Opportunity Information: Apply for WHAP WHAAQPDA 13 001
Apply for WHAP WHAAQPDA 13 001
- The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in the community development law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Democratic Principles in Civil Society Communities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2013 and posted on Jul 2, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 2, 2013 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $396,039.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $396,039.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Also Public International Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Promoting Democratic Principles in Civil Society Communities grant opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA), as a discretionary grant competition focused on community development and law/justice-related capacity building. Through a Request for Applications (RFA), WHA sought proposals for a single initiative funded with up to $396,039 in FY 2012 Economic Support Funds, designed to run for about 12 months with an anticipated start in September 2013. The program was structured to make one award (expected awards: 1), and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The funding amount was essentially fixed, with the award floor and ceiling both listed as $396,039, signaling that WHA expected one project at that approximate scale rather than multiple smaller awards.
At its core, the opportunity aimed to strengthen Cuban civil society by building leadership and practical grassroots capacity, particularly in areas tied to administrative governance and procedural fairness. Applicants were asked to outline an implementation strategy that would work with a range of civil society activists and help them improve organizational and administrative development, as well as project design and execution. The capacity-building emphasis included teaching foundational concepts of administrative law and administrative processes, helping participants access relevant information they may not otherwise have, and intentionally connecting separate civic groups so they can collaborate rather than operate in isolation. The idea was not only classroom-style learning, but also encouraging community development and real-world action by applying the taught framework in a limited, practical context.
A central deliverable of the project was leadership development for at least 25 community actors drawn from diverse sectors of Cuban civil society. These participants were to receive training on a specific set of governance and administrative law concepts that WHA highlighted as important for democratic principles and accountable public administration. The covered topics included rulemaking and how rules are created, cost-benefit analysis of existing regulations, and due process concepts as they relate to key rights and interests like property, education, and liberty. The training also extended to understanding executive control, the scope and limits of administrative authority (including inspection powers), open meetings requirements, and the basics of policy making and implementation. Collectively, these topics point to an effort to build civic knowledge around transparent decision-making, fair procedures, and the ability of community actors to evaluate and respond to governmental actions using recognized administrative principles.
In addition to training and leadership development, the RFA required the creation of an informational and virtual platform to support the project objectives. This platform was expected to provide up-to-date materials in digital, printed, and online formats. Practically, it was meant to reinforce the capacity-building work in Objective 1, broaden and deepen interactions among independent groups advocating change, and connect projects and actors across different disciplines. Another important expectation was that participants would use the platform and the training to develop a prototype administrative-law-based framework that promotes procedural fairness tailored to the core interests of the participating groups, with encouragement to apply what they learned in tangible ways rather than treating the concepts as purely theoretical.
WHA also signaled clear preferences about how applicants should design their programs. Proposals were expected to integrate participants across sectors rather than focusing narrowly on one type of organization or community, and they were asked to spell out strategies that encourage reciprocal and mutual support among projects. In other words, WHA was looking for networks and sustained collaboration, not just isolated trainings. As with many competitive federal opportunities, WHA reserved the right to fund any, all, or none of the submissions and to decide the final funding level for any award, even though the notice strongly implied a single award at the stated amount.
Eligibility for this opportunity was broad across several common federal assistance categories. Eligible applicants included nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than higher education institutions), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations. The legal authority for issuing the RFA was the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the opportunity was associated with CFDA number 19.700 (Department of State Assistance).
From an administrative standpoint, the notice was posted July 2, 2013, with an application deadline of August 2, 2013, and an archive date of September 1, 2013. WHA also noted that future funding might become available for related work, potentially in other engagement areas, and that strong applications not selected under this round could be considered for future opportunities. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listing directed them to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Promoting Democratic Principles in Civil Society Communities.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
What kind of grant competition is this?
This was released as a Request for Applications (RFA) under a discretionary assistance competition.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose was to strengthen Cuban civil society by building leadership and practical grassroots capacity, with an emphasis on administrative governance and procedural fairness (law/justice-related capacity building and community development).
How much funding was available?
Up to $396,039 in FY 2012 Economic Support Funds was available for the initiative.
Was the funding amount flexible?
The notice indicated the amount was essentially fixed: both the award floor and award ceiling were listed as $396,039, signaling WHA expected one project at that approximate scale.
How many awards were expected?
The program was structured to make one award (expected awards: 1).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the expected project period?
The initiative was designed to run for about 12 months.
When was the anticipated project start date?
The anticipated start was September 2013.
What types of activities were applicants expected to propose?
Applicants were expected to propose an implementation strategy that would work with a range of civil society activists to improve:
- Organizational and administrative development
- Project design and execution
- Access to relevant information participants may not otherwise have
- Connections and collaboration among separate civic groups
The opportunity emphasized learning that supports community development and real-world action, not only classroom-style instruction.
How many participants needed to be trained?
A central deliverable was leadership development for at least 25 community actors drawn from diverse sectors of Cuban civil society.
What training topics were specifically highlighted?
WHA highlighted training on governance and administrative law concepts, including:
- Rulemaking and how rules are created
- Cost-benefit analysis of existing regulations
- