Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA294 2010 115
Apply for RFA294 2010 115
- The West Bank, Gaza USAID West Bank in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Civic Participation 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 Apr 30, 2010 and posted on Apr 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Closing date of the solicitation will be indicated in the full RFA announcement once posted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,000,000.00 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).
- Qualified U.S. Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) registered with USAID, Public International Organizations (PIOs), or U.S. for profit firms (provided they forgo profit). Note for For Profit Organizations Pursuant to 22 CFR 226.81, it is USAID s policy not to award fees nor profit under assistance instruments. Other reasonable, allocable, and allowable expenses, both direct and indirect, which are related to the agreement program and are in accordance with applicable cost standards (OMB Circular A 122 for nonprofit organizations), may be paid under the agreement.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID's Mission to the West Bank and Gaza is soliciting applications for a Civic Participation Program designed to strengthen democratic dialogue and public engagement in the Palestinian Authority (PA). The program is intended to reinvigorate civic participation in three connected areas: involvement in PA decision-making processes, citizen-led monitoring and oversight of government institutions, and broader public-sector discourse. The overarching idea is to help build a more active relationship between citizens and public institutions as part of the long-term development of a future Palestinian state.
The opportunity is issued as a Request for Applications (RFA) under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended). The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning USAID expects to have substantial involvement in the implementation and direction of the program compared with a standard grant. USAID indicates it plans to make one award, but it explicitly reserves the right to fund more than one application or make no award at all, depending on funding availability and the quality of submissions. The estimated total funding is approximately $18,000,000 over a three-year period, with an anticipated award floor of $6,000,000 and an award ceiling of $18,000,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants.
Eligibility is limited to qualified U.S.-based entities: U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) registered with USAID, Public International Organizations (PIOs), and U.S. for-profit firms as long as they agree to forgo profit. For the for-profit applicants, the notice highlights USAID's policy (referencing 22 CFR 226.81) that it does not pay fee or profit under assistance instruments; however, reasonable, allocable, and allowable program costs can be covered, including direct and indirect costs consistent with applicable cost principles (for example, OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofits, as referenced in the notice).
Programmatically, USAID lays out three core objectives that applicants are expected to address through their proposed activities. First, the program aims to increase the institutional capacity of targeted civil society organizations (CSOs), which typically implies strengthening internal systems, governance, strategic planning, financial management, advocacy skills, and program delivery capabilities so CSOs can engage effectively and sustainably. Second, it seeks to increase public awareness of how citizens can participate in public-sector decision-making, specifically with targeted PA institutions and local governmental entities, suggesting a strong public outreach and civic education dimension focused on practical pathways for engagement rather than abstract democratic ideals. Third, it intends to foster new strategic partnerships among government institutions, citizens, civil society actors, and other stakeholders, emphasizing collaboration and relationship-building across sectors to create more consistent channels for input, accountability, and joint problem-solving.
The opportunity aligns with USAID/West Bank and Gaza's Democracy and Governance Strategy and directly supports the Mission's Assistance Objective 11: reinforcing Palestinian efforts to strengthen the performance and democratic practices of selected public sector institutions and non-state actors. Oversight and management of the award will sit with the Mission's Democracy and Governance Office (DGO), which signals the award will likely prioritize governance outcomes, accountability mechanisms, inclusive participation, and measurable institutional improvements.
USAID groups the work into four program components that structure what applicants should propose. The first component focuses on civic participation and CSO capacity building, combining citizen engagement efforts with organizational strengthening for civil society groups. The second component, coalition building, points to creating or reinforcing networks and alliances among CSOs and potentially other actors to coordinate advocacy, share resources, and amplify policy influence. The third component, called Windows of Opportunity, suggests a flexible mechanism to respond to emerging events, reform openings, or timely policy moments where civic input can realistically shape decisions or oversight, implying some portion of funding or activity design may need to remain adaptive. The fourth component requires robust monitoring and evaluation, indicating USAID expects strong performance measurement, learning, and reporting systems that can demonstrate changes in capacity, participation, partnership quality, and governance-related outcomes over the three-year timeframe.
Administrative details included in the notice identify the funding opportunity number as RFA294-2010-115, with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted on April 30, 2010, and the closing date was not specified in the summary text, with the note that it would be provided in the full RFA announcement once posted. For access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Nevine Zakariya, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, with a phone number of 972-3-511-4861.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID/WBG Civic Participation Program (RFA294-2010-115)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID Mission to the West Bank and Gaza Request for Applications (RFA) for a Civic Participation Program. The program is designed to strengthen democratic dialogue and public engagement in the Palestinian Authority (PA) by supporting practical civic participation and stronger citizen-public institution relationships.
2) What is the purpose of the Civic Participation Program?
