Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 114 10 000002
Apply for RFA 114 10 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 "Building Effective Civic Engagement" 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 Mar 12, 2010 and posted on Feb 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,280,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $13,280,000.00 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:
Building Effective Civic Engagement (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 114 10 000002) is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement run through USAID Tbilisi, Georgia, aimed at strengthening civil society so it can play a more meaningful role in public oversight and citizen engagement with government. The program is designed around the idea that a healthier democracy depends on capable civil society organizations (CSOs) that can advocate effectively, monitor government performance, and help the public understand and influence policy decisions. In practical terms, the opportunity focuses on building a more balanced relationship between government institutions and the public by improving how CSOs organize, analyze public policy, communicate with stakeholders, and collaborate with one another.
A central part of the program is to strengthen CSOs as advocates and watchdogs. This includes improving their technical ability to conduct public policy analysis so that their positions are grounded in evidence and can credibly shape public debate. The project also seeks to develop and expand networks of CSOs throughout Georgia, recognizing that coordinated coalitions often have more reach and influence than isolated organizations. Alongside network-building, the program emphasizes strengthening connections between CSOs and key actors such as media outlets, political parties, and the constituencies CSOs claim to represent, so civic engagement efforts are more visible, more responsive to public needs, and more likely to lead to real policy dialogue.
The opportunity highlights transparency and accountability as core requirements for effective civic engagement. It points out that CSOs need to be clearly relevant to society and trusted by the public, and that trust depends heavily on professional internal operations. That includes using widely accepted business and management standards, maintaining sound governance and administrative systems, and making financial records publicly available. Because many organizations struggle not only with advocacy skills but also with internal management capacity, the program is structured to support both sides: internal organizational development (such as systems, controls, and professional operations) and technical capacity (such as policy analysis, watchdog activities, and external engagement). The intent is to provide consistent and targeted organizational development rather than one-off trainings, so improvements are sustained over time.
From a funding and administrative perspective, this was a mandatory grant opportunity under a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning USAID expected to remain actively involved in guiding or collaborating on implementation. The estimated total funding and award ceiling were both listed as $13,280,000, with an expected single award and no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. The opportunity was posted on February 16, 2010, with an application closing date of April 1, 2010, and it was archived on May 1, 2010. The CFDA number associated with the funding is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for full details, and the contact listed for access issues was Irina Bakradze at the USAID/Caucasus Regional Contracting Office (IBakradze@usaid.gov, phone 544000).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Building Effective Civic Engagement, Funding Opportunity Number RFA 114 10 000002.
2) Who is funding and administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is USAID-funded and run through USAID Tbilisi, Georgia.
3) What type of award is this?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement. That means USAID expected to be actively involved in guiding and/or collaborating during implementation, rather than operating as a hands-off funder.
4) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program aims to strengthen civil society so that civil society organizations (CSOs) can play a more meaningful role in public oversight and citizen engagement with government, helping support a healthier democratic system.
5) What core problem is the program trying to address?
The opportunity is built around the idea that democracy is stronger when CSOs have the capacity to advocate effectively, monitor government performance, and help the public understand and influence policy decisions. In practical terms, it seeks a more balanced relationship between government institutions and the public.
6) What kinds of organizations are the primary focus of this program?
The program focuses on civil society organizations (CSOs) in Georgia, especially in their roles as advocates, watchdogs, and connectors between citizens and government decision-making.
7) What activities or capacity areas does the program emphasize for CSOs?
Based on the description, the program emphasizes improving how CSOs:
- Organize internally and professionally
- Analyze public policy using evidence-based approaches
- Communicate with stakeholders and the broader public
- Collaborate with other CSOs through networks and coalitions
- Conduct watchdog and oversight efforts related to government performance
8) How does the opportunity define effective civic engagement?
Effective civic engagement is framed as civil society being capable of credible advocacy and oversight, supported by strong internal operations and public trust, and connected to key public actors so that civic efforts lead to visible dialogue and policy influence.
9) What does the program mean by strengthening CSOs as advocates and watchdogs?
It includes building CSOs technical ability to:
- Conduct public policy analysis so their positions are evidence-based
- Engage in monitoring and oversight of government performance
- Participate credibly in public debate and policy dialogue
10) Why does the opportunity emphasize policy analysis?
The opportunity highlights policy analysis to ensure CSO advocacy is grounded in evidence, which helps positions appear credible and better able to shape public debate and influence policy discussions.
11) Does the program support CSO networks and coalitions?
Yes. A central element is to develop and expand networks of CSOs throughout Georgia, based on the idea that coordinated coalitions can have greater reach and influence than isolated organizations working alone.
12) Which relationships does the program seek to strengthen beyond CSO-to-CSO collaboration?
The opportunity emphasizes strengthening connections between CSOs and key actors such as:
- Media outlets
- Political parties
- Constituencies CSOs claim to represent
The goal is for civic engagement efforts to be more visible, responsive, and likely to lead to real policy dialogue.
13) What role do transparency and accountability play in this opportunity?
Transparency and accountability are described as core requirements for effective civic engagement. The opportunity notes that CSOs need to be relevant to society and trusted by the public, and that trust depends heavily on professional internal operations and openness.
14) What internal organizational improvements does the program highlight for CSOs?
The opportunity specifically points to strengthening internal operations through:
- Use of widely accepted business and management standards
- Sound governance and administrative systems
- Strong systems and controls
- Public availability of financial records
15) Is the opportunity only about advocacy training, or also about organizational development?
It covers both. The program is structured to support:
- Internal organizational development (systems, controls, governance, professional operations)
- Technical capacity (policy analysis, watchdog activities, and external engagement)
16) Does the opportunity prioritize sustained support or one-time training?
It explicitly states the intent is to provide consistent and targeted organizational development rather than one-off trainings, so improvements are sustained over time.
17) Is this opportunity described as mandatory?
Yes. The listing describes it as a mandatory grant opportunity under a cooperative agreement mechanism.
18) What is the estimated funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding and the award ceiling were both listed as $13,280,000.
19) How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of a single award.
20) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
21) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
22) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the funding is 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
23) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on February 16, 2010, and the application closing date was April 1, 2010.
24) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 1, 2010.
25) Where were applicants directed to find full details?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for full details.
26) Who was the contact for access issues, and how could they be reached?
The contact listed for access issues was Irina Bakradze at the USAID/Caucasus Regional Contracting Office. Contact details provided:
- Email: IBakradze@usaid.gov
- Phone: 544000
27) What geographic area does the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity is run through USAID in Tbilisi and emphasizes networks of CSOs throughout Georgia, indicating Georgia as the primary focus area.
28) What is the intended public impact of strengthening CSOs under this program?
The intended impact is that stronger CSOs can improve public oversight and citizen engagement by producing credible analysis, monitoring performance, communicating with stakeholders, building coalitions, and helping the public understand and influence policy decisions.
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