Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 121 15 000004
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- The Ukraine USAID Kiev in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Economic Opportunities for People Affected by Conflict (EOPAC) in Ukraine" 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 Aug 21, 2015 and posted on Aug 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 9, 2015 Closing Date and Time for Submission of Applications October 9, 2015, 1600 Hours Local Kyiv Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility for this award is restricted to Ukrainian entities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Economic Opportunities for People Affected by Conflict (EOPAC) in Ukraine grant opportunity was a USAID-funded program designed to help conflict-affected Ukrainians rebuild their livelihoods in the wake of hostilities in the countrys East. The core aim was practical and economic: support people whose lives and incomes were disrupted by conflict so they could secure gainful employment, develop marketable skills to support themselves and their families, and either establish new small businesses or relocate existing ones to safer areas. Alongside direct support to individuals and entrepreneurs, the opportunity also emphasized strengthening the capacity of Ukrainian non-governmental organizations and small businesses or private sector actors that deliver assistance and services to conflict-affected populations, so that local systems of support could become more effective and sustainable over time.
This opportunity was issued by USAID Ukraine (USAID Kyiv) as a discretionary funding action and was to be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the program was expected to involve substantial engagement and collaboration between the awardee and USAID during implementation rather than functioning as a hands-off grant. The funding activity category was listed under "Economic Opportunities," reflecting its focus on employment, skills development, enterprise support, and local capacity-building rather than humanitarian relief alone. In practice, this type of activity typically blends short-term economic recovery measures (helping households stabilize income quickly) with longer-term steps (building skills, supporting viable enterprises, and improving the ability of local organizations and businesses to keep providing services after the award period).
In terms of funding, USAID anticipated making up to three awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total program funding amount of USD 2,500,000. The award ceiling was also USD 2,500,000, indicating that a single award could potentially have covered the full amount depending on how USAID chose to structure selections, while the award floor was listed as USD 0, which generally signals flexibility in the final award size and structure depending on the quality of applications and program design. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility, which can be important for local organizations that may have limited capacity to provide match funding.
Eligibility was explicitly restricted to Ukrainian entities, meaning only organizations legally established in Ukraine could apply. That restriction aligns with the programs emphasis on strengthening local capacity and ensuring that Ukrainian institutions and private sector participants play a leading role in delivering economic support to affected communities. The opportunity was tied to the CFDA listing 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, which is a common assistance listing for USAID-funded overseas development activities.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on August 21, 2015, and applications were due by October 9, 2015, at 1600 local Kyiv time. The archive date was November 8, 2015, meaning it was no longer active for submission after that period. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement materials, the listed point of contact was Elena Parinova, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID, reachable by phone at 380445215438 or by email at eparinova@usaid.gov.
Overall, EOPAC in Ukraine was structured as an economic recovery and resilience activity aimed at helping conflict-affected people move from immediate disruption toward stable income and self-reliance, while also investing in the local organizations and businesses that form the backbone of longer-term community support and economic renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Economic Opportunities for People Affected by Conflict (EOPAC) in Ukraine
1) What is the EOPAC in Ukraine grant opportunity?
EOPAC (Economic Opportunities for People Affected by Conflict) in Ukraine was a USAID-funded grant opportunity designed to help Ukrainians affected by conflict rebuild livelihoods following hostilities in Eastern Ukraine. The focus was on practical economic recovery: helping people regain income through employment support, skills development, and small business assistance.
2) What was the main goal of the program?
The core aim was to support conflict-affected people whose lives and incomes were disrupted so they could secure gainful employment, develop marketable skills, and either start new small businesses or relocate existing businesses to safer areas.
3) What kinds of activities or outcomes did the opportunity emphasize?
Based on the description, the opportunity emphasized employment and income recovery through job-related support, skills-building to improve employability, and support to entrepreneurs and small businesses (including establishing new businesses or relocating existing ones). It also emphasized building the capacity of Ukrainian NGOs and private sector actors that provide assistance and services to conflict-affected populations.
4) Was this program focused only on humanitarian relief?
No. The funding activity category was listed as "Economic Opportunities," indicating a focus on employment, enterprise support, skills development, and capacity-building rather than humanitarian relief alone. The description suggests a blend of short-term economic stabilization and longer-term resilience and sustainability.
5) Who issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by USAID Ukraine (USAID Kyiv).
6) What type of award mechanism was planned?
The opportunity was to be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement. This means substantial engagement and collaboration between USAID and the awardee during implementation was expected, rather than a fully hands-off grant relationship.
7) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to three awards under this solicitation.
8) What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total program funding amount was USD 2,500,000.
9) What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was USD 2,500,000 and the award floor was listed as USD 0. This generally indicates flexibility in the final award size and structure depending on USAID decisions and the quality of applications and proposed program designs.
10) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility.
11) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was explicitly restricted to Ukrainian entities. Only organizations legally established in Ukraine could apply.
12) Why was eligibility limited to Ukrainian entities?
The restriction aligns with the program emphasis on strengthening local capacity and ensuring that Ukrainian institutions and private sector participants take a leading role in delivering economic support to conflict-affected communities.
13) What was the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category was "Economic Opportunities," reflecting an emphasis on employment, skills development, enterprise support, and capacity-building.
14) What CFDA listing was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
15) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 21, 2015.
16) What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by October 9, 2015, at 1600 local Kyiv time.
17) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was November 8, 2015, and it was no longer active for submission after that period.
18) What support did the opportunity aim to provide to individuals affected by conflict?
The opportunity aimed to help conflict-affected individuals secure employment, develop marketable skills, and rebuild income to support themselves and their families.
19) What support did the opportunity aim to provide to entrepreneurs and small businesses?
The program aimed to support entrepreneurs and small businesses by helping establish new small businesses or relocate existing ones to safer areas, as part of restoring economic activity and income generation.
20) Did the opportunity include support for local organizations and service providers?
Yes. It emphasized strengthening the capacity of Ukrainian non-governmental organizations and small businesses or private sector actors that deliver assistance and services to conflict-affected populations, with the goal of making local support systems more effective and sustainable over time.
21) Who was the point of contact for questions or access to announcement materials?
The listed point of contact was Elena Parinova, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID.
22) What contact details were provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 380445215438. Email: eparinova@usaid.gov.
23) What was the overall intent of EOPAC in Ukraine?
EOPAC was structured as an economic recovery and resilience activity intended to help people move from immediate disruption toward stable income and self-reliance, while also investing in the local organizations and businesses that support longer-term community recovery and economic renewal.
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