Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 518 13 000003
Apply for RFA 518 13 000003
- The Ecuador USAID Quito in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society" 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 Mar 22, 2013 and posted on Feb 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 8, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Because this program is also intended to strengthen the capacity of local organizations, in order to be considered for award, in addition to the technical area described above, an applicant must 1) if a for profit organization, be organized under the laws of Ecuador, have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and be majority beneficially owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador, or 2) if a not for profit organization, be organized under the laws of Ecuador, have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador. 3) Have been in operation as a local Ecuadorian organization for no less than three years immediately preceding the date of application.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Ecuador issued a Request for Applications (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 518 13 000003) titled "Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society" to support local Ecuadorian organizations that work on the inclusion of minority and historically marginalized groups within Ecuador's democratic life. The opportunity is geared toward initiatives that strengthen participation, representation, and access to rights and services for groups specifically named in the announcement: women, Afro-Ecuadorians, youth, persons with disabilities (PWD), and members of the LGBTI community. Concept papers are requested as the initial submission, meaning applicants are expected to propose a clear, feasible project idea and approach rather than submitting a fully developed technical application at the first step.
The funding is offered through USAID’s foreign assistance program (CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and is framed as an earmark opportunity. While USAID lists the funding activity category as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," the substance of the call is civic and social inclusion oriented, focusing on practical activities that contribute to a more inclusive democratic society. The Mission anticipates making around three awards (the notice also notes a range of roughly two to five total grants depending on funds and program decisions). Each grant is expected to last between one and two years.
In terms of award size, USAID indicates an estimated total funding amount of about USD 400,000 across all awards. Individual awards are expected to fall between USD 50,000 (floor) and USD 150,000 (ceiling). The announcement also makes clear that awards are subject to the availability of funds and that USAID reserves the right to make more awards than expected or none at all, depending on the quality of submissions and program priorities. Selection and award decisions will follow the evaluation process described in the solicitation (specifically referenced as Section 5, Application Review Information).
Eligibility is tightly focused on strengthening local capacity, so only legally registered local entities in Ecuador that meet specific local-ownership and governance requirements are eligible. For-profit applicants must be organized under Ecuadorian law, have their principal place of business in Ecuador, and be majority beneficially owned by Ecuadorian citizens or lawful permanent residents. Non-profit applicants must likewise be organized under Ecuadorian law, based principally in Ecuador, and managed by a governing body whose majority are Ecuadorian citizens or lawful permanent residents. In addition, applicants must have been operating as a local Ecuadorian organization for at least three years immediately prior to the application date. The opportunity also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute some portion of project costs or resources in line with the solicitation’s terms.
Key timeline details in the posted record show the opportunity was posted February 5, 2013, initially due March 1, 2013, and later extended with a current closing date of April 8, 2013. The archive date listed is May 8, 2013. Organizations needing access to the full announcement or having difficulty retrieving it electronically were directed to contact the listed USAID staff member in Quito: Esteban Proano, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at jproano@usaid.gov. Additional information was also referenced through the USAID/Ecuador opportunities page (http://ecuador.usaid.gov/opportunities/).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The USAID/Ecuador Request for Applications (RFA) is titled "Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 518 13 000003.
3) Who is issuing this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by USAID/Ecuador (the USAID Mission in Ecuador).
4) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support local Ecuadorian organizations working to increase the inclusion of minority and historically marginalized groups in Ecuador's democratic life, including strengthening participation, representation, and access to rights and services.
5) What types of initiatives does USAID want to support under this RFA?
The call is focused on practical civic and social inclusion activities that contribute to a more inclusive democratic society, particularly efforts that strengthen participation, representation, and access to rights and services for the groups named in the announcement.
6) Which target groups are specifically named in the announcement?
The announcement specifically names: women, Afro-Ecuadorians, youth, persons with disabilities (PWD), and members of the LGBTI community.
7) What is the initial submission requirement?
Applicants are requested to submit concept papers as the first step. This means proposing a clear, feasible project idea and approach rather than submitting a fully developed technical application at the initial stage.
8) What CFDA program is this funded under?
The opportunity is offered through CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
9) Is this an earmark opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as being framed as an earmark opportunity.
10) What funding activity category is listed for this opportunity?
USAID lists the funding activity category as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," although the substance of the call is civic and social inclusion oriented.
11) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making around three awards. The notice also indicates a broader expected range of roughly two to five total grants depending on available funds and program decisions.
12) What is the expected project period for each award?
Each grant is expected to last between one and two years.
13) What is the estimated total funding amount across all awards?
USAID indicates an estimated total funding amount of about USD 400,000 across all awards.
14) What is the expected funding range per individual award?
Individual awards are expected to be between USD 50,000 (floor) and USD 150,000 (ceiling).
15) Is funding guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. Awards are subject to the availability of funds, and USAID reserves the right to make more awards than expected or none at all, depending on the quality of submissions and program priorities.
16) How will applications be reviewed and selected?
Selection and award decisions will follow the evaluation process described in the solicitation, referenced as Section 5 (Application Review Information).
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to legally registered local entities in Ecuador that meet specific local-ownership and governance requirements described in the announcement.
18) What are the eligibility requirements for for-profit applicants?
For-profit applicants must be organized under Ecuadorian law, have their principal place of business in Ecuador, and be majority beneficially owned by Ecuadorian citizens or lawful permanent residents.
19) What are the eligibility requirements for non-profit applicants?
Non-profit applicants must be organized under Ecuadorian law, be based principally in Ecuador, and be managed by a governing body whose majority are Ecuadorian citizens or lawful permanent residents.
20) Is there a minimum number of years an organization must have been operating to apply?
Yes. Applicants must have been operating as a local Ecuadorian organization for at least three years immediately prior to the application date.
21) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute some portion of project costs or resources in line with the solicitation's terms.
22) When was the opportunity posted?
The posted record shows the opportunity was posted on February 5, 2013.
23) What was the original deadline, and was it extended?
The record indicates the opportunity was initially due March 1, 2013, and later extended.
24) What is the closing date after the extension?
The current closing date listed is April 8, 2013.
25) What archive date is listed for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is May 8, 2013.
26) Who can applicants contact if they cannot retrieve the announcement electronically or need access to the full announcement?
Organizations were directed to contact Esteban Proano, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist in Quito, at jproano@usaid.gov.
27) Where else was additional information referenced?
Additional information was referenced through the USAID/Ecuador opportunities page at http://ecuador.usaid.gov/opportunities/.
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