Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 367 15 000003
Apply for RFA 367 15 000003
- The Agency for International Development 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 Mutual Accountability Project (CSMAP)" 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 Sep 3, 2015 and posted on Sep 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 14, 2015. (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 $15,000,000.00 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:
The Civil Society Mutual Accountability Project (CSMAP) is a USAID-funded grant opportunity focused on improving governance and public service delivery in Nepal by strengthening the role and effectiveness of civil society and the media. At its core, the project is designed to create a more supportive environment for Nepali civil society organizations (CSOs) and journalists to operate, speak out, and contribute meaningfully to public decision-making. The opportunity emphasizes building the ability of CSOs to work together across sectors and to engage government and other power-holders in a constructive way, particularly through coordinated policy advocacy. It also supports broader initiatives that track how well public institutions are performing, share credible information with the public, and press for greater transparency, responsiveness, and accountability.
This funding was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 367 15 000003, and it falls under the governance category (listed as "Other" with a clarification indicating the activity area is governance). The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. In practice, that often implies closer collaboration with USAID on technical direction, oversight, learning, coordination with other programs, and adaptation to changing conditions on the ground.
USAID expected to make one award under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of $15,000,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, though proposals could still choose to leverage additional resources or partnerships if helpful. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, indicating it was open to a broad range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility notes that might appear in the full announcement.
The program’s intended results revolve around three main ideas. First, it aims to strengthen the enabling environment for civil society and media in Nepal, which typically includes addressing barriers that limit independent civic action, supporting safer and more open civic space, and improving the conditions under which organizations and journalists can do their work effectively. Second, it seeks to improve CSO capacity for collaborative, constructive policy engagement, meaning it is not only about advocacy in the abstract but about building coalitions, using evidence, communicating effectively, and engaging in dialogue and reform processes in a way that can realistically influence policy and implementation. Third, it prioritizes cross-sector initiatives that monitor and report on governance and service delivery, helping the public understand performance and giving communities and civic actors the tools to demand better outcomes. This includes efforts that track effectiveness (whether services actually work) and accountability (whether institutions explain decisions, address complaints, and correct failures).
Key administrative dates show the announcement was posted on September 3, 2015, with an original and final closing date of October 14, 2015, and an archive date of November 13, 2015. The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance programs overseas.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, USAID provided a point of contact: Chetana Ghimire, Acquisition and Assistance Agent, reachable at kathmanduoaaexchange@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Civil Society Mutual Accountability Project (CSMAP) - USAID (Nepal)
1) What is the Civil Society Mutual Accountability Project (CSMAP)?
The Civil Society Mutual Accountability Project (CSMAP) is a USAID-funded grant opportunity focused on improving governance and public service delivery in Nepal. It is designed to strengthen the role and effectiveness of civil society organizations (CSOs) and the media by supporting a more enabling environment for civic and journalistic work, building collaborative policy engagement capacity, and supporting cross-sector initiatives that monitor and report on governance and service delivery performance.
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to improve governance and public service delivery in Nepal by strengthening civil society and media so they can operate more effectively, share credible information with the public, and press for transparency, responsiveness, and accountability from public institutions.
3) Who is funding and issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 367 15 000003.
5) What category or activity area does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the governance category. In the listing, the category was shown as "Other" with a clarification indicating the activity area is governance.
6) What type of award mechanism is being used?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
7) What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. Based on the information provided, this often implies closer collaboration with USAID on technical direction, oversight, learning, coordination with other programs, and adapting to changing conditions during implementation.
8) How many awards did USAID expect to make under this solicitation?
USAID expected to make one award under this solicitation.
9) What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $15,000,000.
10) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants as a condition of eligibility.
12) If cost share is not required, can an applicant still propose leveraged resources or partnerships?
Yes. While not required, proposals could still choose to leverage additional resources or partnerships if helpful.
13) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a broad range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility notes that might appear in the full announcement.
14) What are the core intended results of the program?
The intended results revolve around three main ideas:
- Strengthening the enabling environment for civil society and media in Nepal (including addressing barriers that limit independent civic action and supporting safer, more open civic space).
- Improving CSO capacity for collaborative, constructive policy engagement (including coalition-building, evidence-based approaches, effective communication, and engagement in dialogue and reform processes).
- Supporting cross-sector initiatives to monitor and report on governance and service delivery, so the public can understand institutional performance and demand better outcomes.
15) What does "strengthening the enabling environment" mean in the context of this project?
In this context, it typically includes addressing barriers that limit independent civic action, supporting safer and more open civic space, and improving the conditions under which organizations and journalists can operate effectively, speak out, and contribute meaningfully to public decision-making.
16) What does the opportunity mean by "collaborative, constructive policy engagement"?
It emphasizes building the ability of CSOs to work together across sectors and to engage government and other power-holders constructively, particularly through coordinated policy advocacy. It also points to practical capacities such as coalition-building, using evidence, communicating effectively, and participating in dialogue and reform processes in ways that can influence policy and implementation.
17) What kinds of monitoring and reporting activities are emphasized?
The opportunity prioritizes cross-sector initiatives that monitor and report on governance and service delivery. This includes efforts that track effectiveness (whether services actually work) and accountability (whether institutions explain decisions, address complaints, and correct failures), and that share credible information with the public to support transparency and responsiveness.
18) Does the project focus only on civil society organizations, or also on media and journalists?
The project focuses on both. It is designed to strengthen civil society organizations and the media, including journalists, by supporting conditions that allow them to operate, speak out, and contribute to public decision-making.
19) What country is the project focused on?
The project is focused on Nepal.
20) What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The announcement was posted on September 3, 2015. The original and final closing date was October 14, 2015. The archive date was November 13, 2015.
21) When was the application due?
The final closing date was October 14, 2015.
22) What does the archive date mean here?
The archive date shown for this opportunity was November 13, 2015. Based on the information provided, this indicates the listing was archived after the closing date.
23) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance programs overseas.
24) Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to contact Chetana Ghimire, Acquisition and Assistance Agent, at kathmanduoaaexchange@usaid.gov.
25) What is the official point of contact email for this opportunity?
The contact email provided was kathmanduoaaexchange@usaid.gov.
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