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Opportunity Summary:

The grant opportunity titled "Programmatic Learning for Prevention of, and Response to, Gender Based Violence in Disaster Situations" (Funding Opportunity Number APS OFDA 11 000004) is a discretionary USAID grant focused on disaster prevention and relief, specifically targeting gender based violence (GBV) that arises or worsens in the aftermath of natural disasters or conflict. The core expectation is that applicants propose programs grounded in a clearly defined GBV problem occurring in an emergency or post-emergency setting, and then show a tight, logical chain from the problem analysis to proposed activities and on to measurable or otherwise well-articulated impacts. In other words, proposals are expected to be more than a list of services; they must demonstrate clear reasoning about what is happening, why it is happening in that particular crisis context, and how the proposed approach will reduce risk, improve response, or strengthen learning about what works.

The opportunity is designed for programs serving populations affected by disasters in a broad sense, including internally displaced persons, returnees, host communities, and other crisis-affected groups. A notable emphasis is that programming should respect the dignity of individuals and be sensitive to the cultures in which affected communities live, which signals an expectation of context-aware approaches, community engagement, and ethical safeguards. The solicitation also highlights that eligible projects should focus on GBV issues that have emerged or been exacerbated by disaster or conflict, meaning the crisis has increased vulnerability, shifted the nature of threats, or intensified the risk of violence. That framing encourages applicants to connect GBV dynamics to crisis-related drivers such as displacement, breakdown of social protection systems, overcrowded shelters, disrupted livelihoods, weakened rule of law, or increased exposure to exploitation.

For the purposes of this solicitation, GBV is defined broadly as any violence or abuse directed at individuals or groups based on sex that results in physical, sexual, or psychological harm to men, women, or children (with children defined as anyone under 18). While the definition recognizes that women and girls are often the primary victims, it explicitly includes men and boys as potential survivors as well. The announcement links GBV to unequal power relations between males and females and notes that GBV is often used intentionally to maintain gender inequality or reinforce traditional gender roles. Examples of GBV referenced include rape and other forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, and other physical or psychological abuse. This scope implies that proposed interventions could address prevention, survivor-centered response, risk mitigation, or system-level improvements, so long as the work is tied to disaster or conflict conditions and framed around clear learning and impact.

From an administrative and funding standpoint, USAID expected to make two awards under this announcement. Individual award amounts were anticipated to fall between a floor of $500,000 and a ceiling of $1,200,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for organizations that may not be able to contribute non-federal funds. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted on March 7, 2011, with an application deadline of April 15, 2011, and an archive date of May 15, 2011.

Eligibility was open to a range of entity types, including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, small businesses, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. That wide eligibility suggests USAID was open to different implementation models, including NGO-led programming, academic or research-linked learning efforts, and private sector approaches, as long as the applicant could credibly operate in disaster or conflict environments and deliver a coherent, evidence-informed program.

Overall, this funding opportunity is best understood as support for practical, field-based programmatic learning and implementation around preventing and responding to GBV in emergencies. Strong applications would be expected to demonstrate a solid understanding of the crisis context, identify a specific and pressing GBV problem linked to the disaster or conflict, propose activities that are realistic for the operating environment, and clearly explain what outcomes are expected and how learning will be captured and applied. The listed point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement was L. Leach, Grants Specialist, with an electronic submission address referenced in the source notice.

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