Opportunity Information: Apply for 669 00 09 00102
Apply for 669 00 09 00102
- The Liberia USAID Monrovia in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Sustainable Elections Management in Liberia" 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 Apr 16, 2009 and posted on Apr 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 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 $17,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $17,500,000.00 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 Sustainable Elections Management in Liberia is a USAID/Liberia cooperative agreement opportunity designed as a five-year election support program aimed at strengthening Liberia s National Elections Commission (NEC) during a critical period in the country s democratic transition. The core intent is to provide timely, practical support that combines technical assistance with targeted material inputs so the NEC can successfully plan and carry out a set of major electoral reforms and events that have long-term implications for governance, representation, and public confidence in elections.
The grant focuses on several high-impact electoral exercises. One major activity is constituency boundary delimitation, which involves reviewing and adjusting electoral district boundaries so representation aligns more appropriately with population patterns and legal requirements. Another priority is designing a revised voter registration system, which typically includes improving how eligible voters are registered, how voter rolls are maintained and updated, and how the integrity of the registry is protected over time. The program also supports organizing a national referendum tied to constitutional amendments, an exercise that generally requires careful legal and procedural planning, broad public communication, and operational readiness to administer a nationwide vote. In addition, the opportunity includes assistance for holding local elections, helping ensure electoral processes extend beyond national contests and support more accountable local governance.
A central theme of the program is institution-building within the NEC, not only for permanent staff but also for the temporary workforce that must be recruited and trained for major electoral events and any needed by-elections. This capacity building component implies structured training and mentoring to improve planning, administration, logistics, results management, compliance with electoral procedures, and overall professionalism across the organization. The goal is to leave the NEC better equipped to manage future electoral cycles with less external support and with stronger internal systems.
The opportunity also requires a nationwide civic and voter education effort. This component is meant to inform and sensitize Liberians about changes resulting from boundary delimitation, voter registration reforms, and any constitutional amendments considered through the referendum. In practice, this kind of work aims to reduce confusion, increase informed participation, encourage peaceful engagement, and strengthen public trust by ensuring citizens understand what is changing, why it matters, and how to participate correctly in new or updated processes.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted by USAID in Monrovia, Liberia, under Funding Opportunity Number 669-00-09-00102 and is categorized as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically means substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant. The activity category is listed as Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting the governance and rule-of-law dimensions of credible electoral administration. USAID anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount and award ceiling of USD 17,500,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entities could apply subject to any additional eligibility language in the full announcement. Key dates included a posting date of April 16, 2009 and a closing date of June 9, 2009, with the opportunity later archived on July 9, 2009. The contact listed for access issues was R. Brian Aaron, Contracting Officer, and Satish Kumar, Lead Contract Specialist, with an email contact of skumar@usaid.gov.
FAQs: Building Sustainable Elections Management in Liberia (USAID/Liberia)
What is the "Building Sustainable Elections Management in Liberia" opportunity?
It is a USAID/Liberia cooperative agreement opportunity for a five-year election support program intended to strengthen Liberia's National Elections Commission (NEC) during a key period in Liberia's democratic transition.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is meant to provide timely, practical support that combines technical assistance with targeted material inputs so the NEC can plan and carry out major electoral reforms and events that have long-term implications for governance, representation, and public confidence in elections.
Who is the primary institution the program is designed to support?
The primary focus is on strengthening Liberia's National Elections Commission (NEC), including its permanent staff and the temporary workforce needed for elections and any necessary by-elections.
What are the main electoral exercises supported by the grant?
The grant focuses on several major electoral exercises, including constituency boundary delimitation, designing a revised voter registration system, organizing a national referendum related to constitutional amendments, and assisting with holding local elections.
What is constituency boundary delimitation in the context of this program?
Constituency boundary delimitation refers to reviewing and adjusting electoral district boundaries so representation aligns more appropriately with population patterns and legal requirements.
What does "designing a revised voter registration system" imply?
It typically includes improving how eligible voters are registered, how voter rolls are maintained and updated, and how the integrity of the voter registry is protected over time.
Does the opportunity include support for a national referendum?
Yes. The opportunity includes support for organizing a national referendum tied to constitutional amendments, which generally requires legal and procedural planning, broad public communication, and operational readiness to administer a nationwide vote.
Are local elections included in the program scope?
Yes. The opportunity includes assistance for holding local elections, with the aim of ensuring electoral processes extend beyond national contests and support accountable local governance.
What does the program mean by "institution-building" within the NEC?
Institution-building is a central theme and includes capacity building for both permanent NEC staff and the temporary workforce recruited and trained for major electoral events and by-elections. It implies structured training and mentoring to improve planning, administration, logistics, results management, compliance with electoral procedures, and overall professionalism.
What is the intended long-term outcome for the NEC?
The goal is to leave the NEC better equipped to manage future electoral cycles with less external support and with stronger internal systems.
Is civic and voter education part of this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity requires a nationwide civic and voter education effort to inform and sensitize Liberians about changes resulting from boundary delimitation, voter registration reforms, and any constitutional amendments considered through the referendum.
What is the purpose of the civic and voter education component?
It is meant to reduce confusion, increase informed participation, encourage peaceful engagement, and strengthen public trust by ensuring citizens understand what is changing, why it matters, and how to participate correctly in new or updated processes.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement instrument. In general, this implies substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant.
Which USAID mission posted the opportunity and where?
The opportunity was posted by USAID in Monrovia, Liberia (USAID/Liberia).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 669-00-09-00102.
What is the activity category listed for the opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting governance and rule-of-law dimensions of credible electoral administration.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount and award ceiling are both USD 17,500,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entities could apply, subject to any additional eligibility language contained in the full announcement.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was April 16, 2009. The closing date was June 9, 2009. The opportunity was later archived on July 9, 2009.
Who were the listed contacts for access issues?
The contact listed for access issues was R. Brian Aaron, Contracting Officer, and Satish Kumar, Lead Contract Specialist.
What email address was provided for contact?
The email contact provided was skumar@usaid.gov.
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