Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RDMA CHINA 486 08 032 RFA
Apply for USAID RDMA CHINA 486 08 032 RFA
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "China Rule of Law Program Criminal Justice" 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 Aug 8, 2008 and posted on Jul 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2008 Closing time is 400 p.m. Thailand time, August 21, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 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).
- Public or private U.S. educational institutions and non governmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to submit applications to this Request for Applications (RFA). For the purposes of this solicitation, NGOs include any incorporated entity, either non profit or for profit, other than a governmental organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The China Rule of Law Program - Criminal Justice grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USAID RDMA CHINA 486 08 032 RFA) is a USAID request for applications issued by USAID/RDMA out of Bangkok, Thailand, seeking proposals to support rule of law work in China with a specific emphasis on criminal justice and criminal procedure. The solicitation is designed for a challenging and fast-changing operating environment, and it explicitly looks for projects (or a set of closely related projects) that are innovative and flexible enough to adapt as conditions, needs, and openings for constructive engagement shift over time. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at strengthening aspects of criminal justice practice and procedure in ways consistent with rule of law principles, rather than pursuing rigid, one-size-fits-all programming that might not hold up in a fluid context.
The award is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. The expectation listed is a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to USD 2,000,000 and an award ceiling of USD 2,000,000 (with no stated minimum award floor). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, though they could still propose leveraged resources or partnerships if they strengthen the approach.
Eligible applicants are limited to public or private U.S. educational institutions and U.S.-based non-governmental organizations. For this solicitation, the term NGO is defined broadly to include any incorporated entity, whether nonprofit or for-profit, as long as it is not a governmental organization. The activity category is listed as Law, Justice and Legal Services under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), signaling that the work is positioned within USAID foreign assistance programming rather than domestic U.S. justice funding.
The timeline for the competition is tight and clearly specified. The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2008, with an original and current closing date of August 21, 2008. Applications were due by 4:00 p.m. Thailand time on the closing date, which is important for applicants to note because it is not U.S. time and the deadline would effectively arrive earlier for U.S.-based organizations once time zone differences are considered. The listing also includes a point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement: Praveena ViraSingh, a procurement specialist at USAID, with a Bangkok phone number (662 263 7454).
Overall, the opportunity is a targeted call for a criminal justice and procedure-focused rule of law initiative in China, backed by up to $2 million, implemented through a cooperative agreement, and intended to be responsive to shifting realities on the ground. The core message of the announcement is that USAID is looking for implementers who can propose credible, practical, and adaptable approaches to rule of law assistance in the criminal justice space, while working within the constraints and uncertainties that can come with programming in a dynamic policy and operating environment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled China Rule of Law Program - Criminal Justice.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID RDMA CHINA 486 08 032 RFA.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a USAID request for applications issued by USAID/RDMA (Regional Development Mission for Asia) out of Bangkok, Thailand.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The solicitation seeks proposals to support rule of law work in China, with a specific emphasis on criminal justice and criminal procedure.
What kinds of projects is USAID looking for?
USAID is looking for a project (or a set of closely related projects) that is innovative and flexible, and that can adapt over time as conditions, needs, and openings for constructive engagement change.
Is the solicitation designed for a stable or changing environment?
It is explicitly designed for a challenging and fast-changing operating environment, and it emphasizes adaptability rather than rigid programming.
What is the focus within the rule of law space?
The focus is on strengthening aspects of criminal justice practice and procedure in ways that are consistent with rule of law principles.
What type of award will be made?
The award is expected to be a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for implementation?
In general terms, a cooperative agreement means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The solicitation lists an expectation of a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is up to USD 2,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is USD 2,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement as a condition of eligibility.
Can applicants still propose leveraged resources or partnerships?
Yes. While cost sharing is not required, applicants may propose leveraged resources or partnerships if they strengthen the approach.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public or private U.S. educational institutions and U.S.-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
How is "NGO" defined for this solicitation?
For this solicitation, the term NGO is defined broadly to include any incorporated entity, whether nonprofit or for-profit, as long as it is not a governmental organization.
What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What does CFDA 98.001 indicate about the nature of the funding?
It indicates the work is positioned within USAID foreign assistance programming overseas, not domestic U.S. justice funding.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2008.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date (original and current) is August 21, 2008.
What time are applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 4:00 p.m. Thailand time on the closing date.
Why does the time zone matter for this deadline?
The deadline is based on Thailand time, not U.S. time, so it would effectively arrive earlier for U.S.-based organizations once time zone differences are considered.
Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Praveena ViraSingh, a procurement specialist at USAID.
What phone number is provided for the point of contact?
The provided phone number is 662 263 7454 (Bangkok).
Where is the issuing office located?
The request for applications is issued by USAID/RDMA out of Bangkok, Thailand.
What is the core message of the announcement?
USAID is looking for implementers who can propose credible, practical, and adaptable approaches to rule of law assistance in the criminal justice space, while working within the constraints and uncertainties of a dynamic operating environment.
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