Frequently Asked Questions for DFOP0005136 Updated 3-11-24.pdf

FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Can an organization submit an application as a prime and also as a sub-grantee?

Answer: Yes, an organization can submit a maximum of one application as a prime applicant, but that organization can also apply as a sub-grantee as part of other applications.

Question: Are applications required to provide activities in all three regions of Afar, Amhara and

Gambella?

Answer: No, an organization may propose activities in just one region or a combination of two or three regions.

Additional FAQs – March 11,2024

The Eligibility section within the NOFO states that eligible applicants are American nonprofits (have a

501(c)(3) status) or foreign non-profits with an equivalent status, or an International Organization.

1. Can you confirm that any non-American non-profit applicant, which is not an international multilateral organization is considered a foreign non-profit? Confirming that is correct.

2. Are there any separate sub-categories for local non-profits? And would they also require a grants.gov registration, a sam.gov registration, and an active UEI number, or are there other registration steps (i.e. more or less) required for an application? ? If the local non-profit is applying as the prime or lead applicant, they must register with grants.gov and have a full

SAM.gov registration with an active UEI to apply for funding. Any sub-awardees are required to register with SAM.gov and obtain a UEI; however it is not required that the SAM.gov registration be fully completed before applying to the NOFO; it must be completed before the award can be issued.

The application section within the NOFO states that all applicants must submit proposal application packages via grants.gov unless they are an International multilateral organization (under the

International Organization category).

3. Can you confirm that this rule applies to local non-profit applicants, or whether there is another application method, such as submitting via email? Confirming that only International

Organizations may apply to this NOFO via email; all others must apply through Grants.gov

4. If the application is being submitted by a consortium of foreign applicants, all of who have budgeted for their costs, would they each require grants.gov registration, a sam.gov registration, and an active UEI number? As noted above, the prime applicant must have completed a full SAM.gov registration before applying. All other sub-awardees will need a

UEI number (but not full registration) before the award can be issued, but we encourage them to acquire this as early as possible. Please find additional guidance on obtaining an

NCAGE as part of the registration process. An NCAGE may not be required if you do not plan to seek DoD financial assistance.

https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=gsafsd_kb_articles&sys_id=869b69a71bf4f5d02fe5ed7ae54bc b6e

Effective February 10, 2023, some entities registering in SAM.gov for the purpose of financial assistance will not be assigned a CAGE code during the registration process.

When you register your new entity in SAM.gov you will no longer need a CAGE (or NCAGE) code if you meet both of the following criteria:

• Your purpose of registration is Financial Assistance Awards Only, and

• You indicate during registration that you are not seeking financial assistance from the Department of Defense (DoD).

Your new entity in SAM.gov you will still need a CAGE (or NCAGE) code if you meet either of the following criteria:

• You are registering for All Awards (both contracts and grants) as your purpose of registration, or

• You are seeking financial assistance from DoD.

Questions about DLA CAGE code assignment can be directed to cage.dla.mil.

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