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Child Protection Compact Annual Program Statement. One section per scoring criterion, in the notice's order, so reviewers find each answer where they expect it. Fill in every [[NEEDS: …]] with your own facts.
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Narrative limit: 5 pages. Suggested pages follow each section's share of the points. Scores listed: 99 points. The notice's total wasn't found, so check it. Source: the official notice, FY_2026_CPC_Annual_Program_Statement.pdf.
Country Child Trafficking Situational Assessment · 33 points · about 1.5 pages
What reviewers look for (notice p. 16):
The application clearly describes the child trafficking context of the country and identifies strategies or approaches that could support successful implementation of a CPC. The application does not include any strategies or approaches contrary to any standing Executive Orders or Department policies.
[[NEEDS: your answer to this criterion, with facts and numbers from your organization]]
Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants · 33 points · about 1.5 pages
What reviewers look for (notice p. 16):
The organization demonstrates the experience, capacities, and qualifications that enable it (and sub- applicant(s) if applicable) to implement CPC objectives. The application describes subject matter expertise it could bring to the project. The applicant has internal controls in place to manage federal funds and experience administering projects of similar size and scope in the country, preferably on child trafficking. This includes a financial management system and a bank account. If sub-awards are proposed, applicant demonstrates experience managing subawards.
[[NEEDS: your answer to this criterion, with facts and numbers from your organization]]
Anti-Trafficking Relationships · 33 points · about 1.5 pages
What reviewers look for (notice p. 16):
The organization demonstrates relationships with key anti-trafficking actors and relevant organizations, for example, government entities, private sector actors, local civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, communities of faith, other donors, international organizations, and academia, that would advance the goal and objectives of the CPC and improve collaboration to effectively address child trafficking in the country.
[[NEEDS: your answer to this criterion, with facts and numbers from your organization]]
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