Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 121 13 000000
Apply for SOL 121 13 000000
- The Agency for International Development in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "LEADERSHIP IN ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE" 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 Dec 23, 2013 and posted on Dec 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 2014 Comments must be received by January 22, 2014 at 500pm Kiev (local) time.. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The recipient is expected to be a reputable local NGO with demonstrated capacity to identify and advocate for substantive, achievable improvements in the business environment and manage and be responsible for activities of the recipient partner organizations that jointly pursue those improvements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID Mission in Ukraine issued a notice titled "Leadership in Economic Governance" to collect feedback on a draft Program Description before releasing a future funding solicitation. This announcement is not a formal Request for Applications and does not guarantee that USAID will proceed with the project, issue a solicitation, or fund any activities. Instead, it is an early-stage request for public comments intended to improve and strengthen the draft design of the program ahead of a possible competitive opportunity later on.
The opportunity is framed as a discretionary USAID foreign assistance activity (CFDA 98.001) in the area of Business and Commerce, and the anticipated award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. The notice sets an indicative maximum funding ceiling of up to USD 5,000,000, with no stated award floor, and it specifies that no cost sharing or matching is required. The document was posted on December 23, 2013, with comments due by January 22, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Kyiv local time, and it was later archived on February 21, 2014.
USAID emphasizes that it is seeking comments specifically on the attached draft Program Description, with the purpose of refining program objectives, approaches, and implementation details prior to releasing a formal Request for Applications. USAID notes that it may incorporate feedback and revise the Program Description, but it is not obligated to make changes based on submissions. It also highlights that responding to this request for comments does not create any binding commitment on the part of the U.S. Government, does not obligate USAID to issue a solicitation, and does not provide reimbursement for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting comments.
Eligibility is described in general terms, with an expectation that the eventual recipient would be a reputable local Ukrainian non-governmental organization that can demonstrate the capacity to identify, prioritize, and advocate for substantive and realistic improvements to the business environment. In addition, the prospective recipient is expected to be able to manage and take responsibility for the activities of partner organizations working together toward those business environment reforms. The "Eligible Applicants" field is listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification contained in the eligibility information statement focusing on a capable local NGO lead.
All comments were to be submitted by email to Patrick Robison, Agreements Specialist at the Regional Contracting Office/Ukraine, at probison@usaid.gov. USAID indicates that any eventual formal competition would be announced separately through a future pre-solicitation notice, which would be the signal for prospective applicants to prepare for an actual application process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this USAID "Leadership in Economic Governance" notice?
It is a USAID Mission in Ukraine notice requesting public feedback on an attached draft Program Description. The goal is to improve and strengthen the draft program design before USAID decides whether to release a future funding solicitation.
2) Is this a formal funding opportunity or application request?
No. USAID states this is not a formal Request for Applications (RFA). It is an early-stage request for comments only.
3) Does this notice guarantee that USAID will issue a solicitation or fund activities?
No. USAID explicitly notes there is no guarantee it will proceed with the project, issue a solicitation, or fund any activities.
4) What is USAID asking the public to provide?
USAID is seeking comments specifically on the attached draft Program Description. The intent is to refine program objectives, approaches, and implementation details ahead of any potential competitive opportunity later on.
5) Will USAID make changes based on the comments submitted?
USAID may incorporate feedback and revise the draft Program Description, but it is not obligated to make changes based on any submissions.
6) Does submitting comments create any obligation by the U.S. Government or USAID?
No. USAID states that responding to this request for comments does not create any binding commitment, does not obligate USAID to issue a solicitation, and does not obligate USAID to fund any activities.
7) Are commenters reimbursed for preparing or submitting feedback?
No. USAID notes it will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing or submitting comments.
8) What type of activity area does this relate to?
The notice frames the effort as a discretionary USAID foreign assistance activity in the area of Business and Commerce.
9) What is the CFDA number associated with this activity?
The notice lists CFDA 98.001.
10) What award instrument does USAID anticipate if a future solicitation is released?
The anticipated award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
11) What is the indicative maximum funding level mentioned?
The notice includes an indicative maximum funding ceiling of up to USD 5,000,000.
12) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor) stated?
No. The notice does not state an award floor.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies that no cost sharing or matching is required.
14) Who does USAID expect could be eligible in a future competition?
Eligibility is described generally. USAID indicates an expectation that the eventual recipient would be a reputable local Ukrainian non-governmental organization (NGO) with the capacity to identify, prioritize, and advocate for substantive and realistic improvements to the business environment.
15) Are there expectations about managing partners or coalitions?
Yes. The prospective recipient is expected to be able to manage and take responsibility for the activities of partner organizations working together toward business environment reforms.
16) What does the "Eligible Applicants" field say?
The notice lists "Eligible Applicants" broadly as "Others," with additional clarification in the eligibility information statement emphasizing a capable local NGO lead.
17) When was the notice posted and what was the deadline for comments?
The notice was posted on December 23, 2013. Comments were due by January 22, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Kyiv local time.
18) When was the notice archived?
The notice was later archived on February 21, 2014.
19) Where and how were comments supposed to be submitted?
Comments were to be submitted by email to Patrick Robison, Agreements Specialist at the Regional Contracting Office/Ukraine, at probison@usaid.gov.
20) How will a future formal competition be announced, if USAID moves forward?
USAID states that any eventual formal competition would be announced separately through a future pre-solicitation notice. That pre-solicitation notice would be the signal for prospective applicants to prepare for an actual application process.
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