Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OAA 15 000016
Apply for RFA OAA 15 000016
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2015 Elections and Political Transitions (EPT) 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 1, 2015 and posted on May 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2015 Closing Date Time June 30, 2015, 1100 AM (EST). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may only be submitted by eligible organizations. It is important to note that USAID strongly encourages applicants to develop consortia with other responsible and eligible organizations (U.S. or Non U.S. Organizations) with complementary capabilities and experiences if conducive to the achievement of results under the program objectives. USAID will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law. Local organizations are eligible and encouraged to apply, as well as consortia of local organizations. A local organization applicant must be locally recognized under the laws of the country in which it is domiciled. A local organization does not include subsidiaries, affiliates, or member entities of organizations located outside of, or organized outside of the country where it is domiciled. Please refer to Section III of the RFA for additional information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2015 Elections and Political Transitions (EPT) Program was a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) focused on work in the Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance sector. The program was released under Funding Opportunity Number RFA OAA 15 000016 and carried the title "FY 2015 Elections and Political Transitions (EPT) Program." The listing points applicants to the full Request for Applications (RFA) for the program specifics, indicating that the detailed technical approach, program objectives, expected results, and application requirements are all contained in that RFA rather than in a downloadable application package.
USAID planned to make awards under either a Cooperative Agreement or a Grant, meaning the agency could provide funding with varying levels of USAID involvement during implementation (with cooperative agreements typically implying more substantial engagement). The overall funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance, and the assistance is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing number 98.001, which covers USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for organizations that may not have large unrestricted resources to contribute.
The award ceiling for the opportunity was $20,000,000, signaling that USAID expected to support potentially large-scale activities or a sizable set of interventions under the EPT umbrella. While the synopsis does not spell out the exact technical focus areas, the title and category indicate an emphasis on elections-related programming and political transition support, which can include efforts like strengthening electoral processes and institutions, supporting peaceful political transitions, and improving governance conditions around electoral periods, subject to the RFA's defined scope and allowed activities.
Eligibility was limited to legally recognized organizational entities; individuals were explicitly not allowed to apply. USAID emphasized that applications could only be submitted by eligible organizations and strongly encouraged applicants to form consortia with other responsible and eligible organizations, whether U.S.-based or non-U.S.-based, when that would help achieve program objectives. Local organizations were not only eligible but encouraged to apply, including consortia of local organizations. The notice also provided a specific definition of "local organization," explaining that a local organization must be recognized under the laws of the country where it is domiciled and that local status does not extend to subsidiaries, affiliates, or member entities of organizations that are located or organized outside that country. Additional eligibility requirements were referenced as being in Section III of the RFA.
The posting and creation date for the opportunity was May 1, 2015. The application deadline was June 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, and the opportunity was archived on July 30, 2015. A key administrative detail is that applications were not accepted through Grants.gov. Instead, applicants were instructed to rely on the RFA for the correct submission process, formatting rules, content requirements, and delivery instructions. The notice explicitly stated there was no application package to download and that the RFA served as the authoritative source for how to apply.
For applicant support, the contact listed for issues accessing the full announcement electronically was George Irby, Contract Specialist (G. Serapis Irby).
FY 2015 Elections and Political Transitions (EPT) Program (USAID) - FAQs
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY 2015 Elections and Political Transitions (EPT) Program."
Which agency offered this program?
The program was offered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA OAA 15 000016.
What sector or program area does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance sector. The listing shows the funding activity category as "Other," clarified as Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 98.001, which covers USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
What types of awards did USAID plan to make under this opportunity?
USAID planned to make awards under either a Cooperative Agreement or a Grant.
What does it mean that the award could be a cooperative agreement or a grant?
The notice indicates funding could be provided with varying levels of USAID involvement during implementation, with cooperative agreements typically implying more substantial engagement by USAID compared to a standard grant.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling was $20,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to legally recognized organizational entities. Individuals were explicitly not allowed to apply. The notice also states that additional eligibility requirements were in Section III of the RFA.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Individuals were explicitly not eligible to apply.
Are local organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Local organizations were eligible and encouraged to apply, including consortia of local organizations.
How does the opportunity define a "local organization"?
A local organization must be recognized under the laws of the country where it is domiciled. The notice also clarifies that local status does not extend to subsidiaries, affiliates, or member entities of organizations that are located or organized outside that country.
Does USAID encourage partnerships or consortia?
Yes. USAID strongly encouraged applicants to form consortia with other responsible and eligible organizations (U.S.-based or non-U.S.-based) when doing so would help achieve the program objectives.
Where can applicants find the detailed program requirements and technical approach?
The listing points applicants to the full Request for Applications (RFA). The detailed technical approach, program objectives, expected results, and application requirements are contained in the RFA.
Is there a downloadable application package?
No. The notice explicitly stated there was no application package to download and that the RFA served as the authoritative source for how to apply.
Is Grants.gov used to submit applications for this opportunity?
No. Applications were not accepted through Grants.gov. Applicants were instructed to rely on the RFA for the correct submission process, formatting rules, content requirements, and delivery instructions.
What are examples of the kinds of activities this program might support?
While the synopsis does not list exact technical focus areas, the title and category indicate an emphasis on elections-related programming and political transition support. The notice suggests this can include efforts such as strengthening electoral processes and institutions, supporting peaceful political transitions, and improving governance conditions around electoral periods, subject to the RFA's defined scope and allowed activities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date was May 1, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 30, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for problems accessing the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed for issues accessing the full announcement electronically was George Irby, Contract Specialist (G. Serapis Irby).
Where are the submission instructions and formatting rules?
The notice directs applicants to the RFA for submission procedures, required content, formatting rules, and delivery instructions.
Where are the eligibility details beyond "organizations only" provided?
The notice states that additional eligibility requirements are referenced as being in Section III of the RFA.
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