Track 2.0 Peacebuilding and Dialogue Support Grant

Track 2. 0 Peacebuilding and Dialogue Support Grant is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). This funding opportunity supports inclusive peacebuilding initiatives in conflict-affected regions.

The program provides funding for projects that strengthen dialogue, mediation, civil society participation, and locally led peace efforts. It specifically mentions rapid-response dialogue initiatives involving civil society organizations, activists, journalists, and community leaders.

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Department of State Opportunity number: DFOP0019287 Application deadline: August 13, 2026 11:59PM ET **Funding Opportunity Title**Track 2.

0 Peacebuilding and Dialogue Support **Funding Opportunity Number**DFOP0019287 **Announcement Type**Initial **Deadline for Applications**August 13, 2026 11:59PM ET **Assistance Listing Number**19. 345 **Length of performance period**18 to 24 months **Number of awards anticipated**1 award **Award amounts**$1,973,359. 00 **Total available funding**$1,973,359.

00 **Type of Funding**FY25 Democracy Funds **Anticipated project start date**September 30, 2026 #### Funding Instrument Type: #### Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 24 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.

Global, with the following target countries/regions: Armenia/Azerbaijan, Cambodia/Thailand, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)/Rwanda, or other Presidential peace initiatives as appropriate. 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 a rapid response mechanism to support Track 2.

0 style peacebuilding convenings in conflict-affected regions of strategic importance to the United States.

This program will provide flexible, timely support for convening civil society actors, activists, journalists, and other key stakeholders who are essential to advancing and sustaining peace processes in priority regions including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Thailand, DRC, Rwanda, and other conflict affected regions of strategic importance.

Through this initiative, DRL seeks to: (1) facilitate dialogue and relationship-building among conflict-related stakeholders, including ethnic and interfaith groups; (2) support of civil society, activists, and journalists to contribute meaningfully to peace processes; and (3) provide rapid, flexible support for peacebuilding opportunities as they emerge in strategically significant environments. ### 1.

Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply;include all that apply, and indicate US, foreign, or both. For example: * US or foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations * Public and private educational institutions * Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions ### 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. ## C. Program Description ### 1.

Goals and Objectives Sustainable peace in conflict-affected regions requires more than formal negotiations between governments and armed groups. Civil society actors, journalists, activists, ethnic and religious organizations, and other community leaders play critical roles in building trust, bridging divides, and ensuring that peace agreements reflect the needs and aspirations of affected populations.

However, these actors often lack resources, platforms, and networks to engage effectively in peace processes. In regions of strategic importance to the United States—including but not limited to the Armenia-Azerbaijan context, Cambodia-Thailand border areas, and the DRC-Rwanda regions—there are ongoing opportunities for Track 2. 0 diplomacy that can complement official peace efforts.

Track 2. 0 convenings bring together non-governmental actors who can influence public opinion, build grassroots support for peace, and maintain dialogue channels even when official negotiations stall. This program addresses the need for a flexible, rapid response mechanism that can support peacebuilding convenings and dialogue initiatives as opportunities arise.

By providing timely resources for convening key stakeholders, the program will strengthen local capacity for conflict resolution, promote inclusive peace processes, and advance U.S. interests in regional stability. To advance sustainable peace in regions of strategic importance to the U.S. by facilitating Track 2.

0 dialogue and convenings that bring together civil society, activists, journalists, ethnic and religious organizations, and other key stakeholders essential to building and maintaining peace.

Civil society organizations, activists, journalists, and community leaders from conflict-affected regions have increased opportunities to engage in structured dialogue, build relationships across conflict lines, and develop shared approaches to peacebuilding. #### Illustrative activities may include: * Convene interfaith dialogue sessions in the Armenia-Azerbaijan context to build trust and identify common ground * Facilitate Track 2.

0 meetings bringing together civil society representatives from Cambodia and Thailand to address border tensions * Support dialogue convenings between civil society actors from DRC and Rwanda focused on regional stability * Organize workshops and exchanges that bring together journalists, activists, and community leaders to discuss peace process priorities * Provide platforms for ethnic and religious organizations to engage in constructive dialogue on conflict resolution * Support the development of joint statements, recommendations, or action plans emerging from convenings Key stakeholders in priority conflict regions possess enhanced capacity, networks, and resources to contribute effectively to peace processes and sustain peacebuilding efforts over time.

