Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RDMA 486 08 015 PRESOLNOTICE
Apply for USAID RDMA 486 08 015 PRESOLNOTICE
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "China Rule of Law" 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 May 8, 2008 and posted on May 9, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Open to US university(ies) or NGO(s)
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Opportunity Summary:
The "China Rule of Law" opportunity is a USAID pre-solicitation notice announcing an anticipated Request for Applications (RFA) for a rule-of-law program focused on China. At the time of posting (May 2008), USAID was not accepting applications and emphasized that no proposals should be submitted until the formal RFA is released. The agency indicated the RFA was expected on or about May 30, 2008, but also made clear that issuance depends on internal USAID approvals and the availability of funds.
USAID planned to make one or more awards using a cooperative agreement mechanism, with eligibility limited to U.S. universities and/or U.S.-based non-governmental organizations. The goal was to build on existing USAID-funded work already underway in China and expand it into a targeted rule-of-law area. A core theme is strengthening collaborative partnerships between U.S. institutions and their counterparts in China, potentially leveraging the technical expertise and human-capacity-building strengths of American universities and NGOs to address rule-of-law challenges jointly with Chinese partners.
Programmatically, USAID framed rule-of-law development in China as a cross-cutting driver of broader outcomes, including economic development, human rights advancement, political reform, anti-corruption efforts, and improved engagement with the international community. The notice outlined a set of likely activity areas: jointly tackling complex economic, social, educational, and development issues tied to rule of law; strengthening participating institutions capacities for teaching, research, and service that support development priorities needed to more securely establish rule of law; contributing to the development of a responsible citizenry and a skilled workforce capable of operating in a global marketplace shaped by rule-of-law norms; increasing attention to and understanding of rule-of-law development issues; and disseminating information and sharing cooperation results both in China and in the United States.
A strong emphasis is placed on mutual, fully collaborative relationships rather than one-way technical assistance. USAID described an intent to engage higher education institutions, NGOs, and public and private sector partners in both countries, with the broader purpose of improving the ability of institutions and stakeholders on both sides to study shared development problems related to rule of law, form strategic alliances, and develop solutions that can also contribute to better bilateral relations.
Administrative details in the listing include the funding opportunity number USAID RDMA-486-08-015 (pre-solicitation notice), activity category Law, Justice and Legal Services, CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and no cost-sharing requirement. The posting did not specify an award ceiling or floor and listed expected awards as zero at the pre-solicitation stage, reflecting that funding specifics and application instructions were to be provided only when the RFA was formally issued. The listing was associated with USAID in Bangkok, Thailand, and provided a contact point for access issues: Maria Rosario Arenas, Senior Acquisition Specialist, phone 662 2637453.
FAQs: USAID "China Rule of Law" Pre-Solicitation (USAID RDMA-486-08-015)
1) What is the "China Rule of Law" opportunity?
It is a USAID pre-solicitation notice describing an anticipated Request for Applications (RFA) for a rule-of-law program focused on China. The notice was published in May 2008 to signal USAID's intent and likely program direction before releasing the formal RFA.
2) Is USAID accepting applications or proposals right now?
No. At the time of the notice (May 2008), USAID stated it was not accepting applications and instructed organizations not to submit proposals until the formal RFA is released.
3) When was the RFA expected to be released?
USAID indicated the RFA was expected on or about May 30, 2008. The notice also stated that issuance depends on internal USAID approvals and the availability of funds.
4) Does an expected release date guarantee the RFA will be issued?
No. The notice explains that the RFA release is contingent on USAID internal approvals and on funding availability.
5) What type of award mechanism is USAID planning to use?
USAID planned to make one or more awards using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
6) How many awards will be made?
The notice states USAID anticipated making one or more awards. However, the listing showed expected awards as zero at the pre-solicitation stage because final funding and award details were not provided until the formal RFA would be issued.
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. universities and/or U.S.-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
8) Is cost sharing required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing requirement.
9) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program goal is to build on USAID-funded work already underway in China and expand it into a targeted rule-of-law area, with an emphasis on strengthening collaborative partnerships between U.S. institutions and counterparts in China.
10) What does USAID mean by "rule of law" in this notice?
USAID framed rule-of-law development in China as a cross-cutting driver linked to broader outcomes such as economic development, human rights advancement, political reform, anti-corruption efforts, and improved engagement with the international community.
11) What kinds of activities were USAID likely to support?
The notice outlined likely activity areas including:
- Jointly tackling complex economic, social, educational, and development issues tied to rule-of-law development.
- Strengthening participating institutions' capacities for teaching, research, and service that support development priorities needed to more securely establish rule of law.
- Contributing to the development of a responsible citizenry and a skilled workforce able to operate in a global marketplace shaped by rule-of-law norms.
- Increasing attention to and understanding of rule-of-law development issues.
- Disseminating information and sharing cooperation results in both China and the United States.
12) Is the program focused on one-way technical assistance from the U.S. to China?
No. The notice emphasized mutual, fully collaborative relationships rather than one-way technical assistance.
13) What kinds of partnerships does USAID want to encourage?
USAID described an intent to engage higher education institutions, NGOs, and public and private sector partners in both China and the United States, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving related to rule of law.
14) Why is collaboration between U.S. and Chinese institutions a core theme?
The notice highlights strengthening collaborative partnerships as central to the approach, potentially leveraging the technical expertise and human-capacity-building strengths of American universities and NGOs while working jointly with Chinese partners on rule-of-law challenges.
15) Does the notice provide a funding amount, award ceiling, or award floor?
No. The posting did not specify an award ceiling or floor. Funding specifics and application instructions were expected to be provided only when the formal RFA is issued.
16) What is the funding opportunity number for this pre-solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is USAID RDMA-486-08-015 (pre-solicitation notice).
17) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The listing identifies the activity category as Law, Justice and Legal Services.
18) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
19) Which USAID office is associated with the listing?
The listing was associated with USAID in Bangkok, Thailand.
20) Who is the point of contact for access issues, and how can they be reached?
The notice provided a contact for access issues: Maria Rosario Arenas, Senior Acquisition Specialist, phone 662 2637453.
21) What should interested organizations do before the RFA is released?
Based on the notice, organizations should not submit proposals until the formal RFA is released and should rely on the RFA for official application instructions, funding details, and final requirements.
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