Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0003662
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is funding projects aimed at combatting gender-based violence (GBV) in Morocco, responding to persistent and widespread violence against women and major gaps in reporting and access to effective support. The opportunity highlights data from a 2011 Moroccan High Commission for Planning survey showing that 62.8 percent of women ages 18 to 65 experienced some form of physical, psychological, sexual, or economic violence within the previous year. The survey also found high rates of domestic violence (55 percent) and family violence (13.5 percent), alongside extremely low reporting to authorities, with fewer than 3 percent of domestic violence survivors coming forward. Even when women do report abuse, civil society reporting suggests many are not receiving assistance that Moroccan law and procedures already require, pointing to a serious implementation problem rather than a lack of need.
The grant frames the underlying barriers as a mix of legal, institutional, and social factors. It notes the absence of a clear and comprehensive legal framework specifically addressing GBV, with draft law 103-13 on combatting violence against women still pending at the time of the announcement. It also points to social stigma that discourages survivors from reporting, as well as limited awareness of GBV protections and reforms and inconsistent application of existing rules by responsible institutions. Taken together, these factors create a system where violence is common, reporting is rare, and formal responses can be ineffective or inconsistent, leaving survivors without reliable protection or services.
DRL's central objective is to strengthen the capacity of both Moroccan government stakeholders and civil society actors who work on GBV so they can advance survivor-centered protections. In practical terms, this means proposals are expected to improve how institutions prevent GBV, respond when it occurs, and protect survivors in ways that prioritize safety, dignity, confidentiality, and meaningful access to services and justice. The opportunity emphasizes that projects should not operate in silos; instead, they should deliberately bring together key stakeholders, especially justice and security sector actors, to increase effectiveness and accountability across the GBV response chain. That focus suggests an interest in coordination between groups such as police, prosecutors, judges, legal aid providers, social services, shelters, health services, and advocacy organizations, with an eye toward improving both day-to-day practice and institutional oversight.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant competition (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0003662) under CFDA 19.345, issued by the Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Management. The announcement date is December 22, 2017, with an original closing date of February 28, 2018. The award ceiling is $700,000, and DRL anticipated making up to three awards. Eligibility is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the competition was structured for that applicant category. Overall, the opportunity is designed to support initiatives that measurably improve survivor-centered GBV protections in Morocco by strengthening the ability of institutions and civil society to work together, and by increasing accountability and performance within the justice and security sectors that often determine whether survivors can safely seek help and obtain meaningful remedies.Apply for SFOP0003662
- The Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Management in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Combatting Gender-Based Violence in Morocco" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 22, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: DRL Grant to Combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Morocco (SFOP0003662)
1) What is this grant opportunity about?
This U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) funding opportunity supports projects that combat gender-based violence (GBV) in Morocco. The focus is on improving survivor-centered protections by strengthening the capacity of both Moroccan government stakeholders and civil society actors involved in GBV prevention, response, and survivor protection.
2) Why is DRL funding GBV work in Morocco?
The opportunity cites persistent and widespread violence against women in Morocco, combined with major gaps in reporting and access to effective support. A 2011 Moroccan High Commission for Planning survey found that 62.8 percent of women ages 18 to 65 experienced some form of physical, psychological, sexual, or economic violence within the previous year, with high rates of domestic (55 percent) and family violence (13.5 percent). Reporting to authorities was extremely low, with fewer than 3 percent of domestic violence survivors coming forward.
3) What problem is the grant trying to address beyond the prevalence of GBV?
Beyond the prevalence of GBV, the opportunity emphasizes that even when survivors report abuse, civil society reporting suggests many do not receive the assistance that Moroccan law and procedures already require. This points to an implementation and institutional performance problem, not a lack of need.
4) What barriers does the funding opportunity identify as driving low reporting and weak responses?
The grant frames the barriers as legal, institutional, and social. It notes: (a) the absence of a clear and comprehensive legal framework specifically addressing GBV, with draft law 103-13 pending at the time of the announcement; (b) social stigma discouraging reporting; (c) limited awareness of GBV protections and reforms; and (d) inconsistent application of existing rules by responsible institutions.
5) What is DRL's central objective for funded projects?
DRL's central objective is to strengthen the capacity of Moroccan government stakeholders and civil society actors working on GBV so they can advance survivor-centered protections. Projects are expected to improve how institutions prevent GBV, respond when it occurs, and protect survivors while prioritizing safety, dignity, confidentiality, and meaningful access to services and justice.
6) What does "survivor-centered" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the language in the announcement, survivor-centered protections are those that prioritize survivor safety, dignity, and confidentiality, and that improve meaningful access to services and justice. The intent is to make formal responses more reliable and effective for survivors who seek help.
7) What kinds of institutions and actors does the opportunity expect projects to involve?
The opportunity emphasizes bringing together key stakeholders across the GBV response chain, especially justice and security sector actors. It suggests coordination among groups such as police, prosecutors, judges, legal aid providers, social services, shelters, health services, and advocacy organizations to improve effectiveness and accountability.
8) Does DRL want standalone projects, or coordinated approaches?
The opportunity explicitly states that projects should not operate in silos. Proposals are expected to deliberately bring together key stakeholders to increase effectiveness and accountability across the GBV response chain.
9) What outcomes is DRL looking for?
The opportunity is designed to support initiatives that measurably improve survivor-centered GBV protections in Morocco by strengthening institutional and civil society capacity, improving coordination, and increasing accountability and performance within the justice and security sectors that often determine whether survivors can safely seek help and obtain meaningful remedies.
10) Who is the funding agency and which office issued the competition?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL). The competition was issued by the Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Management.
11) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0003662.
12) What is the CFDA number listed for this grant?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345.
13) What type of grant competition is this?
This is described as a discretionary grant competition.
14) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $700,000.
15) How many awards did DRL anticipate making?
DRL anticipated making up to three awards.
16) Who is eligible to apply, based on the announcement?
Eligibility is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the competition was structured for that applicant category.
17) What is the project location or country focus?
The country focus described in the opportunity is Morocco.
18) When was the opportunity announced and when was it originally due?
The announcement date is December 22, 2017, and the original closing date is February 28, 2018.
19) What legal context related to GBV is mentioned?
The opportunity notes that Morocco lacked a clear and comprehensive legal framework specifically addressing GBV at the time, and references draft law 103-13 on combatting violence against women as still pending.
20) What does the opportunity suggest about accountability in GBV response systems?
It suggests that accountability and performance in the justice and security sectors are crucial, because these institutions often determine whether survivors can safely seek help and obtain meaningful remedies. The grant emphasizes coordinated work and oversight to improve consistent, effective responses.
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