Opportunity Information: Apply for S LMAQM 10 RFA 008
Apply for S LMAQM 10 RFA 008
- The Special Envoy to Sudans office in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NGO Capacity Building in Darfur" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 2, 2010 and posted on Apr 1, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international programming funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. The following are Eligible to apply for program funding not for profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code, commercial firms, and international organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Office of the Special Envoy to Sudan announced a competitive grant opportunity called "NGO Capacity Building in Darfur" to support a one-year project focused on strengthening the capabilities of local Darfuri non-governmental organizations and broader civil society. The central idea is to help create stronger, more effective local partners who can play a meaningful role in peacebuilding and follow-on development work, especially in areas of Darfur where localized stability and community-level ceasefires have started to take hold. The program reflects the U.S. view at the time that Sudan was a top foreign policy priority in Africa, with particular emphasis on advancing implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and helping move Darfur toward a durable peace.
The grant is designed around three main pillars of work. First, the selected organization is expected to map and assess existing NGO capacity in Darfur, essentially building a clear picture of what organizations exist, what they do, what systems they have in place, and where the largest gaps are (for example, governance, financial management, program design, monitoring and evaluation, or donor compliance). Second, the grantee would deliver targeted capacity-building support, including training and other practical services that help Darfuri NGOs operate more professionally and sustainably. Third, the project would establish a formal network of the developed Darfuri NGOs, with the explicit purpose of making it easier for them to connect with international actors and donors, form partnerships, and access future funding or collaborative opportunities.
Funding for the project is fixed at $300,000 for the one-year period, with the possibility of extensions. The award structure lists an award ceiling and floor of $300,000, signaling that the government intended to make awards at that amount rather than across a range. The program is issued as a discretionary grant under an education-related activity category, and the posting indicates an expectation of up to 10 awards, although the total estimated funding listed is $300,000 (which suggests either a data-entry inconsistency or that the competition could fund fewer awards in practice). The grantee is expected to coordinate closely with the Office of the Special Envoy throughout implementation, implying regular communication, alignment on priorities, and ongoing reporting.
Eligible applicants include U.S. and international nonprofit or non-governmental organizations, 501(c)(3) organizations, commercial firms, and international organizations, as specified in the eligibility section. Notably, the announcement encourages applications from organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government funding for international programming, which signals an openness to new implementers rather than limiting competition to established U.S. government partners. While cost sharing or matching is not required, the notice states that in-kind contributions will be viewed favorably, meaning applicants that can contribute staff time, training resources, technical expertise, facilities, or other non-cash support may strengthen their competitiveness.
The opportunity was posted in early April 2010, with a closing date that was extended to May 10, 2010, and it was later archived in June 2010. The listing references Grants.gov for the full announcement and provides a grants management contact for assistance. Overall, the grant is best understood as a relatively focused, time-bound effort to professionalize and connect local Darfuri NGOs at a moment when the U.S. believed that incremental improvements in the political and security context created a window to expand local ownership of peace and development initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NGO Capacity Building in Darfur
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The competitive grant opportunity is titled "NGO Capacity Building in Darfur."
Which U.S. Government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the U.S. Office of the Special Envoy to Sudan.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support a one-year project that strengthens the capabilities of local Darfuri non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and broader civil society so they can become stronger local partners for peacebuilding and follow-on development work, especially in areas where localized stability and community-level ceasefires have begun to take hold.
What kind of project is being funded (timeframe and focus)?
The grant supports a one-year capacity-building initiative focused on improving how Darfuri NGOs function and connect with donors and international actors. The notice also mentions the possibility of extensions.
What are the main pillars or components of the project?
The project is structured around three main pillars:
- Mapping and assessing NGO capacity in Darfur (identifying existing organizations, what they do, what systems they have, and where gaps exist).
- Delivering targeted capacity-building support, such as training and other practical services to help NGOs operate more professionally and sustainably.
- Establishing a formal network of developed Darfuri NGOs to help them connect with international actors and donors, form partnerships, and access future funding or collaboration opportunities.
What does "mapping and assessing capacity" mean in this opportunity?
It refers to building a clear picture of which NGOs exist in Darfur, what they do, and how strong their internal systems are. The announcement highlights potential gap areas such as governance, financial management, program design, monitoring and evaluation, and donor compliance.
What types of capacity-building support are expected?
The opportunity anticipates targeted capacity-building support, including training and other practical services designed to help Darfuri NGOs operate more professionally and sustainably. Specific training topics are not exhaustively listed, but the notice points to common organizational capacity gaps (for example, financial management and monitoring and evaluation).
What is the purpose of the NGO network to be created?
The network is intended to create a formal structure that makes it easier for participating Darfuri NGOs to connect with international actors and donors, form partnerships, and access future funding or collaborative opportunities.
How much funding is available?
The funding amount is fixed at $300,000 for the one-year period.
Is the award amount flexible or a range?
No. The award structure lists an award ceiling of $300,000 and an award floor of $300,000, which signals the intent to make awards at that exact amount rather than within a range.
How long is the project period?
The project period is one year, with the notice stating there is a possibility of extensions.
What is the grant type or category?
The opportunity is issued as a discretionary grant under an education-related activity category (as reflected in the posting).
How many awards were expected?
The posting indicates an expectation of up to 10 awards. However, the same listing also shows total estimated funding of $300,000, which suggests either a data-entry inconsistency or that fewer awards may have been funded in practice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. and international nonprofit or non-governmental organizations
- 501(c)(3) organizations
- Commercial firms
- International organizations
Does the opportunity encourage new applicants who have not previously received U.S. Government funding?
Yes. The announcement specifically encourages applications from organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government funding for international programming, indicating openness to new implementers.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
Are in-kind contributions allowed or valued?
Yes. While not required, the notice states that in-kind contributions will be viewed favorably. Examples mentioned or implied include contributions such as staff time, training resources, technical expertise, facilities, or other non-cash support.
What coordination is expected with the U.S. Office of the Special Envoy?
The grantee is expected to coordinate closely with the Office of the Special Envoy throughout implementation. This implies regular communication, alignment on priorities, and ongoing reporting during the project.
What is the geographic focus of the work?
The work focuses on Darfur, with particular emphasis on areas where localized stability and community-level ceasefires have started to take hold.
Why was this program considered important at the time?
The program reflects the U.S. view at the time that Sudan was a top foreign policy priority in Africa, with emphasis on advancing implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and helping move Darfur toward a durable peace.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted in early April 2010. The closing date was extended to May 10, 2010.
What does it mean that the listing was "archived"?
The listing was later archived in June 2010, indicating it was no longer an active, open opportunity after that point.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
The listing references Grants.gov for the full announcement.
Is there a contact for grants management questions?
Yes. The listing provides a grants management contact for assistance (the specific name is not included in the summary provided here).
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