Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 176 14 000003
Apply for RFA 176 14 000003
- 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 "Enhanced Enabling Environment Program (E3)" 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 Apr 28, 2014 and posted on Apr 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 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 $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,500,000.00 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).
- Private Voluntary Organizations based in the United States (U.S. PVOs) or indigenous, local NGOs (LNGOs), Public International Organizations (PIO) and International Organizations (IO), U.S. and Non U.S. For Profit Organizations, U.S. and Non U.S. Colleges and Universities. Please see Section III Eligibility Information of the RFA 176 14 000003.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Enhanced Enabling Environment Program (E3) is a USAID grant opportunity focused on strengthening the legal and day-to-day operating environment for civil society organizations across Central Asia. At its core, the program is designed to improve the conditions under which civil society can function, grow, and contribute to public life. The emphasis is on making the overall enabling environment more supportive, which typically means addressing barriers in laws, regulations, administrative practices, and other operational constraints that can limit how organizations form, register, receive funding, advocate, or deliver services. The organization selected as the Recipient would be accountable for driving the work forward and ensuring that the program objectives and expected results are achieved, with additional details referenced in Section I of the full funding opportunity description.
This opportunity was issued by USAID in Kazakhstan (USAID Almaty) under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 176 14 000003, titled "Enhanced Enabling Environment Program (E3)." It is categorized as a discretionary award and will be implemented through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that USAID expects to remain substantially involved during implementation (for example, through collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination), rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement. The funding activity is listed under CFDA 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas," aligning it with USAID's overseas assistance programming.
The award is structured as a single expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of $4.5 million. The funding range indicates an award floor of $4.0 million and an award ceiling of $4.5 million, signaling that proposals were expected to be built within that approximate budget band. Notably, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, meaning applicants were not required to commit their own funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants sometimes still propose leveraged resources or complementary funding as a program strength depending on the solicitation language.
In terms of who could apply, eligibility was broad and included multiple organizational types. Eligible applicants included U.S.-based Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), indigenous or local nongovernmental organizations (local NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs) and other International Organizations (IOs), as well as U.S. and non-U.S. for-profit entities, and U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities. The announcement points applicants to Section III of the RFA for the full eligibility rules and any additional conditions or documentation requirements that may apply to those categories.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on April 28, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 2, 2014. The archive date is listed as July 2, 2014, indicating the opportunity is no longer active and has been archived after the submission period ended. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Natalya Virt, Acquisition Specialist, reachable by phone at 87272507612 or by email at nvirt@usaid.gov.
Overall, E3 is positioned as a regionally focused civil society enabling environment initiative in Central Asia, funded at roughly $4 to $4.5 million through a cooperative agreement, and open to a wide set of implementing partners ranging from NGOs and international organizations to universities and for-profit firms. The selected Recipient would be responsible for delivering results aimed at improving the legal and operational landscape in which civil society operates, with the precise objectives and expected outcomes spelled out in the full RFA text.
Enhanced Enabling Environment Program (E3) - FAQs
What is the Enhanced Enabling Environment Program (E3)?
The Enhanced Enabling Environment Program (E3) is a USAID grant opportunity focused on strengthening the legal and day-to-day operating environment for civil society organizations across Central Asia. The program aims to improve the conditions under which civil society can function, grow, and contribute to public life.
What is the main goal of E3?
The main goal is to make the overall enabling environment for civil society more supportive. This generally involves addressing barriers in laws, regulations, administrative practices, and other operational constraints that can affect how organizations form, register, receive funding, advocate, or deliver services.
Which region does this program focus on?
E3 is regionally focused on Central Asia.
Who issued this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by USAID in Kazakhstan (USAID Almaty).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 176 14 000003, and the title is "Enhanced Enabling Environment Program (E3)."
What type of award is this opportunity?
It is categorized as a discretionary award and is intended to be implemented through a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that USAID expects to remain substantially involved during implementation. This can include collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination, rather than only providing funds with minimal engagement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
How many awards were expected?
The award was structured as a single expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $4.5 million.
What is the funding range (floor and ceiling) for proposals?
The award floor is $4.0 million and the award ceiling is $4.5 million, indicating proposals were expected to be developed within that approximate budget range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- U.S.-based Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs)
- Indigenous or local nongovernmental organizations (local NGOs)
- Public International Organizations (PIOs) and other International Organizations (IOs)
- U.S. and non-U.S. for-profit entities
- U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility rules?
The announcement references Section III of the RFA for full eligibility rules and any additional conditions or documentation requirements.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 28, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was June 2, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is July 2, 2014, indicating the opportunity is no longer active and has been archived after the submission period ended.
Who would be responsible for delivering the program if selected?
The organization selected as the Recipient would be accountable for driving the work forward and ensuring the program objectives and expected results are achieved.
Where are the program objectives and expected results described?
Additional details are referenced in Section I of the full funding opportunity description (the full RFA text).
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Natalya Virt, Acquisition Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 87272507612
Email: nvirt@usaid.gov
What kinds of barriers is the program intended to address?
Based on the description, the program targets barriers tied to laws, regulations, administrative practices, and operational constraints that can limit civil society organizations in areas such as formation, registration, receiving funding, advocacy, and service delivery.
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