Leveraging Early Warning Early Response Systems to Promote Peace and Security in Sudan

Leveraging Early Warning Early Response Systems to Promote Peace and Security in Sudan is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

**Funding Opportunity Title:** Leveraging Early Warning Early Response Systems to Promote Peace and Security in Sudan **Funding Opportunity Number:** DFOP0019295 **Announcement Type:** Initial Announcement **Deadline for Applications:** August 17, 2026; 11:59PM EDT **Assistance Listing Number:** 19.

345 **Length of performance period:** Minimum 18 months – Maximum 36 months **Number of awards anticipated:** 1-2 awards (dependent on amounts) **Award amounts:** Awards may range from a minimum of $1,000,000 to a maximum of $1,973,359 **Total available funding:** $1,973,359 pending availability of funds **Type of Funding:** FY25 Democracy Funds under the Foreign Assistance Act **Anticipated project start date:**September 30, 2026 **Funding Instrument Type:** Grant **Project Performance Period**: Proposed projects should be completed in 36 months or less.

The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. **This notice is subject to availability of funding.

** **Priority Region:** AF, Sudan The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support local level efforts to prevent, mitigate, and respond to atrocities and promote peace and security in Sudan.

Since April 2023, Sudan has been ravaged by conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan Armed Forces (SAF). The conflict has led to atrocities and has had dire consequences for civilians. In November 2025, President Trump pledged to help end the war in Sudan and the “tremendous atrocities” being committed in the country.

In September 2025, he reiterated the Administration’s commitment to support a peace agreement in Sudan in the _Joint Statement on Securing Peace and Security in Sudan,_ signed by the U.S., Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia.

On April 15, 2026, marking three years of devastating conflict, the U.S. joined international partners at the Sudan Conference in Berlin to reaffirm guiding principles for a peaceful resolution, emphasizing that there is no military solution to the conflict and calling for an immediate humanitarian truce, sustained ceasefire, and civilian-led transition.

The proposed program aims to empower local stakeholders (local civil society organizations, informal groups, local authorities and leaders, etc.) to monitor and address early warning signs (i.e., events and/or occurrences that indicate the risk of mass atrocities is increasing and/or may act as triggers) of violence in conflict-affected communities in the country.

The program will use appropriate technology and offline tools to rapidly communicate actionable alerts to human rights defenders, health practitioners, humanitarian actors, local leaders, and civil society, enabling them to take swift protective action. Other methods to prevent or avoid violence may also be applied in this program.

The program will also support the systematic documentation of human rights violations, ensuring that evidence is preserved and made available to inform future accountability mechanisms.

Establishing robust Early Warning Early Response (EWER) systems in vulnerable areas is essential for preventing and responding to violence against civilians, as these systems – alongside local mediation committees that act on early signs of violence – can help establish a stable environment for peace at the community level while a White House-led national peace agreement is being promoted.

Furthermore, the program will engage representatives from Sudanese civil society and business communities, international humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding actors, as well as U.S. and other international officials supporting the peace process to identify challenges and opportunities and generate actionable recommendations to advance peace.

If a truce is reached during the life of the project, the program will be leveraged to share information and collaborate with organizations leading truce monitoring activities. Data collected at the local level will also inform White House-led peace negotiations.

When international and national-level peace negotiations are responsive to local level grievances, needs, and recommendations, they lay the groundwork for more sustainable peace processes. Proposals should demonstrate a clear understanding of the country and local context(s), the key atrocity dynamics in the country, target groups/beneficiaries, and operating environments. ### 1.

Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply _:_ * Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations * Public and private educational institutions * For-profit organizations ### 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Providing cost sharing, matching, or cost participation is not required for this NOFO and will not improve competitive ranking of an application.

Any budget items proposed for cost share must be allowable per 2 CFR 200, Subpart E—Cost Principles ### 3. Other Eligibility Requirements All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM. gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.

gov. Please see Section D. 3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.

gov. Applicants are only allowed to submit **one proposal per organization**. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.

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. ## C. Program Description ### 1.

