Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID EGYPT 263 11 006 APS
Apply for USAID EGYPT 263 11 006 APS
- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Egyptian Transition Support" 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 Sep 29, 2011 and posted on Mar 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 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 $65,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Egyptian, U.S. and international organizations are eligible to submit applications under this APS. Organizations may submit applications individually or in partnership with other international or local organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Egyptian Transition Support opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USAID EGYPT 263 11 006 APS) was a discretionary USAID/Egypt grant program administered out of USAID Cairo to fund democratic development initiatives during Egypt's transition period. Issued as an Annual Program Statement (APS), it was designed to solicit and support programs proposed by Egyptian, U.S., and international organizations that directly responded to needs identified by Egyptians themselves. The intent was to add to and strengthen ongoing work inside Egypt, build on a substantial base of prior democracy-related programming, and apply lessons learned from earlier efforts so that new activities would be more targeted and effective.
USAID framed the solicitation around five priority areas that Egyptians had highlighted as requiring additional progress to support democratic development. These focus areas were: (1) Civic Engagement and Civic Awareness, aimed at increasing public understanding of civic rights and responsibilities and encouraging constructive community engagement; (2) Elections and Political Processes, supporting credible electoral systems and related political participation and processes; (3) Access to Justice and Human Rights, focusing on improving legal protections, rights awareness, and the ability of individuals and groups to seek justice; (4) Transparency and Accountability, promoting openness in governance and mechanisms that reduce corruption and improve public oversight; and (5) Civic Participation, strengthening opportunities for citizens and civil society to engage meaningfully in public decision-making and governance. Applications were expected to fit within this framework, reflecting Egyptian priorities and contributing to measurable democratic governance outcomes.
The program anticipated making a large number of awards, with an expected total of 50 grants. Funding levels were structured with an award floor of $75,000 and an award ceiling of $2,000,000 per grant, and the estimated total funding available across the APS was $65,000,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute their own resources or secure matching support as part of the overall project financing, consistent with the APS requirements.
Eligibility was intentionally broad. Egyptian, U.S., and international organizations could apply, and proposals could be submitted by single organizations or through partnerships combining local and international experience. The activity category was listed as "Other" with a clarification that the purpose was democratic development, and the CFDA listing was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted on March 8, 2011, with key notice and record updates dated September 29, 2011. The closing date for submissions was February 11, 2012, and the opportunity was archived on February 20, 2012.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically or who had technical or programmatic questions, USAID provided a point of contact: Shaymaa Shaatoot (sshaatoot@usaid.gov), reachable by phone at 2522 7000, who was also designated to receive questions about the APS.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Egyptian Transition Support opportunity?
The Egyptian Transition Support opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USAID EGYPT 263 11 006 APS) was a discretionary USAID/Egypt grant program administered out of USAID Cairo to fund democratic development initiatives during Egypt's transition period.
What type of funding announcement was used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued as an Annual Program Statement (APS), intended to solicit and support program proposals that directly responded to needs identified by Egyptians themselves.
Who administered the program?
The program was administered out of USAID Cairo under USAID/Egypt.
What was the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose was to support democratic development initiatives during Egypt's transition period, add to and strengthen ongoing work inside Egypt, build on prior democracy-related programming, and apply lessons learned so new activities would be more targeted and effective.
What were the priority areas (focus areas) for proposals?
USAID framed the solicitation around five priority areas highlighted by Egyptians as needing additional progress for democratic development:
- Civic Engagement and Civic Awareness: Increasing public understanding of civic rights and responsibilities and encouraging constructive community engagement.
- Elections and Political Processes: Supporting credible electoral systems and related political participation and processes.
- Access to Justice and Human Rights: Improving legal protections, rights awareness, and the ability of individuals and groups to seek justice.
- Transparency and Accountability: Promoting openness in governance and mechanisms that reduce corruption and improve public oversight.
- Civic Participation: Strengthening opportunities for citizens and civil society to engage meaningfully in public decision-making and governance.
Do applications have to align with the five priority areas?
Yes. Applications were expected to fit within the framework of the five priority areas, reflect Egyptian priorities, and contribute to measurable democratic governance outcomes.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Egyptian, U.S., and international organizations could apply.
Could proposals be submitted as partnerships or consortiums?
Yes. Proposals could be submitted by single organizations or through partnerships combining local and international experience.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making a large number of awards, with an expected total of 50 grants.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts per grant?
The award floor was $75,000 per grant, and the award ceiling was $2,000,000 per grant.
How much total funding was estimated to be available under the APS?
The estimated total funding available across the APS was $65,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute their own resources or secure matching support as part of the overall project financing, consistent with the APS requirements.
What activity category was listed for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as "Other," with a clarification that the purpose was democratic development.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 8, 2011.
Were there any key updates or notices after posting?
Yes. Key notice and record updates were dated September 29, 2011.
What was the closing date for submissions?
The closing date for submissions was February 11, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on February 20, 2012.
Who should applicants contact with technical or programmatic questions?
USAID provided a point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically or who had technical or programmatic questions: Shaymaa Shaatoot (sshaatoot@usaid.gov), phone 2522 7000.
What was the intent regarding local needs and priorities?
The APS was designed to support programs proposed by Egyptian, U.S., and international organizations that directly responded to needs identified by Egyptians themselves, with the aim of reinforcing and improving democratic development efforts in Egypt.
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