OpportunityTitle: International Programs to Combat Trafficking in Persons
CategoryExplanation: Combat Trafficking in Persons
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: ***Applicants who have registered with Grants.gov and who are unable to submit applications through this website should contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk for assistance and obtain a trouble ticket that documents the problem.  If the documented problem cannot be resolved applicants may submit applications to GTIP2009Proposals@State.gov by the deadline, January 21, 2009, 11:59 EST.      Please Note: The Grants.gov Contact Center will be closed Monday, January 19, 2008 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Although our Contact Center is closed, Grants.gov offers extensive information regarding every aspect of the site on the Resources and Help pages. The Contact Center will re-open January 20, 2009 (Inauguration Day) at the regular business hours of: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eastern Time. You can e-mail your questions to support@grants.gov and your issue will be addressed once normal business hours resume.***          ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS    G/TIP invites U.S.-based NGOs, PIOs, foreign NGOs, and universities to submit proposals for anti-trafficking programs to be conducted in a single country abroad, within a region, in more than one region, or on global TIP issues.  For profit organizations are eligible to apply.  Some projects may be accomplished by USG implementers through Interagency Agreement.    G/TIP recognizes the important role of civil society leadership in combating human trafficking and thus encourages U.S.-based NGOs partnerships with NGOs abroad that have a significant role in improving the response to human trafficking. Community, women&#146;s, and faith-based NGOs are encouraged to apply.    The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the USG to apply under this announcement.  Applicants must have demonstrated experience in trafficking in persons programming or programming in related areas such as violence against women and children, victims&#146; rights, victim assistance, law enforcement training, legal advocacy for victims, and human rights.    Organizations are permitted to submit multiple proposals, but all should be aware that G/TIP will work to provide funding opportunities to a wide range of qualified, capable organizations that do well in the competitive review.    Applicants are not required to include funding from other donors in project proposals.  However, applications that include additional in-kind and/or cash contributions from non-USG sources will be more competitive, since cost-sharing demonstrates cost effectiveness and a broader commitment to the planned project activities.    Applicants are encouraged to be knowledgeable of existing programs in the proposed country/region, including those funded by the USG, in order to ensure that proposals reflect work that will not duplicate others&#146; efforts.  Applicants should also be familiar with and seek to tailor their proposals to the country-specific issues described in the 2008 TIP Report.
Description: The Department of State&#146;s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP) is requesting proposals for projects that will improve the response to trafficking in persons outside of the United States. U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGO), public international organizations (PIO), foreign NGOs, and universities are encouraged to submit proposals for anti-trafficking programs to be conducted in a single country abroad, within a region, or in more than one region. G/TIP anticipates having approximately $17 million available to award multiple grants of up to $500,000 per project. Given the limited funding available, G/TIP has identified 44 priority countries for this solicitation; proposals that are designed to address human trafficking issues in these countries are especially encouraged. Applicants are urged to review the country-specific recommendations listed in the country narratives of the 2008 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report as guidance for anti-trafficking programming under this announcement. G/TIP recognizes the important role of civil society leadership in combating human trafficking and thus encourages partnerships between U.S.-based NGOs and local NGOs abroad that have a significant role in improving the response to this crime. G/TIP expects to fund bilateral projects that focus on anti-trafficking programming in one country as well as a limited number of projects that address regional trafficking problems or aspects of trafficking that are more global in nature.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Click here to contact G/TIP
GrantorContactText: Christina Johnson &lt;br/&gt;Grants Assistant &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-312-9716