Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID W OAA GRO LMA 12 00619

  • The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Digital Democracy" 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 28, 2012 and posted on Jun 28, 2012.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2012 closing date is July 27, 2012 and the closing time is 1100 AM EST. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • Organizations, companys and institutes of higher education may apply. No profit or fee will be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Digital Democracy opportunity is a USAID discretionary funding announcement issued by the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (USAID/LAC), Office of Cuban Affairs, to support a three-year civil society program focused on democracy-related objectives. USAID planned to make up to two Cooperative Agreement awards under this call, with each award expected to run for as long as three years. The agency indicated that recipients would be responsible for delivering the program objectives and results described in the full Program Description, which is where the detailed goals, activities, and expected outcomes would be spelled out.

In funding terms, USAID projected an estimated total of $6,000,000 across the competition, with an award ceiling of $3,000,000 per project and an award floor of $1,000,000. The solicitation anticipated up to two awards, meaning funding could be split between two implementers. The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally signals that USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant, such as participation in planning, coordination, or monitoring as the program progresses.

Eligibility was open to organizations, companies, and institutes of higher education, with the important limitation that no profit or fee would be considered, which is typical for many assistance awards. The announcement also set strict application limits: each organization could submit only one application, and each organization could receive only one Cooperative Agreement under this opportunity. The funding activity category is labeled as "Other," with a clarification indicating the focus area is Democracy, and the CFDA listing is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The legal authority cited for the program is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

Key dates show the opportunity was posted on June 28, 2012, and had a closing deadline of July 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, with an archive date of August 26, 2012. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Paul Burford, Contract Specialist, by phone at 202-567-5303, with an email for the Agreement Specialist referenced in the listing.

Digital Democracy (USAID/LAC Office of Cuban Affairs) Grant Opportunity: FAQs

1) What is the Digital Democracy opportunity?

The Digital Democracy opportunity is a USAID discretionary funding announcement issued by the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (USAID/LAC), Office of Cuban Affairs. It is intended to support a three-year civil society program focused on democracy-related objectives.

2) Which USAID office issued this announcement?

The announcement was issued by USAID's Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (USAID/LAC), specifically the Office of Cuban Affairs.

3) What is the main program focus or theme?

The focus is on democracy-related objectives. The funding activity category is labeled as "Other," with a clarification that the focus area is Democracy.

4) How long is the program expected to run?

Each award was expected to run for as long as three years, and the overall effort is described as a three-year civil society program.

5) How many awards did USAID plan to make?

USAID planned to make up to two Cooperative Agreement awards under this call.

6) What is the total amount of funding projected for this competition?

USAID projected an estimated total of $6,000,000 across the competition.

7) What is the minimum and maximum award size?

The award floor (minimum) was $1,000,000 per project, and the award ceiling (maximum) was $3,000,000 per project.

8) How might the funding be distributed if two awards are made?

The solicitation anticipated up to two awards, meaning the projected total funding could be split between two implementers, subject to the award floor and ceiling for each project.

9) What type of funding instrument is used?

The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement.

10) What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?

A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates that USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. This can include participation in planning, coordination, or monitoring as the program progresses.

11) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility was open to organizations, companies, and institutes of higher education.

12) Are profit or fees allowed under this opportunity?

No. The announcement stated that no profit or fee would be considered, which is typical for many assistance awards.

13) Are there limits on how many applications an organization can submit?

Yes. Each organization could submit only one application under this opportunity.

14) Can an organization receive more than one award under this opportunity?

No. Each organization could receive only one Cooperative Agreement under this opportunity.

15) What are applicants responsible for delivering if selected?

Recipients would be responsible for delivering the program objectives and results described in the full Program Description, which is where the detailed goals, activities, and expected outcomes would be spelled out.

16) Where are the detailed goals, activities, and expected outcomes described?

They are described in the full Program Description referenced in the announcement.

17) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA listing is 98.001, titled "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."

18) What legal authority is cited for the program?

The legal authority cited is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

19) When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on June 28, 2012.

20) What was the application deadline?

The closing deadline was July 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST).

21) When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date was August 26, 2012.

22) Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?

Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Paul Burford, Contract Specialist.

23) What contact details were provided for Paul Burford?

A phone number was provided: 202-567-5303.

24) Was an email contact mentioned?

Yes. The listing referenced an email for the Agreement Specialist, though the specific email address is described as being referenced in the listing.

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