Opportunity Information: Apply for EBAQ EBAQM 14 001
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- The Economic and Business Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.322 Economic Statecraft.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2014 and posted on Apr 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Multilateral Development Institutions Public International Organizations Foreign educational institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) is a U.S. government grant opportunity run through the Department of State (Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs), in coordination with USAID, focused on improving the fiscal transparency of central government budgets in partner countries. The core purpose is practical, hands-on capacity building: funding is meant to support training programs and sustained technical engagement with foreign government officials and with civil society representatives who monitor, analyze, or advocate around public budgets. The intent is to strengthen how governments publish, explain, manage, and oversee budget information, and to improve the ability of non-government stakeholders to understand and use that information to promote accountability.
Projects are expected to target countries where the need is greatest, as determined by the Department of State Fiscal Transparency Review. Priority is explicitly given to Economic Support Fund (ESF) eligible African countries that were assessed as "non transparent" in that review. After that, proposals focused on non transparent countries in other regions are also a priority. The fund can also support work in countries that are considered fiscally transparent but still show ongoing weaknesses in public financial management, meaning the opportunity is not limited only to the worst performers. Applicants are also allowed to propose regional approaches when several countries share similar transparency gaps or reform needs, which can make sense for peer learning, standardized training curricula, or cross-country communities of practice.
From a funding standpoint, FTIF is a discretionary grant program (not a formula program). The announcement anticipated making around three awards, with total funding estimated at up to $5,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $250,000 (award floor) up to $3,000,000 (award ceiling). The overall pool referenced in the description is approximately $1.0 to $5.0 million in Economic Support Funds, indicating that the final amount available could depend on appropriations, policy priorities, and final agency decisions. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can lower barriers for strong implementers that may not have large unrestricted resources.
A fairly broad set of organizations are eligible to apply. This includes public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, other than universities). The eligibility information in the notice also references multilateral development institutions, public international organizations, and foreign educational institutions, reflecting an openness to experienced international implementers and specialized training institutions, not only U.S.-based NGOs.
In practical terms, a competitive proposal under FTIF would typically describe a clear plan for delivering training and technical assistance that results in measurable improvements in budget transparency and related public financial management practices. That could involve building government capacity to publish timely and accessible budget documents, improving the quality and completeness of fiscal reporting, strengthening internal processes for budget preparation and execution, and supporting civil society to interpret budget data, engage in evidence-based advocacy, and participate in budget oversight. Because the opportunity emphasizes engagement with both government stakeholders and civil society representatives, proposals that combine supply-side improvements (government disclosure and systems) with demand-side strengthening (public oversight and use of information) align closely with the stated goals.
Administrative details in the source notice include the Funding Opportunity Number EBAQ-EBAQM-14-001 and the CFDA number 19.322 (Economic Statecraft). The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2014, with a closing date of May 30, 2014, and it was later archived on June 29, 2014. For technical issues accessing the announcement, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) FAQs
What is the Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF)?
The Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) is a U.S. government grant opportunity run through the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, in coordination with USAID. It funds projects that improve the fiscal transparency of central government budgets in partner countries.
What is the main purpose of FTIF funding?
The core purpose is practical, hands-on capacity building. FTIF funding is meant to support training programs and sustained technical engagement with foreign government officials and with civil society representatives who monitor, analyze, or advocate around public budgets.
What kinds of outcomes is FTIF trying to achieve?
FTIF aims to strengthen how governments publish, explain, manage, and oversee budget information, and to improve the ability of non-government stakeholders to understand and use that information to promote accountability.
Who are the primary audiences or participants for FTIF-supported activities?
Projects are expected to work with two key groups: (1) foreign government officials involved with central government budgets, and (2) civil society representatives who monitor, analyze, or advocate around public budgets.
What types of activities does FTIF support?
FTIF supports training and technical assistance focused on budget transparency and related public financial management practices. Examples referenced in the notice include helping governments publish timely and accessible budget documents, improving fiscal reporting quality and completeness, strengthening internal budget preparation and execution processes, and helping civil society interpret budget data and engage in evidence-based advocacy and oversight.
Does FTIF focus only on government-side improvements, or also on public oversight?
It emphasizes engagement with both government stakeholders and civil society representatives. Proposals that combine supply-side improvements (government disclosure and systems) with demand-side strengthening (public oversight and use of information) align closely with the stated goals.
Which countries are prioritized for FTIF projects?
Projects are expected to target countries where the need is greatest, as determined by the Department of State Fiscal Transparency Review.
What is the top stated geographic priority?
Priority is explicitly given to Economic Support Fund (ESF) eligible African countries that were assessed as "non transparent" in the Department of State Fiscal Transparency Review.
Are "non transparent" countries outside Africa also a priority?
Yes. After ESF-eligible African countries assessed as "non transparent," proposals focused on "non transparent" countries in other regions are also a priority.
Can FTIF fund work in countries considered fiscally transparent?
Yes. The fund can also support work in countries considered fiscally transparent but that still show ongoing weaknesses in public financial management. The opportunity is not limited only to the worst performers.
Are regional or multi-country approaches allowed?
Yes. Applicants are allowed to propose regional approaches when several countries share similar transparency gaps or reform needs, which can support peer learning, standardized training curricula, or cross-country communities of practice.
Is FTIF a formula program or a competitive/discretionary program?
FTIF is described as a discretionary grant program, meaning awards are competitive rather than allocated by formula.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The announcement anticipated making around three awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
Total funding was estimated at up to $5,000,000. The overall pool referenced is approximately $1.0 to $5.0 million in Economic Support Funds (ESF), indicating the final amount could depend on appropriations, policy priorities, and final agency decisions.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $250,000 (award floor) up to $3,000,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required under this opportunity.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
The notice lists a broad set of eligible applicants, including public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) organizations and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than universities).
Does the eligibility information indicate openness to international or multilateral entities?
Yes. The eligibility information also references multilateral development institutions, public international organizations, and foreign educational institutions.
What makes a proposal competitive under FTIF based on the notice description?
A competitive proposal would typically describe a clear plan for delivering training and technical assistance that results in measurable improvements in budget transparency and related public financial management practices, with engagement that includes both government stakeholders and civil society representatives.
Which U.S. government entities are involved in running FTIF?
The opportunity is run through the Department of State (Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs), in coordination with USAID.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EBAQ-EBAQM-14-001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.322 (Economic Statecraft).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 1, 2014, and had a closing date of May 30, 2014.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The notice states the opportunity was archived on June 29, 2014, indicating it was no longer active after that date.
Where should applicants go for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
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