Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 674 15 000001
Apply for RFA 674 15 000001
- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving Case Outcomes for Gender Based Violence Pilot Project (ICOP)" 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 Nov 20, 2014 and posted on Nov 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 5, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- limited to South African organizations including non governmental organizations (NGOs), Faith based and community organizations, and for profit companies willing to forego profit.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Improving Case Outcomes for Gender Based Violence Pilot Project (ICOP) is a USAID/Southern Africa funding opportunity designed to strengthen South Africa's rule of law response to gender-based violence, with a particular focus on sexual offenses. Implemented in cooperation with the Government of South Africa, the project is intended to support and benefit two key justice-sector institutions: the Department of Justice and the Office of the Chief Justice. The core aim is to pilot practical, evidence-based approaches that can improve how GBV cases are handled from reporting through court processes, ultimately improving case outcomes and the experience and support available to survivors.
A central feature of the opportunity is the planned testing and demonstration of best practices related to the reinstatement of South Africa's specialized sexual offenses courts. These courts are typically designed to reduce barriers for survivors, improve the quality and sensitivity of proceedings, and increase the effectiveness and consistency of adjudicating sexual offense cases. Alongside the court-focused work, the project also emphasizes strengthening support to victims of GBV, which commonly includes improving victim-centered services, coordination among justice and support actors, and procedures that reduce retraumatization while encouraging participation in the legal process.
The award is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation rather than simply providing funding with minimal engagement. The activity falls under the Law, Justice, and Legal Services category and anticipates a single award. The estimated total funding is $1,300,000, which is also the stated award ceiling, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, reducing the financial burden on the implementing organization.
Eligibility is limited to local South African organizations. This includes non-governmental organizations, faith-based and community-based organizations, and for-profit entities, provided that any for-profit applicant is willing to forgo profit. This eligibility design signals an intent to keep leadership and implementation locally grounded while still allowing a range of organizational types to compete, as long as the work remains mission-driven rather than profit-driven.
The opportunity was posted on November 20, 2014, with an application deadline of January 5, 2015, and it was later archived on February 4, 2015. The funding opportunity number is RFA 674-15-000001, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. For technical issues accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed contact was Paul Vacik, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 0027124522177 or by email at applications4@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Improving Case Outcomes for Gender Based Violence Pilot Project (ICOP)?
ICOP is a USAID/Southern Africa funding opportunity focused on strengthening South Africa's rule of law response to gender-based violence (GBV), with a particular emphasis on sexual offenses. The project is designed to pilot practical, evidence-based approaches that improve how GBV cases are handled from reporting through court processes, with the goal of improving case outcomes and the experience and support available to survivors.
What is the main goal of the ICOP pilot project?
The core aim is to test and demonstrate approaches that improve GBV case handling across the justice pathway (from reporting through court), ultimately leading to better case outcomes and more survivor-centered processes and support.
Which types of GBV cases are emphasized in this opportunity?
While the project addresses gender-based violence broadly, it has a particular focus on sexual offenses.
Which South African institutions are intended to benefit from the project?
The opportunity is intended to support and benefit two key justice-sector institutions: South Africa's Department of Justice and the Office of the Chief Justice.
Is the project implemented in cooperation with the Government of South Africa?
Yes. The project is described as being implemented in cooperation with the Government of South Africa.
What justice-sector approach is highlighted as a central feature of ICOP?
A central feature is the planned testing and demonstration of best practices related to the reinstatement of South Africa's specialized sexual offenses courts.
What are specialized sexual offenses courts intended to improve?
These courts are typically designed to reduce barriers for survivors, improve the quality and sensitivity of proceedings, and increase the effectiveness and consistency of adjudicating sexual offense cases.
Does the project include victim support components in addition to court-focused work?
Yes. Alongside the court-focused work, the project emphasizes strengthening support to victims of GBV, including improving victim-centered services, coordination among justice and support actors, and procedures that reduce retraumatization while encouraging participation in the legal process.
What type of award mechanism is being used for this opportunity?
The award is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a discretionary cooperative agreement mean in this context?
It means USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation, rather than providing funding with minimal engagement.
What program area/category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity falls under the Law, Justice, and Legal Services category.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount for ICOP?
The estimated total funding is $1,300,000.
Is there an award ceiling for this opportunity?
Yes. The award ceiling is stated as $1,300,000, matching the estimated total funding amount.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to local South African organizations. Eligible entity types include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and for-profit entities (with conditions).
Are for-profit entities allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit entities may apply, provided that the for-profit applicant is willing to forgo profit.
What does the eligibility limitation suggest about the intended approach?
Based on the description, limiting eligibility to local South African organizations signals an intent to keep leadership and implementation locally grounded, while still allowing multiple organizational types to compete as long as the work remains mission-driven rather than profit-driven.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 20, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 5, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on February 4, 2015.
What is the funding opportunity number (RFA) for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 674-15-000001.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Who was the listed contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Paul Vacik, Contract Specialist.
How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?
Applicants could contact the listed point of contact by phone at 0027124522177 or by email at applications4@usaid.gov.
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