Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RDMA VIETNAM 486 09 023 RFA
Apply for USAID RDMA VIETNAM 486 09 023 RFA
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Counter Human Trafficking in Vietnam" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 21, 2009 and posted on Jul 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- U.S. or non U.S. non profit or for profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), public international organizations (PIO or IO), and other non USG organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Vietnam released a Request for Applications (Funding Opportunity Number USAID RDMA VIETNAM 486 09 023 RFA) for a program titled "Counter Human Trafficking in Vietnam" focused on the Mekong Delta. The opportunity is designed to strengthen the Government of Vietnam's anti-trafficking efforts in that region by reducing vulnerability among populations most at risk of being trafficked. USAID planned to make one award under a cooperative agreement mechanism, with a two-year period of performance, meaning the recipient would implement the program in close coordination with USAID rather than operating entirely independently.
The core aim of the program is prevention and protection. On the prevention side, applicants are expected to design and carry out innovative approaches that reduce trafficking risks before exploitation occurs. Illustrative activities include public awareness and behavior-change efforts that help communities recognize trafficking tactics and understand safer migration and employment pathways, as well as local capacity building so community leaders and local service providers can identify risks and respond appropriately. The solicitation also highlights counseling and case management for high-risk individuals and for trafficking survivors who have returned to their home communities, reflecting an intent to intervene early and to reduce the likelihood of re-trafficking through practical support and follow-up.
On the protection and victim services side, USAID sought stronger support mechanisms for survivors, especially in trafficking "hot spot" areas where services are limited or absent. Suggested interventions include establishing shelters for returned victims in locations where shelter services do not already exist, and building the capacity of local partners to provide protection services along with health, psychological, and broader social support. The opportunity emphasizes coordination rather than duplication, calling for collaborative relationships with existing health, education, and protection services offered by NGOs, local authorities, and other entities across the Mekong Delta. It specifically notes the importance of aligning with and complementing ongoing USAID-funded work under the UNIAP project, and it encourages outreach models where an existing shelter expands services to additional hot spot locations rather than starting from scratch everywhere.
The funding level for the award was fixed at an estimated total of USD 500,000, with an award ceiling and floor both listed as USD 500,000, indicating USAID expected a single grant at that amount. Cost sharing or matching was not required. The activity category is described as anti-trafficking, and the CFDA number provided is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted July 1, 2009, with a closing date of July 30, 2009, and it was archived August 29, 2009.
Eligibility was broad: the competition was open to U.S. or non-U.S. nonprofit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations, public international organizations/international organizations, and other non-U.S. government entities. USAID also noted that applicants may form public-private partnerships to bring in specialized technical expertise and improve results, which signals that consortium-style approaches and strategic collaboration were viewed favorably if they strengthened prevention outcomes and survivor services. The point of contact listed for access issues with the announcement was Karittha Jenchiewchan, Procurement Specialist, with a Bangkok-based USAID office reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USAID "Counter Human Trafficking in Vietnam" (Mekong Delta)
1) What is the official funding opportunity number for this USAID Request for Applications (RFA)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID RDMA VIETNAM 486 09 023 RFA.
2) What is the title of the program?
The program is titled "Counter Human Trafficking in Vietnam."
3) What geographic area is this opportunity focused on?
The opportunity is focused on Vietnam's Mekong Delta region.
4) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen the Government of Vietnam's anti-trafficking efforts in the Mekong Delta by reducing vulnerability among populations most at risk of being trafficked.
5) What are the main program objectives or focus areas?
The core aim is prevention and protection. This includes reducing trafficking risks before exploitation occurs and strengthening protection and victim services for survivors, especially in trafficking hot spot areas where services are limited or absent.
6) What funding mechanism did USAID plan to use for the award?
USAID planned to make one award under a cooperative agreement mechanism.
7) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, a cooperative agreement indicates the recipient would implement the program in close coordination with USAID rather than operating entirely independently.
8) How many awards did USAID plan to make under this opportunity?
USAID planned to make one award.
9) What is the period of performance for the program?
The period of performance is two years.
10) What is the total estimated funding amount available?
The estimated total funding for the award is USD 500,000.
11) Is there an award ceiling and floor, and what are they?
Yes. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as USD 500,000, indicating USAID expected a single grant at that fixed amount.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
13) What activity category does USAID assign to this opportunity?
The activity category is described as anti-trafficking.
14) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
15) What kinds of prevention activities are expected or encouraged?
Applicants are expected to design and carry out innovative approaches that reduce trafficking risks before exploitation occurs. Illustrative prevention activities include public awareness and behavior-change efforts to help communities recognize trafficking tactics and understand safer migration and employment pathways, plus local capacity building so community leaders and local service providers can identify risks and respond appropriately.
16) Does the solicitation mention direct support for high-risk individuals and returning survivors?
Yes. The solicitation highlights counseling and case management for high-risk individuals and for trafficking survivors who have returned to their home communities, with the intent to intervene early and reduce the likelihood of re-trafficking through practical support and follow-up.
17) What kinds of protection and victim services are suggested?
Suggested interventions include establishing shelters for returned victims in locations where shelter services do not already exist, and building the capacity of local partners to provide protection services along with health, psychological, and broader social support.
18) Why does the opportunity emphasize "hot spot" areas?
The opportunity specifically notes a need for stronger survivor support mechanisms in trafficking "hot spot" areas where services are limited or absent.
19) Does USAID want applicants to coordinate with existing services in the Mekong Delta?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes coordination rather than duplication and calls for collaborative relationships with existing health, education, and protection services offered by NGOs, local authorities, and other entities across the Mekong Delta.
20) Is alignment with other USAID-funded work mentioned?
Yes. The solicitation specifically notes the importance of aligning with and complementing ongoing USAID-funded work under the UNIAP project.
21) Does USAID express a preference for expanding existing shelter services rather than starting new shelters everywhere?
It encourages outreach models where an existing shelter expands services to additional hot spot locations rather than starting from scratch everywhere.
22) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. The competition was open to U.S. or non-U.S. nonprofit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations, public international organizations/international organizations, and other non-U.S. government entities.
23) Are public-private partnerships allowed or encouraged?
Yes. USAID noted that applicants may form public-private partnerships to bring in specialized technical expertise and improve results.
24) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2009, and the closing date was July 30, 2009.
25) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 29, 2009.
26) Who is the listed point of contact for access issues with the announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Karittha Jenchiewchan, Procurement Specialist, with a Bangkok-based USAID office reference.
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