Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RDMA 486 12 000026 RFA
Apply for USAID RDMA 486 12 000026 RFA
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New China Rule of Law 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 11, 2012 and posted on Jun 18, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2012 1600 Bangkok 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 $12,450,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,450,000.00 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 New China Rule of Law Program is a USAID-funded grant opportunity designed to support a new U.S.-China initiative focused on strengthening the rule of law, with a particular emphasis on reducing specific barriers that prevent people from accessing justice. The opportunity calls for technical support activities that advance rule-of-law objectives, and it signals a practical, access-to-justice orientation rather than an abstract legal reform agenda. While the brief synopsis does not list the full set of program goals and expected results, it clearly indicates that the detailed expectations are laid out in the Program Description (RFA Section I), which applicants would need to follow closely when shaping their technical approach, workplan, and proposed outcomes.
This funding opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development, with the posting managed through USAID Bangkok (Thailand). The mechanism is a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the recipient should expect substantial involvement from USAID during implementation, such as collaboration on planning, approvals, monitoring, and adaptation of activities as the program progresses. The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, placing it within governance and legal-sector development programming, and aligning it with interventions that may address institutional capacity, legal services delivery, procedural barriers, and other practical constraints that limit individuals or groups from effectively using justice systems.
Eligibility is open to U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non-governmental organizations, including the option to apply as a consortium. The listing notes the eligibility as "Unrestricted" in the sense that any entity that fits the stated applicant categories may apply, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the need for applicants to bring non-federal funds to the table and can make proposal budgeting more straightforward.
USAID anticipated making a single award under this announcement. The estimated total funding is $12,450,000, and the award ceiling is also $12,450,000, indicating the full amount was expected to be awarded to one recipient, with an award floor listed as 1 (as recorded in the source data). The funding is associated with CFDA number 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on June 18, 2012, created in the system on July 11, 2012, and had an application deadline of July 30, 2012 at 1600 (4:00 PM) Bangkok time. The archive date is October 15, 2012, meaning it was later closed and archived in the system. For administrative or access issues related to obtaining the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Praveena ViraSingh, Procurement Specialist, reachable by phone at 6622573000.
In practical terms, this opportunity sought a U.S.-based academic institution, NGO, or consortium capable of delivering specialized rule-of-law technical assistance connected to the U.S.-China context, with a strong programmatic focus on identifying and lowering concrete obstacles that limit access to justice. Applicants would be expected to translate that access-to-justice focus into implementable activities, measurable results, and a management approach appropriate for a cooperative agreement, consistent with the more detailed requirements laid out in the RFA's Program Description section.
FAQs: New China Rule of Law Program (USAID)
What is the New China Rule of Law Program?
The New China Rule of Law Program is a USAID-funded grant opportunity intended to support a new U.S.-China initiative focused on strengthening the rule of law, with a practical emphasis on reducing specific barriers that prevent people from accessing justice.
Which U.S. government agency issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), with the posting managed through USAID Bangkok (Thailand).
What is the main purpose or orientation of the program?
The synopsis signals an access-to-justice orientation. Rather than focusing on abstract legal reform, it calls for technical support activities that advance rule-of-law objectives by identifying and lowering concrete obstacles that limit people’s ability to use justice systems.
What types of activities does the opportunity call for?
It calls for technical support activities that advance rule-of-law objectives, particularly activities aimed at reducing barriers to accessing justice. The specific goals and expected results are indicated as being detailed in the Program Description (RFA Section I).
Where are the full program goals and expected results described?
The detailed expectations are described in the Program Description (RFA Section I). Applicants are expected to follow that section closely when shaping their technical approach, workplan, and proposed outcomes.
What is the activity category for this program?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, placing it within governance and legal-sector development programming.
What award mechanism will USAID use?
USAID planned to use a Cooperative Agreement, described as a discretionary award mechanism.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for implementation?
The listing indicates that a cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement from USAID during implementation, such as collaboration on planning, approvals, monitoring, and adapting activities as the program progresses.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to U.S. institutions of higher education and U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The opportunity also allows applications as a consortium.
Is eligibility restricted beyond the applicant type?
The listing notes eligibility as "Unrestricted" in the sense that any entity fitting the stated applicant categories may apply, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
Can an applicant apply as part of a consortium?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes the option to apply as a consortium.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making a single award under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $12,450,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $12,450,000, matching the estimated total funding amount.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as 1 (as recorded in the source data).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding is associated with CFDA number 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2012.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
The listing shows it was created in the system on July 11, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 30, 2012 at 1600 (4:00 PM) Bangkok time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 15, 2012, indicating it was later closed and archived in the system.
Which office managed the posting?
The posting was managed through USAID Bangkok (Thailand).
Who was the point of contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Praveena ViraSingh, Procurement Specialist.
How could the point of contact be reached by phone?
The phone number provided for the point of contact is 6622573000.
What kind of applicant capabilities does the opportunity suggest are needed?
In practical terms, the opportunity sought a U.S.-based academic institution, NGO, or consortium capable of delivering specialized rule-of-law technical assistance connected to the U.S.-China context, and able to translate an access-to-justice focus into implementable activities, measurable results, and a management approach suited to a cooperative agreement.
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