Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund

Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. This new program, under the Global Equality Fund, will facilitate the participation and leadership of LGBTQI+ community members in democratic institutions.

**United States Department of State****Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)****Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO):**DRL FY2021: Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund This is the announcement of funding opportunity number **SFOP0008448** **Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:**19.

345 **Type of Solicitation:**Open Competition **Application Deadline:**11:59 PM EST on Friday, February 4, 2022 **Total Funding Floor:**$2,500,000 **Total Funding Ceiling:**$2,500,000 **Anticipated Number of Awards:**1-2 **Type of Award:** Cooperative Agreement **Period of Performance:**24-36 months **Anticipated Time to Award, Pending Availability of Funds:**2-8 months ## A.

Project Description The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications to develop and lead the Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund, a global mechanism to increase access to and participation and leadership in democracy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+)communities.

We intend for the GLIDE Fund to be led by or have strong support from and participation by LGBTQI+ organizations and communities. Strong democracies are inclusive democracies. Strong respect for the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons builds healthy nations for all people.

DRL seeks proposals to develop and lead the Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund, a global mechanism to increase access to and participation and leadership in democracy for diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+)communities.

The GLIDE Fund is intended to create and strengthen demand signals for LGBTQI+ community members to engage and participate in democratic institutions that directly impact the lived realities of LGBTQI+ people in their communities and around the globe.

The engagement, influence, and representation of LGBTQI+ people in political processes and governance structures is intended to empower connected, skilled, and sustainable LGBTQI+ movements for democracy and human rights. Democratic institutions have long excluded people targeted on the bases of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics (SOGIESC).

Transgender and intersex people may be deprived of the right to vote, access services and benefits, and participate fully in political processes because of perceived inconsistencies between their appearance and government identification. LGBTQI+ women, people of color, and people with other marginalized identities face multiple and intersecting barriers to political leadership and participation.

LGBTQI+ people are often discredited and discouraged from serving in public office and denied their rights to free assembly or association. Political candidates and elected officials may use inflammatory, anti-LGBTQI+ speech during campaigns, sparking violent backlash against LGBTQI+ persons.

The GLIDE Fund is intended to address the barriers and challenges LGBTQI+ communities face in accessing and participating in political and public life.

The successful program will be funded by the resources of the Global Equality Fund, a public-private partnership including the governments of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Uruguay, and the United States, as well as the Arcus Foundation, the John D.

Evans Foundation, FRI: the Norwegian Organization for Sexual and Gender Diversity, the MAC AIDS Fund, Deloitte LLP, the Royal Bank of Canada, Hilton, Bloomberg LP, Thomson Reuters Foundation Trustlaw Initiative, Human Rights Campaign, and Out Leadership.

Proposals for the GLIDE Fund should address three principal objectives, including: * Objective 1: Generate interest in and build skills and capacity for LGBTQI+ communities to strengthen leadership, engagement, and participation in political and public life * Objective 2: Develop and coordinate communication and advocacy strategies that encourage LGBTQI+ individuals to use democratic mechanisms to mitigate intolerance, violence and discrimination * Objective 3: Engage supportive political, government, community, and/or religious leaders to promote political engagement and reduce intolerance and human rights abuse against LGBTQI+ communities Illustrative Outcomes may include, but are not limited to: * _increased capacity of LGBTQI+ individuals to engage on issues related to civic, political and electoral processes, including support to new leaders and youth leaders;_ * _strengthened political leadership that reflects the diversity of LGBTQI+ communities;_ * _increased direct support to lesbi_ _an and queer women’s leadership and meaningful participation in political and public practice and discourse;_ * _increased capacity of LGBTQI+ organizations to undertake work from an intersectional approach inclusive of the most marginalized segments of LGBTQI+ communities, including displaced LGBTQI+ people, transgender and intersex people, lesbian and bisexual women, and people with other marginalized identities;_ * _enactment of laws or regulations supporting legal gender recognition based on self-determination;_ * _increased direct support to local, grassroots LGBTQI+-led community groups;_ * _strengthened well-being practices for all stakeholders; and,_ * _strong and strategic financial and organizational management.

