Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 517 08 005
Apply for RFA 517 08 005
- The Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance" 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 21, 2008 and posted on May 7, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,169,697.00 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).
- Dominican Republic Indigenous Institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID in the Dominican Republic announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 517 08 005) to support a single cooperative agreement award focused on strengthening civil society oversight and engagement in public sector reform. The program is designed for qualified coalitions made up of national non governmental organizations and other eligible entities, including not for profit and for profit organizations such as NGOs, business associations, universities, and academic institutions. Eligibility is specifically geared toward Dominican Republic indigenous institutions, emphasizing locally rooted leadership and implementation.
The opportunity centers on two main purposes. First, it aims to strengthen civil societys role in pushing for the full implementation of past public sector reforms while also advocating for additional reforms that still need to be undertaken. This includes helping civil society track, monitor, and assess government performance as reforms are introduced and put into practice, so that reform commitments translate into measurable improvements rather than remaining only on paper. Second, it seeks to build the capacity of civil society organizations to form and sustain coalitions, networks, and broader movements that can coordinate effectively and work collectively toward the first purpose. In practical terms, the program is intended to help civil society act in a more organized, strategic, and unified way when engaging government institutions and holding them accountable.
USAID frames the technical focus of the program around four related activity areas: promoting access to public information; promoting participation in the implementation of legislative and institutional reforms; establishing and strengthening oversight mechanisms; and promoting coalition building and networking. Together, these areas point to a governance and accountability initiative where civil society is expected to improve transparency, participate meaningfully in reform processes, and build durable structures for monitoring public sector performance, while also creating stronger alliances across organizations so efforts are not fragmented.
The award structure indicates an expected number of awards of one, suggesting USAID intended to fund a single lead coalition or consortium that would coordinate activities at scale. The ceiling amount for the award is $4,169,697, with no stated minimum award floor. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants would need to contribute resources (cash or in kind, depending on USAIDs terms) as part of the overall project financing. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
The announcement was posted May 7, 2008, created May 21, 2008, and the closing date was extended from June 7, 2008 to June 23, 2008. The point of contact listed for applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement was Rosa Jimenez, AA Specialist, at USAID Santo Domingo (phone 809 221 1100, email rosjimenez@usaid.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 517 08 005.
Which USAID mission is associated with this opportunity?
The announcement was issued by USAID in the Dominican Republic, with the listed point of contact at USAID Santo Domingo.
What type of award is expected under this opportunity?
USAID indicated it would support a single cooperative agreement award.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one, meaning USAID intended to fund a single lead coalition or consortium to coordinate activities.
What is the maximum (ceiling) funding amount?
The ceiling amount for the award is $4,169,697.
Is there a minimum award amount listed?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute resources as part of the overall project financing (per USAID's terms).
What is the overall goal of the program?
The program focuses on strengthening civil society oversight and engagement in public sector reform to improve public sector performance.
What are the two main purposes of the program?
First, it aims to strengthen civil society's role in pushing for full implementation of past public sector reforms and advocating for additional reforms still needed, including tracking, monitoring, and assessing government performance as reforms are implemented. Second, it seeks to build the capacity of civil society organizations to form and sustain coalitions, networks, and broader movements that can coordinate effectively and work collectively.
What does USAID mean by strengthening civil society oversight and engagement?
Based on the description, this includes enabling civil society to track, monitor, and assess government performance, and to engage government institutions in ways that help ensure reform commitments translate into measurable improvements rather than remaining only on paper.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
The opportunity is designed for qualified coalitions made up of national non governmental organizations and other eligible entities, including not for profit and for profit organizations such as NGOs, business associations, universities, and academic institutions.
Does USAID emphasize any particular type of applicant?
Yes. Eligibility is specifically geared toward Dominican Republic indigenous institutions, emphasizing locally rooted leadership and implementation.
Does the program expect applicants to work as a coalition or consortium?
Yes. The opportunity is designed for qualified coalitions, and one of the program purposes is to strengthen coalition building, networking, and the ability to sustain broader movements.
What are the main technical activity areas USAID highlights?
USAID frames the technical focus around four related activity areas: promoting access to public information; promoting participation in the implementation of legislative and institutional reforms; establishing and strengthening oversight mechanisms; and promoting coalition building and networking.
What does "promoting access to public information" refer to in this opportunity?
It is one of the four listed activity areas and aligns with the program's transparency and accountability focus, aiming to help civil society obtain and use public information to support oversight and reform engagement.
What does "promoting participation in the implementation of legislative and institutional reforms" involve?
It refers to activities that support civil society involvement in how reforms are put into practice, consistent with the program's goal of ensuring reforms are implemented and lead to measurable improvements.
What is meant by "establishing and strengthening oversight mechanisms"?
It refers to building or improving structures and processes that enable civil society to monitor, track, and assess government performance as public sector reforms are introduced and implemented.
What is meant by "promoting coalition building and networking"?
It refers to helping civil society organizations form and sustain coalitions, networks, and broader movements so they can coordinate effectively, work strategically, and avoid fragmented efforts.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is tied to CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted on May 7, 2008, and created on May 21, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was extended from June 7, 2008 to June 23, 2008.
Who should applicants contact if they have difficulty accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Rosa Jimenez, AA Specialist, at USAID Santo Domingo. Phone: 809 221 1100. Email: rosjimenez@usaid.gov.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary funding?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What public sector outcomes is the program trying to influence?
The program is aimed at improved public sector performance by supporting civil society efforts to promote transparency, participate in reforms, strengthen oversight, and hold institutions accountable as reforms are implemented.
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