BERSAMA: Seeking Applications for Gender Based Violence Prevention Program

Deadline: 24 March 2016

USAID/Indonesia is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) for a program to prevent gender-based violence in Eastern Indonesia; entitled BERSAMA.

USAID/Indonesia’s Bersama activity is significant in the context of USAID’s GBV Strategy, because it is one of a few USAID-funded anti-GBV programs that approach GBV from a democracy, human rights, governance and accountability lens or via a community-based approach.

Objectives

Democratic Governance Strengthened
Essential Human Services for the Poorest and Most Vulnerable Improved
Global Development Priorities of Mutual Interest Advanced
Collaborative Achievement in Science, Technology and Innovation Increased
Areas of Intervention
Addressing the root causes of violence, including gender inequality, contexts that support men’s domination of women, and rigid norms about masculinity;
Improving prevention and protection services, including strengthening government service provision and justice systems;
Responding to the health and economic needs of those affected by GBV;
Supporting legislation and its enforcement against GBV, calling for government accountability to uphold women and survivors’ rights.

Funding Information

10+ Funders for Agriculture, Food and Nutrition

10+ Global Donors for Improving Lives of Children in Poor Countries

10+ Donors that believe in building NGO capacities for Civil Society Development

15+ Donors for Saving the Planet: Grants for Environment, Conservation and Wildlife

Subject to funding availability, USAID/INDONESIA anticipates level of funding for this award is not to exceed $7,400,000 over five years period.

Eligibility Criteria

S. and non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to submit an application.
NGOs include any incorporated entity, either nonprofit or for profit, other than a governmental organization.
USAID welcomes applications from organizations which have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations.
The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The Agreement Officer may determine a pre-award survey is required to conduct an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills – or ability to obtain them – in order to achieve the objectives of the program and comply with the terms and conditions of the award.

How to Apply