Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID AZERBAIJAN 12 002 RFA
Apply for USAID AZERBAIJAN 12 002 RFA
- The Azerbaijan USAID Baku in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Azerbaijan Rights Consortium Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 21, 2012 and posted on Jun 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 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).
- Local Azeri Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Azerbaijan Rights Consortium (ARC) Project was a USAID grant opportunity aimed at strengthening rule of law and rights protection in Azerbaijan by improving how civil society groups and legal professionals defend citizens interests. Issued by USAID (with contracting handled through the Regional Contracting Office in Tbilisi, Georgia, and USAID Baku listed as the agency office), the funding instrument was a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the awardee would implement the program with substantial involvement and collaboration from USAID rather than operating entirely independently.
The central purpose of the ARC Project was to increase the overall effectiveness of Azerbaijani civil society organizations and legal practitioners so they could more successfully protect citizen rights and advance rule-of-law reforms. USAID framed the approach around two linked outcomes that were meant to reinforce each other. First, the project sought the development of broader-based Azerbaijani constituencies that would be more active and organized in promoting reforms that safeguard citizens rights. This implies building public engagement and support networks beyond a narrow circle of activists, helping civil society connect with wider communities, and strengthening advocacy that pushes for legal and policy reforms. Second, the project aimed to improve the capacity of legal professionals to apply existing laws more effectively and provide better assistance to clients. In practice, this kind of outcome typically involves training, mentoring, professional development, and tools that help lawyers and related legal actors deliver stronger legal services and use the law more consistently and strategically.
The opportunity was posted on June 21, 2012, with an application deadline of July 23, 2012, and it was later archived on August 22, 2012. USAID expected to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000 and an award ceiling of $1,500,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which meant applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, unless otherwise specified in the full announcement.
Eligibility was limited to non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, with the listing indicating local Azeri organizations as the intended eligible applicants. The activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services, aligning the project with efforts focused on legal empowerment, professional legal capacity, and broader governance reform through improved rights defense mechanisms. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the point of contact provided was Elizabeth Colarik, Contracting Agreement Specialist, with a phone number included in the notice and a reference to a USAID official email.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the Azerbaijan Rights Consortium (ARC) Project?
The Azerbaijan Rights Consortium (ARC) Project was a USAID grant opportunity focused on strengthening rule of law and rights protection in Azerbaijan. It aimed to improve how civil society groups and legal professionals defend citizens interests and support reforms that protect citizen rights.
Who issued this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Contracting was handled through the USAID Regional Contracting Office (RCO) in Tbilisi, Georgia, and USAID Baku was listed as the agency office in the notice.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a Cooperative Agreement. This means the awardee would implement the program with substantial involvement and collaboration from USAID, rather than operating entirely independently.
What was the main purpose of the ARC Project?
The central purpose was to increase the overall effectiveness of Azerbaijani civil society organizations and legal practitioners so they could more successfully protect citizen rights and advance rule-of-law reforms.
What were the key outcomes USAID wanted the project to achieve?
USAID described two linked outcomes intended to reinforce each other:
- Develop broader-based constituencies for reform: Support more active and organized Azerbaijani constituencies that promote reforms safeguarding citizen rights, including building public engagement and support networks beyond a narrow circle of activists.
- Improve legal professional capacity: Strengthen the ability of legal professionals to apply existing laws more effectively and provide better assistance to clients, typically through training, mentoring, professional development, and practical tools.
What issue area or sector did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was Law, Justice and Legal Services. The project aligned with legal empowerment, professional legal capacity development, and broader governance reform through improved rights defense mechanisms.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 21, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 23, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 22, 2012.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID expected to make one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,500,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $1,500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the notice. Based on the information provided, applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, unless otherwise specified in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to non-U.S. non-governmental organizations. The listing indicated that local Azeri organizations were the intended eligible applicants.
Were U.S.-based organizations eligible?
No. The notice limited eligibility to non-U.S. non-governmental organizations.
What types of activities were implied by the described outcomes?
While the notice summarized outcomes rather than listing a complete activity set, it implied efforts such as strengthening public engagement and advocacy networks for rights-focused reforms, and improving legal services capacity through approaches like training, mentoring, professional development, and practical tools to help legal professionals apply laws more effectively.
What does "substantial involvement" by USAID mean in this context?
Because the instrument was a Cooperative Agreement, USAID anticipated active collaboration with the awardee during implementation. This typically indicates closer engagement than a standard grant, though the specific roles and responsibilities would be described in the full announcement.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact listed in the notice was Elizabeth Colarik, Contracting Agreement Specialist. The notice included a phone number and referenced a USAID official email for communication.
What should an applicant do if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice instructed applicants with difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically to contact the listed point of contact (Elizabeth Colarik, Contracting Agreement Specialist) using the phone number provided and the referenced USAID official email.
Was the opportunity still open after it was archived?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 22, 2012, and the application deadline was July 23, 2012.
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