Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 673 12 000002
Apply for APS 673 12 000002
- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Namibia Local Action Against Gender Based Viloence" 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 Oct 12, 2012 and posted on May 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 30, 2012 Third round Concept Paper Closing Date October 30, 2012. Third Round Full Application Closing Date 14 days from date of Invitation for full application. APS End Date December 07, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,700,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Any local non governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVO), faith based and community organizations and for profit companies willing to forego profit will be eligible for award under this APS. Local Partner may serve as a prime receipient of the Cooperative Agreement who engages through a sub agreement or sub contract, other local, regional or international partners.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Namibia Local Action Against Gender Based Violence (NaLAG) opportunity is a USAID-funded program announcement designed to reduce the incidence of gender-based violence (GBV) and strengthen how communities and service systems respond to GBV in two focus areas of Namibia: the Hardap and Kavango Regions. The central idea is that lasting reductions in GBV require both sustained community-level leadership that shifts social norms and practical, survivor-centered systems that protect people and connect them to quality services. The program is meant to complement broader U.S. Government priorities in Namibia, including PEPFAR-supported gender initiatives and other U.S. health and development strategies, while reinforcing existing U.S.-supported work already happening in the targeted regions.
The solicitation calls for proposals that advance three main objectives. First, it seeks to improve local awareness and action by mobilizing communities to recognize GBV, speak out against it, and reduce tolerance for it. This implies community sensitization and engagement approaches that move beyond one-off messaging and instead build ongoing local ownership, participation, and accountability. Second, it emphasizes strengthening local leadership capacity, particularly among traditional leaders and community court duty bearers, along with other advocates who influence dispute resolution and community norms. The intent is to help these leaders carry out their mandates in line with national GBV laws and policies, which suggests training, mentoring, and practical tools that translate legal and policy commitments into consistent local practice. Third, the program aims to improve support services for survivors by expanding access to quality interventions across health, psychosocial support, social services, legal assistance, and economic support, with the overall goal of improving outcomes for survivors and reducing barriers to help-seeking.
A key expectation of NaLAG is that funded activities will not operate in isolation but will connect to and strengthen existing regional and national efforts. Proposals are expected to leverage PEPFAR Gender Challenge Funds effectively and to align with the evolving U.S. Government and Government of the Republic of Namibia frameworks referenced in the announcement. Another practical expectation is learning and information-sharing: community-based lessons from mobilization and sensitization work should be documented and shared upward with national-level teams so that insights from Hardap and Kavango can inform broader approaches and policy or program adjustments. In other words, the program is not only about delivering services and activities, but also about generating usable evidence and feedback loops from community to regional to national levels.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, this opportunity was issued as an Annual Program Statement (APS) with awards to be made as cooperative agreements, meaning USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on technical direction, coordination, and oversight compared with a more hands-off grant). The estimated total funding amount is USD 1,700,000, with an anticipated five awards and a stated ceiling of USD 500,000 per award (no stated floor). Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants need to plan for a portion of project costs to be contributed by the recipient or partners, consistent with the specific requirements described in the full announcement.
Eligibility is oriented toward local and community-rooted implementers. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, private voluntary organizations, faith-based and community organizations, and for-profit companies that are willing to forego profit under the award. A local partner may apply as the prime recipient and may engage other local, regional, or international organizations through subawards or subcontracts, which allows applicants to build teams that combine local presence with specialized technical expertise where needed.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted May 16, 2012, under Funding Opportunity Number APS 673 12 000002, with a closing framework that included a concept paper deadline of October 30, 2012 (third round) and then a full application due 14 days after invitation. The APS end date was listed as December 7, 2012, and it was archived May 16, 2013. The issuing office is USAID Pretoria (South Africa platform supporting the region). For access issues with the full announcement, the contact listed is Simon Seema, Regional Acquisition Specialist, at +27 12 452 2066 or sseema@usaid.gov.
Overall, NaLAG is structured around a clear theory of change: reduce GBV by shifting community norms and increasing proactive local action, equip influential local leaders and justice/community court structures to respond consistently with national GBV mandates, and ensure survivors can actually reach and benefit from coordinated, quality services spanning health, psychosocial care, legal remedies, and economic support. The program places strong weight on community ownership in Hardap and Kavango and on making sure that what is learned locally informs broader national GBV prevention and response efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Namibia Local Action Against Gender Based Violence (NaLAG)
What is the NaLAG grant opportunity?
