Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 114 14 0000010
Apply for RFA 114 14 0000010
- The Georgia USAID Tbilisi 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 Initiative (CSSI)" 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 17, 2014 and posted on Apr 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,500,000.00 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.
- Qualified U.S. entities, such as private, non profit organizations (or for profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Civil Society Strengthening Initiative (CSSI) is a USAID/Georgia funding opportunity designed to strengthen Georgia's civil society sector both as a standalone development goal and as a practical way to improve governance. The core idea is to help civil society organizations become more capable, resilient, and effective in their own right, while also positioning them to play a stronger role in pushing for transparent and accountable government and for public policies that are more responsive to citizen needs. In other words, the award is meant to support organizational capacity and sector-wide strength, and to translate that strength into more effective advocacy and civic engagement that can influence governance outcomes.
This opportunity was issued by USAID's mission in Tbilisi, Georgia under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 114 14 0000010. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. The activity is categorized under "Civil Society" within the broader funding activity category labeled "Other," indicating the program is specifically focused on civil society development rather than a more conventional sector label. Only one award was expected, suggesting the program was structured as a single, relatively large project rather than multiple smaller awards.
The estimated total funding for CSSI is $5,500,000, and the award ceiling is also $5,500,000, effectively signaling that the full program budget could be awarded to a single recipient. The award floor is listed as $1, which is often used as a technical placeholder rather than a realistic minimum. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources alongside USAID funding, whether through cash, in-kind contributions, or other allowable forms consistent with the solicitation's terms.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in general, but the detailed eligibility language clarifies that the intended applicants are qualified U.S. entities. Examples provided include private nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies that are willing to forego profits, private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. That mix suggests USAID was open to a range of institutional capabilities, from implementers with deep field presence to academic and research-oriented organizations, as long as they could credibly deliver capacity building and support civil society effectiveness.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted and created on April 17, 2014, with an original and final closing date of June 4, 2014. The archive date is July 4, 2014, which is consistent with how opportunities are removed from active listings after the application window closes. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA number 98.001, which is USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, a common umbrella listing for USAID-funded overseas development activities.
For applicants or interested parties seeking the full announcement and application instructions, USAID directed users to www.grants.gov for official documents and submission requirements. A point of contact was provided for access issues: Yana Adelberg, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Georgia, reachable by phone at 995 32 544 144 and by email at yadelberg@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Civil Society Strengthening Initiative (CSSI) - USAID/Georgia
1) What is the Civil Society Strengthening Initiative (CSSI)?
The Civil Society Strengthening Initiative (CSSI) is a USAID/Georgia funding opportunity intended to strengthen Georgia's civil society sector. The focus is both on improving civil society organizations' internal capacity (so they are more capable, resilient, and effective) and on helping the sector play a stronger role in advancing transparent, accountable governance and more citizen-responsive public policies.
2) What are the main goals of CSSI?
Based on the opportunity description, CSSI aims to: (1) strengthen civil society organizations as a standalone development objective (organizational capacity and sector-wide strength), and (2) translate that stronger civil society into more effective advocacy and civic engagement that can influence governance outcomes, including transparency, accountability, and policy responsiveness to citizen needs.
3) Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by USAID's mission in Tbilisi, Georgia (USAID/Georgia).
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for CSSI?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is RFA 114 14 0000010.
5) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
6) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
7) How is this opportunity categorized?
The activity is categorized under "Civil Society" within a broader funding activity category labeled "Other." This signals the program is specifically focused on civil society development.
8) How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected, indicating it was structured as a single project rather than multiple smaller awards.
9) What is the estimated total funding for CSSI?
The estimated total funding is $5,500,000.
10) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $5,500,000, which suggests the full program budget could be awarded to a single recipient.
11) What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $1, which is often used as a technical placeholder rather than a realistic minimum.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources alongside USAID funding (for example, cash and/or in-kind contributions), consistent with the solicitation's terms.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in general, but the detailed eligibility language clarifies that intended applicants are qualified U.S. entities.
14) What kinds of organizations are considered eligible?
Examples of intended eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies willing to forego profits, private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations.
15) Where is the activity expected to focus geographically?
The opportunity is issued by USAID/Georgia in Tbilisi, Georgia, and it is designed to strengthen Georgia's civil society sector.
16) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 17, 2014.
17) What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was June 4, 2014.
18) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 4, 2014, consistent with opportunities being removed from active listings after the application window closes.
19) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 98.001, which is USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
20) Where can applicants find the full announcement and official instructions?
USAID directed users to www.grants.gov for the official documents, full announcement details, and submission requirements.
21) Who can be contacted for access issues related to the announcement?
The point of contact provided for access issues is Yana Adelberg, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Georgia.
22) What are the contact details for the listed point of contact?
Phone: 995 32 544 144
Email: yadelberg@usaid.gov
23) What is the overall rationale behind strengthening civil society in this program?
The rationale described is that strengthening civil society is both valuable on its own (stronger organizations and sector resilience) and is also a practical pathway to improving governance through stronger advocacy, civic engagement, and influence on transparency, accountability, and citizen-responsive policies.
24) Does this opportunity emphasize organizational capacity, advocacy, or both?
Both. The description emphasizes building civil society organizations' capacity and resilience while also positioning them to engage more effectively in advocacy and civic engagement that can shape governance outcomes.
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