INL24CA0053 NOFO Q&As (Jun 7, 2024).pdf

Questions and Answers for Building Capacity of Nigerian Judicial Sector to

Prosecute Terrorism and Atrocity Cases INL24CA0053-AMENigeria-AtrocProsec-050324

June 3, 2024

Question 1:

We are an NGO based in Europe. Are we eligible to submit a proposal / application for this NOFO?

INL Response:

As stated in Section C.1 (page 8) of the NOFO, foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to apply for this

NOFO.

Question 2:

Can a non-profit organization applying as a co-applicant be allowed to join more than one consortium to apply for the grant?

A non-profit organization can serve as a co-applicant and have organization(s) or consortium(s) serve as the prime applicant, co-applicant, or sub-contractor to the application. The other organization(s) or consortium(s) with which the non-profit organization partners or contracts as a sub-contractor must meet the eligibility requirements defined in Section C.1 (page 8) of the NOFO.

Question 3:

Can for-profit organizations like law firms apply as a co-applicants or sub-recipients?

INL Response:

As defined in Section C.1 (page 8) of the NOFO, for-profit organizations are not eligible as an applicant, co-applicant, or sub-recipient / sub-contractor.

Question 4:

Can government agencies mentioned in the NOFO apply as co-applicants or sub recipient?

INL Response:

As defined in Section C.1 (page 8) of the NOFO, government agencies are not eligible as an applicant, co-applicant, or sub-recipient / sub-contractor of the award.

Question 5:

As an NGO, are we able to work as a sub-contractor?

Yes, an NGO can work as a sub-contractor for the award.

Question 6:

Could you provide more details on the exact geographies of this project?

In terms of the proposed project’s geography, the majority of work is anticipated to occur in Abuja, but INL, at this time, cannot rule out the possibility of work needing to occur in Borno, Niger, and/or other Nigerian states.

Question 7:

We wanted to clarify if it would be acceptable for us to not use the blanket term CCG but instead use more generic terms to refer to the prosecutors working on terrorism and atrocity crimes cases in Nigeria?

INL Response:

Thank you for the information on the restructuring of the Ministry of Justice.

For the purposes of this NOFO, INL is focusing on the Complex Case Group, although as work on this project begins, it may be necessary to work with other offices in the Ministry of Justice. The Complex Case Group is a project starting point, and term “Complex Case Group” is not intended to “lock out” other Ministry of Justice offices.

Question 8:

Does the proposal need to address all objectives listed on page 5 in the

NOFO?

INL Response:

Yes, the application must address all the defined project objectives in Section A, “Project Objectives” (page 5).

Question 9:

Does the proposal need to include plans to establish a field office in Nigeria?

INL Response:

Yes, the selected organization shall establish a field office in Abuja, Nigeria that has full powers to implement the project and work with the INL office at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja.

Question 10:

Is there a limitation on the number of personnel to be used to implement the project?

INL Response:

There is not a limitation on the number personnel, but as defined by Section E, the applications will be evaluated by Cost Effectiveness, as well as Project Analysis and Design, Program Monitoring and Risk, and Institution’s Record and Capacity Rating.