Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID W OAA GRO LMA 10 00061
Apply for USAID W OAA GRO LMA 10 00061
- 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 "LAC/CUBA Civil Society Creating Networks Empowering Communities (CNECT)" 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 7, 2010 and posted on Jun 18, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2010. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- non profits and institutions of higher education
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Opportunity Summary:
The LAC/CUBA Civil Society Creating Networks Empowering Communities (CNECT) opportunity was a USAID Bureau for Latin America (USAID/LAC) discretionary funding announcement to support a three-year civil society and democracy program focused on Cuba. It was offered under USAID's overseas foreign assistance authority in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended) and planned to be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement, meaning USAID expected to remain substantially involved during implementation (for example, through collaboration on plans, monitoring, or technical direction) rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The core purpose of the program, as reflected in the title "Creating Networks Empowering Communities (CNECT)," was to strengthen civil society by helping people and groups build connections and networks that can support community empowerment. While the short synopsis points applicants to the full Program Description for the complete set of goals and expected results, the framing makes clear that USAID intended the recipient to drive achievement of specific civil society objectives over a multi-year period, likely emphasizing linkages, collaboration, and community-level capacity. The recipient organization would be responsible for meeting the program objectives and delivering the expected results laid out in the full announcement.
Funding details show an anticipated total award size of up to $3,000,000 per award (award ceiling), with an award floor listed as $0, and USAID expected to make up to two awards. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers barriers to entry for qualified nonprofit organizations and universities that may not have substantial unrestricted funds to contribute. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and the activity category was identified as Civil Society and Democracy.
Eligibility was open to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education, listed under the broader eligible applicant category of "Others" with additional clarification provided. Key administrative dates indicate the opportunity was posted June 18, 2010, with an original closing date of July 19, 2010, later extended to July 22, 2010. The record was archived on August 18, 2010, indicating it is no longer open.
For prospective applicants at the time, USAID provided a point of contact for access issues and questions: Paul Burford, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at (202) 712-4697. The announcement emphasizes that anyone preparing an application would need to rely on the full program description to understand the exact objectives, required activities, deliverables, and performance expectations, but the published summary establishes the essential contours: a three-year, USAID-engaged cooperative agreement aimed at building civil society networks and empowering communities in the Cuba context, with up to two awards and up to $3 million available per award.
FAQs: LAC/CUBA Civil Society Creating Networks Empowering Communities (CNECT)
What is the LAC/CUBA CNECT opportunity?
LAC/CUBA Civil Society Creating Networks Empowering Communities (CNECT) was a USAID Bureau for Latin America (USAID/LAC) discretionary funding opportunity to support a civil society and democracy program focused on Cuba.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose, reflected in the name "Creating Networks Empowering Communities (CNECT)," was to strengthen civil society by helping people and groups build connections and networks that support community empowerment.
How long was the program planned to run?
The opportunity was designed as a three-year civil society and democracy program.
What type of USAID award mechanism was planned?
USAID planned to implement the program through a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement mean in practice for this opportunity?
A Cooperative Agreement indicates USAID expected to remain substantially involved during implementation. The summary notes examples such as collaboration on plans, monitoring, or technical direction, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What legal authority was the opportunity offered under?
The opportunity was offered under USAID's overseas foreign assistance authority in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended).
What was the program area or activity category?
The activity category was identified as Civil Society and Democracy.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
How much funding was available per award?
The anticipated award ceiling was up to $3,000,000 per award.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID expected to make up to two awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. The opportunity listed these under a broader eligible applicant category of "Others" with additional clarification provided.
What were the key posting and closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2010. The original closing date was July 19, 2010, and it was later extended to July 22, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The record was archived on August 18, 2010, which indicates it is no longer open.
Where were the full objectives and expected results described?
The synopsis directed applicants to the full Program Description for the complete set of goals and expected results.
What would the recipient organization be responsible for?
The recipient organization would be responsible for meeting the program objectives and delivering the expected results laid out in the full announcement.
What kinds of approaches did the synopsis suggest the program would emphasize?
Based on the framing, the program likely emphasized strengthening linkages, supporting collaboration, and building community-level capacity through networks and connections.
Who was the point of contact for access issues and questions?
USAID listed Paul Burford, Contract Specialist, as the point of contact for access issues and questions.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was (202) 712-4697.
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