DOS-ACC-NOFO-2023-07 Questions and Answers - 20JUL2023.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

UNITED STATES EMBASSY ACCRA, GHANA

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO)

DOS-ACC-NOFO-2023-07

Training and Education to Increase Capacity for Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1-6

20 JUL 2023

Question 1: We are interested in exploring the possibility of our company's eligibility to apply.

We are a private company XX. We strongly believe in the importance of promoting peacebuilding and conflict resolution, and we are eager to apply for your proposal. Given that the Training and Education program aligns closely with our mission and objectives, we kindly request your assistance in informing us if private companies in XX are eligible for this proposal?

Answer 1: For profit companies are not eligible under this Notice of Funding Opportunity. See Section C.1 Eligible Applicants.

Question 2: I am wondering about access to internet that 500 trainees will have in target communities of coastal West Africa. Will they have a way of viewing the menu of courses online? Via computer? Phone?

Answer 2: Per Section A. Project Description, “The online/hybrid course on conflict resolution will include 500 young community leaders with at least half from Ghana and the remainder from the other four countries specified. Recruitment should target regions and communities most vulnerable to conflict and instability but may include geographically diverse participants.

The courses will be followed by interactive conversations via chat or social media platforms to form a network of similarly-minded individuals willing to develop activities or policies integrating course principles in their own institutions or communities. ”

See D.2.1 Application Requirements, Section 5 Proposal Narrative specifically Project Activities for guidance on inputs and 2023 SOW - Ghana SPCPS as well as Tab 1 of Budget Guidance and Template for New Awards (FY2023), both provided as attachments to the NOFO, for more information.

Question 3: We are having difficulty downloading an application form. Please send us an application form by email.

Answer 3: You may also download the forms at https://gh.usembassy.gov/education-culture/public-affairs-small-grants/nofo-training-and-education-to-increase-capacity-for-peacebuilding-and-conflict-resolution/ https://gh.usembassy.gov/education-culture/public-affairs-small-grants/nofo-training-and-education-to-increase-capacity-for-peacebuilding-and-conflict-resolution/ https://gh.usembassy.gov/education-culture/public-affairs-small-grants/nofo-training-and-education-to-increase-capacity-for-peacebuilding-and-conflict-resolution/ https://gh.usembassy.gov/education-culture/public-affairs-small-grants/nofo-training-and-education-to-increase-capacity-for-peacebuilding-and-conflict-resolution/

Question 4: We want to know how many projects have been financed in each country, in particular Benin, within the framework of this financing opportunity?

Answer 4: This is a new project in this region. No projects have yet been approved. We anticipate making one award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity. See Section 1. Project Description.

Question 5: what is the minimum amount to be financed per project? And the maximum amount per project?

Answer 5: We anticipate making one award for up to $444,375. See Section 1. Project Description:

“The U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana, through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out virtual and in-person peacebuilding and conflict resolution education programs in Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo. This program is in support of the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability, authorized by the Global Fragility Act. Overall, grant-making authority for this project is contained in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

This program will engage early and mid-career professionals by offering a menu of virtual courses in English and French that include information adaptable to the range of countries and contexts. Central topics will include social cohesion, conflict resolution, media literacy and misinformation, engaging government from local to national level, and inclusivity. The online/hybrid course on conflict resolution will include 500 young community leaders with at least half from Ghana and the remainder from the other four countries specified. Recruitment should target regions and communities most vulnerable to conflict and instability but may include geographically diverse participants.”

Question 6: how many beneficiaries does the project support per country apart from Ghana?

Answer 6: See Section 1. Project Description: “The online/hybrid course on conflict resolution will include 500 young community leaders with at least half from Ghana and the remainder from the other four countries specified.”