_ * _increased ability to publicly and collectively express, communicate, and defend the common interests of LGBTQI+ communities;_ * _removal of restrictions on the free speech of LGBTQI+ activists, such as those included in so-called anti-propaganda laws;_ * _improved outreach, communication, and shared strategies with broader political movements, allied communities, and other key stakeholders;_ * _improved capacity of civil society organizations to take an intersectional approach when responding to violence, discrimination and other forms of human rights abuse, including support for queer women and transgender, intersex, and gender non-binary persons_ * _strengthened communication and messaging capability, including comprehensive communication strategies and campaign planning with a focus on evaluation and impact;_ * _increased engagement with leaders in dialogue to combat intolerance, mistrust, and communal violence against LGBTQI+ communities_ * _increased respectful and accurate media (social and traditional) reporting to increase awareness of the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons in political and public life; and,_ * _improved access to information and resources related to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

_ * _support for and improvement in visibility and empowerment of LGBTQI+ communities in political and public life;_ * _increased engagement with key stakeholders to reduce the extent to which leaders and government officials instigate, justify, or accept persecution, violence, and threats that perpetuate systemic barriers to equal opportunity, inclusion, and progress;_ * _strengthened strategies to counter shrinking democratic spaces and anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric and organizing;_ * _increased acceptance and tolerance of LGBTQI+ individuals from family members, community leaders, religious leaders, and broader society;_ * _increased participation of LGBTQI+ persons in elections;_ * _inclusion of the LGBTQI+ community in public and political decision-making; and,_ * _increased positive action and engagement from political leaders, faith, and business communities, as well as other key stakeholders in support of LGBTQI+ people.

_ DRL seeks proposals for programming that are ambitious but also targeted, achievable, and efficient. DRL will consider proposals that address the goals reflected above but include different, though similar and related, objectives. Proposals do not need to include additional objectives.

Inclusion of additional objectives will not make a proposal more competitive.

Proposed program designs for the GLIDE Fund must include plans for: * administration of multi-year grants to emergent, small, and/or medium-sized LGBTQI+ organizations and demonstrated track record administering and managing grants and sub-grants; * tailored programming engaging queer women, transgender and intersex persons, and other persons from marginalized LGBTQI+communities such as religious, racial, or ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, older persons, or youth; * development of communication strategies for diverse political stakeholders that create positive playbooks for advancing LGBTQI+ inclusion and address and counter anti-democratic trends and disinformation in democratic processes.

Additionally, strong proposals are guided by the following cross-cutting values and considerations: **COVID-19 Response:** The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the health and well-being of LGBTQI+ persons and created new challenges for advancing the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons and individuals from other marginalized populations, including older persons, women, persons with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minorities.

Proposals should identify relevant concerns and provide information about plans to address the impact of the pandemic on LGBTQI+ persons and people of other marginalized communities, particularly those who experience multiple forms of marginalization at the intersection of these identities. Proposals may take a creative and flexible approach to addressing programming in this evolving situation.

**Gender Analysis:** Per the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 and subsequent U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace, and Security, it is a U.S. government-wide priority to expand and apply gender analysis, as appropriate, to improve the design and implementation of U.S. government-funded programs.

DRL encourages organizations to tailor programing to ensure perspectives based on religion, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, political affiliation, or veteran’s status are meaningfully considered and included in the program budget, design, and implementation.

Programs should have strong support from and participation by women, transgender and intersex individuals, and other gender diverse persons and should support development of the leadership and capacity of these communities. **LGBTQI+ Organizations:** “Nothing about us without us. ” Programs should be led by or have strong support from and participation by LGBTQI+ organizations and communities.

Proposals should also substantively involve local organizations, focus on activities at the local and community level, and make grants or sub-grants to local organizations. Program proposals should address and support the specific needs of lesbians, bisexual people, transgender people, gender non-conforming people, intersex people and the overall diversity of identities.

Proposals **should include sub-granting mechanisms that provide, at minimum, 30% of total direct costs to LGBTQI+ led organizations**. All programs should aim to have impact that leads to reforms and should have the potential for sustainability beyond DRL resources. DRL’s preference is to avoid duplicating past efforts by supporting new and creative approaches.

This does not exclude from consideration projects that improve upon or expand existing successful projects in a new and complementary way. DRL is committed to advancing equity and support for underserved and underrepresented communities.

