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Request for Application (RFA) # 2

Advancing Youth Project

A Project of Education Development Center, Inc. (“EDC”)

Funded by The United States Agency for International Development (“USAID”)

Date of Issuance:

MAY 19, 2015

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EDC is an international non-profit organization that develops, delivers, and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges. Our work includes research, training, educational materials and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale initiatives. EDC enjoys a worldwide reputation for its excellence in program and fiscal management and for the impact of its work. EDC is implementing the USAID-funded Advancing Youth Project. Working in coordination with the Ministry of Education, the Advancing Youth project is designed to provide Liberian youth aged 15-35 with skills in literacy/numeracy, work readiness, leadership and livelihoods. Applicants will have no relationship with USAID under the terms of any subgrant resulting from this RFA; all questions regarding this RFA must be directed to EDC. I. GENERAL INFORMATION EDC is requesting applications from qualified organizations to implement an integrated Alternative Basic Education (ABE) program for youth aged 15-35 at 10 sites in one or more of the following counties: Margibi, Lofa, Nimba, and Grand Bassa. This is an open competition, under which all NGOs and CSOs that are legally registered to operate in Liberia are eligible to compete. The selected organization(s) will receive funding in the form of a subgrant from EDC. EDC may award one or more subgrants resulting from this RFA to the Applicant(s) whose application(s) conforming to this RFA offers the greatest value. EDC may also (a) reject any or all applications, (b) accept other than the lowest cost application, or (c) accept more than one application. Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 18, 2015, 4:00pm, Monrovia time. A complete timeline is included in the Application Information section. The sections of this RFA are:

1) General Information; 2) Roles and Responsibilities; 3) Milestones and Implementation Plan; 4) Financial Information; 5) Application Information; 6) Application Instructions and Additional Information; 7) Evaluation Criteria and Selection; 8) Special Provisions; 9) Annexes: A. Proposal Narrative Form; B. Workplan Template; C. Organization Structure and Experience Form; D. Organizational Information Form; E. Budget Template;

F. RFA Submission Checklist.

Advancing Youth Project Background In furtherance of EDC’s mission to improve educational opportunities for children and adults around the world through effective combinations of available channels for learning, USAID issued a cooperative agreement with EDC to assist in the improvement of Liberia’s educational programs.

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The five-year Advancing Youth Project provides increased access to quality alternative basic education services, social and leadership development and livelihoods for out of school youth aged 13-35 who have no or marginal literacy and numeracy skills. The Advancing Youth Project works closely with the Ministry of Education and community-based organizations to build their capacity to manage a system and programs that provide youth with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. USAID Advancing Youth also works with other partners such as the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ministry of Agriculture. Key activities include developing three levels of curriculum in literacy, numeracy, life skills and work readiness; training facilitators to deliver alternative basic education; providing youth with work-based learning opportunities including in-school training, and links to skills and entrepreneurship training including financial literacy; forming youth clubs and community networks to support youth education and enhanced livelihoods; and developing private-public partnerships. Our focus is on testing alternative integrated models offering academic, leadership and livelihoods components, conducting rigorous evaluation and providing designs for sustainable national service delivery. In 2014, the project added a Learning Agenda that will address a series of questions across the technical and operational spectrum of the project, engaging stakeholders, staff, peer organizations, government officials and beneficiaries in the process. Selected subgrantees will be key participants in the Learning Agenda. With the late start to the school year due to the Ebola crisis, the next cycle of programming will need to be condensed and accelerated. This will mean holding classes and activities more frequently over a shorter period of time in order to catch up and cover all content. Applicants will need to account for this in their submissions. Objective of this RFA This RFA defines activities to be carried out by one or more selected subgrantees. The objective of the subgrant(s) resulting from this RFA is to deliver Alternative Basic Education classes and integrated programming as described above to youth at ten sites. EDC will monitor the subgrant and provide technical assistance to the selected subgrantee(s) throughout the implementation of the subgrant through the Advancing Youth Project offices and Learning Resource Centers in both Monrovia and County capitals where we are operational (Voinjama, Gbarnga, Buchanan and Saniquelle). EDC will work closely with the selected subgrantee(s) to identify and address capacity gaps in order to help with implementation of project objectives. Services Required The selected subgrantee(s) will deliver high-quality Level 1 Alternative Basic Education classes at a total of 10 sites in agreed upon locations in Year 1. There is a possibility of implementing Level 2 at these 10 sites in Year 2 through an extension to the initial subgrant; decisions about potential extensions will be based upon performance and project needs at the time. Due to the delay in the academic year as a result of the Ebola crisis, Year 1 activities may need to be condensed. However, selected subgrantee(s) will have up to 10 months to implement an approved program. Year 2 may also require a condensed cycle. The Advancing Youth Project has developed and tested a curriculum for teaching literacy, numeracy, life skills and work readiness to learners age 15-35. This curriculum is to be delivered over 378 instructional hours each year. This does not include the other activities related to an integrated program such as skill building, leadership and other developmental opportunities, which contribute to retention and livelihoods opportunities. The Applicant must propose the number and length of classes to be held on a weekly basis as well as the duration of other integrated activities that they

