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U.S. Embassy Dushanbe Requests Project Proposals for the
Anti-Trafficking in Persons Program

23 March 2007 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  April 13, 2007

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe invites non-governmental, non-profit organizations and international organizations to submit anti-trafficking in person project proposals for consideration for funding by the U.S. Department of State.   Trafficking in persons is a transnational crime that also occurs within borders.  It undermines efforts to promote peace and security.  Trafficking in persons involves sexual and/or labor exploitation and deprives people of their most basic human rights.  U.S. anti-trafficking efforts aim to strengthen rule of law by providing assistance that enhances the prosecution of traffickers, the protection of victims and the prevention of human trafficking. The State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons encourages project proposals that include cooperative efforts between the criminal justice sector and civil society, especially projects designed to strengthen the rule of law and the capacity of the criminal justice system to combat trafficking in persons and/or improve victim protection and assistance services for adult and child victims of sex trafficking or forced labor.   NGOs and international organizations are also encouraged to submit regional proposals.

Proposals must be received no later than April 13, 2007.  Proposals should contain clearly formulated goals and target groups, and show the ability of the applying organization to carry out the project aims.  The proposal narrative should be no more than 5 pages in length.  Proposals should be submitted in English to:

Uyen Tang
Political Officer
U.S. Embassy, Political/Economic Section
109 A Ismoili Somoni Avenue
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Tel: (992 37) 229 2000, fax: (992 37) 229 2050
Email: tangut2@state.gov

For more information, please visit  www.state.gov/g/tip

The U.S. Embassy will only consider complete proposals with the following information:

A.  Identifying Information;
(a) Legal name of the organization;
(b) Name of the Organization Director;
(c) Name of the organization contact for the application;
(d) Mailing address;
(e) Phone number; and,
(f) E-mail address for application contact.

B.    Abstract: A brief summary, not more than one page that describes the need for the project, proposed activities, and expected results.

C.    Problem Statement: The problem statement should describe the need for the project, with regard to the extent and nature of the trafficking problem in the targeted area, including any available qualitative and/or quantitative information; and existing resources available to address the problem.

D.    Project Goals/Objectives/Implementation Plan:  The applicant should specify the project goals and objectives designed to address the problem, and identify the extent to which the project will address one or more of the three anti-TIP elements: prevention, protection, and prosecution.  The applicant should describe proposed activities and provide a time-task plan.  This section should also describe how effectiveness will be measured in terms of performance indicators.

E.    Organizational Capacity:  Applications should include a description of the applicant’s previous experience with trafficking-related projects, and experience and background in the country/region as these relate to the proposed activities.  This section should also identify the project management and staffing plan.  If partner organizations will be involved, applicants should identify those organizations, and the roles and responsibilities of each partner.

F.    Budget: The budget must identify the total amount of funding requested, with a breakdown of amounts to be spent in the following budget categories: (a) personnel; (b) fringe benefits; (c) travel; (d) equipment; (e) supplies; (f) consultants/contracts; (g) other direct costs; (h) indirect costs.

G.    Resumes:  The applicant should submit one-page resumes for the proposed key staff, if identified.  Key staff are those who will be performing critical elements of the project.