BJL-ARDF-FY20-21 NOFO Q&A - 24 AUG 2021.pdf

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Question summary 1: Page 7, Section D. Application and Submission Information, D.2 Content and Form of Application Submission, 4. Proposal Narrative states that, “b. Organizational

Capacity and Past Performance: This section of the application provides information about the applicant organization. It should provide a description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the U.S.

Embassy and/or U.S. government agencies.”

Question: Given the potential length of this section, can the Embassy please confirm that it only requests information on all previous grants from the U.S. Embassy and/or U.S.

government agencies implemented in the Gambia?

Answer: Page 7, b. Organizational Capacity and Past Performance:

This section of the application provides information about the applicant organization. It should provide a description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the U.S. Embassy and/or

U.S. government agencies.

Question summary 2: Page 9, Section D. Application and Submission Information, D.2 Content and Form of Application Submission, 7. Work Plan and Project Timeline states that, “7. Work

Plan and Project Timeline: (attached as a separate document) • In table format, please present a brief, one-to-two-page work plan matrix (which does count as part of the 10 pages), with a timeline including target dates for activities for the life of the agreement, which reflects the overall program approach, and objectives.”

Question a: Given the work plan and timeline is required to be attached as a separate document, can the Embassy please confirm that it should not be included in the body of the proposal narrative?

Answer: Page 9, “7. Work Plan and Project Timeline: (attached as a separate document)”

In table format, please present a brief, one-to-two-page work plan matrix (which does count as part of the 10 pages), with a timeline including target dates for activities for the life of the agreement, which reflects the overall program approach, and objectives. The following timeline below is provided as an example.”

Question b: Would the Embassy consider allowing the Work plan and Project Timeline to not count toward the 10-page limit for the proposal narrative?

Answer: Page 9, “7. Work Plan and Project Timeline: (attached as a separate document)”

In table format, please present a brief, one-to-two-page work plan matrix (which does count as part of the 10 pages), with a timeline including target dates for activities for the life of the agreement, which reflects the overall program approach, and objectives. The following timeline below is provided as an example.”

Question Summary 3: I have questions concerning the NOFA for Promoting Transparent and

Inclusive Governance in The Gambia. I am a for-profit business interested in applying with a

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nonprofit partner. Currently, the nonprofit is undergoing the process of registering for a

SAM.gov profile and account.

Question: Still, if their profile is not processed in time, am I allowed to submit and respond to the NOFA with proof via an MOU of our partnership and collaboration on the project? Our company is active and registered with SAM with a DUNs and CAGE number.

Answer: Page 5, Section C. Eligibility Information, Section C.1 Eligible Applicants:

The following organizations are eligible to apply

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations

• Educational institutions

• Foreign Public Entities (FPE) for example: Public International Organizations and

Governmental institutions)

Technically eligible submissions are those which: 1) arrive electronically to www.Grants.gov by the designated deadline; 2) have heeded all instructions contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including registrations and length and completeness of submission; and 3) do not violate any of the guidelines stated in this document.

For-profit and commercial firms are not eligible to apply in response to this NOFO.

Question Summary 4. Also, the nonprofit does not have a Single Audit because it does not meet the threshold as defined in 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. Therefore, the CFO will provide a letter stating such per the grant instructions.

Question: In addition to this letter, are Board Approved financials needed/allowed?

Answer: Page 10, Section D. Application and Submission Information, D.2 Content and

Form of Application Submission, 12 Single Audit:

Single Audit: a PDF file copy of your organization’s most recent single audit is required, if your organization meets the threshold as defined in 2 CFR 200 Subpart F. If your organization has not had a recent single audit (within your organization’s previous 3 fiscal years), you must submit your organization’s most recent independent financial audit. If your organization has not had a recent single audit or financial audit, you must submit a letter from your Chief Financial Officer (or similar financial management officer) stating that no such audits have been conducted.