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are proposing. Additionally, the Applicant must indicate the physical location for the classes within the target community. The implementation of the integrated ABE programming must take no longer than 10 months, inclusive of preparation activities, but may be done in less time depending on the applicant’s design. The Applicant must propose geographic locations that are likely to benefit from ABE programming. Final site selections will be approved by EDC. The Applicant must demonstrate knowledge of existing program providers in the proposed locations, gaps in similar services available for youth and must also propose a general youth recruitment strategy in the locations or may propose special populations, e.g. members of Market Associations. Physical location of implementation may be in suitable community-based locations, taking into consideration ease of access by beneficiaries and facilitators as well as suitability for evening classes (if the Applicant proposes classes to be held in the evening/at night). Applicants must have a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 35 learners per class. Over the course of the subgrant, the selected subgrantee(s) would be responsible for maintaining at least a 70% retention rate. Recruitment and retention are the responsibility of the selected subgrantee(s). Each applicant must propose a clear strategy for recruiting and retaining students with the understanding that up to 50% of learners in adult education classes often stop attending classes by the end of the course. Innovative strategies for retention of learners are expected. Staffing of Project Applicants must propose staffing for the subgrant, showing the type, number, and qualifications of proposed staff that would be assigned to facilitate the lessons, provide administrative support (including assessment and on-going monitoring and evaluation), and cover the non-classroom programming (livelihoods, leadership, etc.). CVs of proposed staff must be included with applications. EDC will provide for the initial training of the selected subgrantee’s staff identified to facilitate the ABE lessons. The staff facilitating the ABE lessons will be responsible for delivering course content in literacy, numeracy, work readiness and life skills in accordance with the approved integrated Alternative Basic Education curriculum currently in use on the Advancing Youth Project. The Applicant must describe the qualifications that their staff are likely to have for each function. EDC reserves the right to select some, none, or all of the proposed personnel for this activity, if an Applicant is selected for a subgrant. The selected subgrantees’staff must participate in Advancing Youth training activities prior to starting their facilitation of lessons or monitoring of subgrant activities and periodically during their service. EDC will work with the selected subgrantee(s) to plan these trainings. The trainings includes facilitator training; training on data management; and training on the use of project specific data collection instruments related to enrolment, attendance and academic performance. Capacity Development As part of its activities to strengthen organizations delivering quality, integrated alternative basic education services and increase the sustainability of programs started with EDC and within the MoE’s ABE system, EDC will work with selected subgrantee(s) to assess their current organizational capacity through an Organization Capacity Assessment (OCA) and Capacity Development process. This process will take place at the start of the subgrant period and run throughout the life of the subgrant. Capacity building priorities and activities will be determined through the OCA and provided as appropriate. Examples of some of the possible capacity building activities include:

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monitoring and evaluation support, financial management, human resource management, and orientation to market analysis for development of livelihoods activities on. Additionally, as a part of the capacity building process the selected subgrantee(s) must work with EDC to meet or exceed the minimum levels for the indicators set in the Ministry of Educations Program Quality Standards (PQS) for ABE. The selected subgrantee(s) will be responsible for the administration, management and implementation of an ABE integrated program at ten sites. Applications must include strategies for an Applicant’s ability to sustain programming beyond a subgrant from EDC. Curricular Materials EDC will provide all required curricular materials for facilitators and students as well as supplementary reading materials for implementation of the ABE curriculum, including recorded Interactive Audio Instruction lessons. EDC will also monitor classes regularly and provide technical support in the form of training in content and delivery of the ABE curriculum. The selected subgrantee(s) have responsibility for monitoring their activities and classes and will be responsible for any additional curricular materials beyond the Advancing Youth project design. II. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES EDC will be responsible for:

1. Assisting in building support and cooperation for the project at a county level.

2. Providing technical oversight and quality assurance for training activities, monitoring and evaluation.

3. Conducting an Organizational Capacity Assessment of selected subgrantee(s); supporting the selected subgrantee(s) in development of capacity development plan, and supporting the selected subgrantee(s) in developing the capacity to facilitate future self-assessments.

4. Facilitating access to training courses on the ABE curriculum for trainers/facilitators identified by the selected subgrantee. EDC may provide selected subgrantees with minimum criteria for staff selection.

5. Monitoring and supervising the quality of instruction delivered by the selected subgrantee(s) through monitoring visits and data collection.

6. Reviewing and approving the selected subgrantee’s proposed work plan and milestones.

7. Reviewing all technical and financial reports and providing feedback.

8. Supporting the selected subgrantee in completing the required vetting of all staff, learners, and vendors. Upon receiving names and dates of birth of selected individuals and organizations from subgrantee(s), EDC will complete required vetting by cross checking individuals and organizations against several published U.S. Government databases to determine if individuals have been barred from receiving U.S. Government funding or support. EDC may require additional information regarding an individual and organizations in order to determine whether or not the individual or organization is barred from receiving U.S. Government funding or support. If an individual and organization is barred from receiving U.S. Government funding or support, the selected subgrantee may not proceed with engaging the individual and organization.

The selected subgrantee(s) will be responsible for: 1. Participating in Advancing-Youth-project-wide events, data collection activities, and meetings.

This includes participating in and providing data and information for ongoing research that EDC is conducting on the entire Advancing Youth Project.

2. Identifying and proposing sites to deliver the ABE curriculum content and submitting these to EDC for EDC approval.

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3. Identifying staff with the appropriate qualifications for delivery and support of the ABE curriculum, based upon agreed-upon minimum criteria.

4. Providing required information required for vetting of staff and learners. Prior to final approval, the selected subgrantee(s) will be required to submit the names and dates of birth of staff proposed to work on the Subgrant as well as the names of learners registered for the program, and principal officers of the organization’s governing body (including chairman, vice chairman etc.) to EDC. EDC will complete the vetting as described above.

5. Selecting and managing the appropriate staff to facilitate and support implementation as outlined in proposed staffing structure.

6. Ensuring teaching staff takes part in training of trainer activities. 7. Participating in Advancing Youth training on program monitoring and evaluation, and other

topics identified as part of a collaborative planning process. 8. Participating in Organizational Capacity Assessment and Capacity Development Planning process

to be conducted by EDC within 2 months of execution of the subgrant. 9. Soliciting the support of relevant government representatives and community leaders at a site

level, including but not limited to written authorization or agreement from relevant education office(s) (county and/or district).

10. Recruiting sufficient numbers of students as per agreed minimum numbers and sustaining enrollment in ABE classes for Level 1 coursework.

11. Developing and implementing work plans for delivering ABE content through regular classes at 10 sites in the proposed districts targeting at least 35 beneficiaries. Conducting training(s) within a specified time period approved by EDC.

12. Evaluating training and assessing participant performance in ABE program. With the guidance of the EDC Advancing Youth staff, creating and implementing a system to track, monitor and report on participation and learning of youth.

13. Participate in testing of the ABE Program Quality Standards for program strengthening to be undertaken by EDC and MoE.

