Opportunity Information: Apply for 492 09 004
Apply for 492 09 004
- The Philippines USAID Manila in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Democracy Governance Annual Program Statement for FY2009" 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 14, 2009 and posted on Apr 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Democracy and Governance Annual Program Statement for FY2009 (Funding Opportunity Number 492-09-004) is a discretionary USAID/Philippines funding opportunity designed to support democracy and governance initiatives across the Philippines, with a particular emphasis on both national level reforms and conflict affected areas in Mindanao. The program sits under the U.S. Foreign Assistance Framework objectives of "Governing Justly and Democratically" and "Peace and Security," reflecting a dual focus on strengthening democratic institutions and practices while also helping reduce drivers of instability and conflict.
USAID/Philippines is seeking applications from a wide range of implementing partners, including U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, and explicitly including Philippine entities. Both nonprofit and for-profit entities may apply, with eligible applicant categories including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means USAID expects substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing implementation during the life of the program rather than operating at arms length. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, indicating that applicants should plan to contribute resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) alongside USAID funding.
The opportunity is framed around USAID/Philippines ongoing democracy and governance priorities and programming experience. Activities referenced in the announcement include improving oversight and reform of government budgeting, supporting anti-corruption initiatives, strengthening the efficiency and integrity of the judiciary, widening access to justice, increasing transparency and public participation in governance, supporting credible electoral processes, empowering civil society, and protecting vulnerable populations from human trafficking. In practice, this suggests USAID is interested in interventions that improve both the formal institutions of governance (such as budgeting systems, courts, and election administration) and the broader ecosystem that keeps those institutions accountable (such as civil society watchdogs, citizen participation mechanisms, and public integrity efforts).
For FY2009 specifically, USAID/Philippines highlights several priority areas for support. A central theme is promoting greater political competition through free, fair, and honest elections, implying potential support for election integrity measures, voter information and education, observation or monitoring efforts, and reforms that increase confidence in electoral processes. Another key focus is promoting human rights, which could include strengthening protections, improving compliance and enforcement, supporting monitoring and documentation, or reinforcing safeguards for at-risk groups. The announcement also underscores strengthening public participation in governance by working with reform advocates and civil society actors, signaling interest in initiatives that help citizen groups engage government, advocate policy changes, and participate meaningfully in decision making.
Transparency and accountability measures are emphasized, particularly efforts to reduce corruption. This could cover improving public financial management oversight, strengthening audit and procurement integrity, supporting accountability institutions, or increasing public access to government information and decision making. USAID also identifies broadening access to justice and ensuring fair and equal application of the law as a priority, pointing toward possible support for court efficiency reforms, legal aid and assistance models, alternative dispute resolution, community-based justice initiatives, or efforts to reduce barriers faced by marginalized communities. Finally, the program explicitly includes reducing conflict, especially in Mindanao, tying democracy and governance work to peace and security outcomes and indicating that proposals addressing governance-related conflict drivers, trust in institutions, dispute resolution, inclusion, and local accountability in Mindanao would align strongly with the stated priorities.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on April 14, 2009, with an original and current closing date of May 15, 2009, and an archive date of July 15, 2009. The CFDA number listed is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and the funding activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services, consistent with the strong emphasis on rule of law, anti-corruption, and justice sector improvement. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Maria Belinda De La Torre, Senior Acquisition Specialist, at phone number 5529800.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Democracy and Governance Annual Program Statement for FY2009 (Funding Opportunity Number 492-09-004) from USAID/Philippines. It is a discretionary funding opportunity intended to support democracy and governance initiatives across the Philippines.
Which USAID mission is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by USAID/Philippines.
What are the main objectives of the program?
The program aligns with the U.S. Foreign Assistance Framework objectives of "Governing Justly and Democratically" and "Peace and Security." In practice, this reflects a dual focus on strengthening democratic institutions and practices while also helping reduce drivers of instability and conflict.
What geographic areas does the program emphasize?