#### Illustrative activities may include: * Provide training on conflict resolution, mediation, and dialogue facilitation techniques * Build networks among civil society actors, journalists, and activists working on peacebuilding across different conflict contexts * Support the development of communication strategies that amplify peacebuilding messages and counter narratives that incite violence * Facilitate knowledge exchange and peer learning among peacebuilding practitioners * Provide small grants or in-kind support to local organizations engaged in peacebuilding activities * Develop and disseminate resources, toolkits, or case studies on effective peacebuilding approaches #### In addition, competitive proposals will meet the following criteria: * Demonstrate understanding of Track 2.

0 diplomacy and convening methodologies. Proposals should reflect knowledge of effective approaches to bringing together diverse stakeholders, facilitating difficult conversations, and building consensus across conflict lines. Applicants should explain their approach to identifying appropriate participants, designing productive convenings, and ensuring follow-up that sustains momentum from dialogue sessions.

* Include comprehensive implementation strategies that demonstrate feasibility and safety**. **Proposals must clearly articulate how activities will be implemented in the challenging operating environments. Applicants should explain why they are confident in the safety and success of their proposed approach, including specific risk mitigation measures and contingency plans.

Proposals that do not adequately address operational security and risk management will not be deemed competitive. * Identify specific target beneficiary groups and explain the rationale for selection. Clearly explain which journalists/media groups, civil society organizations, religious organizations, or other beneficiaries would be prioritized in the proposed activities.

Describe why the selected groups are appropriate for the proposed programming and how activities are tailored to meet their specific needs and circumstances. * Demonstrate cultural and contextual understanding of each country’s unique political environment**. **Proposals should reflect a nuanced understanding of the distinct challenges and opportunities in each area of program implementation.

Describe how proposed activities are adapted to each country’s specific context, including the nature of repression, civil society landscape, and available operational space for democratic actors. * Be grounded in ‘Do No Harm’ principles.

The applicant should clearly articulate a strong understanding of the current operating environment in each target country and describe comprehensive measures to mitigate risks to project implementation, staff, beneficiaries, and their families. This includes digital security protocols, secure communication methods, protection of sensitive information, and strategies to minimize exposure to government retaliation.

* Demonstrate an ability to localize project activities by leveraging local expertise and partnerships**. **Competitive proposals will show meaningful engagement with civil society organizations, community leaders, faith-based groups and other relevant stakeholders.

Applicants should describe how they will incorporate local knowledge and leadership into program design and implementation, and how they will build sustainable local capacity. * DRL prefers proposals that include a significant portion of funds allocated to subgrants or in-kind support for local organizations and networks to implement activities that contribute to the program goals.

* Include robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning plans. 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.

* Applicants are encouraged to include line items for rapid response funding to enable quick action when peacebuilding opportunities emerge, as well as an emergency fund to support project beneficiaries or staff should they be targeted for their participation in this program. * Applicants are encouraged to propose a program in more than one location, proposing comparative analysis and problem solving across ### 2.

Program Specific Requirements: * Approval of Work Plans and Major Activities: The Department of State will review, contribute to, and approve detailed annual work plans, including specific activities, timelines, and budgets. Any significant changes to approved work plans must receive prior written approval from the Grants Officer or GOR.

* Approval of Subrecipients: The recipient must obtain prior written approval from the Grants Officer for any subawards or subgrants identified in the application. * Approval of Key Personnel: Within 30 days of grant obligation, the recipient must provide a request for approval for all Key Personnel positions, providing clear demonstration that each proposed individual Curriculum Vitae aligns to the position criteria.

The awardee must obtain prior written approval from the Grants Officer for any changes to key personnel over the life of the award. * Security and Risk Management**:** Given the sensitive nature of this programming and the potential for implementation in high-risk operating environments, the recipient will coordinate closely with the Department on security protocols and plans, risk assessments, and incident reporting.

Within 90 days of the start of the award, the grantee will provide a program risk assessment and risk mitigation plan, to include protocols for secure communications and data storage that will be used to protect program implementers and beneficiaries.

The plan will include scenarios and emergency response plans that would be followed in the event of, for example a data breach or beneficiaries receiving threats due to participation in the program. Program security protocols will be collaboratively reviewed and may be revised over the life of the award to meet changing operational contexts and participant practices. ### 3.

Substantial Involvement: The Department of State will be substantially involved in carrying out the following various aspects of this cooperative agreement. Examples of substantial involvement may include but are not limited to: * Approval of Convening Participants, Locations and Agendas: Given the sensitive nature of Track 2.

0 diplomacy and the need to ensure alignment with U.S. foreign policy objectives, the Department reserves the right to review and provide input on proposed convening participants, locations, and timing. The recipient will coordinate closely with the Department on major convenings to ensure they advance peacebuilding goals and do not inadvertently undermine official diplomatic efforts.

