Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 121 09 003
Apply for RFA 121 09 003
- The Ukraine USAID Kiev 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 Program in Moldova" 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 Aug 11, 2009 and posted on Jul 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,500,000.00 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).
- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications (proposals for funding) from U.S. or non U.S. non profit or for profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other qualified non USG organizations to implement the Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova is a USAID-funded initiative designed to reinforce representative democracy by building a civil society sector that is driven by constituents and able to sustain itself financially over time. Instead of relying on a traditional donor-led model where outside actors largely shape priorities, this program is structured around practical, hands-on technical assistance delivered directly on site to civil society organizations (CSOs). The overall intent is to help CSOs become more effective at representing citizen interests, operate with stronger internal governance and management, and function within a legal and fiscal environment that supports long-term viability. A major emphasis is also placed on helping CSOs diversify where their funding comes from so they are not dependent on a single donor stream.
Program support is organized around four core areas. First, it aims to enhance CSO skills for citizen representation, which typically includes improving advocacy, public outreach, engagement with communities, and the ability to translate public needs into policy or program proposals. Second, it focuses on strengthening governance and management inside organizations, such as strategic planning, leadership and board practices, financial controls, transparency, accountability, and operational systems that make organizations credible and effective. Third, it seeks to improve the legal and fiscal framework affecting civil society, supporting progress on laws, regulations, and implementation practices that enable CSOs to register, operate, raise funds, and interact with government under clear and supportive rules. Fourth, it promotes diversification of financial resources, encouraging CSOs to broaden their base of support through individuals, businesses, service income where appropriate, and other non-donor sources, alongside more varied grant funding.
The technical assistance model follows a two-track approach. On the first track, CSOs compete to receive targeted on-site mentoring, meaning organizations apply to participate and, if selected, receive tailored assistance aimed at their specific gaps and goals rather than generic training. On the second track, the program coordinates with other donors to connect organizations to additional institutional or programmatic grants that complement the technical assistance. In practice, this coordination is meant to reduce duplication, align capacity-building with available funding opportunities, and help more organizations access multiple sources of support.
Expected results are framed both in terms of enabling environment and organizational performance. On the policy side, the program anticipates progress toward passage and implementation of key laws and regulations that improve civil society sustainability. On the funding side, it aims to expand the number of CSOs that successfully draw on multiple funding sources rather than relying on a single donor. On the performance and legitimacy side, it seeks an increase in the number of CSOs that can demonstrably respond to citizen needs and earn trust and support from individuals, the private sector, and government institutions.
From the grant mechanics perspective, this opportunity was issued by USAID (listed under USAID/Ukraine in Kiev) as a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the funding agency in program oversight and collaboration during implementation. The opportunity number is RFA 121 09 003, with one expected award and a total estimated funding amount of $4,500,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $4,500,000 (suggesting a single award at the full amount). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of resources according to the solicitation terms. Eligible applicants included U.S. or non-U.S. nonprofit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations and other qualified non-U.S. non-government entities. Key dates listed include a posted date of July 22, 2009, an original closing date of July 23, 2009, and a revised closing date of August 25, 2009, with the opportunity archived on September 8, 2009. The CFDA number referenced is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided is Ms. Svetlana Podeyko, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at the Regional Contract Office, USAID/Ukraine.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova?
The Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova is a USAID-funded initiative intended to reinforce representative democracy by helping build a civil society sector that is constituent-driven and financially sustainable over time.
2. What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs) so they can more effectively represent citizen interests, operate with stronger internal governance and management, and function in a legal and fiscal environment that supports long-term viability. A major priority is also helping CSOs diversify funding so they are not dependent on a single donor stream.
3. How is this program different from a traditional donor-led approach?
Instead of using a primarily donor-led model where external actors shape priorities, the program is built around practical, hands-on technical assistance delivered directly on site to CSOs. The intent is to provide tailored support based on each organization’s specific gaps and goals.
4. What types of support does the program provide?
Support is organized into four core areas: (1) strengthening CSO skills for citizen representation, (2) strengthening internal governance and management, (3) improving the legal and fiscal framework for civil society, and (4) promoting diversification of financial resources.
5. What does “enhancing CSO skills for citizen representation” include?
This area typically includes improving advocacy, public outreach, community engagement, and the ability to translate public needs into policy or program proposals.
6. What does “strengthening governance and management” mean in practice?
It focuses on improving internal organizational functions such as strategic planning, leadership and board practices, financial controls, transparency, accountability, and operational systems that help make organizations credible and effective.
7. What is meant by improving the legal and fiscal framework for civil society?
This refers to supporting progress on laws, regulations, and implementation practices that enable CSOs to register, operate, raise funds, and interact with government under clearer and more supportive rules.
8. What does “diversification of financial resources” involve?
The program encourages CSOs to broaden their funding base beyond a single donor by increasing support from individuals, businesses, service income where appropriate, other non-donor sources, and more varied grant funding.
9. What is the technical assistance model used by the program?
The program uses a two-track approach: (1) a competitive selection process where CSOs apply to receive targeted on-site mentoring and tailored assistance, and (2) coordination with other donors to connect organizations to additional institutional or programmatic grants that complement the technical assistance.
10. How does the targeted on-site mentoring work?
CSOs compete to participate. Organizations that are selected receive on-site, hands-on support tailored to their specific needs rather than generic training.
11. Why does the program coordinate with other donors?
Coordination is meant to reduce duplication, align capacity-building support with available funding opportunities, and help more organizations access multiple sources of support.
12. What outcomes does the program expect to achieve?
Expected results include progress toward passing and implementing key laws and regulations that improve civil society sustainability, increasing the number of CSOs using multiple funding sources, and increasing the number of CSOs that can demonstrably respond to citizen needs and earn trust and support from individuals, the private sector, and government institutions.
13. Who issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by USAID and is listed under USAID/Ukraine in Kiev.
14. What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is RFA 121 09 003.
15. What type of award instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the funding agency in oversight and collaboration during implementation.
16. How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
One award was expected.
17. What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $4,500,000.
18. What are the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $4,500,000, suggesting a single award at the full amount.
19. Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of resources according to the solicitation terms.
20. Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S. or non-U.S. nonprofit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations and other qualified non-U.S. non-government entities.
21. What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
22. What were the key dates for the opportunity?
The posted date was July 22, 2009. The original closing date was July 23, 2009. The revised closing date was August 25, 2009. The opportunity was archived on September 8, 2009.
23. Who is the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed for access issues is Ms. Svetlana Podeyko, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at the Regional Contract Office, USAID/Ukraine.
24. What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
It means the listing indicates the opportunity was archived on September 8, 2009, reflecting that the announcement is no longer open under the dates provided.
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