Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 176 14 000007
Apply for RFA 176 14 000007
- The Kazakhstan USAID Almaty in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Access to Information Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2014 and posted on Apr 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2014. (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 $3,800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Access to Information Project is a USAID-funded, three-year regional initiative designed to strengthen citizen access to civically relevant information across Central Asia, with activities spanning Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The core idea is that when people can more easily obtain and use public-interest information, they are better able to participate in civic life, hold institutions accountable, and push for more effective and transparent governance. The opportunity anticipates a mix of country-specific interventions tailored to each national context, alongside regional efforts that can be shared, replicated, or coordinated across borders to improve overall governance outcomes.
This funding opportunity was issued by USAID in Kazakhstan (USAID Almaty) under the U.S. foreign assistance CFDA category 98.001, which covers USAID overseas program funding. The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects to remain actively involved during implementation rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction. The total anticipated award amount falls within a relatively tight band, with an award floor of $3.2 million and an award ceiling of $3.8 million, indicating a single sizable program rather than many small grants. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, which generally means the competition is open to a wide range of entity types (such as nonprofits, NGOs, educational institutions, private firms, and potentially others), subject to any additional conditions that may appear in the full solicitation. The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2014, with an application deadline of May 19, 2014, and it was later archived on June 18, 2014. For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Olga Ekkert, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 0077272507612 or by email at oekkert@usaid.gov.
In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at programming that expands meaningful public access to information that affects civic life and governance, likely involving improvements in information availability, accessibility, dissemination, and use. Because the solicitation frames the program as both country-specific and regional, it implies an expectation that the implementer can operate in multiple Central Asian contexts, coordinate stakeholders across three countries, and translate lessons learned from one setting to another in a way that strengthens governance throughout the region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Access to Information Project (USAID Central Asia)
1) What is the Access to Information Project?
The Access to Information Project is a USAID-funded, three-year regional initiative focused on strengthening citizen access to civically relevant information across Central Asia. The opportunity describes programming intended to help people obtain and use public-interest information so they can participate more effectively in civic life, hold institutions accountable, and encourage more transparent and responsive governance.
2) Which countries are included in this initiative?
Activities span three Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The solicitation anticipates both country-specific work tailored to each national context and regional efforts that can be shared, replicated, or coordinated across borders.
3) How long is the project period?
The initiative is designed as a three-year program.
4) Who is funding and issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is USAID-funded and was issued by USAID in Kazakhstan (USAID Almaty).
5) What is the CFDA category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 98.001, which covers USAID overseas program funding (U.S. foreign assistance).
6) What type of award is expected?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement. This indicates USAID expects to be actively involved during implementation, rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction.
7) What is the anticipated funding range for the award?
The total anticipated award amount is within a defined range: an award floor of $3.2 million and an award ceiling of $3.8 million.
8) Is this likely to be one award or multiple smaller awards?
Based on the relatively tight funding band and the description of a sizable program, the opportunity suggests a single large program rather than many small grants.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. This generally implies the competition is open to a wide range of entity types (such as nonprofits, NGOs, educational institutions, private firms, and potentially others), subject to any additional conditions that may be contained in the full solicitation.
11) What kinds of activities does the opportunity aim to support?
In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at programming that expands meaningful public access to information affecting civic life and governance. The description suggests efforts may involve improving information availability, accessibility, dissemination, and use, with the broader goal of strengthening governance outcomes.
12) Does the opportunity expect both national and regional work?
Yes. The solicitation anticipates a mix of country-specific interventions tailored to each national context alongside regional efforts that can be shared, replicated, or coordinated across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
13) What does the regional aspect imply for implementation capacity?
The framing implies the implementer should be able to operate in multiple Central Asian contexts, coordinate stakeholders across the three countries, and translate lessons learned from one setting to another in ways that strengthen governance throughout the region.
14) When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2014. The application deadline was May 19, 2014.
15) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on June 18, 2014.
16) Who was the listed point of contact for questions or access to the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Olga Ekkert, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
17) How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Applicants could reach the point of contact by phone at 0077272507612 or by email at oekkert@usaid.gov.
18) What is the main governance rationale behind improving access to information?
The opportunity emphasizes that when citizens can more easily obtain and use public-interest information, they are better positioned to participate in civic life, hold institutions accountable, and advocate for more effective and transparent governance.
19) Does the opportunity specify exact interventions or a fixed model?
The information provided indicates an expectation of tailored country-specific interventions and regional efforts, but it does not list specific required interventions or a single fixed model in the summary provided.
20) Where should applicants have looked for the full solicitation details?
The summary notes that applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement could contact the listed point of contact. Any additional requirements or conditions would be expected in the full solicitation.
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