Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA294 2010 116
Apply for RFA294 2010 116
- The West Bank, Gaza USAID West Bank in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media program" 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 May 7, 2010 and posted on May 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2010. (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 $6,000,000.00 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).
- U.S. Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) registered with USAID, Public International Organizations (PIOs), or U.S. for profit firms (provided they forgo profit). Note for For Profit Organizations Pursuant to 22 CFR 226.81, it is USAID s policy not to award profit under assistance instruments. However, other reasonable, allocable, and allowable expenses, both direct and indirect, which are related to the agreement program and are in accordance with applicable cost standards (22 CFR 226, OMB Circular A 122 for non profit organizations, OMB Circular A 21 for universities and the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 31 for for profit organizations) may be paid under the anticipated award.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID's Mission to the West Bank and Gaza issued a Request for Applications (Funding Opportunity Number RFA294-2010-116) for a program called "Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media." The opportunity is designed to support independent Palestinian media as part of USAID's broader democracy and governance work in the West Bank and Gaza, with the larger intent of strengthening informed public dialogue and democratic practices. The legal authority for the solicitation comes from the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the activity aligns with the Mission's Assistance Strategic Objective 11, which focuses on reinforcing Palestinian efforts to improve the performance and democratic practices of selected public sector institutions and non-state actors. The program would be managed through USAID/WBG's Democracy and Governance Office.
In practical terms, the central goal is to promote more informed dialogue between the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian public by bolstering the role and capacity of independent media in what USAID frames as a future democratic state. USAID lays out two main objectives. The first is financial and organizational: improving business management practices and strengthening the financial viability of selected independent media networks and outlets. The second is audience-focused: increasing the number of viewers and listeners for targeted programming produced by these independent outlets, essentially aiming to expand reach, relevance, and public engagement.
The solicitation anticipates a total of approximately USD 6 million in USAID funding over a three-year period, contingent on the availability of funds. The expected award structure is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the agency during implementation compared to more hands-off grant mechanisms. While USAID planned to make one award, it explicitly reserved the discretion to fund more than one organization, or to make no award at all. The funding range listed indicates an award floor of USD 2 million and an award ceiling of USD 6 million, suggesting that applicants could propose different scales of implementation as long as they fit within the program scope and USAID priorities. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Eligibility is limited to specific categories of U.S.-based applicants: U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) registered with USAID, Public International Organizations (PIOs), and U.S. for-profit firms, provided that for-profit entities forgo profit under the assistance instrument. The announcement notes that under 22 CFR 226.81, USAID policy is not to pay profit under assistance agreements, but it does allow payment of reasonable, allocable, and allowable direct and indirect costs in line with applicable federal cost principles and standards (including 22 CFR 226 and, depending on organization type, OMB circular cost standards or FAR Part 31).
The technical approach is organized into three major program components. First, the program aims to strengthen targeted local independent television and radio networks, which implies investments in operational capacity, systems, and possibly distribution or production infrastructure that help outlets function more sustainably and competitively. Second, it seeks to improve the professionalism of partner independent media networks and outlets, which commonly involves training, editorial standards development, content quality improvements, ethical journalism practices, and management or newsroom processes that support credible reporting and programming. Third, it calls for the development of a local Palestinian service delivery and research institution, indicating a longer-term capacity-building element meant to embed local expertise for services such as training, technical assistance, audience research, market analysis, and other support functions that can outlast the life of the USAID-funded project.
Administratively, the opportunity falls under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and was posted on May 7, 2010, with an application deadline of June 23, 2010. USAID also included a point of contact for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement: Nevine Zakariya, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 972-3-511-4861.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media (USAID/WBG)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The program is titled "Enhancing Palestinian Independent Media."
2) Who is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA)?
The opportunity was issued by USAID's Mission to the West Bank and Gaza (USAID/WBG).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA294-2010-116.
4) What is the purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support independent Palestinian media as part of USAID's democracy and governance work in the West Bank and Gaza, with the broader intent of strengthening informed public dialogue and democratic practices.
5) What is the central goal described in the solicitation?
The central goal is to promote more informed dialogue between the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian public by bolstering the role and capacity of independent media in what USAID frames as a future democratic state.
6) What are the main objectives of the program?
USAID describes two main objectives: (1) improving business management practices and strengthening the financial viability of selected independent media networks and outlets; and (2) increasing the number of viewers and listeners for targeted programming produced by these independent outlets (expanding reach, relevance, and public engagement).
7) What is the legal authority for this solicitation?
The legal authority is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
8) How does this opportunity fit into USAID/WBG strategy?
The activity aligns with the Mission's Assistance Strategic Objective 11, focused on reinforcing Palestinian efforts to improve performance and democratic practices of selected public sector institutions and non-state actors.
9) Which office at USAID/WBG would manage the program?
The program would be managed through USAID/WBG's Democracy and Governance Office.
10) What is the expected award type?
USAID anticipates awarding a Cooperative Agreement.
11) What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the solicitation description, a Cooperative Agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to more hands-off grant mechanisms.
12) How much funding is anticipated under this opportunity?
USAID anticipates approximately USD 6 million in total funding over a three-year period, contingent on the availability of funds.
13) What is the anticipated period of performance?
The solicitation anticipates a three-year period.
14) Is the funding amount guaranteed?
No. The anticipated total (approximately USD 6 million) is contingent on the availability of funds.
15) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The listed award floor is USD 2 million and the award ceiling is USD 6 million.
16) Does USAID plan to make one award or multiple awards?
USAID planned to make one award, but it reserved the discretion to fund more than one organization, or to make no award at all.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific categories of U.S.-based applicants: U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) registered with USAID, Public International Organizations (PIOs), and U.S. for-profit firms (with restrictions described for for-profits under assistance instruments).
19) Can a U.S. for-profit company apply?
Yes. U.S. for-profit firms may apply, provided that they forgo profit under the assistance instrument.
20) Will USAID pay profit to a for-profit recipient under this assistance award?
No. The announcement notes that under 22 CFR 226.81, USAID policy is not to pay profit under assistance agreements.
21) If profit is not allowed, what costs can be covered?
The solicitation allows payment of reasonable, allocable, and allowable direct and indirect costs in line with applicable federal cost principles and standards (including 22 CFR 226 and, depending on organization type, OMB circular cost standards or FAR Part 31).
22) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
23) What are the major program components described?
The technical approach is organized into three major components: (1) strengthening targeted local independent television and radio networks; (2) improving the professionalism of partner independent media networks and outlets; and (3) developing a local Palestinian service delivery and research institution.
24) What does "strengthening targeted local independent television and radio networks" imply?
The solicitation indicates this component would focus on strengthening targeted local independent TV and radio networks, implying investments in operational capacity, systems, and possibly distribution or production infrastructure to help outlets function more sustainably and competitively.
25) What does "improving professionalism" of partner outlets typically involve under this RFA?
The solicitation frames this as likely involving training, editorial standards development, content quality improvements, ethical journalism practices, and management or newsroom processes that support credible reporting and programming.
26) What is meant by developing a "local Palestinian service delivery and research institution"?
This refers to creating a longer-term capacity-building element meant to embed local expertise for services such as training, technical assistance, audience research, market analysis, and other support functions intended to outlast the USAID-funded project.
27) Is the program focused only on content production?
No. The solicitation includes financial and organizational strengthening (business management and financial viability), audience growth for targeted programming, professionalism improvements, and development of a local service delivery and research institution.
28) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 7, 2010.
29) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is June 23, 2010.
30) Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement may contact Nevine Zakariya, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, by phone at 972-3-511-4861.
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