Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 111 10 000001
Apply for RFA 111 10 000001
- The Georgia USAID Tbilisi in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alternative Resources in Media" 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 Dec 15, 2009 and posted on Nov 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 18, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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 USAID Alternative Resources in Media grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 111 10 000001) is a discretionary Request for Applications for a single Cooperative Agreement intended to support a multi-year media and information initiative in Armenia. Although the listing shows the agency name as Georgia USAID in Tbilisi, the program itself is clearly described as a USAID/Armenia effort authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Amendment 1 to the opportunity has been posted, indicating that at least one update or clarification was issued after the original announcement.
Funding is capped at a total of up to USD 4,000,000, with an award ceiling of USD 4,000,000, and USAID expects to make only one award. The project is planned as a four-year program, with USAID stating that funds will be provided incrementally rather than all at once. The anticipated timing in the notice suggests selection and award around mid-March 2010. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute some portion of resources in accordance with the specific terms described in the full RFA.
The core purpose of the program is to expand and diversify the news and information environment available to Armenians. The emphasis is on creating and distributing alternative content using both high-tech and low-tech approaches, so the work is not limited to digital platforms alone and can include a mix of production and distribution channels depending on what reaches audiences effectively. A central theme is shifting citizens from being passive consumers of information to becoming active producers and distributors, which implies hands-on participation models such as citizen journalism, community reporting, local content creation networks, or other participatory media approaches.
Program activities are organized around three connected components. First is the production and dissemination of alternative content, with a clear intent to broaden what information is available and to strengthen media literacy so audiences can better evaluate and use information. Second is building consumer demand and public advocacy for information diversity and a freer media environment, which points to outreach, awareness efforts, coalition-building, and public-facing advocacy initiatives that encourage pluralism and independence in media. Third is closely monitoring and reporting on media coverage, suggesting systematic tracking of media content and practices, analysis of coverage trends, and regular reporting that can inform the public, stakeholders, and reform efforts.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition is broadly open to different entity types as long as they meet any additional eligibility conditions contained in the full announcement. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and the funding activity category is listed as Business and Commerce, reflecting the broader classification used in the posting rather than limiting the work to commercial activities.
Applications must be submitted by email, not through Grants.gov. USAID explicitly states that submission to grants.gov is not authorized. Applicants are instructed to email application materials to ayeghiazarian@usaid.gov and zandekyan@usaid.gov. For access issues or additional help, the notice lists Armen Yeghiazarian, Acquisition Specialist, with phone number 374 10 494466. The posting dates indicate it was posted on Nov 16, 2009, created on Dec 15, 2009, with an original and current closing date of Dec 18, 2009, and an archive date of Jan 17, 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled USAID Alternative Resources in Media.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 111 10 000001.
3) What type of funding instrument is USAID using?
This is a discretionary Request for Applications (RFA) for a single Cooperative Agreement.
4) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make only one award.
5) What is the maximum funding available?
Total funding is capped at up to USD 4,000,000, and the award ceiling is also USD 4,000,000.
6) How long is the program expected to run?
The project is planned as a four-year program.
7) Will the full award amount be provided upfront?
No. USAID states that funds will be provided incrementally rather than all at once.
8) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing/matching requirement. Applicants should expect to contribute some portion of resources according to the terms in the full RFA.
9) What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to expand and diversify the news and information environment available to Armenians.
10) Is the program focused only on digital media?
No. The opportunity emphasizes creating and distributing alternative content using both high-tech and low-tech approaches, meaning activities can include a mix of platforms and channels, not just digital.
11) What does USAID mean by shifting citizens from passive consumers to active producers and distributors?
The program emphasizes participatory models where citizens play an active role in creating and sharing information, implying approaches such as citizen journalism, community reporting, and local content creation networks.
12) What are the main components of the program?
Activities are organized around three connected components:
- Production and dissemination of alternative content, including strengthening media literacy.
- Building consumer demand and public advocacy for information diversity and a freer media environment.
- Monitoring and reporting on media coverage, including systematic tracking, analysis, and regular reporting.
13) What kinds of activities are included under alternative content and media literacy?
Based on the description, this includes efforts to broaden available information and strengthen media literacy so audiences can better evaluate and use information, alongside production and dissemination of alternative content.
14) What does the opportunity suggest about advocacy and public engagement?
The second component points to outreach, awareness, coalition-building, and public-facing advocacy initiatives that encourage pluralism and independence in the media environment.
15) What does monitoring and reporting on media coverage involve?
The third component suggests systematic tracking of media content and practices, analysis of coverage trends, and regular reporting to inform the public, stakeholders, and reform efforts.
16) Who is the program intended to benefit?
The program is intended to improve the news and information environment available to Armenians.
17) Which USAID mission/office is associated with the program?
Although the listing shows the agency name as Georgia USAID in Tbilisi, the program is described as a USAID/Armenia effort.
18) What is the legal authority cited for this program?
The effort is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
19) What does it mean that Amendment 1 has been posted?
It means at least one update or clarification was issued after the original announcement.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition is broadly open to different entity types, subject to any additional conditions in the full announcement.
21) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
22) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Business and Commerce, reflecting the posting classification rather than limiting the work to commercial activities.
23) How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted by email.
24) Can applicants submit through Grants.gov?
No. USAID explicitly states that submission to Grants.gov is not authorized.
25) What email addresses should applications be sent to?
Applicants are instructed to email application materials to:
26) Who is the listed contact for access issues or help?
The notice lists Armen Yeghiazarian, Acquisition Specialist.
27) What phone number is provided for assistance?
The phone number provided is 374 10 494466.
28) What are the key dates shown in the posting?
- Posted date: Nov 16, 2009
- Created date: Dec 15, 2009
- Closing date (original and current): Dec 18, 2009
- Archive date: Jan 17, 2010
29) When did USAID anticipate selection and award?
The notice suggests selection and award around mid-March 2010.
30) Where should applicants look for the detailed requirements (including cost-share specifics)?
The notice indicates that details (including the cost-sharing/matching requirement terms and any additional eligibility conditions) are contained in the full RFA.
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