Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 111 14 000003
Apply for RFA 111 14 000003
- The Armenia USAID Yerevan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advanced Civil Society for Accountable Governance 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 Nov 14, 2013 and posted on Oct 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 16, 2013. (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 $3,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The competition under this RFA is limited to local organizations in accordance with Section 7077 (a) Local Competition Authority of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. 112 74).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Advanced Civil Society for Accountable Governance Project is a USAID/Armenia funding opportunity designed to support civil society led efforts that strengthen public engagement in government decision-making and improve independent oversight of key national reforms in Armenia. The core idea is to help local civil society organizations play a more active role in shaping, monitoring, and assessing the Government of Armenia's high priority reform agenda, with an emphasis on making reforms more responsive, transparent, and accountable to the public.
USAID plans to make awards through cooperative agreements, which typically means the agency expects to remain actively involved during implementation through collaboration, technical input, and ongoing coordination rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The total project funding is structured with an anticipated award floor of $1,700,000 and an award ceiling of $3,500,000, indicating that USAID is looking for proposals of substantial scale. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute resources of their own or secure non-federal contributions as part of the overall program budget.
Program activities are expected to focus on three specific reform areas. First is decentralization, which generally involves shifting certain responsibilities, resources, and decision-making authority from central government to local levels, and often requires stronger local governance, citizen participation, and accountability mechanisms. Second is transparency and accountability, which covers efforts that can improve openness of government processes, reduce opportunities for corruption, strengthen monitoring of public institutions, and increase the ability of citizens and organizations to obtain information and hold officials answerable for performance and integrity. Third is social sector reform, a broad area that can include reforms affecting education, health, and social protection systems, where civil society can help ensure services are equitable, effective, and aligned with community needs while also monitoring implementation and outcomes.
Eligibility is restricted to local organizations under the Local Competition Authority referenced in Section 7077(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. 112-74). In practical terms, this means only Armenia-based entities that meet USAID's definition of a local organization are permitted to compete, reflecting an emphasis on locally led development and strengthening domestic capacity. The funding opportunity number is RFA 111 14 000003, and it was posted on October 28, 2013, with a closing date of December 16, 2013.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, USAID/Armenia provided a point of contact: Narine Sarkisian at +374 10 49 43 64 or nsarkisian@usaid.gov.
FAQs: Advanced Civil Society for Accountable Governance Project (USAID/Armenia)
1) What is the Advanced Civil Society for Accountable Governance Project?
It is a USAID/Armenia funding opportunity that supports civil society-led efforts to strengthen public engagement in government decision-making and improve independent oversight of key national reforms in Armenia.
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to help local civil society organizations (CSOs) play a more active role in shaping, monitoring, and assessing the Government of Armenia's high priority reform agenda so reforms are more responsive, transparent, and accountable to the public.
3) What type of funding mechanism will USAID use for awards?
USAID plans to make awards through cooperative agreements.
4) What does it mean that this opportunity uses a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means USAID expects to remain actively involved during implementation through collaboration, technical input, and ongoing coordination, rather than issuing a grant and stepping back.
5) What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
6) How much funding is anticipated under this opportunity?
The anticipated award floor is $1,700,000 and the award ceiling is $3,500,000, indicating USAID is looking for proposals of substantial scale.
7) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants need to contribute their own resources or secure non-federal contributions as part of the overall program budget.
8) What are the main reform areas that activities are expected to focus on?
Program activities are expected to focus on three reform areas: (1) decentralization, (2) transparency and accountability, and (3) social sector reform.
9) What does "decentralization" refer to in this opportunity?
Decentralization generally involves shifting certain responsibilities, resources, and decision-making authority from central government to local levels, often requiring stronger local governance, citizen participation, and accountability mechanisms.
10) What kinds of work fall under "transparency and accountability" for this program?
Transparency and accountability includes efforts to improve openness of government processes, reduce opportunities for corruption, strengthen monitoring of public institutions, and increase the ability of citizens and organizations to obtain information and hold officials answerable for performance and integrity.
11) What does "social sector reform" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Social sector reform is described as a broad area that can include reforms affecting education, health, and social protection systems, where civil society can help ensure services are equitable, effective, and aligned with community needs while also monitoring implementation and outcomes.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to local organizations under the Local Competition Authority referenced in Section 7077(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. 112-74).
13) What does "local organization" mean for eligibility purposes?
In practical terms, only Armenia-based entities that meet USAID's definition of a local organization are permitted to compete, reflecting an emphasis on locally led development and strengthening domestic capacity.
14) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 111 14 000003.
15) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on October 28, 2013, and the closing date was December 16, 2013.
16) Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
USAID/Armenia provided a point of contact: Narine Sarkisian, phone +374 10 49 43 64, email nsarkisian@usaid.gov.
17) What is the geographic focus of this project?
The opportunity is designed for Armenia and focuses on supporting civil society efforts tied to the Government of Armenia's national reform agenda.
18) What is USAID trying to strengthen through this project?
The project aims to strengthen public engagement in government decision-making and improve independent oversight of key national reforms by enabling civil society organizations to shape, monitor, and assess reforms.
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