Opportunity Information: Apply for AFPD 12 AW 001 AF 010912
Apply for AFPD 12 AW 001 AF 010912
- The U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coordinating Events for DRC Woman of Courage Award" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 9, 2012 and posted on Jan 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Affairs Section encourages applications from non governmental organizations or private businesses with presences in Kinshasa. These organizations must demonstrate a track record of accomplishments, and of well run events in Kinshasa. All applicants must represent organizations with a DUNS number, or must be in the process of applying for one. The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Affairs Section encourages applicants to provide cost sharing from additional sources in support of this project. The Public Affairs Section also encourages projects that use highly skilled volunteers as an element of cost sharing. Applications should explain clearly other likely sources of funding and how the volunteers will be used. Such cost sharing aspects will weigh in favor of applicants for these grants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa (Public Affairs Section) announced a discretionary funding opportunity to support the coordination and delivery of a month-long set of activities tied to its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Woman of Courage Award, aligned with Women s History and Women s rights programming. The project is designed to run as a structured initiative that starts with a public-facing nomination period, moves through the selection of a winning candidate, and then shifts into an organized communications and outreach phase that highlights the winner. The effort culminates in an invitation-only awards ceremony that is expected to attract substantial media attention and coverage, so the selected organization would be responsible not just for event logistics, but also for planning and executing publicity and media-related components around the honoree and the ceremony itself. The announcement emphasizes that applicants must follow the detailed instructions in the full attached announcement.
The award is offered under Funding Opportunity Number AFPD 12 AW 001 AF 010912 and is titled Coordinating Events for DRC Woman of Courage Award. The funding instrument type is listed as a Cooperative Agreement and Grant, which typically signals a project where the Embassy expects active involvement and coordination during implementation rather than a fully hands-off grant. The activity category is Arts (with a note to see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), reflecting that the program is being administered through public diplomacy and cultural programming channels. The Embassy expected to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of USD 30,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is targeted to organizations capable of delivering well-managed, high-visibility events in Kinshasa. The Embassy encouraged applications from non-governmental organizations and private businesses that have an established presence in Kinshasa and can demonstrate a proven track record of accomplishments, particularly showing they have successfully organized and executed events locally. A key administrative requirement is that applicant organizations must have a DUNS number or be actively in the process of obtaining one, which is a standard identifier used for U.S. government awards and compliance processes.
While cost sharing was not mandatory, the Embassy clearly signaled that it would view additional cost sharing favorably during evaluation. Applicants were encouraged to bring in extra resources from other sources to strengthen the program, and they were also encouraged to incorporate highly skilled volunteers as a form of cost sharing. Proposals were expected to clearly explain what other funding sources were likely, how those contributions would be used, and specifically how volunteers would be deployed in a meaningful way (not just listed generally). These cost sharing features were described as factors that would weigh in favor of applicants competing for the award.
Key dates in the posted notice show the opportunity was posted and created on January 9, 2012, with an original and current closing date of January 31, 2012, and an archive date of March 1, 2012. The agency is listed as the U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact provided was Austin Richardson, Public Diplomacy Officer, with the listed phone number 00243817152404.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Coordinating Events for DRC Woman of Courage Award
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Coordinating Events for DRC Woman of Courage Award.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is AFPD 12 AW 001 AF 010912.
3) Which U.S. government office is offering this award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa (Public Affairs Section), under the U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
4) What is the purpose of the project being funded?
The project supports the coordination and delivery of a month-long set of activities tied to the Embassy's DRC Woman of Courage Award, aligned with Women's History and women's rights programming.
5) What are the main phases or components of the project?
Based on the description provided, the initiative is structured to include:
- A public-facing nomination period
- A selection process to identify the winning candidate
- An organized communications and outreach phase highlighting the winner
- An invitation-only awards ceremony expected to draw substantial media attention
6) What kinds of activities is the selected organization expected to deliver?
The selected organization is expected to coordinate and deliver event-related activities across the month-long program, including not only the ceremony logistics but also planning and executing publicity and media-related components around the honoree and the ceremony.
7) Is the awards ceremony open to the public?
No. The opportunity description specifies the program culminates in an invitation-only awards ceremony.
8) Is media coverage expected for the ceremony?
Yes. The ceremony is expected to attract substantial media attention and coverage, and the selected organization would be responsible for related publicity and media planning/execution.
9) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is listed as Cooperative Agreement and Grant, which typically indicates the Embassy expects active involvement and coordination during implementation.
10) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Arts (with a note to see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), reflecting that the program is administered through public diplomacy and cultural programming channels.
11) How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy expected to make one award.
12) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is USD 30,000.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required to be eligible?
No. The notice states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement as a condition of eligibility.
14) If cost sharing is not required, does it matter during evaluation?
Yes. Although not mandatory, the Embassy indicated it would view additional cost sharing favorably during evaluation.
15) What types of cost sharing were encouraged?
Applicants were encouraged to strengthen proposals by bringing in:
- Additional resources from other sources
- Highly skilled volunteers as a form of cost sharing
16) What should applicants include if they propose cost sharing?
Proposals were expected to clearly explain:
- What other funding sources were likely
- How those contributions would be used
- How volunteers would be deployed in a meaningful way (not listed only in general terms)
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted to organizations capable of delivering well-managed, high-visibility events in Kinshasa. The Embassy encouraged applications from:
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Private businesses
18) Are there location-specific expectations for applicants?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to have an established presence in Kinshasa and be able to demonstrate the capacity to execute events locally.
19) What experience or qualifications are emphasized?
The announcement emphasizes a proven track record of accomplishments, particularly evidence that the applicant has successfully organized and executed events in Kinshasa.
20) Is a DUNS number required?
Yes. Applicant organizations must have a DUNS number or be actively in the process of obtaining one.
21) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted/Created: January 9, 2012
- Closing date (original and current): January 31, 2012
- Archive date: March 1, 2012
22) What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The notice lists an archive date of March 1, 2012, indicating the opportunity was moved into an archived status after the closing period noted in the posting.
23) What should applicants pay special attention to when preparing an application?
The announcement emphasizes that applicants must follow the detailed instructions in the full attached announcement.
24) Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues, the contact provided is Austin Richardson, Public Diplomacy Officer, at 00243817152404.
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