* Review of Program Materials and Content: The Department will review and provide input on key program materials. * Participation in Key Program Activities: Department representatives may participate in or observe major program activities, such as training workshops, strategic estimate or other analysis convenings, or other significant events, as appropriate and feasible.

* Strategic Guidance: The Department may provide strategic guidance on program direction, including which countries are included, in response to changing policy considerations or political conditions that may affect program implementation or beneficiary safety. ## D. 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, with a minimum of 1-inch margins. The following documents are required: #### 1.

Mandatory application forms * SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) * SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) * SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) #### 2. 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. #### 3.

Proposal (15 pages maximum for narrative) 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. #### 4.

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.

* Description of positions and criteria for key personnel who are proposed for the program * 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. * Official permission letters, if required for program activities.

* Security plan and risk assessment: Safety and security of program partners and participants is imperative. As such, applicants are required to include a security plan with sections for operational security, online security, and where applicable a software development security plan that details measures that will be taken to enhance the safety and security of individuals who participate in in-person and/or digitally-based programs.

The security plan should describe the applicant’s insurance provisions for itself and its sub-recipients and consultants for political risk, travel, kidnapping and ransom, cyber-threats, and other areas as needed for the specific award. Applicants should include a brief statement on contingency plans for in-person or online activities in the event activities are disrupted or delayed due to security issues. (3-page limit) ## E.

Submission Requirements and Deadlines ### 1. Address to Request Application Package ### 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: 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 _DATE, TIME, TIMEZONE_ ### 5. Funding Restrictions 1. 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).

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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: * 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; * 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. 3. Certification Regarding Compliance with 20 U.S.C.

1011f and any other applicable foreign funding disclosure requirements (only include in NOFOs in which Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs) are an eligible applicant type or potential subrecipient).

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: * 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.

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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: * 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). * 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. 5.

Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities _American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity_ means an entity included on a list developed and maintained by the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) and published in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www. sam.

gov _FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system_ means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity. _Unmanned aircraft_ means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft .

_Unmanned aircraft system_ means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system.

Recipients of funding under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (including subawards and subcontracts issued by the recipient) will be prohibited from: (1) delivering any FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system, which includes unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones) and associated elements; * Operating a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system in the performance of the award; and (3) Using Federal funds for the purchase or operation of a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system.

c)_Exemptions, exceptions, and waivers. _ The prohibitions described above will not apply if the agency determines that an exemption, exception, or waiver applies, and the award indicates that such a determination has been made. See sections 1823 through 1825 and 1832 of Public Law 118-31 ([41 U.S.C.

3901note prec.) for statutory requirements pertaining to exemptions, exceptions, and waivers.] 6.

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 Applications may be submitted electronically through www.

Grants. gov or MyGrants. ## F.

Application Review Information Each application will be evaluated and rated based on the evaluation criteria outlined below. The proposal will not be compared against other proposals. However, it will be reviewed to ensure that it is sufficiently strong in the following areas to merit funding: 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 A review committee will evaluate all eligible applications. _(provide more detail if appropriate)_ 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: * Management systems and standards * Audit reports and findings * Ability to effectively implement requirements 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 countersignature. 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 [Date] via [email or MyGrants].

Payments under this award can be made through either: * 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 or * by completing form SF-270—Request for Advance or Reimbursement and submitting the form to the Grants Officer. Recipients may not draw down funds without the affirmative authorization of the Department of State.

In addition, recipients must submit, with each SF-270 payment request, a detailed explanation justifying the request. All selected applicants will be required to provide prior notification of all international travel as a requirement of their agreement. This includes travel which is already included in the approved budget and Scope of Work.

The purpose of this notification is to enable DRL to inform the relevant U.S. Embassy or post of the recipient’s intent to travel. The recipient must notify the Grants Officer at least three (3) days prior to any travel. The Grants Officer reserves the right to deny specific travel arrangements for security-related reasons.

### Applicant Vetting as a Condition of Award Applicants are advised that successful passing of vetting to evaluate the risk that funds may benefit terrorists or their supporters is a condition of the award. Applicants may be asked to submit information required by DS Form 4221, Risk Analysis Information, about their organization and its principal personnel.

Vetting information is also required for all sub-award performance on assistance awards identified by Department of State. DRL requires U.S. government vetting of all individuals substantially involved with the project, including the board of directors from grantee and sub-award organizations, program staff, and any program participants receiving direct assistance through grant funds.

The required information for each individual submission may include full name, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, a government issued ID number (drivers licenses are not accepted for any country; if the individual is a U.S. person, a SSN is required),