Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 176 11 000002
Apply for RFA 176 11 000002
- The Kazakhstan USAID Almaty in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ombudsman and Advocates Training Support 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 Nov 24, 2010 and posted on Nov 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 13, 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 $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 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 Ombudsman and Advocates Training Support Program is a USAID grant opportunity designed to support a three-year rule-of-law initiative in Central Asia, administered by the USAID Mission to the Central Asian Republics (listed under Kazakhstan/USAID Almaty). The core purpose of the program is to strengthen key parts of the justice system by building the professional capacity of defense attorneys and reinforcing the effectiveness and institutional role of the Ombudsman's Office. In practice, this points to work that improves legal defense skills, raises the quality of legal representation, and helps the Ombudsman's Office operate more effectively as a mechanism for addressing rights-related complaints and improving accountability, all depending on the availability of funds.
The opportunity is issued as a discretionary award under a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the recipient should expect a collaborative relationship with USAID that includes substantial engagement during implementation rather than a hands-off grant. The program falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). USAID anticipates making one award, indicating a single implementing partner will likely be responsible for designing and delivering the program outcomes over the full three-year period.
Funding is estimated at a total of $750,000, with an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $750,000. The announcement also specifies a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind, as permitted by the solicitation) as part of the overall project budget. Because only one award is expected and the ceiling matches the estimated total funding, competition will likely focus heavily on the strength of the technical approach, feasibility, and demonstrated ability to deliver training and institutional capacity-building results at scale within the proposed budget.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning applications are open to a wide range of qualified organizations, including US-based NGOs, public voluntary organizations (PVOs), and local NGOs, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full Request for Applications. The opportunity was posted on November 12, 2010 (created November 24, 2010), and the closing date for submissions was December 13, 2010. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Elvira Kassimova, Acquisition Specialist, reachable by phone at 77272500041 or by email at ekassimova@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Ombudsman and Advocates Training Support Program?
The Ombudsman and Advocates Training Support Program is a USAID grant opportunity intended to support a three-year rule-of-law initiative in Central Asia. It focuses on strengthening parts of the justice system through training and institutional capacity building.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to strengthen key parts of the justice system by (1) building the professional capacity of defense attorneys and (2) reinforcing the effectiveness and institutional role of the Ombudsman's Office.
3) What kinds of results or activities does the program emphasize?
Based on the description provided, the opportunity points to work that improves legal defense skills, raises the quality of legal representation, and helps the Ombudsman's Office function more effectively as a mechanism for addressing rights-related complaints and improving accountability, subject to the availability of funds.
4) What region is this program focused on?
The initiative is focused on Central Asia.
5) Which USAID office is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the USAID Mission to the Central Asian Republics, listed under Kazakhstan/USAID Almaty.
6) What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary award under a Cooperative Agreement.
7) What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
The recipient should expect a collaborative relationship with USAID that includes substantial engagement during implementation, rather than a hands-off grant arrangement.
8) What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The program falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category.
9) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
10) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates making one award, meaning a single implementing partner will likely be selected to design and deliver the program outcomes over the full three-year period.
11) What is the estimated total funding for this opportunity?
Estimated total funding is $750,000.
12) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $750,000.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement specifies a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind, as permitted by the solicitation) as part of the overall project budget.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. Applications are open to a wide range of qualified organizations, including US-based NGOs, public voluntary organizations (PVOs), and local NGOs, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full Request for Applications.
15) What is the project period or duration?
The program is designed to support a three-year initiative.
16) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on November 12, 2010 (created November 24, 2010), and the closing date for submissions was December 13, 2010.
17) What should applicants expect given that only one award is anticipated?
Because only one award is expected and the award ceiling matches the estimated total funding, competition will likely emphasize the strength of the technical approach, feasibility, and the applicant's demonstrated ability to deliver training and institutional capacity-building results at scale within the proposed budget.
18) Who can be contacted for technical difficulties accessing the full announcement?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Elvira Kassimova, Acquisition Specialist.
19) What are the contact details for the listed point of contact?
Phone: 77272500041
Email: ekassimova@usaid.gov
20) Are the described activities guaranteed to be funded?
No. The description notes that implementation depends on the availability of funds.
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