The program supports initiatives across the Philippines, with particular emphasis on national level reforms and conflict affected areas in Mindanao.
Is Mindanao specifically a priority area?
Yes. The announcement explicitly highlights reducing conflict, especially in Mindanao, and indicates that proposals addressing governance-related conflict drivers, trust in institutions, dispute resolution, inclusion, and local accountability in Mindanao align strongly with stated priorities.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
USAID/Philippines is seeking applications from a wide range of implementing partners, including U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, explicitly including Philippine entities. Both nonprofit and for-profit entities may apply.
Are Philippine organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The announcement explicitly includes Philippine entities among the organizations invited to apply.
Are U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. U.S. organizations are included among the eligible implementing partners.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations may apply, including for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Can nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. Eligible applicant categories include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicant categories include private institutions of higher education. The announcement also notes that nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, excluding institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit subcategory.
What kind of award instrument will be used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for program implementation?
A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expects substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing implementation during the life of the program, rather than operating strictly at arms length.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan to contribute resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) alongside USAID funding.
What thematic areas does the announcement mention as relevant activities?
Activities referenced include improving oversight and reform of government budgeting, supporting anti-corruption initiatives, strengthening the efficiency and integrity of the judiciary, widening access to justice, increasing transparency and public participation in governance, supporting credible electoral processes, empowering civil society, and protecting vulnerable populations from human trafficking.
What are the FY2009 priority areas highlighted by USAID/Philippines?
For FY2009, the announcement highlights: promoting greater political competition through free, fair, and honest elections; promoting human rights; strengthening public participation in governance by working with reform advocates and civil society actors; strengthening transparency and accountability (including reducing corruption); broadening access to justice and ensuring fair and equal application of the law; and reducing conflict, especially in Mindanao.
Does the opportunity support election-related work?
Yes. A central theme is promoting greater political competition through free, fair, and honest elections, implying potential support for election integrity measures, voter information and education, observation or monitoring efforts, and reforms that increase confidence in electoral processes.
Does the opportunity support human rights activities?
Yes. Promoting human rights is a stated focus, including potential efforts related to strengthening protections, improving compliance and enforcement, supporting monitoring and documentation, or reinforcing safeguards for at-risk groups.
Does the opportunity support anti-corruption work?
Yes. Transparency and accountability measures are emphasized, particularly efforts to reduce corruption. Examples mentioned or implied include improving public financial management oversight, strengthening audit and procurement integrity, supporting accountability institutions, and increasing public access to government information and decision making.
Does the opportunity support rule of law and justice sector work?
Yes. Broadening access to justice and ensuring fair and equal application of the law are identified as priorities. The announcement points toward possible support for court efficiency reforms, legal aid and assistance models, alternative dispute resolution, community-based justice initiatives, and efforts to reduce barriers faced by marginalized communities.
Does the opportunity include work related to civil society?
Yes. The announcement references empowering civil society and strengthening public participation in governance by working with reform advocates and civil society actors to help citizen groups engage government, advocate policy changes, and participate meaningfully in decision making.
Does the opportunity address human trafficking?
Yes. The announcement references protecting vulnerable populations from human trafficking as one of the activities included in the opportunity description.
How is the funding opportunity categorized?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services, consistent with the emphasis on rule of law, anti-corruption, and justice sector improvement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 14, 2009.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is May 15, 2009.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is July 15, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Maria Belinda De La Torre, Senior Acquisition Specialist, at phone number 5529800.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 492-09-004.
Is this opportunity focused only on national reforms?
No. While the opportunity emphasizes national level reforms, it also places particular emphasis on conflict affected areas in Mindanao.
What kinds of governance institutions and systems are in scope?
Based on the activities referenced, the scope can include formal institutions and systems such as government budgeting oversight and reform, courts and the judiciary, election-related processes, and accountability mechanisms, along with broader participation and oversight efforts involving civil society and citizen engagement.
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