14. Submitting progress reports to EDC, as defined the subgrant terms and conditions. Depending on length of subgrant, quarterly and end-of-subgrant progress reports may also be required.

15. Ensuring financial responsibility, solvency of the program, and high-quality management of materials and resources.

Applications must clearly identify a proposed plan for completing these activities. Applications must demonstrate the strength of the Applicant to deliver high-quality programming. III. MILESTONES AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN As part of the Application, the approach to accomplishing the following milestones must be explained fully as part of the narrative program description and included in the work plan; please refer to the sample Work Plan in Annex B. In the work plan, the Applicant must show the proposed start and end dates of each phase and each activity. Preparation Phase: In this phase, the selected subgrantee must: 1. Begin launch by confirming:

a. Sites for recruitment and enrollment of students; information on likely number of participants and the plan for retention of learners for the duration of the program; information on status of site preparedness/sanitization as it relates to the MOE protocols for reopening of schools.

b. Staff for delivery of curriculum and integrated activities and if additional external expertise is needed and where that expertise will be secured.

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c. Feasible dates for recruitment activities and project launch, taking into consideration the condensed program cycle.

2. Submit workplans to EDC for review and approval. 3. Participate in subgrantee orientation. 4. Participate in EDC’s on-going research and evaluation activities, as appropriate, such as

information-sharing, participation in joint activities, etc.

Launch Phase: In this phase, the selected subgrantee must: Based on approval of workplan by EDC:

1. Work with EDC to conduct Organizational Capacity Assessment, including prioritization of goals and drafting of Capacity Development Plan.

2. Work with EDC to plan training of trainers. The selected subgrantee will provide information on appropriate timing and will mobilize staff and participants. EDC will be responsible for logistics and supplies.

3. Secure appropriate locations for ABE program implementation in cooperation with local community authorities.

4. Conduct recruitment activities at a community level based upon agreed-upon criteria. 5. Accept, review, and register youth applications for persons between the ages of 15 - 35;

provide registration inforamtion to EDC to enter participants into project and/or USAID databases.

6. Request specific quantities of all required curriculum documents/materials for both staff and learners; work with EDC staff to identify delivery and storage locations, and plan for tracked distribution to each site.

7. Report to EDC on progress, challenges and plans for the next phase based upon template approved by EDC.

8. Participate in a market analysis workshop. Develop market analysis plan for EDC’s review and approval. Implementation of plan will inform livelihoods offering of the integrated program.

9. Participate in EDC’s on-going research and evaluation activities, as appropriate, such as information-sharing, participation in joint activities, etc.

Training Phase: In this phase, the selected subgrantee must:

1. Commence the ABE program within context of condensed schedule due to the Ebola crisis. 2. Conduct market analysis; propose relevant livelihood intervention for EDC’s approval. 3. With M&E technical assistance from EDC, including use of EDC tools, assess students

baseline performance 3-4 weeks into coursework after enrollment has stabilized. 4. Monitor facilitation through site visits based upon a plan and frequency approved by EDC;

Applicants must develop a monitoring plan in which they propose frequency and methods of monitoring.

5. Collect monthly attendance reports, addressing retention issues as they arise through regular interaction with host community, at least quarterly.

6. Cooperate with EDC to plan in-service training opportunities for staff who deliver programming and administrators. EDC will provide or link staff to in-service training opportunities.

7. Implement the approved livelihood intervention. 8. Engage in Capacity Development activities with EDC or other partners as identified in

Capacity Development Plan. 9. Report to EDC on progress.

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10. Participate in EDC’s on-going research and evaluation activities, as appropriate, such as information-sharing, participation in joint activities, etc.

End of Year Final Testing and Reporting Phase: In this phase, the selected subgrantee must:

1. Complete end of year final testing of learners. 2. Complete evaluations of staff and administrators. 3. Complete site level focus group discussions with learners to determine success and areas for

improvement within the program. 4. Hold an end of semester review meeting with EDC staff. 5. Participate in EDC’s on-going research and evaluation activities, as appropriate. 6. Review the Capacity Development Plan and assess completion of plan with EDC staff. 7. Submit final report of program activities to EDC.

IV. FINANCIAL INFORMATION EDC anticipates issuing one or more fixed amount subgrants as a result of this RFA. The maximum available funding for subgrants issued in response to this RFA is $100,000. Payments will be made to selected subgrantee(s) after achievement of specified milestones. Subgrant payments will be structured to align with the completion of the phases described above and in accordance with the schedule below. The applicant’s budget must clearly demonstrate the costs needed to complete the phases. The table below is illustrative EDC will work with selected sub-grantee(s) to determine milestone activities and may adjust percentage payments for each phase depending upon agreed-upon activities defined in the subgrant.

PHASE MILESTONES PAYMENT

Preparation Phase Illustrative examples of milestone activities in this phase can be found in section III of this RFA. Payment is subject to completion of all activities in the phase and submission and approval of all required documentation and reports for the phase

30% of the total subgrant amount

Launch Phase Illustrative examples of milestone activities in this phase can be found in section III of this RFA. Payment is subject to completion of all activities in the phase and submission and approval of all required documentation and reports for the phase.

20% of the total subgrant amount

Training Phase Illustrative examples of milestone activities in this phase can be found in section III of this RFA. Payment is subject to completion of all activities in the phase and submission and approval of all required documentation and reports for the phase.

30% of the total subgrant amount

Final Testing and Reporting Phase

Illustrative examples of milestone activities in this phase can be found in section III of this RFA. Payment is subject to completion of all activities in the phase and submission and approval of all required documentation and final reports for the phase.

