OpportunityTitle: FY 2022 Julia Taft Refugee Fund
CategoryExplanation: refugee protection in Ukraine
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations (e.g.: international and local non-governmental organizations; community-based organizations; faith-based organization), are eligible to apply. Local non-governmental organizations will be given priority.
Description: Funding Opportunity Title: FY 2022 Julia Taft Refugee Fund Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2022 CFDA Number: 19.520 Total Amount Available: $25,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine (Embassy Kyiv), in collaboration with the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), is pleased to welcome proposals for projects via the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working in the area of refugee protection in Ukraine. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Program Objectives The U.S. Department of State&#8217;s Julia Taft Refugee Fund responds to critical gaps in refugee assistance by funding durable solutions to the problems refugees and other displaced persons face. The intent of this initiative is to provide U.S. ambassadors with the means to respond to critical gaps that have not been addressed in larger multilateral refugee programs. The Taft Fund is intended for projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 percent refugees, internally displaced persons, or returned refugees. PRM is also interested in supporting projects to prevent and resolve statelessness and seeks to support local organizations to support equal access to protection, assistance, and other solutions for LGBTQI+ refugees and stateless persons. Consideration for support is also given to projects that benefit both populations of concern and their host communities. The Julia Taft Refugee Fund is not meant as an emergency fund. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: One award Total available funding: $25,000 Type of funding: FY2022 Julia Taft Refugee Fund under the Migration/Refugee Act Anticipated Program start date: July 2022 Funding Instrument Type: Grant Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. This notice is subject to availability of funding. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations (e.g.: international and local non-governmental organizations; community-based organizations; faith-based organization), are eligible to apply. Local non-governmental organizations will be given priority. 2. Other Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive an award, an organization must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun &amp; Bradstreet), a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code, and a valid registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.2 for information on how to obtain these registrations. Individuals are not required to have a unique entity identifier or be registered in SAM.gov. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION 1. Content and Form of Application Submission Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible. Content of Application Please ensure: &#183; The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity &#183; All documents are in English &#183; All budgets are in U.S. dollars &#183; All pages are numbered The following documents are required: a. Mandatory application forms: &#183; SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance &#8211; Organizations) &#183; SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs) &#183; SF424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs) NB: Embassy Kyiv will assist you with these if your application is selected. b. Summary Page: Cover sheet stating the applicant name and organization, proposal date, program title, program period, proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program. c. Proposal (7 pages maximum): The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. You may use your own proposal format, but it must include all the items below. &#183; Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact. &#183; Introduction to the Organization or Individual Applying: A description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program and including information on all previous grants from Embassy Kyiv and/or U.S. government agencies. &#183; Problem Statement: Clear, concise, and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed. &#183; Program Goals and Objectives: The &#8220;goals&#8221; describe what the program is intended to achieve. The &#8220;objectives&#8221; describe the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable. &#183; Program Activities: A description of the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives. &#183; Program Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal. Include a logic model as appropriate. &#183; Proposed Program Schedule and Timeline: The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. &#183; Key Personnel: Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. Please detail what proportion of their time will be used in support of this program. &#183; Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: The monitoring and evaluation plan should detail how, throughout the timeframe of the grant, activities will be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner and the program will be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant. &#183; Future Funding or Sustainability: Applicant&#8217;s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. d. Budget Justification Narrative: After filling out the SF-424A Budget, use a separate sheet of paper to describe each of the budget expenses in detail. See Section H. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information. e. Attachments: &#183; One-page curriculum vitae or resume of key personnel who are proposed for the program &#183; Letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner &#183; Official permission letters, if required for program activities 2. