Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 391 11 006
Apply for RFA 391 11 006
- The Pakistan USAID Islamabad in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Political Party Development 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 Feb 19, 2011 and posted on Feb 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $21,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $21,500,000.00 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:
USAID Pakistan is seeking applicants for a five-year Political Party Development Program (PPDP) designed to strengthen how political parties in Pakistan participate in democratic policymaking and governance at both national and local levels. The core aim is to help parties operate in a more open, research-driven, and representative way so they can build greater public trust and demonstrate stronger capacity to govern and deliver positive policy change. The program sits within USAID's democracy and governance portfolio and is meant to support improvements in party systems and party practices rather than a single short-term intervention.
Funding is expected to be up to about $21 million to $21.5 million over the life of the project, depending on the availability of funds, with one anticipated award. The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID will likely maintain substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. There is no stated cost-sharing or matching requirement. USAID plans to issue the award initially for a two-year period, and then conduct an external evaluation near the end of year two to measure performance and impact. That evaluation will be used to decide whether the activity should continue for the remaining three years and, if it does continue, to shape priorities and adjustments for the follow-on phase.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types may apply, though applicants must still meet any eligibility conditions described in the full Request for Applications (RFA). USAID indicates the program will be awarded competitively and can be implemented by a qualified international or Pakistani organization. A consortium application is viewed favorably, and USAID explicitly encourages capable Pakistani organizations to apply, particularly those that can demonstrate the technical expertise and financial/administrative capacity needed to manage donor-funded programs of this scale and complexity.
The opportunity was posted February 19, 2011, with an application deadline of April 4, 2011, and it was scheduled to be archived May 4, 2011. The full RFA is available on Grants.gov under Opportunity Number RFA 391 11 006. For access issues with the announcement, the listed point of contact is Saulat Rehan, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 92 51 208 1276 via the help desk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID Pakistan Political Party Development Program (PPDP)
1) What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity is for USAID Pakistan's five-year Political Party Development Program (PPDP). The program is designed to strengthen how political parties in Pakistan participate in democratic policymaking and governance at both national and local levels.
2) What is the main goal of the PPDP?
The core aim is to help political parties operate in a more open, research-driven, and representative way so they can build greater public trust and show stronger capacity to govern and deliver positive policy change.
3) Is the program focused on long-term party system improvements or a short-term intervention?
It is intended to support improvements in party systems and party practices over time, rather than functioning as a single short-term intervention.
4) Which USAID program area does PPDP fall under?
The PPDP is part of USAID's democracy and governance portfolio.
5) How much funding is expected to be available?
Funding is expected to be up to about $21 million to $21.5 million over the life of the project, depending on the availability of funds.
6) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipates one award.
7) What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
8) What does it mean that the award will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means USAID is expected to maintain substantial involvement during implementation, compared to a standard grant.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No stated cost-sharing or matching requirement is included in the information provided.
10) What is the planned length of the award?
The program is described as a five-year program, but USAID plans to issue the award initially for a two-year period.
11) Why is the award initially only for two years if the program is five years?
USAID plans to conduct an external evaluation near the end of year two to measure performance and impact. The results will be used to decide whether the activity should continue for the remaining three years.
12) What happens after the year-two evaluation?
The evaluation will be used to determine whether to continue the activity for the final three years. If it continues, the evaluation will also be used to shape priorities and adjustments for the follow-on phase.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types may apply, as long as they meet any eligibility conditions described in the full Request for Applications (RFA).
14) Can Pakistani organizations apply?
Yes. USAID explicitly encourages capable Pakistani organizations to apply, especially those that can demonstrate technical expertise and the financial/administrative capacity needed to manage donor-funded programs of this scale and complexity.
15) Can international organizations apply?
Yes. USAID indicates the program can be implemented by a qualified international or Pakistani organization.
16) Are consortium applications allowed or preferred?
A consortium application is viewed favorably.
17) Is the selection process competitive?
Yes. USAID indicates the program will be awarded competitively.
18) Where can applicants find the full Request for Applications (RFA)?
The full RFA is available on Grants.gov under Opportunity Number RFA 391 11 006.
19) What is the Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Opportunity Number is RFA 391 11 006.
20) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 19, 2011.
21) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is April 4, 2011.
22) When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
It was scheduled to be archived on May 4, 2011.
23) Who should be contacted if there are issues accessing the announcement?
For access issues with the announcement, the listed point of contact is Saulat Rehan, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
24) What contact details are provided for access issues?
Saulat Rehan can be reached by phone at 92 51 208 1276 via the help desk.
25) Does the provided information specify additional technical requirements, deliverables, or activities?
No. The information provided describes the overall purpose, funding level, award structure, eligibility posture, and key dates, but it does not list specific required activities, deliverables, or technical components. Those details would be expected in the full RFA on Grants.gov.
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