Opportunity Information: Apply for H NOFO 20 101
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to India, offered a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Capacity Building of Duty Bearers for Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Persons" (Funding Opportunity Number: H NOFO 20 101). Released on March 10, 2020, with an original application deadline of May 9, 2020, this opportunity was designed to strengthen anti-trafficking efforts by improving the knowledge, skills, and coordination of key actors who have direct responsibilities in preventing and responding to trafficking in persons (TIP). The funding is provided through either a cooperative agreement or a grant, which generally means applicants should be prepared for either a standard grant relationship or a more collaborative arrangement where the agency may remain actively involved in project implementation.
The core purpose of the project is capacity building for "duty bearers," meaning local officials and institutions with formal obligations to enforce laws, protect vulnerable populations, and support victims. A central expected outcome is an increase in the prosecution rate of individuals involved in trafficking, achieved by making local officials more informed and effective in identifying trafficking cases, collecting and preserving evidence, applying relevant laws and procedures, and coordinating with other parts of the justice system. While the short description does not list specific training topics, the stated goal implies practical, prosecution-oriented strengthening that can translate into better case outcomes, not just general awareness raising.
A second major objective is to establish a sustainable training ecosystem by creating a pool of trained civil society personnel who can continue anti-TIP training beyond the life of the grant. In other words, the opportunity is not only about delivering one-time workshops; it aims to build a cadre of trainers within civil society who can repeatedly train diverse stakeholders over time. This suggests a "training-of-trainers" model where select participants receive deeper instruction, facilitation skills, and standardized training materials so they can replicate training for broader audiences. The emphasis on "diverse stakeholders" signals that the project may be expected to reach beyond a single sector, potentially engaging community-based organizations, service providers, educators, and local institutions that encounter at-risk populations or trafficking survivors.
In terms of who could apply, eligibility included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions under that nonprofit category). This eligibility mix indicates the opportunity was open to organizations that can credibly deliver structured training, develop curricula, and convene multi-stakeholder groups, including universities with relevant expertise and nonprofit organizations with field presence and practitioner experience.
The opportunity was categorized under community development and education activities and was associated with CFDA number 19.040, reflecting its placement within State Department assistance programming. The award ceiling was listed at $65,000, and the agency anticipated making about 10 awards, indicating a relatively modest, targeted set of projects rather than a single large national program. With multiple expected awards, applicants likely needed to propose focused, implementable interventions with clear deliverables and measurable results within the available budget.
Overall, this grant opportunity sought practical, on-the-ground improvements in anti-trafficking response by strengthening the capabilities of local government duty bearers and leaving behind a sustainable base of trained civil society trainers. The intended impact is both immediate (more competent officials and improved prosecution outcomes) and longer-term (ongoing training capacity that continues to spread anti-TIP knowledge and practices across stakeholder groups).Apply for H NOFO 20 101
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to India in the community development, education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Capacity Building of Duty Bearers for Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Persons" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 09, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Capacity Building of Duty Bearers for Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Persons".
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
It was offered by the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to India.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is H NOFO 20 101.
When was the opportunity released?
The opportunity was released on March 10, 2020.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 9, 2020.
What is the main purpose of the project described in this opportunity?
The core purpose is capacity building for "duty bearers" to strengthen efforts to prevent and combat trafficking in persons (TIP). The project is intended to improve the knowledge, skills, and coordination of key actors who have direct responsibilities for preventing and responding to trafficking.
Who are "duty bearers" in the context of this opportunity?
"Duty bearers" refers to local officials and institutions with formal obligations to enforce laws, protect vulnerable populations, and support victims. These are the actors who are expected to take action within official systems to prevent trafficking, identify cases, and respond appropriately.
What outcomes does the opportunity emphasize?
A central expected outcome is an increase in the prosecution rate of individuals involved in trafficking. This is expected to result from improving how local officials identify trafficking cases, collect and preserve evidence, apply relevant laws and procedures, and coordinate with other parts of the justice system.
Is the focus more on awareness-raising or on practical prosecution-oriented improvements?
Based on the stated goals, the focus is practical and prosecution-oriented. While specific training topics are not listed in the short description, the intended results point toward strengthening real-world case handling and justice system outcomes rather than only general awareness activities.
What kinds of skills or capacities are implied as priorities for training?
The description implies strengthening the ability of relevant actors to: identify trafficking cases, collect and preserve evidence, apply relevant laws and procedures, and coordinate with the justice system. These priorities align with improving prosecution outcomes and overall anti-TIP response.
Does the opportunity include a sustainability component?
Yes. A major objective is to establish a sustainable training ecosystem by creating a pool of trained civil society personnel who can continue anti-TIP training beyond the life of the award.
What does it mean to create a pool of trained civil society personnel?
It means the project is expected to develop a group of civil society participants who can carry forward the training effort over time. This is designed to ensure that anti-TIP training does not end when the grant ends.
Is a training-of-trainers model suggested?
Yes. The emphasis on developing a sustainable base of trainers suggests a training-of-trainers approach, where selected participants receive deeper instruction and the ability to replicate trainings for wider audiences.
Who might the project be expected to reach beyond government officials?
The opportunity notes an emphasis on training diverse stakeholders. This implies engagement may extend beyond a single sector and could include organizations and local institutions that interact with at-risk populations or trafficking survivors.
What type of funding instrument is anticipated?
Funding is provided through either a cooperative agreement or a grant.
What is the practical difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement here?
The description indicates applicants should be prepared for either a standard grant relationship or a more collaborative arrangement (cooperative agreement) in which the agency may remain actively involved in project implementation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility included:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions under that nonprofit category)
Are higher education institutions included in eligibility?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were eligible to apply.
Are nonprofits eligible, and are there any nonprofit-related limitations mentioned?
Yes, nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status were eligible, with an explicit note excluding higher education institutions under that nonprofit category.
What program area/category is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity was categorized under community development and education activities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 19.040, reflecting its placement within U.S. Department of State assistance programming.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed as $65,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The agency anticipated making approximately 10 awards.
What does the combination of a $65,000 ceiling and multiple awards imply about project scope?
It suggests the opportunity was intended for modest, targeted projects rather than a single large-scale national program. Proposals would likely need to be focused, implementable, and structured around clear deliverables and measurable results within the available budget.
What kind of overall impact is this opportunity aiming for?
The intended impact is both:
- Immediate: more capable and better-coordinated duty bearers, contributing to improved trafficking case handling and higher prosecution rates
- Long-term: sustained capacity through a continuing base of civil society trainers who can keep delivering anti-TIP training to diverse stakeholders
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