NaLAG (Namibia Local Action Against Gender Based Violence) is a USAID-funded program announcement intended to reduce the incidence of gender-based violence (GBV) and strengthen how communities and service systems respond to GBV.
Where will NaLAG activities take place?
The opportunity focuses on two regions in Namibia: the Hardap Region and the Kavango Region.
What is the main idea behind NaLAG's approach to reducing GBV?
The program is built on the idea that lasting reductions in GBV require both (1) sustained community-level leadership that shifts social norms and (2) practical, survivor-centered systems that protect people and connect them to quality services.
How does NaLAG fit with other U.S. Government efforts in Namibia?
NaLAG is meant to complement broader U.S. Government priorities in Namibia, including PEPFAR-supported gender initiatives and other U.S. health and development strategies. It is also designed to reinforce U.S.-supported work already happening in Hardap and Kavango.
What are the main objectives of the solicitation?
The solicitation calls for proposals that advance three objectives: (1) improve local awareness and action to reduce tolerance for GBV, (2) strengthen local leadership capacity (including traditional leaders and community court duty bearers) to respond in line with national laws and policies, and (3) improve support services for survivors by expanding access to quality interventions across multiple service areas.
What does "improve local awareness and action" mean in practice?
It refers to mobilizing communities to recognize GBV, speak out against it, and reduce tolerance for it. The announcement emphasizes approaches that go beyond one-off messaging and instead build ongoing local ownership, participation, and accountability.
Who is expected to be involved in leadership strengthening activities?
The program specifically highlights traditional leaders and community court duty bearers, along with other advocates who influence dispute resolution and community norms.
What is the goal of building leadership capacity?
The intent is to help local leaders carry out their mandates in line with national GBV laws and policies, including using training, mentoring, and practical tools that translate legal and policy commitments into consistent local practice.
What kinds of survivor services does NaLAG aim to improve?
NaLAG aims to expand access to quality interventions across health services, psychosocial support, social services, legal assistance, and economic support, with an overall goal of improving outcomes for survivors and reducing barriers to help-seeking.
Does NaLAG expect projects to coordinate with existing programs?
Yes. A key expectation is that funded activities will connect to and strengthen existing regional and national efforts rather than operating in isolation.
What is meant by leveraging PEPFAR Gender Challenge Funds?
Proposals are expected to leverage PEPFAR Gender Challenge Funds effectively, as described in the announcement, and to align with evolving U.S. Government and Government of the Republic of Namibia frameworks referenced in the APS.
Is learning and information-sharing part of the program requirements?
Yes. The announcement expects that community-based lessons from mobilization and sensitization work will be documented and shared upward with national-level teams so that insights from Hardap and Kavango can inform broader approaches and potential policy or program adjustments.
What type of funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued as an Annual Program Statement (APS), and awards are to be made as cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards are "cooperative agreements"?
It means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, coordination, and oversight, compared with a more hands-off grant structure.
How much total funding is available under NaLAG?
The estimated total funding amount is USD 1,700,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated five awards.
What is the maximum award size (ceiling) for NaLAG?
The stated ceiling is USD 500,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award size (floor) stated?
No floor amount is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants need to plan to contribute a portion of project costs through the recipient and/or partners, consistent with the requirements in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply as a prime applicant?
Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, private voluntary organizations, faith-based and community organizations, and for-profit companies that are willing to forego profit under the award.
Can a local organization apply and still include international expertise?
Yes. A local partner may apply as the prime recipient and can engage other local, regional, or international organizations through subawards or subcontracts.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2012.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 673 12 000002.
What were the submission deadlines described in the APS?
The framework included a concept paper deadline of October 30, 2012 (third round). A full application was due 14 days after invitation.
When did the APS end, and what is its archive status?
The APS end date was listed as December 7, 2012. It was archived on May 16, 2013.
Which USAID office issued the opportunity?
The issuing office is USAID Pretoria (South Africa platform supporting the region).
Who should be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
The contact listed is Simon Seema, Regional Acquisition Specialist, at +27 12 452 2066 or sseema@usaid.gov.
What is NaLAG's overall theory of change as described?
NaLAG is structured to reduce GBV by shifting community norms and increasing proactive local action, equipping influential local leaders and justice/community court structures to respond consistently with national GBV mandates, and ensuring survivors can reach and benefit from coordinated, quality services across health, psychosocial care, legal remedies, and economic support.
What regions are expected to generate learning for national-level use?
The program places weight on documenting lessons from community mobilization and sensitization in Hardap and Kavango and sharing those insights upward so they can inform broader national GBV prevention and response efforts.
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