Child Protection Activity

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice

Funding Opportunity Number: 72064125RFA00001

Funding Opportunity Title: Child Protection Activity

Opportunity Category: Other

Opportunity Category Explanation: Social Protection Activity

Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement

Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)

Category Explanation: Social Protection Activity

Expected Number of Awards: 1

CFDA Number(s): 98.001 -- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Version: Synopsis 1

Posted Date: Dec 19, 2024

Last Updated Date: Dec 19, 2024

Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 03, 2025 March 3, 2025 at 4:00pm, Accra local time

Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 03, 2025 March 3, 2025 at 4:00pm, Accra local time

Archive Date: Mar 31, 2025

Estimated Total Program Funding: $9,999,862

Award Ceiling: $9,999,862

Award Floor: $9,999,862

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted. It is open to all entities that can meet the requirements to receive USAID assistance. Organizations eligible to apply under this NOFO include, but are not necessarily limited to, U.S. and non-US non-profit or for profit non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations, foundations, colleges and universities, civic groups, community institutions, philanthropic organizations, advocacy groups and faith-based organizations. All listed categories of organizations including faith-based entities are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.

Additionally, USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.For profit applicants should note that USAID policy prohibits the payment of fee/profit to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements.

Additional Information

Agency Name: West Africa USAID-Ghana

Description:

USAID will support implementing partners who can identify and propose evidence-based, child-centered interventions that strengthen systems, communities and families, and enhance the resilience of families to provide safe and nurturing care for their children.

The activity will support interventions that align with the U.S. Government's Advancing Protection and Care for Children in Adversity Strategy, the 2020 - 2025 USAID Ghana Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), and the Government of Ghana’s strategic plans on child protection, development, and care such as the Early Childhood Care and Development Policy, the Child and Family Welfare Policy, the National Strategic Framework on Ending Child Marriage in Ghana, and the National Care Reform Roadmap, Ghana Accelerated Action Plan Against Child Labor, among others. The activity will be implemented in selected areas in Northern, North-East, Savannah, Upper East, and Greater Accra regions.