20% of the total subgrant amount

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V. APPLICATION INFORMATION All costs for the preparation and submission of an application are at the applicant's expense. Application preparation costs are not reimbursable. EDC will hold an orientation session in Monrovia to provide more information about Advancing Youth and to answer questions about this RFA on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the EDC Office in Sinkor. Confirmation of this orientation session and exact location details will be sent to interested potential Applicants who register by May 25, 2015. The orientations will be held before the due date for applications. Questions must be submitted in writing to Jane Akinyi Oduor, Deputy Chief of Party for Finance & Operations at jakinyi@edc.org. Questions regarding the RFA must be submitted on or before May 25, 2015, by 4:00 pm Monrovia time. If you are interested in attending an orientation session and/or continuing to receive information about this RFA, you must register your email address and name with Jane Akinyi Oduor by email or by phone at 0888464947 on or before May 25, 2015. An amendment to the RFA with list of all questions asked at the orientation session and received in writing before the date listed above and responses to the questions will be emailed to all registered organizations on or about June 4, 2015. Applications must be submitted electronically no later than June 18, 2015, by 4:00pm Monrovia time to Jane Akinyi Oduor, Deputy Chief of Party for Finance & Operations at jakinyi@edc.org. Timeline for the RFA Process:

Item Date and Time

Date of Issuance of the RFA May 19, 2015

Deadline for receiving written Questions AND for registering to receive information about this RFA, including confirmation of details for Orientation Session [via email to contact listed above]

May 25, 2015, 4:00 pm

Estimated Date for Orientation Session on the RFA Document in Monrovia May 28, 2015

Estimated Date of Distribution of Responses to Questions June 4, 2015

Deadline for Submission of Applications June 18, 2015, 4:00 pm

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, EDC may only contact applicants whose applications are in the competitive range or applicants that have been selected for award. VI. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION Applications for this subgrant must follow the guidelines below. Applications must be in English. Applications must be digital and in one or more of the following formats - Word, PDF, Excel, or JPEG. Budgets must be in Excel. Applications must include all the following information:

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A. Application Cover Sheet Including the name of the project (Advancing Youth Project), the RFA Number that appears on the first page of this RFA, legal name of your organization, name and contact information of the contact person who will receive routine correspondence regarding the contents and status of the program, and the name and contact information of your organization’s Authorized Representative (the person who is legally responsible for receiving subgrant funds should such an award be made). B. Description of the Proposed Approach

The Applicant must use the Proposal Form provided in Annex A and must address the following:

Approach and methodology to implement the Alternative Basic Education integrated program including: ways to recruit and retain students to the program; proposed staffing structure; coaching and mentoring strategies for staff; plans for implementation and tracking; methodology for implementing livelihoods opportunities; proposed plans for ensuring community support.

This form will be the narrative proposal, completed by the Applicant and submitted as a part of the Application package. The questions in this form cover the important components of the potential subgrant. Applicants must complete answers in the boxes provided. This section of the Application is limited to 15 pages.

C. Timeline/Implementation Plan The Applicant must use the Workplan Form Provided in Annex B.

All activities that the Applicant proposes to undertake under this subgrant must be included in an Implementation Plan that shows the timeline for activities. Applicants may replicate the Workplan template and make appropriate modifications based on their proposed approach. D. Project Budget

The Applicant must use the Form Provided in Annex D. The budget to accompany this application must be in US dollars and must include the following:

A breakdown of all costs associated with the activities, according to the activities strictly related to the proposed subgrant. Each expense must have the following breakdown: cost per unit, number of units, total amount. Examples: (1) cost per unit could be cost of a training manual, number of units would be number of manuals projected to be used, total amount would be cost per unit times number of units; (2) cost per unit could be hourly/daily rate of trainer; number of units would be number of hours/days (units) of training that will be delivered; total amount would be cost per unit times number of units. Please refer to the budget template for further guidance.

Indirect costs will not be covered under the resultant subgrants. However, administrative costs that are directly related to this program may be proposed. These costs must be detailed as noted above. Administrative staffing costs must be listed under direct labor as shown in the cost categories below. Other administrative costs may be included under the Any Other Direct Costs category below, in detail.

Cash or in-kind cost-sharing to the project from sources other than EDC should appear on the budget under the “cost share” column and be explained in the budget narrative.

Cash and In-Kind Contributions Please note that Applicants are encouraged to provide cash or in-kind contributions in support of the proposed program. The existence of contributions strengthens the application. Contributions may

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take the form of either cash or in-kind goods or services that are utilized to implement the project for which funds are being requested. Cash contributions may be cash donated to or provided by your organization for the proposed work. Examples of in-kind contributions are volunteer time, donated equipment, or donated office space and materials. All proposed contributions should be clearly identified and all assigned costs should be reasonable and in accordance with prevailing open market conditions. Third-party contributions are acceptable and may be considered part of the Applicant’s proposed contribution in part or whole. The nature and amount of this contribution should be clearly defined in the Grant Application. All contributions, including cash and third party in-kind, should meet the following criteria:

Are verifiable from the grantee's records.

Are not included as contributions for any other U.S. federally-assisted project or program.

Are necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient accomplishment of project or program objectives.

Are allowable under the applicable cost principles.

Are not staff times or materials that are paid for by funding provided by USAID or any other US Government source.

Are provided for in the application budget.

While for-profit firms may apply, it is USAID policy not to award profit under assistance instruments such as the subgrant(s) EDC is anticipating issuing as a result of this RFA. The summary, detailed budget, and all discussion of costs, including the budget notes, must be organized consistent with the cost categories specified below. If there is no proposed cost in a particular category, include $0 for that category.

Item Amount (USD)

Direct Labor

Salary and Wages

Fringe Benefits

Consultants/Contractors

Other Direct Costs

Travel, Transportation, Per Diem and Miscellaneous Travel Costs

Equipment and Supplies

Any Other Direct Cost

Total Cost

The detailed budget must be submitted in Microsoft Excel format and show:

Each cost within a budget category (e.g., within the direct labor category, there must be a separate line in the budget for each staff position; within the equipment category, there must be a line for each type of equipment, etc.);

For each line item, the estimated cost per unit, the unit type (e.g. per month, per trip, per person, etc.), the number of units, and the total cost (i.e. the estimated cost per unit multiplied by the number of units);and

All formulas.