Goals and Objectives Peace and security in Sudan improve due to empowered local communities that detect, prevent and respond to early warning signs of violence, while generating actionable policy recommendations that inform U.S. diplomatic efforts and support sustainable peace processes at both the community and national levels.

_Improve the detection of and response to early warning signs of violence and instability in conflict-affected communities in Sudan.

_ Activities under this objective will empower formal and informal groups, local leaders, and communities to monitor and address early warning signs of violence, including tribal violence, tensions over access to humanitarian aid or livelihood, impunity and human rights abuses, malign arms flows and operations, and atrocities committed by state and non-state actors.

_Illustrative activities contributing to Objective 1:_ * Establishing and/or Strengthening Early Warning Early Response Systems by: * Identifying and enabling conflict monitors to collect data on indicators of violence and vulnerabilities, such as the increased recruitment of individuals into violent groups, escalating violence against one particular ethnic or religious group, human rights abuses, illegal arms flow, malign actors’ activities etc.; * Analyzing data collected by conflict monitors to inform Actionable Warning Communication and monthly risks assessment drafted and disseminated under Objective Two; * Convening local key stakeholders to discuss collected data and agree on effective and timely responses to early warning incidents; * Increasing collaboration, information sharing, and trust across diverse community-based groups and key influencers working on atrocity prevention, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding, specifically around effective strategies and lessons learned.

* Strengthening formal and informal local civil society capacity to address core grievances and risk factors driving the risk of atrocities, including impunity for atrocities and a history of human rights abuses, and support conflict resolution and peacebuilding at the community level, where conflict and its root causes can be shown to be early warning signs for violence and atrocities and where addressing those root causes could reduce atrocity risks.

_Strengthen coordination and policy development mechanisms enabling local and high-level actors (diplomatic officials, practitioners, authorities etc.) to address violence and obstacles to peace in Sudan, in work that will support White House-led peace efforts_.

_Illustrative activities contributing to Objective 2:_ * Drafting monthly risk assessments compiling early warning of violence identified by activities implemented under objective one.

* Using the appropriate technology and tools disseminating rapid, clear early warnings through Actionable Warning Communication to local relevant stakeholders such as human rights defenders, health practitioners, humanitarian actors, local law enforcement or civil society to prompt rapid action. * Sharing information and closely collaborating with organizations leading truce monitoring efforts in the event of a truce.

* Engaging a diverse group of participants, including representatives from Sudanese civil society and business community, international humanitarian, development and peacebuilding actors, as well as U.S. and other international officials supporting the peace process, to jointly develop actionable plans and recommendations to advance peace and accountability efforts.

* Drawing on insights from convenings and workshops held under Objective Two and early warning data collected locally under Objective One, produce regular reports, briefings, and locally-led policy papers that inform U.S. officials, international and national policymakers, civil society, donors, and other key stakeholders about risks related to violence, human rights abuses, potential atrocities, and malign actors’ activities, as well as opportunities for peace.

These products will outline actionable recommendations to support peace negotiation efforts and inform future accountability mechanisms. Programs must respond to both objectives, demonstrate a clear, evidence-based theory of change with specific goals, measures of effectiveness, and a robust monitoring and evaluation plan focused on how desired behavior change will be achieved.

All programs should aim to have impact that leads to local level peace 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.

**In addition, competitive proposals will meet the following criteria:** * Proposals should describe clear performance indicators, data collection methods, and how progress toward objectives will be measured. * Explain how feedback from beneficiaries will be incorporated into ongoing program adjustments and how lessons learned will be documented and shared.

* Consistent with the Foreign Assistance Act and applicable State/Foreign Operations appropriations provisions governing democracy and political party assistance, all proposed activities must be nonpartisan and offered on a fair and equitable basis to all democratic political parties, and implementers will not seek to influence the outcome of any election.

* Applicants may allocate a proportion of the funding as subaward agreements, whereby subrecipients implement program activities that contribute to meeting the program goal and objectives.

While the application will be strengthened by inclusion of at least 1-2 identified subrecipients at the time of application, including letter(s) of commitment, other subrecipients may be identified and approved by DRL during the period of performance of the award. ### 2.

