Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 167 2242
Apply for RFI 167 2242
- The Kosovo USAID Pristina in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Increased Participation of Marginalized Groups (Civil Society Support Activity) Program Description" 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 Jul 11, 2014 and posted on Jul 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2014. (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 $2,000,000.00 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).
- Kosovo Local Organisations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Increased Participation of Marginalized Groups (Civil Society Support Activity) Program Description is a USAID/Kosovo notice published primarily to gather public feedback, comments, and suggestions on a potential future activity focused on community development through civil society support. It is important to understand that this is not a formal grant solicitation or a guarantee that USAID/Kosovo will issue a solicitation later. Instead, it functions like an early-stage concept note released for public review, giving interested stakeholders an opportunity to shape or inform how a future program might be designed.
The opportunity is identified under Funding Opportunity Number RFI 167 2242 and is categorized as a discretionary funding action. The intended funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. The activity category is listed as Community Development, and the program title signals an emphasis on increasing the participation of marginalized groups by strengthening or supporting civil society mechanisms and organizations.
If USAID were to move forward with a formal funding opportunity, the notice indicates an expectation of one award. The anticipated funding range is listed with an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $2,000,000, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA number associated with the funding is 98.001, which is USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, reflecting that this would be an overseas assistance activity rather than a domestic U.S. program.
Eligibility is directed toward Kosovo local organizations, and the eligible applicant category is described generally as "Others," with clarification provided through the eligibility information indicating local Kosovo organizations are the intended respondents. This suggests a focus on local ownership and locally led development, where Kosovo-based civil society actors would be positioned to implement and influence the program rather than outside entities.
In terms of timing and administrative details, the notice was posted on July 3, 2014, created on July 11, 2014, and carried a comment deadline (closing date) of July 17, 2014, after which it was archived on August 16, 2014. Because it is a request for public comment rather than a solicitation, the closing date should be read as the deadline for submitting feedback, not for submitting applications.
For access issues or to provide comments, the designated contact person is Albert Rexhepi, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Kosovo in Pristina. The notice provides an email address (arexhepi@usaid.gov) and a phone number (003813859592242) for communication, particularly for those who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically or who want to submit input related to the program description.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the "Increased Participation of Marginalized Groups (Civil Society Support Activity)" notice?
It is a USAID/Kosovo program description released primarily to gather public feedback, comments, and suggestions on a potential future activity. The concept focuses on community development through civil society support, with an emphasis on increasing the participation of marginalized groups.
2) Is this a grant solicitation that I can apply to right now?
No. The notice is not a formal grant solicitation and does not accept applications as a competition. It functions as an early-stage concept shared for public review, so stakeholders can provide input that may inform a future activity.
3) Does this notice guarantee that USAID/Kosovo will issue a future funding opportunity?
No. The notice specifically indicates there is no guarantee USAID/Kosovo will issue a solicitation later. It is a request for feedback on a potential future activity.
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The opportunity is identified under Funding Opportunity Number RFI 167 2242.
5) What type of funding action is this categorized as?
It is categorized as a discretionary funding action.
6) If USAID moves forward later, what funding instrument is expected?
The intended funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement. This typically indicates USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
7) What is the activity category associated with this potential program?
The activity category is listed as Community Development.
8) What is the main focus of the potential activity described?
The program title and description signal a focus on increasing the participation of marginalized groups by strengthening or supporting civil society mechanisms and organizations, as part of a broader community development approach.
9) How many awards are expected if a formal opportunity is released?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award if USAID proceeds with a formal funding opportunity.
10) What is the anticipated funding range mentioned?
The anticipated award floor is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $2,000,000.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
12) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001, which is USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
13) What does CFDA 98.001 imply about the nature of the program?
It reflects that the activity would be an overseas assistance program rather than a domestic U.S. program.
14) Who is eligible to respond based on the eligibility information provided?
Eligibility is directed toward Kosovo local organizations. While the applicant category is described as "Others," the eligibility information clarifies that local Kosovo organizations are the intended respondents.
15) Does the notice suggest a preference for locally led implementation?
Yes. By directing eligibility toward local Kosovo organizations, the notice suggests an emphasis on local ownership and locally led development, with Kosovo-based civil society actors positioned to implement and influence the potential program.
16) What are the key dates listed for this notice?
The notice was posted on July 3, 2014, created on July 11, 2014, and had a comment deadline (closing date) of July 17, 2014. It was archived on August 16, 2014.
17) What does the "closing date" mean in this context?
Because this is a request for public comment rather than a solicitation, the closing date should be understood as the deadline for submitting feedback, not a deadline for submitting applications.
18) Who is the point of contact for questions, access issues, or submitting comments?
The designated contact person is Albert Rexhepi, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Kosovo in Pristina.
19) How can stakeholders contact the point of contact?
The notice provides the email address arexhepi@usaid.gov and the phone number 003813859592242.
20) What should I do if I cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice indicates you can contact the designated point of contact (Albert Rexhepi) by email or phone, particularly if you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
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