Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 176 12 000007
Apply for RFA 176 12 000007
- The Kazakhstan USAID Almaty in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development Through Regional Cooperation" 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 Jun 20, 2012 and posted on May 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 5, 2012 The submission date for the applications is extended from June 25, 2012 to July 5, 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 $3,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,900,000.00 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).
- All qualified local organizations are eligible to apply. USAID encourages applications from local organizations. USAID is particularly interested in applications which include coalitions or other partnership arrangements among local organizations that draw on each organization s unique skills. Assistance provided under this program is intended to develop and complement rather than to supplant local initiatives and resources. USAID will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must be a legally recognized organizational entity under applicable law. The following types of organizations may apply for funding under this RFA (1) Local NGOs To be eligible for this program, Local NGO applicants must 1. Be a local Non Governmental Organization organized under the laws of the cooperating country or under the laws of a country in the region of the proposed activity 2. Have its principal place of business in the cooperating country or region 3. Be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country or region and 4. Be able to provide official documentation of their formal legal status as an NGO in the host country or in a country in the region. (2) Local For Profit or Commercial Organizations Local private for profit organizations may apply for funding under this RFA. Foreign government owned parastatal organizations from countries that are ineligible for assistance under the FAA or related appropriations acts are ineligible. Potential for profit applicants should note that, pursuant to 22 CFR 226.81, the payment of fee/profit to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements is prohibited. However, if a prime recipient has a (sub) contract with a for profit organization for the acquisition of goods or services (i.e., if a buyer seller relationship is created), fee/profit for the (sub) contractor is authorized. In addition, local private for profit organizations shall meet the following 1. Be a local for profit Organization organized under the laws of the cooperating country or under the laws of a country in the region of the proposed activity 2. Have its principal place of business in the cooperating country or region 3. Be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country or region and 4. Be able to provide official documentation of their formal legal status as in the host country or in a country in the region. (3) Local Colleges and Universities Local colleges and universities may apply for funding under this RFA. USG and USAID regulations generally treat colleges and universities as NGOs, rather than governmental organizations hence, both public and private colleges and universities are eligible. In addition, Local Colleges and Universities shall meet the following 1. Be a Local College and University organized under the laws of the cooperating country or under the laws of a country in the region of the proposed activity 2. Have its principal place of business in the cooperating country or region 3. Be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country or region and 4. Be able to provide official documentation of their formal legal status in the host country or in a country in the region.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Development Through Regional Cooperation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 176 12 000007) is a USAID-funded development assistance initiative managed through the USAID office in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is designed to support a single major project that builds a practical, ongoing regional platform where civil society organizations across Central Asia can connect, learn from each other, and work together on shared challenges. At its core, the opportunity is about creating and sustaining a structured "dialogue space" that helps CSOs operate more effectively day to day while also strengthening their ability to engage governments on democratic debate and public policy, both nationally and across borders.
The program emphasizes cross-country cooperation among CSOs in Central Asia through information exchange, training, networking, and joint advocacy. Rather than focusing on isolated, country-by-country activities, the project is intended to cultivate regional relationships and shared capacity so organizations can coordinate strategies, share tools and lessons learned, and collaborate on issues that affect civic life and governance. A key expected outcome is stronger CSO capacity to participate meaningfully in dialogue with government counterparts on democratic governance topics and policy-making processes, including regional policy discussions where cooperation between countries matters.
An important feature of the project is that the regional platform is not limited strictly to Central Asia. While Central Asia is the primary focus, the platform is intended to be open for information exchange and networking with civil society organizations from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries. This suggests a broader regional connectivity goal, where civic actors can link across Central and South Asia to share experiences and potentially coordinate on issues that span borders, such as governance, citizen participation, and regional policy challenges.
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient should expect substantial engagement from USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant. The opportunity anticipated one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,900,000. The award ceiling is also $3,900,000, and the award floor is listed as $1, indicating flexibility in proposed budgets but with a clear maximum. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the rules in the full announcement) alongside USAID funding.
