Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID NICARAGUA RFA 524 10 002
Apply for USAID NICARAGUA RFA 524 10 002
- The Nicaragua USAID Managua in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Democratic Leadership Development Program" 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 Nov 24, 2009 and posted on Nov 24, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 8, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 Democratic Leadership Development Program is a USAID/Nicaragua funding opportunity designed to strengthen inclusive, democratic political and electoral processes in Nicaragua, with a particular focus on supporting the full electoral cycle around 2011-2012 and continuing beyond that period. The overall purpose is to bolster democratic practices and institutions so that political participation is more meaningful, elections are more transparent, and citizens and civic groups have stronger roles in oversight and accountability. In practical terms, the program is framed as a democracy and governance effort aimed at reinforcing the rule of law, supporting the development and functioning of democratic political parties, promoting transparent elections, and protecting or expanding space for open civil society engagement.
The program emphasizes three main lines of effort. First, it seeks to strengthen democratic leadership among youth, reflecting an interest in developing the next generation of civic and political leaders and improving the quality of participation over the long term. Second, it aims to encourage a more substantive and sustained presence of political parties at both national and local levels, which typically implies capacity-building and support for parties to engage voters, organize locally, and contribute constructively to democratic competition rather than appearing only during election periods. Third, it supports civil society oversight of electoral processes, a component that generally involves enabling independent organizations to monitor, report on, and advocate for integrity and transparency throughout election administration and related political processes.
Administratively, the opportunity was issued by the USAID Mission in Managua, Nicaragua, and categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity. The intended award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates that USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on planning, coordination, or technical direction. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and the funding activity is described broadly as “Other,” clarified as efforts to strengthen democratic processes and practices tied to rule of law, political parties, elections, and civil society.
The estimated total funding for the program is USD 10,200,000. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants were expected to contribute a portion of resources or demonstrate matching support as part of their application.
Key dates indicate the announcement was posted on November 24, 2009, with an application closing date of January 8, 2010, and an archive date of February 7, 2010. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Maria Lourdes Baltodano (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist) at phone number 505-2252-7233.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Democratic Leadership Development Program?
The Democratic Leadership Development Program is a USAID/Nicaragua funding opportunity intended to strengthen inclusive, democratic political and electoral processes in Nicaragua. It is designed to bolster democratic practices and institutions so political participation is more meaningful, elections are more transparent, and citizens and civic groups have stronger roles in oversight and accountability.
2) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The overall purpose is to reinforce democratic processes and practices in Nicaragua, including strengthening the rule of law, supporting the development and functioning of democratic political parties, promoting transparent elections, and protecting or expanding space for open civil society engagement.
3) What time period or electoral cycle does the program focus on?
The program places particular focus on supporting the full electoral cycle around 2011-2012 and continuing beyond that period.
4) What are the main lines of effort supported by the program?
The opportunity emphasizes three main lines of effort:
- Strengthening democratic leadership among youth
- Encouraging a more substantive and sustained presence of political parties at national and local levels
- Supporting civil society oversight of electoral processes
5) What does “strengthening democratic leadership among youth” mean in this program?
Based on the description provided, this line of effort reflects an interest in developing the next generation of civic and political leaders and improving the quality of participation over the long term, with a specific emphasis on youth leadership.
6) What does the program mean by supporting a “sustained presence” of political parties?
The program aims to encourage political parties to maintain a substantive and sustained presence at both national and local levels, rather than appearing only during election periods. This typically implies support that helps parties engage voters, organize locally, and contribute constructively to democratic competition.
7) What kinds of activities fall under civil society oversight of electoral processes?
The opportunity describes this component as enabling independent organizations to monitor, report on, and advocate for integrity and transparency throughout election administration and related political processes.
8) Which USAID office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the USAID Mission in Managua, Nicaragua.
9) What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
10) What is the intended award mechanism?
The intended award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
11) What does a Cooperative Agreement imply about USAID’s role during implementation?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on planning, coordination, or technical direction.
12) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
13) How is the funding activity described?
The funding activity is described broadly as “Other,” clarified as efforts to strengthen democratic processes and practices tied to rule of law, political parties, elections, and civil society.
14) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding for the program is USD 10,200,000.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of resources or demonstrate matching support as part of their application.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on November 24, 2009.
18) What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was January 8, 2010.
19) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 7, 2010.
20) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Maria Lourdes Baltodano, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
21) What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is 505-2252-7233.
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