Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 111 14 000004
Apply for RFA 111 14 000004
- The Armenia USAID Yerevan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Media for Informed Civic Engagement" 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 27, 2013 and posted on Dec 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 6, 2014 The closing date for submission of applications is extended to February 06, 2014, 1200 PM Local Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The competition under this RFA is limited to local organizations in accordance with Section 7077 (a) Local Competition Authority of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. 112 74). To be considered eligible to apply under this RFA, the prime applicant must satisfy all conditions below Be organized under Armenian laws Have its principal place of business in the Armenia Be majority owned by individuals who are Armenian citizens or lawful permanent residents of the Armenia or be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are Armenian citizens or lawful permanent residents of the Armenia and Not be controlled by a foreign entity or by an individual or individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of the Armenia. The term controlled by means a majority ownership or beneficiary interest as defined above , or the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization s managers or a majority of the organization s governing body by any means, e.g., ownership, contract, or operation of law. Foreign entity means an organization that fails to meet any part of the local organization definition. Government controlled and government owned organizations in which the recipient government owns a majority interest or in which the majority of a governing body are government employees, are included in the above definition of local organization. USAID will not accept applications from individuals. Applicants selected for funding that are first time recipients of USAID funds, may have to undergo pre award financial and management reviews. The term controlled by means a majority ownership or beneficiary interest as defined above , or the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization s managers or a majority of the organization s governing body by any means, e.g., ownership, contract, or operation of law. Foreign entity means an organization that fails to meet any part of the local organization definition. Government controlled and government owned organizations in which the recipient government owns a majority interest or in which the majority of a governing body are government employees, are included in the above definition of local organization. USAID will not accept applications from individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Media for Informed Civic Engagement (MICE) grant opportunity is a USAID/Armenia initiative designed as a five-year activity to expand Armenian citizens' access to independent, credible, and trustworthy information about Government of Armenia (GOAM) policies and planned reforms. The central idea is that people are better able to participate in civic life when they can consistently find accurate reporting and analysis of what the government is doing, what reforms are being proposed, and how those reforms affect communities. The program puts particular emphasis on reforms supported by USAID, especially in decentralization, transparency and accountability, and social sector policy. Alongside this policy focus, MICE is also meant to strengthen the broader media environment by improving the quality of media content and building the capacity of media actors to meet professional standards, supporting the long-term development of a more independent media sector in Armenia.
This opportunity was released by USAID Yerevan (Agency Name: Armenia USAID Yerevan) as a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically implies an active partnership role for the funder during implementation, meaning the recipient should expect ongoing technical engagement and coordination with USAID rather than a purely hands-off grant structure. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation clarifying that the activity aims to improve media content quality and strengthen media capacity to professional standards as part of developing an independent media sector.
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,350,000. The award ceiling is also $3,350,000, indicating that the single award could cover the full estimated total, while the award floor is listed as $0 (which is often a technical listing rather than a practical expectation for an award of this scope). The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the applicant must contribute resources toward the project (financial or in-kind, depending on what the full announcement permits), and the proposal would need to clearly document the source, amount, and allowability of that contribution.
Eligibility for this competition is restricted to local organizations under the Local Competition Authority (Section 7077(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, P.L. 112-74). To qualify, the prime applicant must be organized under Armenian law, have its principal place of business in Armenia, and be majority owned by Armenian citizens or lawful permanent residents of Armenia or governed by a body where the majority are Armenian citizens or lawful permanent residents. The applicant must also not be controlled by a foreign entity or by individuals who are not Armenian citizens or permanent residents. The solicitation explains "controlled by" broadly, including majority ownership or beneficiary interest, or the ability to influence leadership selection or tenure through ownership, contracts, or operation of law. It also clarifies that government-controlled and government-owned organizations (for example, where the government owns a majority interest or where most of the governing body are government employees) can still fall within the defined category of local organization for the purposes of this competition. Applications from individuals are not accepted. Organizations that have not previously received USAID funding may be subject to pre-award financial and management reviews, which can include checks on internal controls, accounting systems, and overall compliance readiness.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on December 11, 2013, created on December 27, 2013, and originally closed January 27, 2014. The submission deadline was later extended to February 6, 2014 at 12:00 PM local time. The archive date is March 6, 2014. The funding opportunity number is RFA-111-14-000004, and the official title is Media for Informed Civic Engagement.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, USAID provided a point of contact: Narine Sarkisian, reachable by phone at 37410494364 or by email at nsarkisian@usaid.gov.