Eligibility is centered on local organizations, and USAID explicitly encourages local applicants. Eligible applicants include local non-governmental organizations, local for-profit or commercial organizations (with the important note that fee/profit to the prime recipient under grants/cooperative agreements is prohibited, though profit can be earned under subcontracts structured as a buyer-seller relationship), and local colleges and universities. Across these categories, applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law, have their principal place of business in the cooperating country or region, and be governed mainly by citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country or region. USAID signals a preference for applications that include coalitions or partnership arrangements among local organizations, especially where partners bring complementary strengths, and it states that the assistance should develop and complement local initiatives rather than replace them. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
The opportunity was posted on May 23, 2012, with key dates showing the submission deadline was extended from June 25, 2012 to July 5, 2012, and the archive date is July 25, 2012. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement, a USAID acquisition specialist contact was provided (Natalia Portnyagina).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is called Development Through Regional Cooperation.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 176 12 000007.
3) Who is funding this opportunity?
This is a USAID-funded development assistance opportunity.
4) Which USAID office is managing the opportunity?
The opportunity is managed through the USAID office in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
5) What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support a single major project that creates and sustains a practical, ongoing regional platform (a structured "dialogue space") where civil society organizations (CSOs) across Central Asia can connect, learn from each other, and cooperate on shared challenges.
6) What does the opportunity mean by a "regional platform" or "dialogue space"?
Based on the description provided, the platform is meant to be a structured, ongoing space for CSOs to engage in information exchange, training, networking, and joint advocacy, while also helping CSOs strengthen their ability to engage governments on democratic debate and public policy, both nationally and across borders.
7) Is this opportunity intended to fund multiple projects or one project?
It is designed to support a single major project, and the opportunity anticipated one award.
8) What kinds of activities does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes cross-country cooperation among CSOs in Central Asia, specifically through information exchange, training, networking, and joint advocacy, with a focus on building regional relationships and shared capacity rather than isolated, country-by-country activities.
9) What outcomes is USAID expecting from this project?
A key expected outcome is stronger CSO capacity to participate meaningfully in dialogue with government counterparts on democratic governance topics and policy-making processes, including regional policy discussions where cross-border cooperation matters.
10) Is the platform limited strictly to Central Asia?
No. While Central Asia is the primary focus, the platform is intended to be open for information exchange and networking with CSOs from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries.
11) What award type will USAID use for this opportunity?
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement.
12) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the recipient should expect substantial engagement from USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant, based on the information provided in the opportunity summary.
13) What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is $3,900,000.
14) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $3,900,000.
15) What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $1, indicating flexibility in proposed budgets, while maintaining a clear maximum.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute resources alongside USAID funding.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on local organizations. Eligible applicants include:
- Local non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Local for-profit or commercial organizations (with specific restrictions noted)
- Local colleges and universities
18) Does USAID encourage local applicants?
Yes. USAID explicitly encourages local applicants.
19) What basic characteristics must an eligible applicant organization have?
Across the eligible organization types listed, applicants must be:
- Legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law
- Have their principal place of business in the cooperating country or region
- Be governed mainly by citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country or region
20) Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
21) Are coalitions or partnerships encouraged?
Yes. USAID signals a preference for applications that include coalitions or partnership arrangements among local organizations, especially when partners bring complementary strengths.
22) How should the project relate to existing local initiatives?
USAID states that the assistance should develop and complement local initiatives rather than replace them.
23) Can local for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. Local for-profit or commercial organizations are listed as eligible applicants, with an important note about profit restrictions for the prime recipient.
24) Can the prime recipient earn a fee or profit under this cooperative agreement?
No. The opportunity notes that fee/profit to the prime recipient under grants/cooperative agreements is prohibited.
25) Can profit be earned in any way under this project?
Yes, according to the note provided: profit can be earned under subcontracts that are structured as a buyer-seller relationship.
26) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
27) When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 23, 2012.
28) What was the application deadline?
The submission deadline was extended from June 25, 2012 to July 5, 2012.
29) What is the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date is July 25, 2012.
30) Who was the contact listed for access issues with the announcement?
A USAID acquisition specialist contact was provided for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement: Natalia Portnyagina.
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