Programs should seek strategies for integration and inclusion of individuals/organizations/beneficiaries that can bring perspectives based on their religion, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, political affiliation, or veteran’s status.

Programs should be demand-driven and locally led to the extent possible.

DRL requires all programs to be non-discriminatory and expects implementers to include strategies for nondiscrimination of individuals/organizations/beneficiaries based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, or veteran’s status.

Where appropriate, competitive proposals may include: * Opportunities for beneficiaries to apply their new knowledge and skills in practical efforts; * Solicitation of feedback and suggestions from beneficiaries when developing activities in order to strengthen the sustainability of programs and participant ownership of project outcomes; * Input from participants on sustainability plans and systematic review of the plans throughout the life of the project, with adjustments made as necessary; * Inclusion of vulnerable populations; * Joint identification and definition of key concepts with relevant stakeholders and stakeholder input into project activities; * Systematic follow up with beneficiaries at specific intervals after the completion of activities to track how beneficiaries are retaining new knowledge as well as applying their new skills.

Activities that are **not** typically allowed include, but are not limited to: * The provision of humanitarian assistance; * English language instruction; * Development of high-tech computer or communications software and/or hardware; * Purely academic exchanges or fellowships; * External exchanges or fellowships lasting longer than six months; * Off-shore activities that are not clearly linked to in-country initiatives and impact or are not necessary per security concerns; * Theoretical explorations of human rights or democracy issues, including projects aimed primarily at research and evaluation that do not incorporate training or capacity-building for local civil society; * Micro-loans or similar small business development initiatives; * Initiatives directed towards a diaspora community rather than current residents of targeted countries.

**This notice is subject to availability of funding. ** ## B. Federal Award Information Primary organizations can submit one application in response to the NOFO.

The U.S. government may: (a) reject any or all applications, (b) accept other than the lowest cost application, (c) accept more than one application, and (d) waive irregularities in applications received. The U.S. government may make award(s) on the basis of initial applications received, without discussions or negotiations.

Therefore, each initial application should contain the applicant’s best terms from a cost and technical standpoint. The U.S. government reserves the right (though it is under no obligation to do so), however, to enter into discussions with one or more applicants in order to obtain clarifications, additional detail, or to suggest refinements in the project description, budget, or other aspects of an application.

DRL anticipates awarding either a grant or cooperative agreement depending on the needs and risk factors of the program. The final determination on award mechanism will be made by the Grants Officer. The distinction between grants and cooperative agreements revolves around the existence of “substantial involvement.

” Cooperative agreements require greater Federal government participation in the project. If a cooperative agreement is awarded, DRL will undertake reasonable and programmatically necessary substantial involvement.

Examples of substantial involvement can include, but are not limited to: * Active participation or collaboration with the recipient in the implementation of the award; * Review and approval of one stage of work before another can begin; * Review and approval of substantive provisions of proposed sub-awards or contracts beyond existing Federal policy; * Approval of the recipient’s budget or plan of work prior to the award.

The authority for this funding opportunity is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA). To maximize the impact and sustainability of the award(s) that result from this NOFO, DRL retains the right to execute non-competitive continuation amendment(s). The total duration of any award, including potential non-competitive continuation amendments, shall not exceed 54 months, or four and a half years.

Any non-competitive continuation is contingent on performance and **pending availability of funds. **A non-competitive continuation is not guaranteed, and the Department of State reserves the right to exercise or not to exercise this option. ## C.

Eligibility Information **For application information, please see the proposal submission instructions (PSI), updated December 2021 on our website. ** ### _C.

1 Eligible Applicants_ DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.

Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs.

The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. Please see 2 CFR 200. 307 for regulations regarding program income.

### _C. 2 Cost Sharing or Matching_ Providing cost sharing, matching, or cost participation is not an eligibility factor or requirement for this NOFO and providing cost share will not result in a more favorable competitive ranking.

Applicants should have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders, including private sector partners and NGOs, and have **demonstrable experience** in administering successful and preferably similar projects. DRL encourages applications from foreign-based NGOs headquartered in the geographic regions/countries relevant to this NOFO.

Applicants may **form consortia** in order to bring together organizations with varied expertise to propose a comprehensive program in one proposal. However, one organization should be designated in the proposal as the lead applicant, with the other members designated as sub-award partners.

