Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RUSSIA ORD 11 0001 RFA
Apply for USAID RUSSIA ORD 11 0001 RFA
- The Russia USAID Moscow in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "North Caucasus Microfinance Support Project" 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 Nov 3, 2010 and posted on Oct 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 19, 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 $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,500,000.00 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).
- Qualified applicants must be Russian non governmental organizations (NGOs). In support of the Agency s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners, particularly if they are joined with a more experienced organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The North Caucasus Microfinance Support Project was a USAID Moscow funding opportunity focused on strengthening microfinance in selected regions of Russia's North Caucasus. The core goal was to build practical, on-the-ground capacity to deliver microfinance services so that more people and small businesses could access financing and related support. By expanding access to credit and other microfinance tools, the project aimed to boost employment and incomes in the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector. A major underlying policy objective was conflict prevention: the program framed economic opportunity as a way to reduce the risk of violent conflict by creating viable livelihoods for groups considered more vulnerable to recruitment into instability or violence.
The project strategy was organized around two main results. First, it sought improved and expanded microfinance services within the North Caucasus republics, with a clear emphasis on increasing outreach to broader segments of the population. In practical terms, this points to scaling up service coverage, improving the quality and reliability of lending and financial products, and strengthening the institutions that deliver these services so they can reach more clients sustainably. Second, it aimed to improve the enabling environment for microfinance in the region, meaning the broader conditions that allow microfinance institutions to operate and grow over time. This typically includes strengthening supportive practices, coordination, and local systems that help microfinance remain stable and effective rather than dependent on short-term injections of support.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity was issued as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement, indicating USAID expected substantial involvement in shaping or collaborating on implementation during the project period. The funding activity category was listed as "Other," explained specifically as microfinance development. USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation. The estimated total funding was $4,000,000, with an award floor of $3,500,000 and an award ceiling of $4,500,000, giving a sense of the expected scale and the acceptable funding range for proposals.
Eligibility was restricted to qualified Russian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The announcement also highlighted USAID's interest in broadening its partner base, explicitly encouraging applications from newer partners, especially when paired with a more experienced organization. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for eligible NGOs that may not have substantial independent resources to contribute.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted on October 6, 2010, with an original and current closing date of November 19, 2010. The funding opportunity number was USAID RUSSIA ORD 11 0001 RFA, and it was associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). For support accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Donella Russell, Agreement Officer at USAID Moscow, with phone number 495 728 6296.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the North Caucasus Microfinance Support Project?
The North Caucasus Microfinance Support Project was a USAID Moscow funding opportunity focused on strengthening microfinance in selected regions of Russia's North Caucasus. It was designed to build practical, on-the-ground capacity to deliver microfinance services so that more people and small businesses could access financing and related support.
What problem was this opportunity trying to address?
The opportunity targeted limited access to microfinance services in the North Caucasus and aimed to expand reliable financial tools for people and small businesses. A related policy objective was conflict prevention, based on the idea that increased economic opportunity and viable livelihoods can reduce the risk of violent conflict.
What were the main goals of the project?
The core goal was to strengthen microfinance in selected North Caucasus regions by building practical delivery capacity. By expanding access to credit and other microfinance tools, the project aimed to support employment and income growth in the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.
How did the project connect microfinance to conflict prevention?
The project framed economic opportunity as a way to reduce the risk of violent conflict by creating viable livelihoods, particularly for groups considered more vulnerable to recruitment into instability or violence.
What were the two main results (objectives) the project strategy was organized around?
The strategy was organized around two main results: (1) improved and expanded microfinance services within the North Caucasus republics, with emphasis on increasing outreach to broader segments of the population; and (2) an improved enabling environment for microfinance in the region to support stable, long-term operation and growth of microfinance institutions.
What does "improved and expanded microfinance services" mean in practical terms?
Based on the announcement description, it points to scaling up service coverage, improving the quality and reliability of lending and financial products, and strengthening the institutions that deliver services so they can sustainably reach more clients.
What is meant by "improving the enabling environment" for microfinance?
It refers to strengthening the broader conditions that allow microfinance institutions to operate and grow over time. The description highlights supportive practices, coordination, and local systems that help microfinance remain stable and effective rather than dependent on short-term support.
What kind of award instrument was used for this opportunity?
The solicitation was issued as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this was a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement indicates USAID expected substantial involvement during the project period, meaning USAID anticipated actively shaping or collaborating on implementation rather than acting only as a distant funder.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making under this solicitation?
USAID anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $4,000,000.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor was $3,500,000 and the award ceiling was $4,500,000. This range reflects the expected scale of proposals and the acceptable funding range for submissions.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to qualified Russian non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Did USAID encourage new or less experienced applicants?
Yes. The announcement highlighted USAID's interest in broadening its partner base and explicitly encouraged applications from newer partners, especially when paired with a more experienced organization.
What was the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category was listed as "Other," and it was explained specifically as microfinance development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 6, 2010.
What was the closing date to apply?
The original and current closing date listed was November 19, 2010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was USAID RUSSIA ORD 11 0001 RFA.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Who was the point of contact for accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Donella Russell, Agreement Officer at USAID Moscow.
What contact phone number was provided for assistance?
The phone number provided was 495 728 6296.
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