Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL OAA 13 000086
Apply for SOL OAA 13 000086
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Constituencies for Democracy and Human Rights program" 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 12, 2013 and posted on Jun 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 2013 The closing date has been extended from July 8 to July 19, 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 $2,400,000.00 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).
- See Section A Eligibility Information
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Opportunity Summary:
The Building Constituencies for Democracy and Human Rights program is a USAID Latin America and the Caribbean (USAID/LAC) Office of Democracy and Human Rights grant opportunity aimed at strengthening democratic governance and human rights by widening the base of people and institutions willing to defend democratic norms when they come under pressure. The core idea is to identify and mobilize new or nontraditional allies for democracy across civil society, especially organizations and interest groups that benefit from democratic institutions and rule-based processes but typically stay on the sidelines when democratic rights, checks and balances, or civic freedoms are threatened. By expanding the number and diversity of stakeholders who will speak up and take action, the program intends to raise the political cost of efforts that undermine democratic principles and rights in targeted countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.
USAID plans to fund this work through a single Cooperative Agreement, meaning the awardee should expect substantial involvement and coordination with USAID during implementation rather than operating with complete independence. The anticipated period of performance is four years, with an estimated budget of about USD 600,000 per year and a total ceiling not to exceed USD 2.4 million over the life of the award. The award floor is listed as USD 600,000. Only one award is expected, and each organization is allowed to submit only one application, which effectively forces applicants to put forward their strongest consolidated proposal rather than multiple competing submissions.
Eligibility is open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, with specific eligibility requirements referenced in the announcement (Section A). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity. USAID notes that funding is subject to the availability of funds and explicitly reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted. Selection is framed as a best-value decision for the U.S. Government, with the award going to the responsible applicant whose application represents the best overall value rather than simply the lowest cost.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and uses the CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The funding opportunity number is SOL OAA 13 000086. The notice was posted June 7, 2013, created June 12, 2013, and the application deadline was extended from July 8 to July 19, 2013, with an archive date of August 7, 2013. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Sharon Baker, Agreement Specialist at USAID, reachable by phone at 202-567-5098.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Building Constituencies for Democracy and Human Rights (USAID/LAC)
1) What is the Building Constituencies for Democracy and Human Rights program?
It is a USAID Latin America and the Caribbean (USAID/LAC) Office of Democracy and Human Rights grant opportunity focused on strengthening democratic governance and human rights by widening the base of people and institutions willing to defend democratic norms when they come under pressure.
2) What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The main goal is to strengthen democratic governance and human rights by identifying and mobilizing new or nontraditional allies for democracy across civil society, especially those that benefit from democratic institutions and rule-based processes but often stay on the sidelines when democratic rights, checks and balances, or civic freedoms are threatened.
3) What does "building constituencies" mean in this context?
In this context, it means expanding the number and diversity of stakeholders who will speak up and take action to defend democratic principles and rights, so that attempts to undermine democracy become more politically costly in targeted countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.
4) Who is the program trying to mobilize?
The program emphasizes recruiting new or nontraditional allies for democracy within civil society, including organizations and interest groups that benefit from democratic institutions and rule-based processes but typically do not engage when democratic norms and civic freedoms are threatened.
5) What kinds of threats is the program concerned with?
The opportunity describes threats such as pressure on democratic rights, checks and balances, and civic freedoms, as well as broader efforts that undermine democratic principles and human rights.
6) Where will the program be implemented?
The program targets countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, as described in the opportunity summary.
7) What type of award will USAID use to fund this work?
USAID plans to fund the work through a single Cooperative Agreement.
8) What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for how the project will be managed?
A Cooperative Agreement means the awardee should expect substantial involvement and coordination with USAID during implementation, rather than operating with complete independence.
9) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
Only one award is expected.
10) What is the period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is four years.
11) How much funding is available?
The estimated budget is about USD 600,000 per year, with a total ceiling not to exceed USD 2.4 million over the four-year life of the award.
12) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
Yes. The award floor is listed as USD 600,000.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, with specific eligibility requirements referenced in the announcement (Section A).
15) Can an organization submit multiple applications?
No. Each organization is allowed to submit only one application.
16) What does the "one application per organization" rule mean for applicants?
It effectively requires organizations to submit their strongest consolidated proposal rather than multiple competing submissions.
17) Is funding guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. USAID states that funding is subject to the availability of funds.
18) Does USAID have to fund an application if it meets basic requirements?
No. USAID explicitly reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.
19) How will USAID choose the recipient?
Selection is framed as a best-value decision for the U.S. Government. The award will go to the responsible applicant whose application represents the best overall value, rather than being based solely on the lowest cost.
20) What kind of funding opportunity is this (administratively)?
The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
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 opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SOL OAA 13 000086.
23) When was the notice posted and created?
The notice was posted on June 7, 2013, and created on June 12, 2013.
24) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was extended from July 8, 2013 to July 19, 2013.
25) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 7, 2013.
26) Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Sharon Baker, Agreement Specialist at USAID.
27) What are the contact details for Sharon Baker?
Sharon Baker can be reached by phone at 202-567-5098.
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