DRL reserves the right to request additional background information on applicants that do not have previous experience administering federal grant awards, and these applicants may be subject to limited funding on a pilot basis. DRL is committed to an **anti-discrimination** policy in all of its projects and activities.

DRL welcomes applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other status.

DRL seeks applications that demonstrate that the recipient does not discriminate against any beneficiaries in implementation of a potential award, such as, but not limited to, by withholding, adversely impacting, or denying equitable access to the benefits provided through this award on the basis of any factor not expressly stated in the award.

This includes, for example, race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity,gender expression, sex characteristics,sexual orientation, and pregnancy),national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, or veteran’s status. The recipient should insert this provision, including this paragraph, in all sub-grants and contracts under a potential award.

Any applicant listed on the Excluded Parties List System in the System for Award Management (SAM. gov) (www. sam.

gov) and/or has a current debt to the U.S. government 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), “Debarment and Suspension. ” Additionally, no entity or person listed on the Excluded Parties List System in SAM.

gov can participate in any activities under an award. All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Excluded Parties List System in SAM. gov to ensure that no ineligible entity or person is included in their application.

## D. Application and Submission Information ### _D. 1_ _Address to Request Application Package_ Applicants can find application forms, kits, or other materials needed to apply on www.

grants. gov and SAMS Domestic (https://mygrants. servicenowservices.

com) under the announcement title “DRL FY2021: Global LGBTQI+ Inclusive Democracy and Empowerment (GLIDE) Fund,” funding opportunity number “SFOP0008448. ”**Although solicitation details will be available via SAMS Domestic, please note that all applications in response to this NOFO must be submitted via****www. grants.

gov****. **Please contact the DRL point of contact listed in Section G if requesting reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or for security reasons. Please note that reasonable accommodations do not include deadline extensions.

### _D. 2_ _Content and Form of Application Submission_ For all application documents, please ensure: * All documents are in English and all costs are in U.S. Dollars. If an original document within the application is in another language, an English translation must be provided (please note the Department of State, as indicated in 2 CFR 200.

111, requires that English is the official language of all award documents). If any document is provided in both English and a foreign language, the English language version is the controlling version; * All pages are numbered, including budgets and attachments; * All documents are formatted to 8 ½ x 11 paper; and, * All documents are single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with 1-inch margins.

Captions and footnotes may be 10-point Times New Roman font. Font sizes in charts and tables, including the budget, can be reformatted to fit within 1 page width. ### _D.

2. 1 Application Requirements_ Complete applications must include the following: * Completed and signed **SF-424**,**SF-424A**, and **SF-424B** Please see SF-424 instructions in Section 2B of the PSI.

* Organizations that engage in lobbying the U.S. government, including Congress, or pay for another entity to lobby on their behalf, are also required to complete the **SF-LLL** “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities” form (**only if applicable**). Please see SF-LLL guidance in Section 2B of the PSI.

* **Cover Page** (not to exceed one (1) page, preferably as a Word Document) that includes a table with the organization name, project title, target country/countries, project synopsis, and name and contact information for the application’s main point of contact. Please see _Cover Page_ Section 2C of the PSI for a template and more details.

* **Executive Summary** (not to exceed one (1) page, preferably as a Word Document) that outlines project goals, objectives, activities, etc. * **The****Executive Summary****should include a brief section that explicitly states: (1) the problem statement addressed by the project, (2) research-based evidence justifying the unique project approach, and (3) quantifiable project outcomes and impacts.

** * **Table of Contents** (not to exceed one (1) page, preferably as a Word Document) listing all documents and attachments with page numbers. * **Proposal Narrative** (not to exceed ten (10) pages, preferably as a Word Document). Please note the ten-page limit **does not include** the Cover Page, Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Attachments, Detailed Budget, Budget Narrative, Audit, or NICRA.

Applicants are encouraged to combine multiple documents into a single Word Document or PDF (i.e. Cover Page, Table of Contents, Executive Summary, and Proposal Narrative in one file). Please see _Proposal Narrative Guidelines_ in Section 2F of the PSI for more details. * The Proposal Narrative should demonstrate the applicant’s commitment to ensuring the participation of all people as a strategy for implementation.

