Opportunity Information: Apply for AFPG AFUSSES 15 003
Apply for AFPG AFUSSES 15 003
- The Bureau of African Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Abyei Civil Society Strengthening Pilot Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 6, 2015 and posted on Jul 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 2015 No Explanation. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Foreign Public Entities (Public International Organizations) also welcome to apply
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Opportunity Summary:
The Abyei Civil Society Strengthening Pilot Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity intended to jump-start and rebuild civil society capacity in the Abyei area by working across two key communities, the Misseriya and the Ngok Dinka. The program is framed as an early, pilot-stage intervention that aims to help local civil society actors become constructive forces for stability, problem-solving, and community-led progress, particularly in a context where a formal joint administrative structure is absent or limited. In practical terms, the opportunity focuses on restoring the presence and functionality of local civic groups so they can help fill governance and coordination gaps and serve as credible community partners.
The core activities described center on identifying and reconnecting with existing or former elements of organized civil society, then helping those groups re-form as functioning organizations. This includes initial research and mapping of local civil society actors, deliberate relationship-building work to rebuild trust and coordination, and hands-on support that enables groups to meet and operate effectively. The program explicitly anticipates funding for logistics and convening support, such as facilitating meetings, helping participants define shared priorities, and guiding them through the development of goals, action plans, and basic organizational structures. A major component is capacity building, meaning the selected implementer is expected to strengthen the ability of these civil society elements to plan, coordinate, and carry out community-oriented initiatives over time.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was issued by the Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs, under Funding Opportunity Number AFPG AFUSSES 15 003, with the title "Abyei Civil Society Strengthening Pilot Program." It is categorized as a discretionary award and will be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates a more hands-on relationship with the funding agency compared to a standard grant, often involving substantial programmatic involvement, coordination, or oversight by the agency during implementation. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation emphasizing regional development through strengthening civil society in the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities. The CFDA number associated with this funding is 19.700 (Department of State Assistance).
The total potential award amount is capped at an award ceiling of $250,000, with an award floor listed as $0, and the announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on July 6, 2015, and had an application deadline of August 7, 2015, with an archive date of September 6, 2015. Eligible applicants include a range of nonprofit and higher education institutions: U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. The eligibility section also notes that Foreign Public Entities (Public International Organizations) are welcome to apply, indicating the program is open to certain international or multilateral implementers as well.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listing directs them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, 24/7 except federal holidays) or support@grants.gov. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted, field-oriented civil society revitalization effort, designed to locate community-based civic structures that have weakened or become inactive and provide the practical support needed to reestablish them as organized groups capable of constructive engagement and local action.
FAQs: Abyei Civil Society Strengthening Pilot Program (AFPG AFUSSES 15 003)
What is the Abyei Civil Society Strengthening Pilot Program?
It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity designed to jump-start and rebuild civil society capacity in the Abyei area by working across two key communities: the Misseriya and the Ngok Dinka.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs.
What is the official funding opportunity number and title?
Funding Opportunity Number: AFPG AFUSSES 15 003. Title: "Abyei Civil Society Strengthening Pilot Program."
What kind of award is this?
It is a discretionary award that will be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates a more hands-on relationship with the funding agency than a standard grant, often involving substantial programmatic involvement, coordination, or oversight by the agency during implementation.
What is the primary purpose of the program?
The program aims to restore the presence and functionality of local civic groups so they can help fill governance and coordination gaps and serve as credible community partners, especially in a context where a formal joint administrative structure is absent or limited.
Which communities and geographic area does the program focus on?
The focus is the Abyei area, with work spanning two key communities: the Misseriya and the Ngok Dinka.
What stage of intervention is this program meant to be?
It is framed as an early, pilot-stage intervention intended to help local civil society actors become constructive forces for stability, problem-solving, and community-led progress.
What types of activities are described as core to the program?
The core activities include identifying and reconnecting with existing or former elements of organized civil society, helping groups re-form as functioning organizations, rebuilding trust and coordination, and providing hands-on support so groups can meet and operate effectively.
Does the program include research or mapping activities?
Yes. The opportunity describes initial research and mapping of local civil society actors as part of the work.
What does the opportunity say about rebuilding trust and coordination?
It calls for deliberate relationship-building work to rebuild trust and coordination among local civil society actors.
What kinds of logistical or convening costs are anticipated?
The opportunity explicitly anticipates funding for logistics and convening support, such as facilitating meetings and enabling participants to define shared priorities.
Will the program support planning and organizational development?
Yes. It includes guiding groups through development of goals, action plans, and basic organizational structures.
Is capacity building a major component of the work?
Yes. The selected implementer is expected to strengthen the ability of civil society elements to plan, coordinate, and carry out community-oriented initiatives over time.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with an emphasis on regional development through strengthening civil society in the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka communities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The CFDA number is 19.700 (Department of State Assistance).
What is the maximum award amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum potential award amount) is $250,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 6, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 7, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 6, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. The eligibility section also notes that Foreign Public Entities (Public International Organizations) are welcome to apply.
Are institutions of higher education allowed to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are foreign or international organizations eligible?
The listing indicates that Foreign Public Entities (Public International Organizations) are welcome to apply.
What problem or context is the program responding to?
The program is designed for a setting where civil society structures have weakened or become inactive and where a formal joint administrative structure is absent or limited, creating governance and coordination gaps that local civic groups can help address.
What overall outcome does the opportunity emphasize?
It emphasizes revitalizing community-based civic structures so they become organized groups capable of constructive engagement, stability-oriented problem-solving, and locally led action.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
The listing directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays) or by email at support@grants.gov.
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