Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 674 12 12
Apply for RFI 674 12 12
- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ANGOLA FISCAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE" 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 May 2, 2012 and posted on May 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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 ANGOLA FISCAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE is a USAID funding opportunity focused on identifying practical, innovative ways to strengthen fiscal transparency in Angola, particularly through support to civil society organizations and civic actors. USAID/Angola signaled that it was exploring options rather than prescribing a single rigid program model, and it invited organizations to submit expressions of interest and concept papers describing new ideas that could increase openness, accountability, and public understanding around government revenues, budgets, and public spending. The emphasis on innovation suggests the agency was looking for approaches that go beyond standard awareness campaigns, potentially including new tools, data-driven monitoring methods, community engagement models, partnerships that broaden oversight, or creative ways to make fiscal information accessible and usable by citizens, journalists, and watchdog groups.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary grant under Funding Opportunity Number RFI 674 12 12 and carried a total estimated funding amount of $250,000. It was structured as a single expected award, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $250,000, meaning the program was designed as one grant at that fixed amount rather than multiple smaller awards. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for applicants that may not have independent resources to contribute. The funding was associated with CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, and the activity category was listed as “Other,†clarified specifically as fiscal transparency related activities.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity unless additional eligibility conditions were specified elsewhere in the full announcement. In practical terms, this type of unrestricted eligibility often allows participation from local and international NGOs, civil society networks, think tanks, research organizations, academic institutions, and potentially other qualified entities capable of implementing governance and transparency programming. USAID’s language about supporting “civil society’s efforts†indicates that proposals were expected to center on strengthening non-governmental participation and oversight, rather than providing direct operational support to government institutions.
The notice was posted on May 2, 2012, with a closing date of June 6, 2012, and it was later archived on July 6, 2012. The agency listed was USAID Pretoria (South Africa), reflecting the regional administrative setup supporting USAID activities related to Angola at the time. Applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Michael Glees at mglees@usaid.gov, which is the point of contact provided for further information and access support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Angola Fiscal Transparency Initiative (USAID)
1) What is the Angola Fiscal Transparency Initiative?
The Angola Fiscal Transparency Initiative is a USAID funding opportunity focused on identifying practical, innovative ways to strengthen fiscal transparency in Angola. It emphasizes improving openness, accountability, and public understanding related to government revenues, budgets, and public spending, with a particular focus on supporting civil society organizations and other civic actors.
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to strengthen fiscal transparency in Angola by encouraging new ideas and approaches that help citizens, journalists, watchdog groups, and other civic actors access, understand, and use fiscal information more effectively.
3) What kinds of activities or approaches does USAID appear to be looking for?
USAID signaled an interest in innovation rather than a single rigid program model. Based on the description, relevant approaches could include new tools, data-driven monitoring methods, community engagement models, partnerships that broaden oversight, and creative methods for making fiscal information more accessible and usable to the public. The opportunity suggests going beyond standard awareness campaigns and focusing on practical ways to increase transparency and accountability.
4) Is USAID prescribing a specific program design or model?
No. USAID/Angola indicated it was exploring options rather than prescribing one fixed program model. Organizations were invited to submit expressions of interest and concept papers describing their proposed ideas.
5) What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding amount is $250,000.
6) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
This opportunity was structured as a single expected award.
7) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were set at $250,000. This indicates the program was designed as one grant at a fixed amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
9) What type of funding instrument is this?
This was issued as a discretionary grant.
10) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFI 674 12 12.
11) What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The funding was associated with CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
12) What is the listed activity category?
The activity category was listed as "Other," clarified specifically as fiscal transparency related activities.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity unless additional eligibility conditions were specified elsewhere in the full announcement.
14) What types of organizations might be able to apply under unrestricted eligibility?
Based on how unrestricted eligibility is commonly used and the description of the opportunity, potential applicants could include local and international NGOs, civil society networks, think tanks, research organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified entities capable of implementing governance and transparency programming.
15) Does the opportunity prioritize support to government institutions or civil society?
The opportunity language emphasizes supporting "civil society’s efforts" and civic actors. This suggests proposals were expected to center on strengthening non-governmental participation and oversight rather than providing direct operational support to government institutions.
16) What kinds of outcomes or benefits does the opportunity aim to promote?
Based on the description, the opportunity aims to increase openness and accountability and to improve public understanding of fiscal matters such as revenues, budgets, and public spending. It also aims to help fiscal information become accessible and usable by citizens, journalists, and watchdog groups.
17) What was the posting date for this opportunity?
The notice was posted on May 2, 2012.
18) What was the closing date (deadline) for submissions?
The closing date was June 6, 2012.
19) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 6, 2012.
20) Which USAID office issued or administered the opportunity?
The agency listed was USAID Pretoria (South Africa), reflecting the regional administrative setup supporting USAID activities related to Angola at the time.
21) What should an organization submit to be considered?
USAID invited organizations to submit expressions of interest and concept papers that describe new ideas to increase fiscal openness, accountability, and public understanding.
22) What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact the point of contact listed in the notice for further information and access support.
23) Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Michael Glees.
24) What is the contact email for questions or access support?
The contact email provided is mglees@usaid.gov.
25) Is this opportunity focused specifically on Angola?
Yes. The initiative is focused on strengthening fiscal transparency in Angola.
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