Program Specific Requirements Where appropriate, competitive proposals should include: * At least 25% of the budget towards Early Response Initiatives (initiatives responding to issues, warning, violence and conflicts identified under Objective One).

* 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; * 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; * Coordinate with local, national, and international actors supporting EWER in Sudan; * Robust costs for translation.

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.

### 3. Application Contents and Format Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.

#### Content of Application * The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity * All documents are in English * All budgets are in U.S. dollars * All documents are formatted to fit 8 ½ x 11 paper, and * All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.

#### The following documents are **required**: ##### Mandatory application forms * SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance –individuals) at: https://www. grants.

gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family * SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) * SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) ##### Summary Page (optional) Cover sheet stating the applicant’s name and organization, proposal date, program title, program period proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program.

##### Proposal (15 pages maximum) The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. You may use your own proposal format, but it must include all the items below. * **Proposal Summary:**Short narrative that outlines the proposed project, including project objectives and anticipated impact.

* **Introduction to the Organization or Individual applying**: A description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the State Department and/or U.S. government agencies.

* **Problem Statement:**Clear, concise and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed * **Project Goals and Objectives:**The “goals” describe what the program is intended to achieve. The “objectives” refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable.

* **Project Activities**: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives. * **Project Methods and Design**: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal. Include a logic model as appropriate.

* **Proposed Project Schedule and Timeline:**The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. * **Key Personnel:**Resumes are not required at this time.

Instead, provide only the selection criteria your program will apply throughout the grant period of performance when filling key positions. * **Project Partners:** List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees. * **Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan:**This is an important part of successful grants.

Throughout the timeframe of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner, and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant? * **Future Funding or Sustainability**Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable.

##### Budget Justification Narrative After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate file to describe each of the budget expenses in detail. See section _I. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions_ below for further information.

* Letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner * If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, include your latest NICRA as a PDF file. ## D. Submission Requirements and Deadlines ### 1.

Address to Request Application Package Application forms required above are available at https://www. grants. gov/forms/.

### 2. Department of State Contacts If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact: DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state. gov. ### 3.

Unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM. gov) #### Required Registrations All organizations, whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM. gov. 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.

An applicant must maintain an active registration while it has a proposal under review by the Department and must continue to keep the registration active for the entire duration of the period of performance of any Federal award that results from this NOFO. The 2 CFR 200 requires subrecipients to obtain a UEI.

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

Please begin your registration as early as possible. _** * Organizations **based in the United States** or that pay employees within the United States will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and a UEI prior to registering in SAM.

gov. * Organizations **based outside of the United States** and that do not pay employees within the United States do not need an EIN from the IRS but do need a UEI prior to registering in SAM. gov. Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO NOT plan to do business with the DoD should follow the below instructions: Step 1:Proceed to SAM. gov to obtain a UEI and complete the SAM.

gov registration process. SAM. gov registration must be renewed annually.

Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO plan to do business with the DoD in addition to Department of State should follow the below instructions: Step 1:Apply for an NCAGE code by following the instructions on the NSPA NATO website linked below: https://eportal. nspa. nato.

int/AC135Public/sc/CageList. aspx NCAGE Code Request Tool (NCRT): NCAGE Code Request Tool (nato. int) An exemption from the UEI and sam.

gov registration requirements may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. See 2 CFR 25. 110 for a full list of exemptions.

Organizations requesting exemption from UEI or SAM. gov requirements must email the point of contact listed in the NOFO at least two weeks prior to the deadline in the NOFO providing a justification of their request. Approval for a SAM.

gov exemption must come from the warranted Grants Officer before the application can be deemed eligible for review. ### 4. Submission Dates and Times Applications are due no later than **11:59 pm EDT on Monday, August 17, 2026** ### 5.

Funding Restrictions #### i. Funding Restrictions for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) None of the funds awarded resulting from this Notice of Funding Opportunity may be made available for subawards, direct financial support, or otherwise used to provide any payment or transfer to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

None of the funds awarded under this grant may be made available to encourage, mobilize, publicize, or manage mass-migration caravans towards the United States southwest border. Funds may not be made available for legal counseling on the United States asylum process; and/or for referrals to legal representation in the United States.