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E. Budget Narrative This must include a description of what each line item is and will be used for and the basis of the estimated unit cost. It must list every cost in the budget and explain how the estimate was determined. The budget narrative must state assumptions and all information that will show exactly how an amount was arrived at. Failure to provide sufficient detail here may disqualify or delay consideration of the application. The following definitions of types of costs must be utilized in preparing the cost application. Salary and Wages: Direct salary and wages must be proposed in accordance with the applicant’s personnel policies. For example, costs of long-term and short-term personnel should be broken down by person years, months, days or hours. Consultants: This category is for services rendered by persons who are members of a particular profession or possess a special skill and who are not officers or employees of the applicant. Costs of consultants should be broken down by person years, months, days or hours. Travel, Transportation, and Per Diem: This category is for costs for transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses. Costs must be broken down by the number of trips, cost per trip, per diem and other related travel costs. Explanations of the justification of these costs such as standard posted rates, previous experience with similar costs, etc., must be provided. Equipment and Supplies: This category is for supplies and equipment. Costs must be broken down by types and units. Other Direct Costs: Costs must be broken down by types and units. F. Organizational Structure and Experience

The Applicant must use the Form Provided in Annex C and provide the following:

Capacity statement of the Applicant’s organization/consortium including a description of your organization and the specific characteristics it brings to this program;

Years of experience;

Capacity statement of your organization/consortium as it relates more specifically to Alternative Basic Education and the work you propose to fulfill in the target district;

Number of participants your organization/consortium expects to target through this intervention, identifying possible site locations within the target district;

Description of previous or current partnerships as they relate to adult education;

Previous experience with USAID, United Nations, EU or other funding agencies;

Program management and staffing plan: A list of key personnel that will be involved directly with the program and their roles/experience.

G. Additional Information

The Applicant must submit:

Two years of most recent institutional financial statements (audited, if available);

Organizational Chart;

Official List of Board of Directors (certified by relevant government agency);

Copy of registration certificate. Further, in order to considering an Applicant for a subgrant, EDC must receive the following completed and signed form from the Applicant:

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Organizational Information Form, provided in Annex D. Note that this is different form than the Organizational Structure and Experience Form (Annex C).

VII. Evaluation Criteria and Selection

A. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Be legally registered to operate in Liberia;

Demonstrated ability to comply with US government regulations;

Demonstrated ability to serve at least 350 beneficiaries;

A minimum of 2 years of experience working in education, preferably alternative basic education.

Demonstrated ability to provide staff who have program management credentials or experience. Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered eligible for potential funding and, therefore, applications from these organizations will not be further evaluated. Applications from organizations that meet the minimum requirements will be evaluated based on the following criteria listed below.

B. Technical Application Evaluation Criteria The criteria presented below have been tailored to the requirements of this RFA and will guide the selection process. The relative importance of each criterion is indicated by approximate weight in points. A total of 100 points is possible. Applicants should note that these criteria serve to identify the significance of elements, which Applicants should address in their applications, and establish the standards against which all applications will be evaluated.

Criteria Category Description Maximum

Points

Training and Organizational Capacity

1. Demonstrated institutional capability and management/technical experience in successfully completing relevant project activities.

2. Identification and availability of qualified staff to deliver program, administrators and support staff.

3. Strength and clarity of proposed management plan and organizational structure.

4. Ability to implement technology requirements of program design – including data collection.

5. Proven capability in administrative and financial management of similar programs. Quality of staff proposed to manage these aspects of the project.

6. Ability to carry out quality performance monitoring and reporting

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Past Performance

1. Experience successfully implementing Adult Education, Alternative Basic Education or Accelerated Learning Programs.

2. Prior experience in target county and/or community. 3. Experience successfully providing support and

development services for youth.

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Criteria Category Description Maximum

Points

Project Design

1. Clarity, and responsiveness to the RFA. 2. Merit of proposed plan for program implementation,

proposed staff and administrators qualifications, learner “contact time” with instructors, approach to livelihood and other integrated program elements.

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Potential Impact

1. Clear strategies for effective recruitment and retention of students and clear strategies for ensuring student performance and access to livelihood intervention.

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Contribution to the Overall Project

1. Quality model yields best practices and lessons to be shared with EDC and other subgrantees (if applicable) for overall program enhancement and learning

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Priority will be given to entities with demonstrated success in implementing similar projects in the local community. Cost Application Evaluation Criteria The cost applications for all acceptable technical applications will be reviewed. Cost applications will not be assigned a rating. The evaluation of cost applications will include a determination of cost realism, completeness, and reasonableness. Cost realism is defined as the Applicant’s ability to project costs which are realistic for the work to be performed; reflect a clear understanding of the requirements; and are consistent with the Applicant’s technical capacity. Negotiations To the extent that they are necessary, negotiations may be conducted with the Applicant(s) whose application has a reasonable chance of being selected for award. EDC reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted. VIII. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

CONSCIENCE CLAUSE IMPLEMENTATION (ASSISTANCE) – SOLICITATION PROVISION (FEBRUARY 2012)

(a) An organization, including a faith-based organization, that is otherwise eligible to receive funds under this agreement for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, or care—

1) Shall not be required, as a condition of receiving such assistance— (i) to endorse or utilize a multisectoral or comprehensive approach to combating HIV/AIDS; or (ii) to endorse, utilize, make a referral to, become integrated with, or otherwise participate in any program or activity to which the organization has a religious or moral objection; and

2) Shall not be discriminated against in the solicitation or issuance of grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements for refusing to meet any requirement described in paragraph (a)(1) above.

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(b) An applicant who believes that this solicitation contains provisions or requirements that would require it to endorse or use an approach or participate in an activity to which it has a religious or moral objection must so notify the cognizant Agreement Officer in accordance with the Mandatory Standard Provision titled “Notices” as soon as possible, and in any event not later than 15 calendar days before the deadline for submission of applications under this solicitation. The applicant must advise which activity(ies) it could not implement and the nature of the religious or moral objection. (c) In responding to the solicitation, an applicant with a religious or moral objection may compete for any funding opportunity as a prime partner, or as a leader or member of a consortium that comes together to compete for an award. Alternatively, such applicant may limit its application to those activities it can undertake and must indicate in its submission the activity(ies) it has excluded based on religious or moral objection. The offeror’s proposal will be evaluated based on the activities for which a proposal is submitted, and will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably due to the absence of a proposal addressing the activity(ies) to which it objected and which it thus omitted. In addition to the notification in paragraph (b) above, the applicant must meet the submission date provided for in the solicitation.

