Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA GRO LMA 08 729
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- 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 "International Observation of Sudan National Elections" 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 Nov 13, 2008 and posted on Jul 29, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 16, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "International Observation of Sudan National Elections" (Funding Opportunity Number M OAA GRO LMA 08 729) is a discretionary USAID award focused on democracy and governance, specifically supporting comprehensive international observation of Sudan's national election process. USAID/Sudan is seeking applications that do not just cover election day activities, but instead monitor the full electoral cycle from the earliest institutional steps through the final resolution of disputes after polling. In practical terms, this signals an interest in long-horizon observation efforts that track how the electoral framework is set up and implemented, how voting is conducted, and how complaints or legal challenges are handled once ballots are cast and results are contested or certified.
The announcement describes observation coverage beginning with the establishment of the National Election Commission and continuing through the post-polling period, including dispute resolution. This implies that proposed programs should be able to observe and report on key phases such as the creation and functioning of the commission, development and enforcement of election rules and procedures, preparation and readiness activities leading up to the vote, and post-election processes that can determine whether outcomes are accepted and disputes are addressed fairly. The scope suggests USAID is looking for credible, methodical observation that can assess the transparency, integrity, and procedural fairness of the overall process rather than a narrow snapshot limited to polling stations on election day.
Funding is offered through a grant mechanism, with an estimated total funding level of USD 6,000,000. The notice lists an award ceiling of USD 6,000,000 and an award floor of USD 0, indicating that award sizes could vary and that funding may be allocated across multiple awards depending on the proposals received and USAID's programming decisions. USAID anticipates making four awards under this opportunity, which suggests that applicants may be selected to cover different regions, complementary observation approaches, or distinct components of the broader observation effort, although the announcement summary does not specify how responsibilities would be divided.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may exist in the full announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for organizations that may not be able to provide significant non-federal contributions. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
The opportunity was posted on July 29, 2008, with a closing date of February 16, 2009 (both the original and current closing date are listed as the same). The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Agency for International Development. For applicants who have trouble accessing the complete announcement electronically, the contact listed is Jennifer Crow Yang, reachable by telephone at 1-202-712-4602.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "International Observation of Sudan National Elections."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M OAA GRO LMA 08 729.
Which U.S. government agency is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically USAID/Sudan as referenced in the description.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The grant supports comprehensive international observation of Sudan's national election process, with an emphasis on democracy and governance.
Is this focused only on election day monitoring?
No. USAID/Sudan is explicitly seeking applications that go beyond election day and instead monitor the full electoral cycle, including pre-election institutional steps and post-election dispute resolution.
What does "full electoral cycle" mean in this announcement?
Based on the announcement summary, it means observation beginning with the establishment of the National Election Commission and continuing through the post-polling period, including the final resolution of disputes after polling.
What parts of the election process are expected to be observed?
The scope described implies coverage of key phases such as: establishment and functioning of the National Election Commission; development and enforcement of election rules and procedures; preparation and readiness activities leading up to the vote; how voting is conducted; and post-election processes, including complaints, legal challenges, and dispute resolution.
What kind of observation approach does USAID appear to be seeking?
The summary points to credible, methodical observation intended to assess transparency, integrity, and procedural fairness across the overall process, rather than a narrow snapshot limited to polling stations on election day.
What type of award is being offered?
This is a discretionary USAID award offered through a grant mechanism.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level is USD 6,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is USD 6,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is USD 0.
Does the award floor of USD 0 mean a minimum award amount is guaranteed?
No. As stated, the floor is USD 0, which indicates award sizes could vary; it does not indicate a guaranteed minimum award amount.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making four awards under this opportunity.
Will the funding be split across multiple awards?
The summary suggests funding may be allocated across multiple awards, and USAID anticipates four awards, but the announcement summary does not specify how funding or responsibilities would be divided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may exist in the full announcement.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001.
What does CFDA 98.001 correspond to?
CFDA 98.001 corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 29, 2008.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date is February 16, 2009. The original and current closing date are listed as the same.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed is Jennifer Crow Yang.
What is the phone number for the listed contact?
Jennifer Crow Yang can be reached by telephone at 1-202-712-4602.
Does the summary specify how observation responsibilities will be divided among awardees?
No. While four awards are anticipated, the summary does not specify whether awardees would be assigned by region, by observation method, or by distinct components of the overall effort.
Does the summary mention any specific geographic coverage requirements within Sudan?
No. The summary references Sudan's national elections generally, but does not provide specific geographic coverage requirements.
Does the summary list any required activities beyond observation?
The summary emphasizes comprehensive observation and reporting across the electoral cycle, but it does not provide additional required activity details beyond that scope.
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