Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 114 11 000002
Apply for RFA 114 11 000002
- The Georgia USAID Tbilisi in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing National Integration" 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 Jun 17, 2011 and posted on Jun 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,750,000.00 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).
- Applications will only be accepted from Georgian non profit or for profit organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Advancing National Integration (ANI) opportunity was a USAID/Georgia funding announcement for a single, large cooperative agreement designed to strengthen civic integration in Georgia, with a clear emphasis on improving inclusion and participation among ethnic minority communities. The core idea behind the project was to help different groups across the country feel more connected to civic life, to each other, and to shared national institutions, not just through top-down messaging but through practical activities that build everyday relationships and cooperation.
The program focus centered on three closely related outcomes. First, it aimed to increase civic activism among youth, meaning it was looking for efforts that help young people participate more actively in community and public life. That could include engagement in local problem-solving, volunteering, civic initiatives, or other forms of constructive participation that give youth both skills and confidence to play a public role. Second, ANI intended to expand knowledge and real-world practice around diversity and how it is managed. In practice, that points to trainings, dialogue programs, community-level initiatives, and institutional support that make diversity a normal part of civic life rather than a barrier. Third, the project was meant to spread information and build what the announcement calls "horizontal ties" across Georgia, which typically refers to strengthening connections across regions, communities, and groups, so cooperation is not limited to isolated pockets but becomes more networked and country-wide.
A notable element of the opportunity was its emphasis on broader dissemination through media. In addition to on-the-ground programming, applicants were expected to support communication and outreach that amplifies project activities and promotes better understanding of diversity management. That suggests USAID wanted the work to have visibility beyond direct participants, shaping broader public awareness and reinforcing civic integration themes through news, storytelling, public information campaigns, and other media channels.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary funding opportunity issued by USAID/Georgia in Tbilisi under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 114 11 000002. The instrument type was a cooperative agreement, which generally means USAID anticipated substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on planning, monitoring, or coordination, rather than simply awarding funds and stepping back. The total estimated funding was $3,750,000, and the award ceiling matched that amount, indicating USAID expected one award up to the full value. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility was limited to Georgian organizations, whether non-profit or for-profit, meaning international NGOs could not apply directly unless operating through an eligible Georgian entity consistent with the rules. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance programs overseas. The announcement was posted on June 17, 2011, with a closing date of July 15, 2011, and it was later archived on August 14, 2011. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Eka Gamezardashvili, Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Georgia (phone +995 32 2544 122, email egamezardashvili@usaid.gov), with additional details referenced through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Advancing National Integration (ANI) - USAID/Georgia
What is the Advancing National Integration (ANI) opportunity?
Advancing National Integration (ANI) was a USAID/Georgia funding announcement for a single, large cooperative agreement intended to strengthen civic integration in Georgia, with a strong emphasis on improving inclusion and participation among ethnic minority communities.
What was the main purpose of the ANI program?
The program aimed to help different groups across Georgia feel more connected to civic life, to each other, and to shared national institutions through practical activities that build everyday relationships and cooperation (not only top-down messaging).
How many awards was USAID expecting to make under this opportunity?
USAID expected one award (a single, large cooperative agreement) up to the full estimated amount.
What were the core outcomes ANI focused on?
ANI centered on three closely related outcomes: (1) increasing civic activism among youth, (2) expanding knowledge and real-world practice around diversity and how it is managed, and (3) spreading information and building "horizontal ties" across Georgia to strengthen connections across regions, communities, and groups.
What does "increase civic activism among youth" mean in this announcement?
It referred to efforts that help young people participate more actively in community and public life, including activities such as local problem-solving, volunteering, civic initiatives, and other constructive forms of participation that build skills and confidence for public engagement.
What kinds of activities fit under diversity knowledge and practice?
The announcement pointed to activities such as trainings, dialogue programs, community-level initiatives, and institutional support that make diversity a normal part of civic life rather than a barrier.
What are "horizontal ties" in the context of ANI?
"Horizontal ties" typically refers to strengthening connections across regions, communities, and groups so that cooperation and shared civic engagement become more networked and country-wide, rather than remaining limited to isolated areas or single communities.
Was media and public outreach part of the expected approach?
Yes. In addition to on-the-ground programming, applicants were expected to support communication and outreach to amplify project activities and promote better understanding of diversity management, including broader dissemination through media.
What types of media activities were implied by the announcement?
The announcement suggested visibility beyond direct participants through channels such as news coverage, storytelling, public information campaigns, and other media-related outreach that reinforces civic integration themes and diversity management.
Who issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by USAID/Georgia in Tbilisi as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was RFA 114 11 000002.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The instrument type was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates USAID anticipated substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on planning, monitoring, and/or coordination, rather than issuing funds and stepping back.
How much funding was available?
The total estimated funding was $3,750,000, and the award ceiling was also $3,750,000, indicating USAID anticipated one award up to that full amount.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity listed no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to Georgian organizations, either non-profit or for-profit.
Could international NGOs apply directly?
No. The announcement stated that international NGOs could not apply directly unless operating through an eligible Georgian entity consistent with the rules.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance programs overseas.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on June 17, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was July 15, 2011.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on August 14, 2011.
Where were additional details referenced?
Additional details were referenced through Grants.gov.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Eka Gamezardashvili, Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Georgia.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: +995 32 2544 122. Email: egamezardashvili@usaid.gov.
What geographic focus did the program emphasize?
The program focused on Georgia, with an emphasis on building connections across the country and improving inclusion and participation among ethnic minority communities.
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