(END OF PROVISION)

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ANNEX A PROPOSAL DOCUMENT FORM

Proposal Document Form: All questions on this form must be answered and this must be included as the Proposal Narrative of your Application. Responses must answer the questions and demonstrate an understanding of the information in the RFA. This section of the Application must be limited to 15 pages. 1. Subgrant Title

Proposed short title for the subgrant:

2. Subgrant Area. Subgrants may only be implemented within Margibi, Lofa, Nimba or Grand Bassa

counties.

a. Which ten sites are you proposing to target?

b. What, if any, other Alternative Basic Education programs are operating in or near these sites?

c. Have you worked in any of the sites you are proposing before?

d. What is the distance between your main office (or field office) and the sites you are proposing?

3. Problem definition:

a. Describe the people that you would like to target

b. What issues/challenges/needs does this target group face?

c. Do you have prior experience working with this group?

d. Why is it important to address your proposed target group and their constraints in particular?

4. Project Description:

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a. Describe your overall approach to implementing an integrated ABE program in the sites mentioned above?

b. Discuss proposed class or intervention schedule and locations, taking into consideration the need to condense the timeframe, the impact of lighting and any other factors.

c. How will you monitor learner attendance and staff performance?

b. How do you intend to recruit learners?

c. How do you intend to retain learners?

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d. How do you intend to engage the community for awareness, support and mobilization?

5. Staffing:

a. Describe the staffing plan and the qualifications of individuals who will occupy proposed positions.

b. Describe the hiring process for staff who will implement the intervention in these communities.

6. Activities to form part of integrated programming:

Describe any supplementary activities you propose that would support classroom learning and student retention.

7. Project Duration

Requested length for the subgrant (considering the need to condense programming):

Requested Start Date: Requested End Date: 8. Past Performance – please include up to 4 examples of a similar or larger size and scope which

your organization has implemented in the past, noting the source of funding, the total budget, and a contact person for reference at the funding institution.

Title of Project

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Description

Total Target # of Beneficiaries

Funding Source and Contact

Total Budget

Length of Project

Title of Project

Description

Total Target # of Beneficiaries

Funding Source and Contact

Total Budget

Length of Project

Title of Project

Description

Total Target # of Beneficiaries

Funding Source and Contact

Total Budget

Length of Project

Title of Project

Description

Total Target # of Beneficiaries

Funding Source and Contact

Total Budget

Length of Project

9. Monitoring – How will you monitor whether your activities are implemented as planned? 10. Evaluation – What are the expected measurable outcomes at the end of your project?

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11. Sustainability – What are your ideas for how the project might continue beyond the period of time funded by the subgrant?

12. Risks - What are the main risks associated with the proposed project and how can they be

mitigated? List at least 2. 13. Replicability and Scaling-up – What is the possibility of implementing your activity elsewhere and

what is the potential for this activity to be expanded on a larger scale?

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Annex B Work Plan Template

Complete this work plan form to show all activities and timeframes for the proposed project. Add any additional tasks as necessary. Activities listed are shown as examples – please include activities that you propose. Explain what documentation or process you will use to verify that activities are conducted in the “Means of Verification” column for each activity.

Project Phase

Activities Means of Verification Timeframe (in months – add more

columns/months if necessary) Individual

Responsible

Preparation

EXAMPLE: 1. Confirm sites for recruitment and enrollment of students;

2. Identify pool of staff

3. Identify feasible dates for recruitment activities, and project launch

add more rows as necessary

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Project Phase

Activities Means of Verification Timeframe (in months – add more

columns/months if necessary) Individual

Responsible

Launch

add more rows as necessary

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Project Phase

Activities Means of Verification Timeframe (in months – add more

columns/months if necessary) Individual

Responsible

Training

add more rows as necessary

Final Testing and

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Project Phase

Activities Means of Verification Timeframe (in months – add more

columns/months if necessary) Individual

Responsible

Reporting

add more rows as necessary

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Annex C Organizational Information Form

A. General Contact Information

1. Full legal organization/business name: 2. Address: 3. Telephone number: 4. Fax number: 5. E-mail address: 6. Website: 7. Name of person completing this form:

B. Personnel Contact Information

EDC understands that personnel may hold one or more of the positions below depending on your organization’s structure; if the same person holds more than one position; it is not necessary to repeat that person’s title, telephone number, and e-mail address in every box.

1. Project Director for this subaward:

Salutation Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr.

Name

Title

Telephone number

E-mail address

2. Contact for contractual matters:

Salutation Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr.

Name

Title

Telephone number

E-mail address

3. Contact to receive legal notices:

Salutation Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr.

Name

Title

Telephone number

E-mail address

4. Authorized signatory:

Salutation Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr.

Name

Title

Telephone number

E-mail address

C. Organizational Information

1. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) If the Applicant is a U.S. organization, or a foreign organization which has income effectively

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connected with the conduct of activities in the U.S. or has an office or a place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the U.S., please indicate your TIN. If the Applicant does not have a TIN, please indicate “Applicant does not have a US Tax ID Number”. TIN: ________________________________ 2. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (a) In the space provided at the end of this provision, the Applicant should supply the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number applicable to that name and address. Applicants should take care to report the number that identifies the Applicant's name and address exactly as stated in the application. If the Applicant does not have a DUNS Number, please indicate “Applicant does not have a DUNS Number” in the space provided at the end of this provision. (b) As background information, the DUNS is a 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services. If the Applicant does not have a DUNS number, the Applicant can call Dun and Bradstreet directly at 1-800-333-0505 to receive one. Applicants located outside the United States may e-mail Dun and Bradstreet at globalinfo@dbisma.com to obtain the location and phone number of the local Dun and Bradstreet Information Services office.. The DUNS system is distinct from the US Federal Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) system. Applicants are not required to register for a DUNS number in order to submit an application; selected applicants may be required to register for a DUNS number before a subgrant is issued. DUNS: ________________________________________ 3. Type of Organization The Applicant, by checking the applicable box, represents that - (a) If the Applicant is a U.S. entity, it operates as [ ] a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of [ ], an individual, [ ] a partnership, [ ] a nongovernmental nonprofit organization, [ ] a state or loc al governmental organization, [ ] a private college or university, [ ] a public college or university, [ ] an international organization, or [ ] a joint venture; or (b) If the Applicant is a non-U.S. entity, it operates as [ ] a corporation organized under the laws of _____________________________ (country), [ ] an individual, [ ] a partnership, [ ] a nongovernmental nonprofit organization, [ ] a nongovernmental educational institution, [ ] a governmental organization, [ ] an international organization, or [ ] a joint venture. Registration

