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FAQs: Combating Gender Based Violence in Georgia (U.S. Embassy Tbilisi / INL)

1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?

The competitive grant opportunity is titled "Combating Gender Based Violence in Georgia."

2) Who announced and issued this funding opportunity?

The opportunity was announced by the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi through its International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL). The issuing agency is the U.S. Mission to Georgia.

3) What type of award is being offered?

The program is structured as a one-year cooperative agreement.

4) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?

Based on the listing description, the work is expected to be carried out in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) Program, indicating ongoing coordination with U.S. government partners during implementation.

5) What is the overall purpose of the program?

The program intent is practical and victim-centered: improving how Georgia supports survivors of gender-based violence and strengthening the institutional systems that respond to these crimes.

6) What are the main goals of the project?

The project is designed around three goals:

• Strengthen the capacity of the Victim Witness Coordinators Agency (VWCA) within the Prosecution Service so victim/witness support is more consistent, professional, and effective.
• Increase the level and quality of assistance available to people who have experienced gender-based violence, including better guidance through criminal justice processes, improved access to services, and stronger coordination among relevant actors.
• Expand or improve legislative options available to victims of GBV crimes, with an emphasis on legal frameworks and policy tools that protect survivors and support prosecution and accountability.

7) Who are the direct beneficiaries of the program?

The direct beneficiaries are the Victim Witness Coordinators Agency (VWCA) and survivors of gender-based violence in Georgia.

8) What institutions are specifically referenced as central to the project?

The opportunity specifically references:

• The Victim Witness Coordinators Agency (VWCA) within the Prosecution Service
• The U.S. Department of Justice Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) Program

9) What sector or category is this grant associated with?

The opportunity was listed under the law, justice, and legal services category.

10) Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?

Yes. The listing describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.

11) How much funding was available?

The estimated total funding amount was $207,000.

12) Is the funding amount a range or a fixed amount?

It appears to be a fixed amount, because both the award floor and award ceiling were listed as $207,000.

13) How many awards was INL expecting to make?

INL expected to make a single award for the full project period.

14) How long is the project period?

The project is described as a one-year cooperative agreement, indicating a one-year period of performance.

15) Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.

16) Who was eligible to apply?

The stated eligibility guidance clarifies that eligibility was limited to Georgian non-profit and non-governmental organizations (Georgian NGOs).

17) The listing mentions for-profit organizations in one place. Were for-profits eligible?

Although one section references "for profit organizations other than small businesses," the eligibility guidance in the description clarifies that intended eligibility was limited to Georgian non-profit and non-governmental organizations.

18) What is the focus of the survivor support component?

Based on the description, the survivor support focus includes improving guidance through criminal justice processes, improving access to services, and strengthening coordination among relevant actors supporting people who have experienced gender-based violence.

19) What is meant by strengthening the VWCA capacity?

The opportunity frames this as making victim and witness support within the Prosecution Service more consistent, professional, and effective by strengthening the VWCA.

20) What does the program say about legal or legislative improvements?

The third goal is to expand or improve legislative options available to victims of GBV crimes, signaling attention to legal frameworks and policy tools that better protect survivors and support accountability.

21) When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on August 26, 2015.

22) What was the application deadline?

The application deadline was September 25, 2015.

23) When was the opportunity archived?

The opportunity was archived on October 25, 2015.

24) What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is DOSGEO 15 GR 006 GEO 082615.

25) Who should applicants contact for access help or additional information?

Applicants were directed to contact staff attorneys affiliated with the Resident Legal Advisor Office at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, including Tatiana Pataraia and Natalie Tsnoriashvili.

26) Where is the implementing coordination expected to occur?

The cooperative agreement is to be carried out in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice Resident Legal Advisor Program at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi.

27) Does the description indicate whether multiple partners could be selected?

No. The description indicates INL expected to make a single award for the entire project period, which suggests one implementing partner was expected.

28) Who is the program intended to help in practice?

The award is intended to produce both institutional improvements (VWCA capability) and real-world improvements for survivors navigating the justice system in Georgia.