Media for Informed Civic Engagement (MICE) - FAQ
1) What is the Media for Informed Civic Engagement (MICE) opportunity?
MICE is a USAID/Armenia grant opportunity structured as a five-year activity to expand Armenian citizens access to independent, credible, and trustworthy information about Government of Armenia (GOAM) policies and planned reforms.
2) What is the main goal of MICE?
The central goal is to help people participate more effectively in civic life by improving consistent access to accurate reporting and analysis about what the government is doing, what reforms are being proposed, and how those reforms affect communities.
3) What kinds of reforms does MICE emphasize?
MICE places particular emphasis on reforms supported by USAID, especially in decentralization, transparency and accountability, and social sector policy.
4) Is MICE only about covering policy reforms, or does it also support the media sector itself?
In addition to its policy focus, MICE is intended to strengthen the broader media environment by improving media content quality and building the capacity of media actors to meet professional standards, supporting long-term development of a more independent media sector in Armenia.
5) Which USAID office released this opportunity?
The opportunity was released by USAID Yerevan (Agency Name: Armenia USAID Yerevan).
6) What type of funding instrument will USAID use?
USAID intends to fund this opportunity through a Cooperative Agreement.
7) What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically implies an active partnership role for the funder during implementation. Recipients should expect ongoing technical engagement and coordination with USAID, rather than a purely hands-off grant structure.
8) What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other." The description clarifies that the activity aims to improve media content quality and strengthen media capacity to professional standards as part of developing an independent media sector.
9) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
10) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total program funding is $3,350,000.
11) What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $3,350,000, meaning the single award could be as high as the full estimated total amount.
12) What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, which is often a technical listing rather than a practical expectation for an award of this scope.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the applicant must contribute resources toward the project. The application should document the source, amount, and allowability of the contribution, consistent with what the full announcement permits.
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to local organizations under the Local Competition Authority (Section 7077(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, P.L. 112-74).
16) What qualifies an organization as a "local organization" for this competition?
To qualify as a local organization for this competition, the prime applicant must be organized under Armenian law, have its principal place of business in Armenia, and be majority owned by Armenian citizens or lawful permanent residents of Armenia, or governed by a body where the majority are Armenian citizens or lawful permanent residents.
17) Are foreign-controlled organizations eligible?
No. The applicant must not be controlled by a foreign entity or by individuals who are not Armenian citizens or permanent residents.
18) How does the solicitation define "controlled by"?
The solicitation explains "controlled by" broadly. Control may include majority ownership or beneficiary interest, or the ability to influence leadership selection or tenure through ownership, contracts, or operation of law.
19) Are government-controlled or government-owned organizations excluded?
Not necessarily. The solicitation clarifies that government-controlled and government-owned organizations (for example, where the government owns a majority interest or where most of the governing body are government employees) can still fall within the defined category of local organization for the purposes of this competition.
20) Can individuals apply for this grant?
No. Applications from individuals are not accepted.
21) What if an organization has never received USAID funding before?
Organizations that have not previously received USAID funding may be subject to pre-award financial and management reviews. These reviews can include checks on internal controls, accounting systems, and overall compliance readiness.
22) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on December 11, 2013. It originally closed on January 27, 2014, but the submission deadline was extended.
23) What was the extended application deadline?
The submission deadline was extended to February 6, 2014 at 12:00 PM local time.
24) What is the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date is March 6, 2014.
25) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-111-14-000004.
26) What is the official title of the solicitation?
The official title is Media for Informed Civic Engagement.
27) Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants can contact Narine Sarkisian by phone at 37410494364 or by email at nsarkisian@usaid.gov.
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