*A copy of the registration document must be included with your application. Mission/structure of the organization

When registered* (month, year):

Ministry Affiliation (if any):

Type of registration:

Registration number:

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Brief description of your organization and its objectives:

4. Level of US Government Funding The Applicant, by checking the applicable box, represents that - [ ] The Applicant is a U.S. entity [ ] The Applicant is a non-U.S. entity and:

[ ] has [ ] has not expended $300,000 or more in their last fiscal year in "USAID awards", i.e. as recipients or subrecipients of USAID grants or cooperative agreements, or as cost reimbursable subcontractors of USAID grants or cooperative agreements. [ ] does [ ] does not expect to expend $300,000 or more in their next fiscal year in "USAID awards", i.e. as recipients or subrecipients of USAID grants or cooperative agreements, or as cost reimbursable subcontractors of USAID grants or cooperative agreements.

D. Procurement Information

Proposed procurements must adhere to the source and nationality regulations for commodities and services financed by USAID funds. In the table below, please list all budgeted commodities and services to be purchased with funding provided by USAID funds through the proposed subgrant issued by EDC. Commodity is defined as any material, article, supply, goods, or equipment. For each item, please list the estimated cost of the item, the source of the item, and the nationality of supplier. If the Applicant does not propose to purchase any commodities or services, please note in the table that “commodities and services will not be purchased under the proposed subgrant.” Source is defined as the country from which a commodity is shipped to the cooperating/recipient country (Liberia) or the cooperating/recipient country itself if the commodity is located therein at the time of the purchase, irrespective of the place of manufacture or production, unless it is a prohibited source country. Where, however, a commodity is shipped from a free port or bonded warehouse in the form in which received therein, “source” means the country from which the commodity was shipped to the free port or bonded warehouse. Nationality is defined as to the place of legal organization, ownership, citizenship, or lawful permanent residence (or equivalent immigration status to live and work on a continuing basis) of suppliers of commodities and services. Prohibited Source Countries are listed at http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/310mac.pdf.

Commodity or Service Description

Source Nationality Estimated Amount

(USD)

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E. Communications Products Information

If communications products will exceed the equivalent of US$25,000, please estimate, on a separate page, the cost of each separate communications product (specifically, any printed material [other than non-color photocopy material], photographic services, or video production services) which is anticipated under the proposed subgrant. Each estimate must include all the costs associated with preparation and execution of the product. If the Applicant does not propose communications products will exceed the equivalent of US$25,000, please check the applicable box below. Please check one: [ ] Communications products are anticipated under the proposed subgrant, are estimated to exceed $25,000, and are detailed on a separate page of this Application. [ ] Communication products are anticipated under the proposed subgrant, but are not estimated to exceed $25,000. [ ] Communication products are not anticipated under the proposed subgrant;

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F. Certifications

1. CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF APPLICANT

Assurance of Compliance with Laws and Regulations Governing Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs Note: This certification applies to Non-U.S. organizations if any part of the program will be undertaken in the United States. (a) The Applicant hereby assures that no person in the United States will, on the bases set forth below, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity receiving financial assistance from USAID, and that with respect to the Subgrant for which application is being made, it will comply with the requirements of: (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352, 42 U.S.C. 2000-d), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin, in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance; (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance; (3) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (Pub. L. 95-478), which prohibits discrimination based on age in the delivery of services and benefits supported with Federal funds; (4) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681, et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance (whether or not the programs or activities are offered or sponsored by an educational institution); and (5) USAID regulations implementing the above nondiscrimination laws, set forth in Chapter II of Title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (b) If the Applicant is an institution of higher education, the Assurances given herein extend to admission practices and to all other practices relating to the treatment of students or clients of the institution, or relating to the opportunity to participate in the provision of services or other benefits to such individuals, and must be applicable to the entire institution unless the Applicant establishes to the satisfaction of the USAID Administrator that the institution's practices in designated parts or programs of the institution will in no way affect its practices in the program of the institution for which financial assistance is sought, or the beneficiaries of, or participants in, such programs.

2. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant,

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the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned must complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions. (3) The undersigned must require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients must certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, United States Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification will be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned must complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement will be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. 3. CERTIFICATION REGARDING TERRORIST FINANCING, IMPLEMENTING EXECUTIVE ORDER 13224

By signing and submitting this application, the prospective recipient provides the certification set out below: 1.The Recipient, to the best of its current knowledge, did not provide, within the previous ten years, and will take all reasonable steps to ensure that it does not and will not knowingly provide, material support or resources to any individual or entity that commits, attempts to commit, advocates, facilitates, or participates in terrorist acts, or has committed, attempted to commit, facilitated, or participated in terrorist acts, as that term is defined in paragraph 3. 2. The following steps may enable the Recipient to comply with its obligations under paragraph 1:

a. Before providing any material support or resources to an individual or entity, the Recipient will verify that the individual or entity does not (i) appear on the master list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, which is maintained by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), or (ii) is not included in any

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supplementary information concerning prohibited individuals or entities that may be provided by USAID or EDC to the Recipient. b. Before providing any material support or resources to an individual or entity, the Recipient also will verify that the individual or entity has not been designated by the United Nations Security (UNSC) sanctions committee established under UNSC Resolution 1267 (1999) (the “1267 Committee”) [individuals and entities linked to the Taliban, Usama bin Laden, or the Al-Qaida Organization]. To determine whether there has been a published designation of an individual or entity by the 1267 Committee, the Recipient should refer to the consolidated list available online at the Committee’s Web site: http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/committees/1267/1267ListEng.htm.

c. Before providing any material support or resources to an individual or entity, the Recipient will consider all information about that individual or entity of which it is aware and all public information that is reasonably available to it or of which it should be aware.

d. The Recipient also will implement reasonable monitoring and oversight procedures to safeguard against assistance being diverted to support terrorist activity.