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Required Registrations: All organizations applying for U.S. government grants (except individuals) must obtain the below registrations. All are free of charge: &#183; DUNS number &#183; NCAGE/CAGE code &#183; www.SAM.gov registration Step 1: Apply for a DUNS number and an NCAGE code (these can be completed simultaneously) DUNS application: a DUNS number may be obtained by calling 1-866-705-5711 or visiting http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform NCAGE application: Application page here: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx Instructions for the NCAGE application process: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/Docs/US%20Instructions%20for%20NSPA%20NCA GE.pdf For NCAGE help from within the U.S., call 1-888-227-2423. For NCAGE help from outside the U.S., call 1-269-961-7766 Email NCAGE@dlis.dla.mil for any problems in getting an NCAGE code. Step 2: After receiving the NCAGE code, proceed to register in SAM.gov by logging onto: https://www.sam.gov SAM registration must be renewed annually. Any applicant listed on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) in SAM is not eligible to apply for an assistance award in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235), &#8220;Debarment and Suspension.&#8221; Additionally, no entity listed on the EPLS can participate in any activities under an award. All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the EPLS in SAM to ensure that no ineligible entity is included. 3. Submission Dates Embassy Kyiv will begin accepting applications on January 10, 2022. Applications are due no later than January 31, 2022. 4. Other Submission Requirements All application materials must be submitted by email to KyivPRMTaftGrant@state.gov. All applications should have FY 2022 Julia Taft Refugee Fund in the subject line. Please contact us by email at KyivPRMTaftGrant@state.gov, should you need any additional information. E. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION Each application will be evaluated and rated by an Embassy Kyiv grants review committee on the basis of the following evaluation criteria listed below. The criteria listed are closely related and are considered holistically in judging the overall quality of an application. The criteria are as follows: 1. Quality and Feasibility of the Program Idea: The project idea is well developed, with detail about how project activities will be carried out. The proposal includes a reasonable implementation timeline. 2. Organizational capacity of the organization: The organization has experience in implementing activities related to vulnerable groups, is focused on economic and social development, and demonstrates the ability to implement the activities proposed. 3. Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives: Goals and objectives are clearly stated and project approach is likely to provide maximum impact in achieving the proposed results. 4. Budget: The budget justification is detailed. Costs are reasonable in relation to the proposed activities and anticipated results. The budget is realistic, accounting for all necessary expenses to achieve proposed activities. 5. Monitoring and evaluation plan: The monitoring and evaluation plan is clear and includes specific, measurable, and achievable indicators. 6. Sustainability: Project activities will continue to have positive impact after the end of the program. F. FEDERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION 1. Federal Award Notices The grant award or cooperative agreement will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by Embassy Kyiv&#8217;s Grants Officer. The assistance award agreement is the authorizing document and will be provided to the recipient for review and signature by email. The recipient may only start incurring program expenses beginning on the start date shown on the grant award document signed by the Grants Officer. If a proposal is selected for funding, the Department of State has no obligation to provide any additional future funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the discretion of the Department of State. Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. Organizations whose applications were not selected for funding will be notified via email. Payment Method: Payments will be made in at least two installments, as needed to carry out the project activities. 2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements Terms and Conditions: Before submitting an application, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply to this award, to ensure that they will be able to comply. These include: 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 600, and the Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions, which are available at: https://www.state.gov/about-us-office-of-theprocurement-executive/. Please note the U.S flag branding and marking requirements in the Standard Terms and Conditions. 3. Reporting Reporting Requirements: Recipients will be required to submit financial reports and program reports. The award document will specify how often these reports must be submitted. Applicants should be aware of the post award reporting requirements reflected in 2 CFR 200 Appendix XII&#8212;Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters. G. FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY CONTACTS If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: KyivPRMTaftGrant@state.gov. We do not provide any pre-consultations for application-related questions that are addressed in this notice of funding opportunity. Once an application has been submitted, Department of State officials and staff &#8212; both in the Department and at embassies overseas &#8212; may not discuss this competition with applicants until the entire proposal review process is completed.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: U.S. Embassy in Ukraine
GrantorContactText: KyivPRMTaftGrant@state.gov