainable pilot projects connected to womens protection centers and shelters in Afghanistan, with an emphasis on practical, market-aware approaches that fit local cultural and economic conditions.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is designed to strengthen both (1) the long-term viability of shelter services and (2) the ability of women and girls affected by gender based violence to safely rebuild their lives. It emphasizes approaches that support real-world economic pathways while prioritizing the safety and confidentiality of shelter residents.
Who is offering this funding?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Office of Global Womens Issues.
Is this a grant or a contract?
This is a grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SBUR SGWIPF 15 001.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued under CFDA 19.801.
What are the required project objectives applicants must address?
Applicants are required to address three core objectives at the same time:
- Increase the sustainability of womens protection centers by partnering with existing shelters and piloting income-generating, market-driven initiatives that can support shelter operations over time, with strong safeguards for beneficiary safety and confidentiality.
- Build leadership skills among women and girls living in shelters through structured mentoring, educational opportunities matched to participants existing education levels, confidence-building training, and financial literacy.
- Increase the economic independence of shelter beneficiaries by expanding access to income generation and employment pathways through hands-on approaches such as on-the-job training, vocational skills development, internships, mentoring, and practical career-building skills.
Does the opportunity require projects to work with shelters directly?
Yes. The opportunity specifically calls for projects connected to womens protection centers and shelters in Afghanistan, including partnering with existing womens shelters as part of the sustainability and service model.
What does "sustainability of womens protection centers" mean in this opportunity?
In this context, sustainability refers to strengthening the long-term viability of shelter services. The opportunity calls for piloting income-generating, market-driven initiatives intended to help support shelter operations over time.
Are income-generating activities allowed or encouraged?
Yes. The grant encourages income-generating, market-driven initiatives as a way to support the sustainability of shelter operations, provided that these activities are designed with strong safeguards.
What safety requirements apply to income-generating or business activities?
A major condition is that income-generating activities must include strong safeguards so they do not expose shelter residents to additional risk. Confidentiality and physical safety of beneficiaries are explicitly highlighted as essential considerations when developing any business or revenue-related model.
What kinds of leadership activities are expected for shelter residents?
The opportunity describes leadership development activities such as structured mentoring, educational opportunities matched to existing education levels, and confidence-building training. Financial literacy is specifically named as a key component.
Is financial literacy required?
Financial literacy is specifically identified as a key component of the leadership objective. The program emphasizes helping participants manage money, understand basic personal finance, and make informed decisions that support independence and stability after leaving shelter settings.
What types of job readiness or workforce activities does the program prioritize?
The program prioritizes practical, hands-on pathways such as on-the-job training, vocational skills development, internships, mentoring, and practical career-building skills. The intent is to help participants gain usable skills and credible work experience that can translate into real earning opportunities.
Does the opportunity specify any particular employment sector?
It notes the service sector as one potential area, while also indicating that employment could include many fields. The key requirement is that skills training should be competitive and realistic in the Afghan labor market rather than purely theoretical.
What does "market-aware" or "market-driven" mean here?
Based on the opportunity description, market-aware or market-driven approaches are those aligned with realistic Afghan labor market conditions and practical earning opportunities. The opportunity stresses competitive, realistic skills training and income-generating initiatives that make sense in local cultural and economic contexts.
Are partnerships outside the shelter important for this opportunity?
Yes. The Department of State signals special consideration for proposals that build partnerships beyond the shelter itself, including connections with public and private sector stakeholders who can provide apprenticeships or job opportunities that match the vocational training offered.
How does alignment with Afghan policies affect an application?
The opportunity indicates special consideration for proposals that align with Afghanistans policies to prevent and respond to gender based violence.
What funding range is available under this opportunity?
Award amounts range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $800,000.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and public or private institutions of higher education. Additional eligibility details are referenced in the AWLI GBV application instructions.
Does this opportunity require a consortium?
Yes. The opportunity seeks proposals from a consortium of qualified organizations.
When was this opportunity posted and what was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on December 5, 2014, and the application deadline was February 6, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on March 8, 2015.
Where should applicants go for technical access issues related to the application?
For technical access issues, the listing directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
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