Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 620 14 000002
Apply for RFA 620 14 000002
- The Nigeria USAID Abuja in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society Project" 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 Jan 30, 2014 and posted on Jan 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 11, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $24,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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.
- See Section III of the RFA
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Nigeria released a Request for Applications (RFA) for a project titled "Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society Project" under its Peace, Democracy and Governance portfolio. The opportunity was published as a discretionary funding program and would be implemented through a cooperative agreement, which usually means USAID expected to stay actively involved during implementation (for example, through collaboration on work plans, monitoring, or key technical decisions), rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The central purpose of the project was to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) so they could play more effective, organized, and sustained roles in Nigeria's election-related activities.
At the program level, the stated overall objective was to make CSOs more integral to election processes in Nigeria. In practical terms, this kind of goal generally points to improving how civil society participates in areas such as voter education, election observation, advocacy for transparent and credible electoral procedures, community engagement around peaceful participation, and holding institutions accountable before, during, and after elections. The emphasis on "capacity" suggests USAID was looking for an approach that goes beyond short-term election-day observation and instead builds durable organizational skills, systems, and networks that allow CSOs to contribute meaningfully across the full electoral cycle.
The funding details indicate USAID anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to USD 24,000,000 and an award ceiling also set at USD 24,000,000. The award floor was listed as USD 0, which commonly signals that final funding could vary depending on the proposed approach, the strength of applications, and available funds. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants sometimes still propose leveraged resources or partnerships to strengthen competitiveness.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, open to U.S. and non-U.S. qualified organizations, with the important caveat that applicants needed to review Section III of the RFA for any specific requirements or clarifications. The opportunity was administered by USAID in Abuja, Nigeria, and carried the CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Key dates show the announcement was posted on January 9, 2014, with an original and current closing date of February 11, 2014, and it was later archived on March 13, 2014, indicating the solicitation is no longer open.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement materials, USAID provided a point of contact: Gloria Nwokedi, Acquisition Assistance Specialist in the Office of Acquisition Assistance (OAA) at USAID/Nigeria, reachable via email at gnwokedi@usaid.gov. The full announcement and application package were available through Grants.gov, which is where applicants would typically find the complete technical requirements, submission instructions, selection criteria, and any mandatory application templates or certifications.
FAQs: USAID/Nigeria - Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society Project (RFA)
1) What is the name of this USAID/Nigeria funding opportunity?
The Request for Applications (RFA) is for a project titled "Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society Project" under USAID/Nigeria's Peace, Democracy and Governance portfolio.
2) What is the main purpose of the Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society Project?
The central purpose is to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) so they can play more effective, organized, and sustained roles in Nigeria's election-related activities.
3) What is the overall program-level objective described in the opportunity?
The stated overall objective is to make CSOs more integral to election processes in Nigeria.
4) What kinds of election-related activities does the opportunity suggest CSOs could support?
Based on the opportunity description, this generally points to stronger civil society participation across election-related work such as voter education, election observation, advocacy for transparent and credible electoral procedures, community engagement around peaceful participation, and holding institutions accountable before, during, and after elections.
5) What does "capacity strengthening" mean in the context of this project?
The emphasis on capacity suggests an approach that goes beyond short-term election-day activities and instead builds durable organizational skills, systems, and networks so CSOs can contribute meaningfully across the full electoral cycle.
6) What type of funding mechanism is expected for this award?
USAID expected to implement this opportunity through a cooperative agreement.
7) What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means USAID expected to stay actively involved during implementation, such as collaborating on work plans, monitoring, or key technical decisions, rather than issuing a grant and stepping back.
8) Is this a discretionary funding program?
Yes. The opportunity was published as a discretionary funding program.
9) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award.
10) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was up to USD 24,000,000.
11) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was USD 24,000,000.
12) What is the award floor and what does it imply?
The award floor was listed as USD 0. This commonly signals that the final funding amount could vary depending on the proposed approach, the strength of applications, and available funds.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted and open to U.S. and non-U.S. qualified organizations.
15) Are there any additional eligibility conditions applicants should check?
Yes. Applicants were instructed to review Section III of the RFA for any specific requirements or clarifications.
16) Who administered this opportunity and where?
The opportunity was administered by USAID in Abuja, Nigeria.
17) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on January 9, 2014.
19) What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was February 11, 2014.
20) Is this solicitation still open?
No. It was archived on March 13, 2014, which indicates the solicitation is no longer open.
21) Where were the full announcement and application materials available?
The full announcement and application package were available through Grants.gov.
22) What kinds of details would applicants typically find in the full Grants.gov package?
Applicants would typically find the complete technical requirements, submission instructions, selection criteria, and any mandatory application templates or certifications.
23) Who was the point of contact for questions or access to materials?
USAID provided a point of contact: Gloria Nwokedi, Acquisition Assistance Specialist in the Office of Acquisition Assistance (OAA) at USAID/Nigeria.
24) What is the contact email provided in the opportunity?
The email listed was gnwokedi@usaid.gov.
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