Funds may only be used for cash cards for use in the country in which they are provided or to facilitate assisted voluntary returns and other purposes that do not encourage, mobilize, publicize, or manage mass migration caravans towards the United States southwest border. The provision of humanitarian assistance is permitted. #### ii.

Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws If the place of performance or delivery of any award made under this NOFO will be within the United States, applicants are advised that they will be required to certify the following at the time of award: 1.

Its compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code and; 2. It does not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.

A program promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion means a program whose purpose is to promote preferences based on race, color religion, sex, or national origins, such as in training or hiring. #### iii. Certification Regarding Compliance with 20 U.S.C.

1011f and any other applicable foreign funding disclosure requirements. Applicants are advised that IHEs must certify the following at the time of award, and that this certification requirement must be included in any subaward agreements to IHEs: 1.

Its compliance in all respects with section 1011f of title 20, United States Code, and any other applicable foreign funding disclosure requirements is material for purposes of section 3729 of title 31, United States Code, and for receipt of appropriate Federal grant funds. #### iv.

Certification of Trafficking in Persons Compliance and Compliance Plan Applicants are advised that they will be required to certify the following at the time of award for awards where the estimated value of services to be performed outside the United States exceeds $500,000: 1.

To the best of the Recipient’s knowledge, neither the Recipient, nor any subrecipient, contractor, or subcontractor of the Recipient or any agent of the recipient or of such a subrecipient, contractor, or subcontractor, is engaged in any of the activities described in 2 CFR 175.

105(a); The recipient has implemented a Trafficking in Persons compliance plan to prevent activities described in 2 CFR 175(a) and is compliant with this plan; and the compliance plan must follow the minimum requirements described in 2 CFR 175(b)(5). 2. That the Recipient has and will implement procedures to prevent activities described in 2 CFR 175.

105(a) and to monitor, detect, and terminate any subrecipient, contractor, subcontractor, or employee of the recipient engaging in these activities. Recipients do not need to submit a copy of the plan. However, they must provide it to the Grants Officer upon request, and as appropriate, must post the useful and relevant contents of the plan or related materials on their website and at the workplace.

Recipients must re-certify on an annual basis for the entire award period of performance. #### v. Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

If your project involves the purchase or use of an UAS, see this link for requirements and information you must include in your application #### vi. Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance (PHFFA) Applicants for foreign assistance awards should be aware of requirements in 2 CFR Part 602, 603, and 604. These policies are referred to collectively as the Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance (PHFFA) Policy.

602: The award term imposes certain abortion-related requirements on foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), United States NGOs, public international organizations, foreign governments, and parastatals. 603:The award term imposes certain requirements relating to gender ideology on foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), United States NGOs, international organizations, foreign governments, and parastatals.

604:The award term imposes certain requirements relating to discriminatory equity ideology on foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), United States NGOs, international organizations, foreign governments, and parastatals. The Department recognizes there are costs associated with these policies.

Potential one-time and recurring costs the Department identifies for recipients and grantees are for familiarization with the policy, development and delivery of organizational training and implementation guidance, routine compliance monitoring, and recordkeeping and reporting requirements. ### 6. Other Submission Requirements All application materials must be submitted electronically through www.

Grants. gov or MyGrants ## E. Application Review Information Each application will be evaluated and rated based on the evaluation criteria outlined below.

**Quality and Feasibility of the Program Idea:** The program idea is well developed, with detail about how program activities will be carried out. The proposal includes a reasonable implementation timeline. The proposal does not include any activities contrary to any standing Executive Orders.

For a full list, see https://www. federalregister. gov/.

**Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants:** The organization has expertise in its stated field and has the internal controls in place to manage federal funds. This includes a financial management system and a bank account. If sub-awards are proposed, applicant demonstrates experience managing subawards.

**Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives:** Goals and objectives are clearly stated and program approach is likely to provide maximum impact in achieving the proposed results. **Budget:** The budget justification is detailed. Costs are reasonable in relation to the proposed activities and anticipated results.

