Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 169 16 000005
Apply for RFA 169 16 000005
- The USAID-SER in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Activity to Support Citizen Engagement in Elections-Serbia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 04, 2016 and posted on Feb 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 29, 2016. (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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Activity to Support Citizen Engagement in Elections - Serbia" is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by USAID/Serbia (USAID-SER) aimed at strengthening citizen participation and engagement in the electoral process in Serbia. The opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the implementing partner would work closely with USAID during program implementation, with substantial involvement from the agency in areas such as planning, coordination, and oversight. The activity is categorized under Community Development, signaling a focus on civic participation, public engagement, and community-level democratic resilience rather than purely technical election administration.
The funding opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number RFA 169 16 000005. USAID anticipated making a single award under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of $800,000, indicating the maximum amount available for the selected project. The posting and creation dates are both February 4, 2016, and the application deadline (both original and current) is February 29, 2016, suggesting there were no deadline extensions reflected in the listing. The CFDA number is not provided in the source data, which sometimes occurs in summary postings or when the listing is not fully populated with catalog references.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the note that prospective applicants should consult the solicitation's "Additional Information on Eligibility" section for the precise criteria. In USAID opportunities, this category can include a range of nontraditional or varied entities such as local and international non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, universities, and other qualified non-profit or for-profit entities, depending on the specific terms in the full announcement.
In practical terms, the purpose of this activity is to support initiatives that help citizens become more informed, involved, and active around elections, potentially through voter education, civic outreach, engagement of underrepresented groups, election-related public dialogue, civil society mobilization, and mechanisms that encourage public participation and accountability. While the brief listing does not provide programmatic details beyond the title and short description, the framing strongly indicates a democracy and governance focus: improving the quality of citizen engagement in elections as a pathway to more credible, participatory, and responsive democratic processes in Serbia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Activity to Support Citizen Engagement in Elections - Serbia."
Who is issuing this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by USAID/Serbia (USAID-SER).
What is the main purpose of the activity?
The purpose is to strengthen citizen participation and engagement in the electoral process in Serbia. Based on the description provided, the activity is intended to support initiatives that help citizens become more informed, involved, and active around elections.
What type of award is anticipated?
The opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates that the implementing partner would work closely with USAID during implementation, with substantial involvement from the agency in areas such as planning, coordination, and oversight.
What program area or category does this activity fall under?
The activity is categorized under Community Development, signaling a focus on civic participation, public engagement, and community-level democratic resilience rather than purely technical election administration.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 169 16 000005.
How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making a single award under this solicitation.
What is the maximum funding available?
The award ceiling is $800,000, which indicates the maximum amount available for the selected project.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is February 4, 2016. The creation date is also February 4, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current) is February 29, 2016. The listing suggests there were no deadline extensions reflected in the source information provided.
Is a CFDA number provided?
No. The CFDA number is not provided in the source data shared. This can happen in summary postings or when a listing is not fully populated with catalog references.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others". Prospective applicants are directed to consult the solicitation's "Additional Information on Eligibility" section for the precise criteria.
What kinds of organizations might be included under "Others"?
In USAID opportunities, this eligibility label can include a range of entities such as local and international non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, universities, and other qualified non-profit or for-profit entities, depending on the specific terms in the full announcement.
What kinds of activities might this opportunity support?
While the brief listing does not provide detailed program requirements, the framing suggests support for efforts related to citizen engagement in elections, potentially including:
- Voter education
- Civic outreach
- Engagement of underrepresented groups
- Election-related public dialogue
- Civil society mobilization
- Mechanisms that encourage public participation and accountability
Is this opportunity focused on technical election administration?
The category and description suggest the focus is more on civic participation and public engagement than on purely technical election administration.
What country is the activity focused on?
The activity is focused on Serbia, as indicated by the title and the issuing office (USAID/Serbia).
Is this a democracy and governance-focused activity?
Yes. The description strongly indicates a democracy and governance focus, emphasizing improved citizen engagement in elections as a pathway to more credible, participatory, and responsive democratic processes in Serbia.
Does the listing specify whether the award must be non-profit?
No. The information provided does not specify organizational type requirements beyond the broad eligibility label "Others" and the instruction to consult the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section of the solicitation.
Does the listing include detailed programmatic requirements or a full scope of work?
No. The summary provided includes the title, basic purpose, award type, funding ceiling, key dates, and general eligibility label, but it does not include detailed programmatic requirements beyond the short description.
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