Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 176 11 000010
Apply for RFA 176 11 000010
- The Kazakhstan USAID Almaty in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Kazakhstans Judicial Independence 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 Jul 14, 2011 and posted on Jul 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2011. (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 $1,950,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Kazakhstans Judicial Independence Program (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 176 11 000010) is a USAID-funded, discretionary grant opportunity administered by USAID Kazakhstan (Almaty) under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas authority (CFDA 98.001). It was offered as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the funder expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as ongoing coordination, technical input, or collaboration on work planning and monitoring. The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2011, with an application deadline of August 11, 2011, and later archived on September 10, 2011.
The program goal is to strengthen the independence of Kazakhstans judiciary through a direct partnership with the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan. The central idea is to build on the Supreme Courts stated political will to improve the court system in ways that increase public trust and move the judiciary closer to internationally recognized standards. In practice, that framing points to reforms and capacity-building that improve accountability and performance across the justice sector, with an emphasis on institutional integrity and credibility. The opportunity sits in the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category, signaling that proposed activities would be expected to focus on court administration, judicial governance, transparency measures, professional standards, and related systems that support impartial decision-making and responsible judicial oversight.
Funding for the award was capped at an award ceiling of $1,950,000, with a nominal award floor of $1. The solicitation indicated no cost-sharing or matching requirement, reducing the burden on applicants to bring additional funds. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity (for example, nonprofit organizations, for-profit firms, universities, or other qualified organizations), subject to any additional eligibility details that may have appeared in the full announcement.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed point of contact was Olessya Oliyarnik, Acquisition Specialist, reachable by phone at 87272507612, with reference to RFA 176 11 000010.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Kazakhstan's Judicial Independence Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 176 11 000010.
Who is funding and administering the opportunity?
This is a USAID-funded discretionary grant opportunity administered by USAID Kazakhstan (Almaty).
Under what authority and CFDA listing is this opportunity offered?
It is offered under the Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas authority and is associated with CFDA 98.001.
What type of award is this?
The solicitation was offered as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does "Cooperative Agreement" imply for implementation?
In this context, it indicates that the funder (USAID) typically expects substantial involvement during implementation. That can include ongoing coordination, technical input, and collaboration on work planning and monitoring.
What is the main goal of the program?
The goal is to strengthen the independence of Kazakhstan's judiciary through a direct partnership with the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan.
Who is the program intended to partner with?
The program is framed around a direct partnership with the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan.
What is the core idea behind the program approach?
The central idea is to build on the Supreme Court's stated political will to improve the court system in ways that increase public trust and move the judiciary closer to internationally recognized standards.
What kinds of activities does the solicitation suggest (based on the description provided)?
Based on the framing provided, activities would be expected to align with reforms and capacity-building that improve accountability and performance across the justice sector, with an emphasis on institutional integrity and credibility.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is in the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category.
What does the "Law, Justice and Legal Services" category signal about expected program content?
It signals that proposed activities would be expected to focus on areas such as court administration, judicial governance, transparency measures, professional standards, and related systems that support impartial decision-making and responsible judicial oversight.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,950,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The solicitation listed a nominal award floor of $1.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The solicitation indicated no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity (for example, nonprofit organizations, for-profit firms, universities, or other qualified organizations), subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 11, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 10, 2011.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Olessya Oliyarnik, Acquisition Specialist.
How could applicants reach the point of contact?
The contact phone number provided was 87272507612. When reaching out, applicants were instructed to reference RFA 176 11 000010.
What location is associated with the administering USAID office?
The opportunity was administered by USAID Kazakhstan (Almaty), indicating Almaty as the referenced location for the administering office.
Is this described as a discretionary or formula-based grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
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