Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 538 14 000007
Apply for RFA 538 14 000007
- The Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Guyana Civil Society Leadership 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 Sep 2, 2014 and posted on Sep 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 26, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $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).
- For local organizations as defined by 22 CFR 228.12
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Opportunity Summary:
The Guyana Civil Society Leadership Project was a USAID-funded health grant designed to strengthen the network of civil society organizations so they could play a bigger, more sustainable role in Guyana's national HIV response. The opportunity was framed as a "Local Capacity Initiative," which signals an emphasis on building the long-term organizational strength, coordination, and leadership of local groups rather than simply funding short-term service delivery. The goal was essentially to help civil society work together more effectively, increase their collective impact, and improve the durability of HIV-related programs and advocacy across the country.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 538 14 000007) was offered as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the recipient would be expected to work closely with USAID during implementation, with substantial involvement from the agency compared to a standard grant. USAID anticipated making a single award under this announcement, with total estimated funding of $500,000. The award ceiling and floor were both set at $500,000, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range of possible funding levels. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was limited to local organizations as defined under 22 CFR 228.12, which generally refers to organizations that are locally established and operate primarily within the country, with local governance and control. The listing in the source data notes "Others" under eligible applicants, with clarification provided in an additional eligibility section, but the key qualifier provided is that the applicant must meet the regulatory definition of a local organization. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for programs overseas.
The announcement timeline shows it was posted and created on September 2, 2014, with an original and final closing date of September 26, 2014, and an archive date of October 26, 2014. The agency information in the notice lists "Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo," which likely reflects the issuing office or regional administrative handling, even though the project focus was Guyana. For applicant support, the contact person named was Claudia Molina, identified as an Acquisition Specialist, with a phone number (809 368 7246) and a reference to a USG email address for assistance, especially for anyone who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
In practical terms, a project with this description would typically focus on strengthening coordination among HIV-focused civil society organizations, improving leadership and governance, enhancing advocacy and community engagement, and building technical and organizational capacity so local groups can sustain HIV prevention, care, and support efforts over time. The core intent was to make the civil society network more cohesive and effective so it can contribute more reliably to national HIV goals and remain resilient beyond the period of USAID support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Guyana Civil Society Leadership Project?
The Guyana Civil Society Leadership Project was a USAID-funded health grant designed to strengthen the network of civil society organizations so they could play a larger and more sustainable role in Guyana's national HIV response.
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal was to help civil society organizations work together more effectively, increase their collective impact, and improve the durability of HIV-related programs and advocacy across Guyana.
What does it mean that this was a "Local Capacity Initiative"?
The opportunity was framed as a Local Capacity Initiative, which indicates an emphasis on building long-term organizational strength, coordination, and leadership of local groups, rather than focusing only on short-term service delivery.
What type of award was offered?
This opportunity was offered as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for implementation?
A Cooperative Agreement means the recipient would be expected to work closely with USAID during implementation, with substantial involvement from the agency compared to a standard grant.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was RFA 538 14 000007.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making a single award under this announcement.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding was $500,000.
What were the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were set at $500,000, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to local organizations as defined under 22 CFR 228.12. In general terms, this refers to organizations that are locally established and operate primarily within the country, with local governance and control.
The notice lists "Others" as eligible applicants. What does that mean here?
The listing notes "Others" under eligible applicants, with clarification provided in an additional eligibility section. The key qualifier provided is that the applicant must meet the regulatory definition of a local organization under 22 CFR 228.12.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for programs overseas.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on September 2, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and final closing date was September 26, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 26, 2014.
Which USAID office was listed on the notice?
The agency information in the notice lists "Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo," which likely reflects the issuing office or regional administrative handling, even though the project focus was Guyana.
Who was the contact person for applicant support?
The contact person named was Claudia Molina, identified as an Acquisition Specialist.
What contact details were provided for assistance?
The notice provided a phone number for Claudia Molina (809 368 7246) and referenced a USG email address for assistance, particularly for anyone who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
What kinds of activities would this project typically support?
Based on the description provided, activities would typically focus on strengthening coordination among HIV-focused civil society organizations, improving leadership and governance, enhancing advocacy and community engagement, and building technical and organizational capacity so local groups can sustain HIV prevention, care, and support efforts over time.
What was the intended long-term impact?
The intent was to make the civil society network more cohesive and effective so it can contribute more reliably to national HIV goals and remain resilient beyond the period of USAID support.
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