Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RUSSIA DI 10 0006 RFA
Apply for USAID RUSSIA DI 10 0006 RFA
- The Russia USAID Moscow in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "North Caucasus NGO Public Advocacy 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 Sep 7, 2010 and posted on Jul 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 27, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,800,000.00 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) registered as a legal entity in Russia. 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 NGO Public Advocacy Project was a USAID funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USAID RUSSIA DI 10 0006 RFA) released by USAID Moscow to support community development work in Russia's North Caucasus (NC). The grant was designed to strengthen how selected communities identify, communicate, and advance their public interest priorities by building practical advocacy tools and channels for participation in local decision making. At its core, the opportunity aimed to help communities move from informal complaints and frustration to organized, informed, and constructive engagement with local governance systems, with the expectation that this would improve day-to-day governance outcomes and increase citizen satisfaction.
The project purpose centered on empowering communities to advocate for and take part in public interest projects, and to do so through mechanisms that make civic participation more meaningful and effective. The announcement emphasizes developing, disseminating, and implementing public interest advocacy approaches, suggesting work such as community-driven issue identification, structured dialogue with officials, evidence-based proposals, public monitoring of local services, coalition building, and other locally appropriate methods that help residents participate in governance decisions. The underlying theory was that a better-informed and more active citizenry, connected to capable public interest NGOs, would be able to articulate community needs more clearly and pursue remedies when grievances arise. In turn, increased satisfaction with local government performance was expected to reduce the deeper community tensions that can fuel violence, separatism, and broader instability, thereby supporting peace, social cohesion, and economic prosperity.
USAID planned to make one award under a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient would implement the project with substantial involvement from USAID compared to a standard grant. The anticipated funding range was large-scale, with an award floor of $3,000,000 and an award ceiling of $3,800,000. The opportunity was listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and included a cost sharing or matching requirement, indicating the selected organization would need to contribute a portion of project resources in some form consistent with the solicitation requirements.
Eligibility was limited to qualified Russian non-governmental organizations registered as legal entities in Russia. USAID also highlighted an interest in broadening its partner base and encouraged applications from newer or less experienced partners, particularly when teamed with a more experienced organization, implying that partnerships or consortia arrangements were viewed favorably as a way to combine local reach with proven implementation capacity.
Key dates in the announcement show it was posted July 26, 2010, with the closing date extended to September 27, 2010 (originally September 8, 2010). The responsible office was USAID Russia (USAID Moscow). For support accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Agreement Officer Donella J. Russell at phone number 4957285296.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the North Caucasus NGO Public Advocacy Project?
The North Caucasus NGO Public Advocacy Project was a USAID funding opportunity released by USAID Moscow to support community development work in Russia's North Caucasus (NC). It focused on helping communities identify, communicate, and advance public interest priorities through stronger advocacy and participation in local decision making.
Which agency offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through USAID Russia (USAID Moscow).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was USAID RUSSIA DI 10 0006 RFA.
What was the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose was to empower selected communities to advocate for and participate in public interest projects using practical advocacy approaches and participation mechanisms. The goal was to move communities from informal complaints and frustration toward organized, informed, and constructive engagement with local governance systems.
What outcomes was the project intended to support?
The announcement expected that stronger, more constructive civic engagement would improve day-to-day governance outcomes and increase citizen satisfaction. It also linked improved satisfaction and reduced grievances to reduced community tensions that can contribute to violence, separatism, and broader instability, supporting peace, social cohesion, and economic prosperity.
What kinds of activities did the announcement emphasize?
The announcement emphasized developing, disseminating, and implementing public interest advocacy approaches. Examples described include community-driven issue identification, structured dialogue with officials, evidence-based proposals, public monitoring of local services, coalition building, and other locally appropriate methods that help residents participate in governance decisions.
Was the focus on advocacy or on direct service delivery?
Based on the description provided, the core focus was on public interest advocacy and strengthening channels for participation in local decision making, rather than framing the opportunity primarily as a direct service delivery grant.
What geographic area was targeted by the project?
The opportunity targeted Russia's North Caucasus (NC).
How many awards did USAID plan to make?
USAID planned to make one award.
What type of award instrument was planned?
The award was planned as a cooperative agreement. This means the recipient would implement the project with substantial involvement from USAID compared to a standard grant.
What was the anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated funding range was large-scale, with an award floor of $3,000,000 and an award ceiling of $3,800,000.
What CFDA number applied to this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected organization would need to contribute a portion of project resources in some form consistent with the solicitation requirements.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to qualified Russian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) registered as legal entities in Russia.
Did USAID encourage partnerships or consortia?
Yes. USAID highlighted an interest in broadening its partner base and encouraged applications from newer or less experienced partners, particularly when teamed with a more experienced organization. This suggests partnerships or consortia were viewed favorably to combine local reach with proven implementation capacity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 26, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date was extended to September 27, 2010. The original closing date was September 8, 2010.
Which USAID office was responsible for the opportunity?
The responsible office was USAID Russia (USAID Moscow).
Who was the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Agreement Officer Donella J. Russell.
What phone number was provided for the contact?
The phone number provided was 4957285296.
What was the underlying approach or theory described in the announcement?
The announcement described a theory that a better-informed and more active citizenry, connected to capable public interest NGOs, could articulate community needs more clearly and pursue remedies when grievances arise. Increased satisfaction with local government performance was expected to reduce deeper tensions and support stability and prosperity.
What does "strengthening communities" mean in the context of this project?
In the context provided, it means building practical advocacy tools and channels for participation so communities can identify priorities, communicate them effectively, and engage local governance systems in a constructive, organized, and informed way.
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