The budget is realistic, accounting for all necessary expenses to achieve proposed activities. **Monitoring and evaluation plan:** Applicant demonstrates it is able to measure program success against key indicators and provides milestones to indicate progress toward goals outlined in the proposal. The program includes output and outcome indicators and shows how and when those will be measured.

**Sustainability:** Program activities will continue to have positive impact after the end of the program. If two or more applications receive equivalent scores based on the evaluation criteria outlined in this NOFO, preference will be given to the applicant with the lower indirect cost rate, as consistent with Executive Order 14332, Section 4(b)(iii).

This preference will only be applied as a tie-breaking mechanism and does not supersede the primary evaluation criteria. ### 3. Review and Selection Process DRL strives to ensure that each application receives a balanced evaluation by a DRL review panel.

A review committee will evaluate all technically eligible applications against the criteria outlined above. In most cases, the DRL review panel includes representatives from DRL and the appropriate Department of State regional bureau (to include feedback from U.S. embassies).

In some cases, additional panelists may participate, including from other Department of State bureaus or offices; U.S. government departments, agencies, or boards; representatives from partner governments; or representatives from entities that are in a public-private partnership with DRL.

At the end of the panel’s discussion about an application, the review panel votes on whether to recommend the application for approval by the DRL Assistant Secretary. If more applications are recommended for approval than DRL can ultimately fund, the review panel will rank the recommended applications in priority order for consideration by the DRL Assistant Secretary.

The Grants Officer Representative (GOR) for the eventual award does not vote on the panel. All panelists must sign non-disclosure agreements and conflicts of interest agreements. DRL review panels may provide conditions and recommendations on applications to enhance the proposed project, which must be addressed by the applicant before further consideration of the award.

To ensure effective use of DRL funds, conditions or recommendations may include requests to increase, decrease, clarify, and/or justify costs and project activities. Under the merit review as required by 2 CFR 200. 206, prior to making a Federal Award the Department will review and consider the following risk factors: 2.

Management systems and standards 3. History of performance 4. Audit reports and findings 5.

Ability to effectively implement requirements 6. Organizational capacity to manage DRL funds, including prior USG grant experience and adequate staffing levels for award oversight 2. Responsibility/Qualification Information in SAM.

gov The Federal awarding agency, prior to making a Federal award with a total amount of Federal share greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, is required to review and consider any information about the applicant that is in the U.S. government designated integrity and performance system accessible through SAM. gov (see 41 U.S.C.

2313) An applicant can review and comment on any information in the responsibility/qualification records available in SAM. gov. Before making decisions in the risk review required by 2 CFR 200. 206, the Department will consider any comments by the applicant, along with information available in the responsibility/qualification records in SAM.

gov. The award or cooperative agreement will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by the Grants Officer. The award agreement is the authorizing document, and it will be provided to the recipient for review and counter-signature. The recipient may only start incurring project expenses beginning on the start date shown on the award document signed by the Grants Officer.

If a proposal is selected for funding, the Department of State has no obligation to provide any additional future funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the discretion of the Department of State.

Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.

**Unsuccessful applicants:**Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by September 30, 2026 via email **Payment Method:**Payments under this award will be made through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Payment Management System (PMS). Recipients may not draw down funds without the affirmative authorization of the Department of State.

In addition, recipients must submit, with each PMS payment request, a detailed explanation justifying the request. ## G. Post-Award Requirements and Administration ### 1.

Administrative and National Policy Requirements Before submitting an application, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply to this award, to ensure that they will be able to comply.

These include: In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget’s guidance located at 2 CFR part 200, all applicable Federal laws, and relevant Executive guidance, the Department of State will review and consider applications for funding, as applicable to specific programs, pursuant to this notice of funding opportunity in accordance with the following: * Guidance for Grants and Agreements in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR), as updated in the Federal Register’s 89 FR 30046 on April 22, 2024, particularly on: * Selecting recipients most likely to be successful in delivering results based on the program objectives through an impartial process of evaluating Federal award applications (2 CFR part 200.

205), * Promoting the freedom of speech and religious liberty in alignment with _Promoting Free Speech and