Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 121 16 000002
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- The USAID-UKR in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency (DOBRE)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 15, 2016 and posted on Jan 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 07, 2016. (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 $50,000,000.00 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 Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency (DOBRE) opportunity is a USAID funding call issued through the Regional Contracting Office in Kyiv, Ukraine, focused on strengthening local governance and decentralization. The activity is designed to help deepen democracy, improve community development conditions, and promote stability by making local governance more capable, responsive, and accountable. In practical terms, the program centers on improving how local governments plan, finance, and deliver services, while also expanding meaningful citizen participation and oversight so that local decisions better reflect community priorities.
DOBRE has two core objectives. First, it aims to help local governments manage resources and public services more effectively, with an emphasis on aligning budgets, planning, and service delivery to what communities actually need. This typically implies building stronger local administrative capacity, improving local public financial management, and enhancing the systems and practices used to prioritize spending and deliver results. Second, it targets improved citizen engagement and oversight in local governance, meaning the program expects mechanisms and practices that increase transparency and create regular, credible ways for residents and civil society to participate in decision-making, monitor performance, and hold local authorities accountable.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation rather than providing funding with minimal engagement. The total anticipated funding ceiling is up to $50,000,000, with USAID expecting to make one award. The program is planned for five years and divided into two phases: Phase I is estimated at $40 million over four years, and Phase II is estimated at $10 million over one year. Continued funding into Phase II is not automatic; USAID planned a mid-term evaluation no later than six months before the end of Phase I to decide whether to proceed with Phase II funding based on performance and results.
Eligibility for applicants is broadly open under an “unrestricted” category, with the solicitation explicitly inviting qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including non-profit and for-profit NGOs as well as other qualified non-U.S. government organizations. The opportunity is identified as discretionary funding under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 121 16 000002, associated with CFDA 98.001, and was posted January 15, 2016, with an application closing date of March 7, 2016. For the full set of goals, expected outcomes, and implementation requirements, applicants were directed to the Program Description in Section I of the notice of funding opportunity.
DOBRE (USAID) Grant Opportunity FAQs
1) What is the DOBRE opportunity?
DOBRE stands for Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency. It is a USAID funding opportunity focused on strengthening local governance and decentralization in Ukraine by making local governance more capable, responsive, and accountable.
2) Which USAID office issued this funding call?
The opportunity was issued through USAID's Regional Contracting Office in Kyiv, Ukraine.
3) What is the overall purpose of the DOBRE activity?
The activity is designed to deepen democracy, improve community development conditions, and promote stability by improving how local governance functions and how communities participate in local decision-making.
4) What practical areas does the program focus on?
The program centers on improving how local governments plan, finance, and deliver services, while also expanding meaningful citizen participation and oversight so local decisions better reflect community priorities.
5) What are the two core objectives of DOBRE?
DOBRE has two core objectives: (1) improving local government capacity to manage resources and public services effectively, and (2) improving citizen engagement and oversight in local governance.
6) What does Objective 1 (better local management of resources and services) emphasize?
This objective emphasizes aligning budgets, planning, and service delivery with what communities actually need. It typically implies strengthening local administrative capacity, improving local public financial management, and enhancing systems and practices used to prioritize spending and deliver results.
7) What does Objective 2 (citizen engagement and oversight) mean in practice?
This objective focuses on mechanisms and practices that increase transparency and create regular, credible ways for residents and civil society to participate in decision-making, monitor performance, and hold local authorities accountable.
8) What type of award is anticipated for this opportunity?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
9) What does a cooperative agreement imply about USAID's role?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation, rather than providing funding with minimal engagement.
10) How much funding is available under DOBRE?
The total anticipated funding ceiling is up to $50,000,000.
11) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make one award.
12) What is the planned period of performance?
The program is planned for five years.
13) How is the program structured across phases?
The program is divided into two phases: Phase I is estimated at $40 million over four years, and Phase II is estimated at $10 million over one year.
14) Is Phase II funding guaranteed?
No. Continued funding into Phase II is not automatic.
15) How will USAID decide whether to proceed with Phase II?
USAID planned a mid-term evaluation no later than six months before the end of Phase I to decide whether to proceed with Phase II funding based on performance and results.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open under an "unrestricted" category. The solicitation explicitly invites qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including non-profit and for-profit NGOs as well as other qualified non-U.S. government organizations.
17) Is this opportunity considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is identified as discretionary funding.
18) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for DOBRE?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 121 16 000002.
19) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001.
20) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 15, 2016.
21) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was March 7, 2016.
22) Where should applicants look for the full set of goals, outcomes, and requirements?
Applicants were directed to the Program Description in Section I of the notice of funding opportunity for the full set of goals, expected outcomes, and implementation requirements.
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