Opportunity Information: Apply for AFPG AFUSSES 12 002
Apply for AFPG AFUSSES 12 002
- The Bureau of African Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sudan Assistance Program 2012" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 8, 2012 and posted on May 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 2012 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Also Foreign not for profit organizations and public international organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sudan Assistance Program 2012 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs (CFDA 19.700, General Department of State Assistance). The program is designed to fund a total of four awards, with the stated intent of supporting one project in each of four priority areas. Overall, the opportunity focuses on strengthening civil society, promoting professional exchange, addressing a major public health and human rights concern, and expanding cooperation between Sudanese and South Sudanese women-focused organizations.
A key priority area is Civil Society Capacity Building. Under this track, the funder is looking for projects that build the operational, strategic, and advocacy capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) working in Sudan, with particular interest in organizations addressing human rights. Competitive proposals under this area would typically center on improving organizational effectiveness and sustainability, for example through training, technical assistance, mentoring, governance and leadership development, program design and monitoring skills, coalition building, or other methods that increase a CSO's ability to carry out human rights-related work in challenging environments.
The second priority area is Civil Society Cross Cultural Exchange. This component supports applications that create opportunities for cross-cultural exchange with professionals from Sudan, and it explicitly allows activities to take place within the United States. Projects under this category would generally involve bringing Sudanese professionals to the U.S. for structured exchange activities such as workshops, professional shadowing, peer-to-peer learning, site visits, or networking events that build relationships and transfer practical skills. The emphasis is on people-to-people engagement that strengthens professional networks and broadens exposure to different institutional approaches and practices.
The third priority area is Health, specifically aimed at combating Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Sudan. The announcement frames FGM/C as both a human rights violation and a serious health issue, noting that it often occurs without meaningful informed consent and can lead to significant physical and mental health harms. Proposals are expected to focus on prevention and/or mitigating negative consequences. Suggested approaches include raising awareness about health and human rights impacts, strengthening the capacity of Sudanese CSOs or networks already working to end FGM/C, engaging community or religious leaders, and proposing other creative, context-appropriate strategies that reduce prevalence and support affected individuals and communities.
The fourth priority area is Cross Border Engagement with Women. This track seeks programs that bring together civil society organizations from both Sudan and South Sudan for training and network building, specifically those organizations focused on gender equality and female empowerment. The announcement highlights training topics such as strengthening women's effective participation in decision making, security initiatives, conflict prevention, and peace building. A central requirement is that the project should reinforce networks and collaboration between organizations in both countries, and proposals should clearly show that participants from Sudan and South Sudan are brought together and that benefits are balanced and equitable for each country.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity anticipates four awards total, with an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $3,100,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity was posted on May 8, 2012, with an application closing date of June 8, 2012, and an archive date of July 8, 2012. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), as well as foreign nonprofit organizations and public international organizations, reflecting an intent to attract both domestic and international implementers with relevant experience.
For access or technical issues related to the full announcement on Grants.gov, the listed support channel is the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Sudan Assistance Program 2012 (CFDA 19.700)
What is the Sudan Assistance Program 2012?
The Sudan Assistance Program 2012 is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs (CFDA 19.700, General Department of State Assistance). The program is intended to support projects that strengthen civil society, promote professional exchange, address a major public health and human rights concern, and expand cooperation between Sudanese and South Sudanese women-focused organizations.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs.
How many awards are expected to be made under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates making a total of four awards.
What are the priority areas for funding?
The program describes four priority areas, with the stated intent of supporting one project in each:
- Civil Society Capacity Building
- Civil Society Cross Cultural Exchange
- Health - Combating Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)
- Cross Border Engagement with Women (Sudan and South Sudan)
Is the program intended to fund one project per priority area?
Yes. The stated intent is to support one project in each of the four priority areas, for a total of four awards.
What types of activities are supported under Civil Society Capacity Building?
Under the Civil Society Capacity Building track, the funder is looking for projects that build the operational, strategic, and advocacy capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) working in Sudan, with particular interest in organizations addressing human rights.
What makes a proposal competitive in the Civil Society Capacity Building area?
Competitive proposals in this area typically focus on improving organizational effectiveness and sustainability. Examples of approaches mentioned include training, technical assistance, mentoring, governance and leadership development, program design and monitoring skills, coalition building, and other methods that increase a CSO's ability to carry out human rights-related work in challenging environments.
What is the Civil Society Cross Cultural Exchange priority area?
This priority area supports applications that create opportunities for cross-cultural exchange with professionals from Sudan. It emphasizes people-to-people engagement that strengthens professional networks and broadens exposure to different institutional approaches and practices.
Can Civil Society Cross Cultural Exchange activities take place in the United States?
Yes. The announcement explicitly allows activities to take place within the United States.
What kinds of exchange activities are contemplated under the cross-cultural exchange component?
Projects under this category would generally involve bringing Sudanese professionals to the U.S. for structured exchange activities such as workshops, professional shadowing, peer-to-peer learning, site visits, or networking events designed to build relationships and transfer practical skills.
What is the Health priority area focused on?
The Health priority area is specifically aimed at combating Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Sudan. The announcement frames FGM/C as both a human rights violation and a serious health issue.
How does the announcement describe the harms associated with FGM/C?
The opportunity notes that FGM/C often occurs without meaningful informed consent and can lead to significant physical and mental health harms.
What types of strategies are suggested for projects addressing FGM/C?
Proposals are expected to focus on prevention and/or mitigating negative consequences. Suggested approaches include raising awareness about health and human rights impacts, strengthening the capacity of Sudanese CSOs or networks already working to end FGM/C, engaging community or religious leaders, and proposing other creative, context-appropriate strategies that reduce prevalence and support affected individuals and communities.
What is the Cross Border Engagement with Women priority area?
This track seeks programs that bring together civil society organizations from both Sudan and South Sudan for training and network building, specifically those organizations focused on gender equality and female empowerment.
What training topics are highlighted for Cross Border Engagement with Women?
The announcement highlights training topics such as strengthening women's effective participation in decision making, security initiatives, conflict prevention, and peace building.
Are there specific participation requirements for Sudan and South Sudan under the Cross Border Engagement with Women track?
Yes. A central requirement is that participants from Sudan and South Sudan are brought together, and proposals should clearly show that benefits are balanced and equitable for each country.
What is the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $3,100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 8, 2012.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is June 8, 2012.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is July 8, 2012.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S.-based public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions)
- Foreign nonprofit organizations
- Public international organizations
Does the eligibility list include non-U.S. organizations?
Yes. Foreign nonprofit organizations and public international organizations are included among eligible applicants.
Where can applicants get help with Grants.gov access or technical issues?
For access or technical issues related to the full announcement on Grants.gov, applicants can contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
What are the Grants.gov Contact Center hours?
The Grants.gov Contact Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.
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