3. For purposes of this Certification-

a. “Material support and resources” means currency or monetary instruments or financial securities, financial services, lodging, training, expert advice or assistance, safehouses, false documentation or identification, communications equipment, facilities, weapons, lethal substances, explosives, personnel, transportation, and other physical assets, except medicine or religious materials.”

b. “Terrorist act” means-

(i) an act prohibited pursuant to one of the 12 United Nations Conventions and Protocols related to terrorism (see UN terrorism conventions Internet site: http://untreaty.un.org/English/Terrorism.asp); or (ii) an act of premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents; or (iii) any other act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to a civilian, or to any other person not taking an active part in hostilities in a situation of armed conflict, when the purpose of such act, by its nature or context, is to intimidate a population, or to compel a government or an international organization to do or to abstain from doing any act.

c. “Entity” means a partnership, association, corporation, or other organization, group or subgroup.

d. References in this Certification to the provision of material support and resources must not be deemed to include the furnishing of USAID funds or USAID-financed commodities to the ultimate beneficiaries of USAID assistance, such as recipients of food, medical care, micro-enterprise loans, shelter, etc., unless the Recipient has reason to believe that one or more of these beneficiaries commits, attempts to commit, advocates, facilitates, or participates in terrorist acts, or has committed, attempted to commit, facilitated or participated in terrorist acts.

e. The Recipient’s obligations under paragraph 1 are not applicable to the procurement of

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goods and/or services by the Recipient that are acquired in the ordinary course of business through contract or purchase, e.g., utilities, rents, office supplies, gasoline, etc., unless the Recipient has reason to believe that a vendor or supplier of such goods and services commits, attempts to commit, advocates, facilitates, or participates in terrorist acts, or has committed, attempted to commit, facilitated or participated in terrorist acts.

This Certification is an express term and condition of any agreement issued as a result of this application, and any violation of it will be grounds for unilateral termination of the agreement by USAID or EDC prior to the end of its term.

4. CERTIFICATION OF RECIPIENT By signing below the recipient provides certifications and assurances for (1) the Assurance of Compliance with Laws and Regulations Governing Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted Programs, (2) the Certification Regarding Lobbying, and (3) the Certification Regarding Terrorist Financing Implementing Executive Order 13224 above. These certifications and assurances are given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans, contracts, property, discounts, or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the recipient by the Agency, including installment payments after such date on account of applications for Federal financial assistance which was approved before such date. The recipient recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in these assurances, and that the United States will have the right to seek judicial enforcement of these assurances. These assurances are binding on the recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose signatures appear below are authorized to sign these assurances on behalf of the recipient. Applicant’s Organization Name : ___________________________________________ Signatory name and title: ______________________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________________

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ANNEX D Budget Template – please use excel format version provided as a separate document

Description

Rate in Year 1 (enter currency)

Unit Type

(Dates)

# of Units Amount

(enter currency)

Labor - Local Staff (Position Title & Name of proposed individuals) (in days or months)

Project Manager - Mary Smith (25% LOE) 0.00 month 0 0.00

0.00 month 0 0.00

Total Local Staff 0 0.00

Fringe Benefits

(List components)

Health Insurance 0.00

0 0.00

Fringe Benefits 0.00

0 0.00

0.00

0 0.00

0.00

0 0.00

0.00

0 0.00

Total Fringe Benefits 0 0.00

Consultants/ Recurrent Short Term TA (RSTTA) (Position Title & Name of proposed individuals)

Technical Specialist 0.00 day 0 0.00

0.00 day/month 0 0.00

0.00 day/month 0 0.00

Total Consultants/Recurrent Short Term TA 0 0.00

Travel and Per Diem

In-country travel (From/To-Person Traveling)

Location to Location

Project Manager - Mary Smith 0.00 trip 0 0.00

0.00

0 0.00

0.00

0 0.00

Per diem (Location)

(Specify Location per traveller per trip)

Location

Project Manager - Mary Smith 0.00 day 0 0.00

0.00

0 0.00

0.00

0 0.00

Other Travel - List)

Local Transportation 5.00 day 0 0.00

0.00 0 0.00

0.00 0 0.00

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Total Travel and Per Diem 0.00

Other Direct Costs

(List)

Office Rent 0.00 month 0 0.00

0.00 0 0.00

0.00 0 0.00

0.00

0 0.00

Total Other Direct Costs 0.00

Total Estimated Costs 0.00

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ANNEX E RFA Submission Checklist

Item Description Please Check

Application Cover Sheet Refer to Section VI. A for description.

Description of the Proposed Approach

This must be on the form provided in Annex A.

Work Plan

Workplan that describes the activities and time schedule for subgrant implementation, based upon milestones outlined in this RFA. This must be on the form provided in Annex B.

Budget Line item budget, including unit cost, units and total cost per item (in Excel format). This must be in the format provided in Annex D.

Budget Narrative Detailed explanation of projected line item costs.

Organizational Information Form

The form provides information about the applicant organization, such as the type of organization, key contacts, and past performance. This must be on the form provided in Annex C.

Financial Statements Recent financial reports from last 2 years that illustrates annual operating budget, assets and liabilities of organization or business.

Organizational Chart Diagram showing staffing and management structure of organization

Board of Directors List Official list of Applicant’s Board of Directors (certified by relevant government agency) and their contact information.

Copy of Registration Certificate

This document will demonstrate that the Applicant is legally registered to operate in Liberia.