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This document is a Scope of Work (SOW) for a federal grant opportunity announced by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Banjul. The grant aims to build the capacity of local civil society organizations (CSOs) in The Gambia to effectively engage the government, hold them accountable, fight corruption, and educate the public on social and human rights issues.

The grant opportunity, titled "Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Accountable Governance in The Gambia," has a funding amount of up to $500,000 in FY 2023 Economic Support Funds (ESF). The grant period is 12-18 months, and the program objectives include building the capacity of CSOs in areas such as communications, financial management, and proposal writing, as well as enhancing public awareness of the new anti-corruption law and increasing the capacity of CSOs and the public to advocate for government transparency and accountability. The grant is funded under the Africa Regional Democracy Fund (CFDA 19.225) program.

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Scope of Work (SOW) (Draft until finalized)

Applicant Name/Recipient Name
Name of Applicant Organization/Name of Recipient Organization
NOFO Title/Project Title
NOFO Title: Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Accountable Governance in The Gambia
Federal Assistance Listing Number
19.225
Period of Performance
12 – 18 months

U.S. Embassy Program Strategic Goals and Objectives

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Banjul announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support capacity activities for local civil society organizations (CSOs). Subject to the availability of funding, a grant of up to $500,000 U.S. Dollars in FY 2023 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that will build the capacity of CSOs which will enable them to effectively engage the government and hold them accountable, help fight corruption and educate the public on key social and human rights issues.

U.S. Embassy Program Background and Description
The proposed project aims to promote the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively engage the government to inform and influence policy, hold the government accountable, help fight corruption, inform the public about potential legislation, and educate the public on key social and human rights issues. The project will be two-fold: 1) support the burgeoning networks of civil society organizations in building capacity in communications, financial management, proposal writing, human resources, and resiliency and 2) to raise awareness on corruption, recently passed anti-corruption legislation and advocate for government transparency.

While Gambian CSOs do not lack purpose or drive, organization generally lack the capacity to obtain and implement funding and other resources, develop effective communication strategies, effectively coordinate with partners, and support resiliency of workers who can face cyber-bullying, ostracization from community members, and death threats. Although assistance opportunities exist, local CSOs often are not competitive with international NGOs for this funding. Since the Gambian CSOs are not awarded funding, they continue the cycle of an underdeveloped capacity.

Project Location
The Gambia
Project Goals and Objectives
Projects should build the capacity of local CSOs to provide oversight and/or conduct human rights workshops, promote transparent and accountable governance, and increase public education on corruption, including the anti-corruption law.

Projects should be designed to achieve the following: XXX (insert expected Outcomes) Objective 1: Build capacity of CSOs so they are more effective in communications, grant proposal writing and financial management.

Objective 2: Enhance public awareness of the new anti-corruption law.

Objective 3: increase the capacity of CSOs and the general public to advocate for government transparency and accountability and/or human rights for civil society.

Objective 1
U.S. Embassy Policy Objective: Objective 1: Build capacity of CSOs so they are more effective in communications, grant proposal writing and financial management.

Applicant Project Objective 1:

Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program should include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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To achieve the goals and expected results, the program could include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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Expected Results Specific results could include the following:

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Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

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Inputs (resource and time requirements):

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Outputs (actions completed and/or items produced):

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Data should be disaggregated as follows:

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Targets (measurable; quarterly and/or other milestones):

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Outcomes (results or changes caused by these activities):

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Objective 2
U.S. Embassy Policy Objective: Objective 2: Enhance public awareness of the new anti-corruption law.

Applicant Project Objective 2:

Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program should include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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To achieve the goals and expected results, the program could include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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Expected Results Specific results could include the following:

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Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

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Inputs (resource and time requirements):

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Outputs (actions completed and/or items produced):

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Data should be disaggregated as follows:

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Targets (measurable; quarterly and/or other milestones):

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Outcomes (results or changes caused by these activities):

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Objective 3
U.S. Embassy Policy Objective: Objective 3: increase the capacity of CSOs and the general public to advocate for government transparency and accountability and/or human rights for civil society.

Applicant Project Objective 3:

Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program should include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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To achieve the goals and expected results, the program could include the following: insert activities/suggested actions here:

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Expected Results Specific results could include the following:

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Performance Indicators (all required F Indicators must be included in this section):

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Inputs (resource and time requirements):

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Outputs (actions completed and/or items produced):

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Data should be disaggregated as follows:

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Targets (measurable; quarterly and/or other milestones):

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Outcomes (results or changes caused by these activities):

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Sustainability
Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. Include ways program activities will ensure sustainability.

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