Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 611 12 000003
Apply for SOL 611 12 000003
- The Zambia USAID Lusaka in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Stamping Out and Preventing Gender Based Violence (STOP GBV) Access to Justice Program" 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 15, 2012 and posted on Jan 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 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 $3,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,300,000.00 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).
- Applications are restricted to qualified local organizations for funding a five year program to support the Government of the Republic of Zambia s (GRZ) goal of eliminating gender based violence (GBV) in a holistic, systematic and comprehensive manner through a multi sectoral and multi dimensional approach
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Opportunity Summary:
The Stamping Out and Preventing Gender Based Violence (STOP GBV) Access to Justice Program is a USAID funding opportunity issued by the USAID Mission in Lusaka, Zambia, aimed at supporting Zambia s national goal of eliminating gender based violence through a holistic and coordinated approach. The grant is designed as a five year effort that tackles GBV in a multi sectoral and multi dimensional way, meaning it is not limited to one institution or one part of the justice chain. Instead, it focuses on strengthening how different actors work together to prevent GBV, respond to survivors needs, and ensure cases are properly handled from the moment a report is made through to court outcomes.
At the center of the program is the objective of improving access to justice for both adult and child survivors of GBV. The project emphasizes building the practical capacity of GBV service providers and the institutions that determine whether survivors can safely and effectively pursue justice. This includes strengthening the skills and systems used by policymakers, police, courts, and community leaders, with a focus on better GBV case management and stronger implementation of existing laws. In practice, this suggests activities such as training and mentoring, improving standard procedures for survivor centered handling of cases, and reinforcing coordination between community level entry points and formal legal institutions so that survivors are not lost in the system or discouraged from continuing.
A key expected component is direct legal support for survivors. The opportunity explicitly anticipates legal aid services that help survivors navigate reporting, case preparation, and courtroom processes, with the goal of increasing the likelihood that cases are successfully prosecuted or resolved in court. This is significant because access to justice is often blocked not only by weak institutional response but also by the lack of affordable legal representation and guidance, especially for vulnerable groups and children. By pairing capacity building across institutions with survivor focused legal assistance, the program is structured to improve both the quality of justice services and the real world outcomes survivors experience.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary award to be made through a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized under Health, reflecting the well documented links between GBV, physical and mental health harms, and the need for integrated survivor services. USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation, with estimated total funding of USD 3.3 million. The award ceiling is USD 3.3 million and the award floor is USD 1 million, indicating USAID was open to proposals at different scales within that range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial barrier for local organizations that may not be able to contribute significant counterpart funding.
Eligibility is restricted to qualified local organizations, aligning with the intent to strengthen local leadership and sustainability in Zambia s GBV response. The official funding opportunity number is SOL 611 12 000003, under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted on January 20, 2012, and the closing date listed is February 20, 2012. Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Shahid Pervaiz, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Lusaka, with a phone contact provided in the notice.
FAQs: STOP GBV Access to Justice Program (USAID Zambia)
What is the STOP GBV Access to Justice Program?
The Stamping Out and Preventing Gender Based Violence (STOP GBV) Access to Justice Program is a USAID funding opportunity issued by the USAID Mission in Lusaka, Zambia. It supports Zambia's national goal of eliminating gender-based violence (GBV) through a holistic, coordinated approach that strengthens prevention, survivor response, and justice outcomes.
What is the main objective of this program?
The central objective is to improve access to justice for both adult and child survivors of GBV. This includes improving how GBV cases are handled from the moment a report is made through to court outcomes.
How long is the project expected to run?
The program is designed as a five-year effort.
Is this program limited to one part of the justice system?
No. The opportunity is described as multi-sectoral and multi-dimensional, meaning it is not limited to one institution or one part of the justice chain. It focuses on strengthening how different actors work together, including community-level entry points and formal legal institutions.
Who does the program aim to help?
The program is centered on improving justice access and outcomes for survivors of gender-based violence, specifically including both adults and children.
What types of institutions and actors are expected to be strengthened?
The opportunity emphasizes strengthening the practical capacity of GBV service providers and institutions that influence whether survivors can safely and effectively pursue justice. It specifically references policymakers, police, courts, and community leaders.
What does "improving access to justice" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, it means improving GBV case management and the implementation of existing laws, while ensuring survivors can navigate reporting, case preparation, and courtroom processes without being lost in the system or discouraged from continuing.
Are survivor-centered approaches mentioned as part of the expected work?
Yes. The opportunity suggests improving standard procedures for survivor-centered handling of cases.
Does the program include legal aid or direct legal support for survivors?
Yes. A key expected component is direct legal support. The opportunity anticipates legal aid services to help survivors with reporting, case preparation, and courtroom processes, with the aim of improving prosecution or court resolution outcomes.
Why is legal aid considered significant in this program?
The description highlights that access to justice is often blocked by weak institutional response and the lack of affordable legal representation and guidance, especially for vulnerable groups and children. The program pairs institutional capacity building with survivor-focused legal assistance to improve real-world outcomes.
What kind of award mechanism will USAID use?
This is a discretionary award to be made through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
The notice explains that a cooperative agreement typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is USD 3.3 million.
What are the minimum and maximum award sizes?
The award ceiling is USD 3.3 million and the award floor is USD 1 million, meaning proposals were expected within that range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to qualified local organizations, reflecting the intent to strengthen local leadership and sustainability in Zambia's GBV response.
Which USAID office issued this opportunity?
The funding opportunity was issued by the USAID Mission in Lusaka, Zambia.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is SOL 611 12 000003.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What program area category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Health, reflecting links between GBV and physical and mental health harms and the need for integrated survivor services.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 20, 2012, and the closing date listed is February 20, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Shahid Pervaiz, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Lusaka. A phone contact was provided in the notice.
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