Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 696 13 00001
Apply for RFA 696 13 00001
- The Rwanda USAID Kigali in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MEDIA AND ELECTIONS PROGRAM IN RWANDA" 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 Mar 7, 2013 and posted on Mar 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 MEDIA AND ELECTIONS PROGRAM IN RWANDA grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 696 13 00001) was issued by USAID/Rwanda in Kigali as a discretionary funding opportunity to support an eighteen-month program focused on strengthening election-related journalism and media professionalism in Rwanda. The central aim is to build the confidence, skills, and overall capacity of media professionals so they can produce reporting that is higher quality, more transparent, and more balanced during sensitive political periods. The timing is explicitly tied to Rwanda s electoral calendar, with immediate emphasis on coverage around the September 2013 Parliamentary Elections and a longer horizon of improved media performance and credibility leading up to the 2017 Presidential Elections. In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to improve how elections and political developments are reported, helping ensure the public has access to clearer, more reliable information and supporting a healthier information environment during election cycles.
The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The activity category is listed as Community Development, reflecting the idea that stronger, more credible media contributes to broader civic participation and governance outcomes. USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of 500,000 USD. The financial parameters indicate an award ceiling of 500,000 USD and an award floor of 1 USD, signaling that while USAID planned a single award up to the ceiling, the solicitation technically allowed a broad range of proposed budgets. The opportunity also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected organization would be expected to contribute some portion of resources (cash or in-kind) in accordance with the details laid out in the full announcement.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, assuming they meet any additional conditions described in the full text of the announcement. The solicitation was posted and created on March 7, 2013, with an original and current closing date of April 25, 2013, and an archive date of May 25, 2013. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, USAID provided a point of contact: Geraldine Kyazze, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Rwanda, reachable by phone at 250252596400, referencing RFA 696 13 00001. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), which is the standard listing used for many USAID-funded overseas assistance programs.
FAQs: MEDIA AND ELECTIONS PROGRAM IN RWANDA (RFA 696 13 00001)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "MEDIA AND ELECTIONS PROGRAM IN RWANDA."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 696 13 00001.
Who issued this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by USAID/Rwanda in Kigali.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is focused on strengthening election-related journalism and improving media professionalism in Rwanda, particularly during sensitive political periods.
What outcomes is USAID aiming to achieve through this program?
The central aim is to build the confidence, skills, and overall capacity of media professionals so they can produce reporting that is higher quality, more transparent, and more balanced during election cycles.
How long is the program expected to run?
The opportunity supports an eighteen-month program.
How is the program tied to Rwanda's electoral calendar?
The timing is explicitly linked to Rwanda's elections, with immediate emphasis on coverage around the September 2013 Parliamentary Elections and a longer-term goal of improved media performance and credibility leading up to the 2017 Presidential Elections.
What does USAID expect the program to improve in practical terms?
It is designed to improve how elections and political developments are reported, helping ensure the public has access to clearer, more reliable information and supporting a healthier information environment during election cycles.
What type of award mechanism will be used?
The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
In this opportunity, a Cooperative Agreement indicates that USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation rather than only providing funding and remaining hands-off.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Community Development.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is USD 500,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is USD 500,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is USD 1.
Does this opportunity include a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected organization would be expected to contribute some portion of resources (cash or in-kind), as described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, assuming they meet any additional conditions included in the full announcement.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted (and created) on March 7, 2013.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date was April 25, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 25, 2013.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were provided a USAID/Rwanda point of contact to request assistance.
Who is the point of contact listed for this opportunity?
The point of contact is Geraldine Kyazze, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID/Rwanda.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Geraldine Kyazze can be reached by phone at 250252596400. Applicants should reference RFA 696 13 00001.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001, listed as "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
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