Please integrate inclusion strategies in all sections of the Proposal Narrative to enhance programmatic impact. * **Budget** (preferably as an Excel workbook) that includes three (3) columns containing the request to DRL, any cost sharing contribution, and the total budget. A summary budget should also be included using the OMB-approved budget categories (see SF-424A as a sample) in a separate tab.

Costs must be in U.S. Dollars. Detailed line-item budgets for sub-grantees should be included as additional tabs within the Excel workbook (if available at the time of submission). Please see _Budget Guidelines_ Section 2G of the PSI for more information.

* The programming approach should be dedicated to strengthening inclusive societies as a necessary pillar of strong democracies. Please include costs associated with this commitment in the Budget and Budget Narrative.

* **Budget Narrative** (preferably as a Word Document) that includes substantive explanations and justifications for each line item in the detailed budget spreadsheet, as well as the source and a description of all cost-share offered. Please see _Budget Guidelines_ Section 2G of the PSI for more information. * The organization’s most recent **audit**, if applicable.

This should be a single audit, program-specific audit, or other audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Please see _Audit_ Section 2H of the PSI for more information. * **Logic Model** (preferably as a Word Document).

Please see _Logic Model_ Section 2I of the PSI for more information. * **Monitoring and Evaluation Narrative** (not to exceed four (4) pages, preferably as a Word Document). Please see _Monitoring and Evaluation Narrative_ Section 2J of the PSI for more information.

* As stated within the DRL Guide to Program Monitoring and Evaluation (p. 6): DRL strongly encourages applicants to consider whether their monitoring and evaluation systems are utilizing human rights-based approaches, applying a gender and equity lens, or include the participation of sub-grantees and project participants.

Within the Monitoring and Evaluation Narrative, applicants should demonstrate their commitment to inclusive strategies and consider whether evaluation design, data collection, analysis, reporting and learning are conducted in an ethical and responsible way with all project participants (e.g. direct beneficiaries, sub-grantees).

Applicants should still make adequate provisions to protect the privacy of human subjects when collecting data from individuals. For instance, when collecting data from project participants, consider whether your organization will have the necessary informed consent forms, confidentiality agreements, and data security protocols. * **Monitoring and Evaluation Plan** (preferably as a Word Document or Excel Sheet).

Please see _Monitoring and Evaluation Plan_ Section 2J of the PSI for more information. * **Risk Analysis** (preferably as a Word Document). Please see _Risk Analysis_ Section 2K of the PSI for more information on this requirement, including Do No Harm principles and Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies/plans.

* **Key Personnel** (not to exceed two (2) pages, preferably as a Word Document). Please include short bios that highlight relevant professional experience. Given the limited space, CVs are not recommended for submission.

* **Timeline** (not to exceed one (1) page, preferably as a Word Document or Excel Sheet). The timeline of the overall proposal should include activities, evaluation efforts, and program closeout.

* **Gender and Inclusion Analysis** (not to exceed three (3) pages, preferably as a Word Document) that provides a concise analysis of relevant gender norms, equity and equality for underserved communities and marginalized populations, power relations, and conflict dynamics in target countries.

Potential domains of analysis include institutional practices and barriers, cultural norms, gender roles, access to and control over assets and resources, and patterns of decision-making.

Applicants should briefly explain how they have integrated findings from their analysis into project design and/or other proposal documents, including a plan for regularly reviewing and updating the gender and inclusion analysis with local partners/beneficiaries, and making any necessary adjustments to program implementation. A set of guiding questions can be found in Section 2L of the PSI.

* **Security Plan**addressing any issues involving in-person events and recruitment for said events, and safety for any online programs or communications, including independent IT security audits (to include a vulnerability assessment) of any proposed web application or platform. Organization’s Security Plan should demonstrate consideration of the risks identified in the submitted risk assessment.

Costs may also be identified within the budget and budget narrative. Applicants are also encouraged to include contingency plans for in-person or online activities. * **Contingency Plan** for proposed activities should the originally planned activities not be able to be implemented.

The Contingency Plan should be submitted as an additional annex. Applicants should demonstrate consideration of the risks identified in the submitted risk assessment and include specific alternative activities or locations as part of the Contingency Plan. Any proposed “plan” must comply with 2CFR200.

