Are USAID missions responsible for evaluating their current practices to ensure FBOs are given equal treatment?
Yes, all USAID Operating Units must ensure that current practices reflect USAID regulations and policy. That means they must ensure that no bias exists in procedures and policies that would exclude or disadvantage a faith-based service-providing organization for the simple reason that it is religious (even “pervasively” so). Likewise, they must ensure that FBOs are not the subject of favoritism. Back to Top ^ Question 4: Our Mission is only beginning to reach out to FBCOs. What are the core guidelines and principles involved in partnering with religiously affiliated organizations? Answer: Mission and Embassy staff should keep in mind that the Faith-Based and Community Initiative is NOT a preference for FBCOs. Rather, it is the principle that all organizations, small or large, religious or secular, first-time applicants or long-standing contractors, should be allowed to compete for government grants on a level playing field to determine the best partner for the job. USAID policy emphasi
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