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

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number DFOP0019295 to support local-level initiatives in Sudan aimed at preventing, mitigating, and responding to atrocities while promoting peace and security. This funding opportunity, issued as a Notice of Funding Opportunity, seeks organizations to design and implement projects that leverage early warning and early response systems to address root causes of conflict and build community resilience. Applications must align with strict formatting guidelines, including a 15-page narrative in 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and single-spaced text, with additional components including a one-page executive summary, a one-page timeline, a two-page key personnel section, and a detailed Monitoring and Evaluation Plan with narrative and tracker. All submissions must be submitted via Grants.gov or MyGrants by the deadline of August 17, 2026, and applicants must have an active Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov, along with appropriate registrations for the chosen submission portal. Proposals are evaluated based on technical merit, including the clarity of problem analysis, feasibility of project activities, alignment with SMART objectives, strength of the logic model, and quality of the risk assessment categorized as high, medium, or low. Cost-effectiveness and budget justification using OMB cost categories are critical, with applications demonstrating cost-share commitments—either cash or in-kind contributions from non-U.S. sources—being more competitive. The budget must include detailed line-item data in Excel and a clear narrative, adhering to 2 CFR Part 200 requirements for personnel, travel, equipment over $10,000, and subrecipient oversight. Subrecipients and contractors must be verified in SAM.gov and possess a UEI. Applicants must submit an SF-LLL if lobbying activities are involved and may submit an optional letter for foreign public entities seeking exemption from U.S. legal assurances. Applicants without a negotiated indirect cost rate may elect a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total direct costs. While no contract value is specified, awards will be made through federal assistance mechanisms, and no procurement-style contract line items or delivery terms apply. The place of performance will be determined by the applicant’s proposed project area within Sudan, and performance is subject to federal grant compliance standards rather than contract-specific inspection or acceptance protocols.