Opportunity Information: Apply for 167 08 015
Apply for 167 08 015
- The Hungary USAID Budapest 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 Strengthening (CSS) 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 Jun 19, 2008 and posted on Jun 19, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 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 $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 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 Strengthening (CSS) Program is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement opportunity administered by USAID Budapest, Hungary, aimed at improving the overall enabling environment for civil society organizations and increasing the effectiveness of civil society in shaping public policy. At its core, the program is designed to help civil society actors play a stronger role in advocating for policy change, contributing to the development of public policy, and influencing how policies are implemented in practice. The emphasis is not simply on supporting individual organizations in isolation, but on strengthening the broader conditions that allow civil society to operate, engage government decision-makers, and participate meaningfully in democratic governance and policy processes.
This opportunity was posted on June 19, 2008, under Funding Opportunity Number 167 08 015, with an application closing date of August 1, 2008, and an archive date of August 31, 2008. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the funder (USAID) expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on work planning, coordination, monitoring, and strategic adjustments as the program progresses. The opportunity anticipates making one award, with total estimated funding of $4,000,000. Notably, the award floor and award ceiling are both set at $4,000,000, signaling that USAID expected a single, full-sized award rather than a range of possible award amounts.
The program is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected implementer would be expected to contribute a portion of project resources in accordance with the announcement requirements. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may have appeared in the full text of the solicitation.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the notice provided a contact point: Riffat Sulaiman (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist), and also referenced a help desk email at support@usaid.gov. Overall, the CSS Program represents a single large-scale grant intended to strengthen civil society participation in public policy by improving the operating environment for civil society and reinforcing civil society capacity to advocate for, influence, and support effective policy design and implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Civil Society Strengthening (CSS) Program
What is the Civil Society Strengthening (CSS) Program?
The Civil Society Strengthening (CSS) Program is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement opportunity administered by USAID Budapest, Hungary. It is intended to improve the overall enabling environment for civil society organizations (CSOs) and increase the effectiveness of civil society in shaping public policy.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is designed to help civil society actors play a stronger role in advocating for policy change, contributing to the development of public policy, and influencing how policies are implemented in practice.
Is the CSS Program focused on supporting individual organizations?
Not primarily. The emphasis is not simply on supporting individual organizations in isolation, but on strengthening the broader conditions that allow civil society to operate, engage government decision-makers, and participate meaningfully in democratic governance and policy processes.
What kind of award mechanism is used for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for implementation?
A cooperative agreement typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation. This may include collaboration on work planning, coordination, monitoring, and strategic adjustments as the program progresses.
Who is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by USAID Budapest, Hungary.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 167 08 015.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 19, 2008.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is August 1, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is August 31, 2008.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $4,000,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award size?
Yes. The award floor is $4,000,000 and the award ceiling is also $4,000,000.
What does it mean that the award floor and ceiling are both $4,000,000?
It indicates USAID expected a single, full-sized award at $4,000,000 rather than a range of possible award amounts.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected implementer would be expected to contribute a portion of project resources in accordance with the announcement requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may have appeared in the full text of the solicitation.
Where can applicants get help if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
The notice provided a contact point for assistance: Riffat Sulaiman (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist).
Is there a help desk email listed for technical access issues?
Yes. The notice referenced a help desk email: support@usaid.gov.
What outcomes is the CSS Program trying to achieve for civil society?
Based on the description provided, the program aims to strengthen civil society participation in public policy by improving the operating environment for civil society and reinforcing civil society capacity to advocate for, influence, and support effective policy design and implementation.
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