Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 165 12 000002
Apply for APS 165 12 000002
- The Hungary USAID Budapest in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Organizational Performance Improvement Program Activities in Macedonia" 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 Jan 28, 2013 and posted on Jul 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 1, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Local Macedonian non profit civil society organizations as well as for profit consulting companies/think thanks registered as Macedonian entities
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Macedonia published an Annual Program Statement (APS 165-12-000002) seeking concept papers from qualified local Macedonian organizations to deliver organizational performance improvement and capacity development support to a selected set of Macedonian institutions. The opportunity is funded under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and will be implemented through a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects to stay actively involved during implementation rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The overall aim is to strengthen the capacity and day-to-day performance of independent institutions that USAID views as important to Macedonia's development, with the intended end result described as enhanced performance of the organizations receiving assistance.
The solicitation is structured as a multi-round process under an APS rather than a single one-time deadline. The second-round application deadline highlighted in the notice is March 1, 2013, and applicants are encouraged to submit by that date to ensure consideration. The APS itself was described as remaining open until July 12, 2013, with the possibility of an additional round; any later round deadlines would be announced by USAID through an amendment. Funding is estimated at up to $400,000 total, with individual awards expected to range from a $50,000 floor to a $400,000 ceiling. No cost sharing or matching is required.
Eligibility is limited to Macedonian entities, including local nonprofit civil society organizations and for-profit consulting companies or think tanks registered in Macedonia. USAID is looking for organizations capable of designing and delivering human and institutional capacity development interventions, using recognized organizational development and performance improvement methodologies. The program is intended to work with a limited number of institutions chosen through a separate screening process against USAID-developed criteria. Examples of potential partner institutions mentioned include, in the education and employment space, the Vocational Education and Training Center and the Employment Service Agency; in the economic growth space, business associations and the Energy Regulatory Agency; and potentially local implementing partners such as BSC Bitola, CEED, and related spin-offs like MyCareer and the Innovation Center, or other organizations that USAID/Macedonia may later nominate and approve.
Applications are reviewed in two phases. First, prospective applicants submit concept papers. Then, USAID invites only those with the highest-rated concept papers to submit full applications. This setup is meant to reduce up-front proposal burden while allowing USAID to focus full proposal development on the most promising ideas.
On the technical approach, USAID emphasizes holistic institutional capacity development and performance improvement rather than narrow training-only assistance. The announcement explicitly lists several acceptable frameworks, including USAID's Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) approach (referencing the HICD handbook), as well as other well-known organizational models such as Weisbord's Six Box model, Rummler-Brache's Nine Boxes, Mager and Pipe's performance analysis approach, and the EFQM Excellence Model, along with other comparable holistic approaches. At a minimum, proposals are expected to offer a structured and integrated process that diagnoses the root causes of performance gaps in target institutions, applies a mix of solutions to close those gaps (which could include changes to systems, processes, roles, incentives, skills, governance, and workflows), and establishes performance monitoring so improvements can be tracked and reinforced through a continuous improvement cycle.
Key administrative details in the listing include the posting timeframe (originally posted July 13, 2012, with the current closing date stated as March 1, 2013 and an archive date of December 31, 2013) and a point of contact for access issues or questions: Szidonia Szekeres at USAID (phone +36 1 475 4914, email sszekeres@usaid.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is an Annual Program Statement (APS) issued by USAID/Macedonia (APS 165-12-000002) requesting concept papers from qualified local Macedonian organizations to provide organizational performance improvement and capacity development support to a selected set of Macedonian institutions.
2) What is the CFDA number and program area?
The opportunity is funded under CFDA 98.001, titled "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
3) What is the main goal of the program?
The overall aim is to strengthen the capacity and day-to-day performance of independent institutions that USAID views as important to Macedonia's development. The intended end result is enhanced performance of the organizations receiving assistance.
4) What type of award will USAID use?
USAID intends to implement this opportunity through a cooperative agreement. This means USAID expects to stay actively involved during implementation rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
5) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Macedonian entities, including local nonprofit civil society organizations and for-profit consulting companies or think tanks registered in Macedonia.
6) Are non-Macedonian organizations eligible?
No. Based on the opportunity description, eligibility is limited to Macedonian entities registered in Macedonia.
7) What kinds of organizations is USAID looking for as applicants?
USAID is looking for organizations capable of designing and delivering human and institutional capacity development interventions using recognized organizational development and performance improvement methodologies.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
9) How much funding is available?
Total funding is estimated at up to $400,000.
10) What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards are expected to range from a $50,000 floor to a $400,000 ceiling.
11) Is this a single-deadline competition?
No. The solicitation is structured as a multi-round process under an APS rather than a single one-time deadline.
12) What is the application deadline mentioned in the notice?
The second-round application deadline highlighted in the notice is March 1, 2013. Applicants are encouraged to submit by that date to ensure consideration.
13) How long will the APS remain open?
The APS was described as remaining open until July 12, 2013, with the possibility of an additional round. Any later round deadlines would be announced by USAID through an amendment.
14) What are the phases of the application process?
Applications are reviewed in two phases: (1) submission of concept papers, and (2) full applications submitted only by those invited by USAID after concept paper review.
15) Does everyone who submits a concept paper get to submit a full application?
No. USAID will invite only those with the highest-rated concept papers to submit full applications.
16) Why does USAID use a concept paper first?
This approach is intended to reduce up-front proposal burden while allowing USAID to focus full proposal development on the most promising ideas.
17) What kind of technical approach does USAID want to see?
USAID emphasizes holistic institutional capacity development and performance improvement rather than narrow training-only assistance. Proposals are expected to diagnose root causes of performance gaps, apply an integrated mix of solutions to close those gaps, and establish performance monitoring so improvements can be tracked and reinforced through continuous improvement.
18) Is training-only assistance considered sufficient?
No. The opportunity emphasizes holistic approaches rather than narrow training-only assistance.
19) What methodologies or frameworks are acceptable?
The announcement explicitly lists several acceptable frameworks, including USAID's Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) approach (referencing the HICD handbook), Weisbord's Six Box model, Rummler-Brache's Nine Boxes, Mager and Pipe's performance analysis approach, and the EFQM Excellence Model, as well as other comparable holistic approaches.
20) What minimum elements should a proposal include?
At a minimum, proposals are expected to present a structured and integrated process that: (1) diagnoses root causes of performance gaps in target institutions, (2) applies a mix of solutions (including possible changes to systems, processes, roles, incentives, skills, governance, and workflows), and (3) establishes performance monitoring to track and reinforce improvements through a continuous improvement cycle.
21) Which institutions will receive the capacity development support?
The program is intended to work with a limited number of institutions chosen through a separate screening process against USAID-developed criteria.
22) Are any examples of potential partner institutions provided?
Yes. Examples mentioned include the Vocational Education and Training Center and the Employment Service Agency (education and employment); business associations and the Energy Regulatory Agency (economic growth). The notice also mentions potential local implementing partners such as BSC Bitola, CEED, and related spin-offs like MyCareer and the Innovation Center, as well as other organizations that USAID/Macedonia may later nominate and approve.
23) Can USAID add or change the institutions involved later?
Yes. The notice indicates USAID/Macedonia may later nominate and approve other organizations.
24) What are the key posting and closing dates listed?
The listing notes an original posting date of July 13, 2012. It states a current closing date of March 1, 2013, and an archive date of December 31, 2013.
25) Who should applicants contact for access issues or questions?
The point of contact listed is Szidonia Szekeres at USAID: phone +36 1 475 4914, email sszekeres@usaid.gov.
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