Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 674 15 000004
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- 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 Feb 2, 2015 and posted on Feb 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 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).
- This competition is limited to South Africa organizations, including non governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), 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/South Africa funding opportunity designed as a rule of law initiative that supports South Africa's justice sector in responding more effectively to gender-based violence (GBV), with a particular emphasis on sexual offenses. The project is intended to benefit two key institutions: the Department of Justice and the Office of the Chief Justice. At its core, the grant aims to pilot practical, court-centered best practices that can improve how GBV and sexual offense cases are handled from start to finish, while also strengthening support for survivors who must navigate the justice system.
A central focus of the opportunity is the reinstatement of South Africa's specialized sexual offenses courts. These courts are meant to handle sexual offense matters with procedures, staffing approaches, and victim-centered practices that reduce retraumatization, increase the quality and consistency of case processing, and ultimately improve case outcomes. Through the pilot, the implementing partner would be expected to test and refine approaches that could be institutionalized and scaled, helping the justice system deliver more timely, fair, and survivor-sensitive outcomes. Alongside court improvement work, the opportunity explicitly includes support to victims of GBV, signaling that the project is not only about courtroom efficiency but also about ensuring survivors have appropriate assistance and a safer, more informed experience during investigations, prosecution, and court proceedings.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects a higher level of collaboration with the recipient during implementation compared with a standard grant. It falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services and is listed under CFDA number 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. USAID anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,300,000 and an award ceiling of $1,300,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional funds to qualify.
Eligibility was limited to South African organizations. Eligible applicant types included local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), faith-based and community organizations, and for-profit companies, with the condition that for-profit entities must be willing to forego profit under the award. The opportunity was posted on February 2, 2015, with an application closing date of March 16, 2015, and an archive date of April 15, 2015. The issuing agency was USAID Pretoria (South Africa). For applicant support, the contact person listed was Paul Vacik, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 0027124522177 or by email at applications4@usaid.gov, particularly for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Improving Case Outcomes for Gender Based Violence Pilot Project (ICOP)?
The Improving Case Outcomes for Gender Based Violence Pilot Project (ICOP) is a USAID/South Africa funding opportunity designed as a rule of law initiative. It supports South Africa's justice sector in responding more effectively to gender-based violence (GBV), with a particular emphasis on sexual offenses.
What problem is this project trying to address?
The project targets how GBV and sexual offense cases are handled within the justice system, aiming to improve case processing from start to finish and strengthen survivor support while navigating investigations, prosecution, and court proceedings.
What is the main focus of the ICOP pilot project?
A central focus is the reinstatement of South Africa's specialized sexual offenses courts. The pilot is intended to test and refine practical, court-centered best practices that can reduce retraumatization, improve quality and consistency in case processing, and ultimately improve case outcomes.
How does the opportunity define "court-centered best practices" in this context?
Based on the opportunity description, best practices are practical approaches focused on courts and case handling, including procedures, staffing approaches, and victim-centered practices intended to improve the survivor experience and strengthen how cases are processed from start to finish.
Does the project include support for survivors of GBV?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes support to victims of GBV, indicating the project is not only about courtroom efficiency but also about ensuring survivors have appropriate assistance and a safer, more informed experience throughout the justice process.
Which institutions are intended to benefit from the project?
The project is intended to benefit two key institutions: the Department of Justice and the Office of the Chief Justice.
What type of award is this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means USAID expects a higher level of collaboration with the recipient during implementation compared with a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,300,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,300,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional funds to qualify.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to South African organizations.
What types of organizations were eligible?
Eligible applicant types included local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), faith-based and community organizations, and for-profit companies.
Are for-profit companies allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit companies were eligible to apply, with the condition that they must be willing to forego profit under the award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 2, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was March 16, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 15, 2015.
Which USAID office issued this opportunity?
The issuing agency was USAID Pretoria (South Africa).
Who was the contact person for applicant support?
The contact person listed was Paul Vacik, Contract Specialist.
How could applicants contact the listed support person?
Applicants could reach the contact person by phone at 0027124522177 or by email at applications4@usaid.gov.
What kind of help was the contact person expected to provide?
The contact person was listed for applicant support, particularly for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
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