433 – Contingency provisions. Plans must not include unallocable or unallowable expenses and must not result in a larger Total Award Value than the identified as the “competition ceiling. ” DRL requires prior approval by the Grants Officer of the “plan” before any activities can take place, or costs can be incurred against the “plan.

” * **Lessons Learned**(not to exceed one (1) page, preferably as a Word Document) from past programs that demonstrate how the implementer has safely operated and responded to programmatic challenges, learning from both successes and failures, in the operating environment. To be incorporated into the ten (10) pages allowed for “Proposal Narrative.

” * **Psychosocial Assistance**(to be incorporated into the ten (10) pages allowed for “Proposal Narrative,” and into“Budget” and “Budget Narrative”).

A section in the proposal, budget, and budget narrative to reflect appropriate resources and support for the psychosocial health of staff (i.e., activities can range from access to educational materials and training opportunities to counseling services to other contextually relevant support). * References: For reference to international guidance, please see the following: Core Humanitarian Standard Commitment 8.

9 (https://corehumanitarianstandard. org/files/files/CHS-Guidance-Notes-and-Indicators. pdf); and IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings Action Sheet 4.

4 (http://www. who. int/mental_health/emergencies/guidelines_iasc_mental_health_psychosocial_june_2007.

pdf). **** **Applications that do not include the elements listed above will be deemed technically ineligible. ** ### _D.

2. 2 Additional Application Documents_ Strong applications will also contain the following: * **Individual Letters of Support and/or Memorandum of Understanding. ** Letters of support and MOUs must be specific to the project implementation (e.g. from proposed partners or sub-award recipients) and will not count towards the page limit.

* **Burma Due Diligence Assessment, if applicable. ** (not to exceed one (1) page, preferably in Microsoft Word) that outlines existing organizational practices for vetting program beneficiaries and capacity to conduct due diligence vetting as outlined in the solicitation.

**_Please refer to the Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI), updated December 2021, on DRL’s website for detailed guidance on the documents above:_****_https://2021-2025. state. gov/bureau-of-democracy-human-rights-and-labor/programs-and-grants/_****_.

For an application checklist and sample templates please see the Resources page on DRL’s website:_****_https://2021-2025. state. gov/resources-for-programs-and-grants/_****_.

_****_The sample templates provided on the DRL website are suggested, but not mandatory. _** DRL reserves the right to request additional documents not included in this NOFO. Additionally, to ensure that all applications receive a balanced evaluation, the DRL review panel will review from the first page of each section up to the page limit and no further.

Note: If ultimately provided with a notification of non-binding intent to make a Federal award, applicants typically have two to three weeks to provide additional information and documents requested in the notification of intent. The deadlines may vary in each notification of intent and applicants must adhere to the stated deadline in the notification of intent. ### _D.

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3 Additional Information Requested For Those Receiving Notification of Intent_ Successful applicants must submit, after notification of intent to make a Federal award, but prior to issuance of a Federal award: * Written responses and revised application documents addressing conditions and recommendations from the DRL review panel; * A copy of the applicant’s latest NICRA as a PDF file, if the applicant has a NICRA and includes NICRA charges in the budget; * A completed copy of the Department’s Financial Management Survey, if receiving DRL funding for the first time; * Submission of required documents to register in the Payment Management System managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, if receiving DRL funding for the first time (unless an exemption is provided); * Other requested information or documents included in the notification of intent to make a Federal award or subsequent communications prior to issuance of a Federal award; * Applicants who submit their applications through Grants.

gov will be required to create a SAMS Domestic account in order to accept the final award. Accounts must be logged into to every 60 days in order to maintain an active account. ### _D.

3 Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM)_ All prime organizations, whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), formerly referred to as DUNS, and an active registration with the SAM. gov **before submitting an application**. DRL may **not** review applications from or make awards to applicants that have not completed all applicable UEI and SAM.

gov requirements. A UEI is one of the data elements mandated by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), for all Federal awards. The 2 CFR 200 requires that sub-grantees obtain a UEI number.

Please note the UEI for sub-grantees is not required at the time of application but will be required before the award is processed and/or directed to a sub-grantee. **_Note: The process of obtaining a SAM. gov registration may take anywhere from 4-8 weeks.

Please begin your registration as