The purpose is to reinvigorate civic participation in three connected areas: (1) involvement in PA decision-making processes, (2) citizen-led monitoring and oversight of government institutions, and (3) broader public-sector discourse. The overarching intent is to help build a more active relationship between citizens and public institutions as part of long-term development toward a future Palestinian state.
3) What type of solicitation is this?
USAID issued this opportunity as a Request for Applications (RFA) under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended).
4) What type of award will USAID make?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. Compared with a standard grant, this means USAID expects substantial involvement in implementation and direction of the program.
5) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID indicates it plans to make one award. However, it reserves the right to fund more than one application or make no award at all depending on funding availability and the quality of submissions.
6) What is the estimated amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding is approximately $18,000,000 over a three-year period.
7) What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The anticipated award floor is $6,000,000 and the award ceiling is $18,000,000.
8) What is the period of performance?
The program is described as spanning a three-year period.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the information provided.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to qualified U.S.-based entities, specifically: U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) registered with USAID, Public International Organizations (PIOs), and U.S. for-profit firms provided they agree to forgo profit.
11) Can a for-profit company apply?
Yes. U.S. for-profit firms may apply if they agree to forgo profit.
12) Will USAID pay fee or profit to for-profit recipients?
No. The notice highlights USAID policy (referencing 22 CFR 226.81) that it does not pay fee or profit under assistance instruments. The opportunity is structured as assistance, not a procurement contract.
13) If profit is not allowed, can a for-profit still recover costs?
Yes. The notice indicates that reasonable, allocable, and allowable program costs can be covered, including direct and indirect costs, consistent with applicable cost principles.
14) What cost principles are referenced for allowability?
The notice references applicable cost principles and provides an example for nonprofits: OMB Circular A-122 (as referenced in the notice). It also indicates both direct and indirect costs may be covered if reasonable, allocable, and allowable.
15) What are the main program objectives applicants are expected to address?
USAID lays out three core objectives: (1) increase the institutional capacity of targeted civil society organizations (CSOs), (2) increase public awareness of how citizens can participate in public-sector decision-making with targeted PA institutions and local governmental entities, and (3) foster new strategic partnerships among government institutions, citizens, civil society actors, and other stakeholders.
16) What does "CSO capacity building" likely include in this program?
The opportunity describes capacity building in terms of strengthening internal systems and capabilities, such as governance, strategic planning, financial management, advocacy skills, and program delivery so CSOs can engage effectively and sustainably.
17) What does the public awareness objective focus on?
It focuses on increasing public awareness of how citizens can participate in public-sector decision-making, specifically with targeted PA institutions and local governmental entities. The emphasis is on practical pathways for engagement rather than abstract democratic ideals.
18) What kinds of partnerships is the program trying to create?
The program intends to foster strategic partnerships among government institutions, citizens, civil society actors, and other stakeholders, emphasizing collaboration and relationship-building to create more consistent channels for input, accountability, and joint problem-solving.
19) How is the program structured (components)?
USAID groups the work into four components: (1) Civic participation and CSO capacity building, (2) Coalition building, (3) Windows of Opportunity, and (4) Monitoring and Evaluation.
20) What is included in the "Civic participation and CSO capacity building" component?
This component combines citizen engagement efforts with organizational strengthening for civil society groups.
21) What is the "Coalition building" component?
Coalition building points to creating or reinforcing networks and alliances among CSOs (and potentially other actors) to coordinate advocacy, share resources, and amplify policy influence.
22) What does "Windows of Opportunity" mean in this RFA?
It suggests a flexible mechanism to respond to emerging events, reform openings, or timely policy moments where civic input can realistically shape decisions or oversight. This implies some portion of funding or activity design may need to remain adaptive.
23) What does USAID expect for monitoring and evaluation (M&E)?
The RFA calls for robust monitoring and evaluation, indicating USAID expects strong performance measurement, learning, and reporting systems that can demonstrate changes in capacity, participation, partnership quality, and governance-related outcomes over the three-year timeframe.
24) How does this opportunity align with USAID strategy?
The opportunity aligns with USAID/West Bank and Gaza's Democracy and Governance Strategy and directly supports the Mission's Assistance Objective 11: reinforcing Palestinian efforts to strengthen the performance and democratic practices of selected public sector institutions and non-state actors.
25) Which USAID office will oversee and manage the award?
Oversight and management will sit with the Mission's Democracy and Governance Office (DGO).
26) What does DGO oversight suggest about program priorities?
With the Democracy and Governance Office managing the award, the program will likely prioritize governance outcomes, accountability mechanisms, inclusive participation, and measurable institutional improvements.
27) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA294-2010-115.
28) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
29) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 30, 2010.
30) What is the application deadline?
The closing date was not specified in the summary information provided. The notice indicates the closing date would be provided in the full RFA announcement once posted.
31) Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Nevine Zakariya, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
32) What contact phone number is provided?
The phone number provided is 972-3-511-4861.
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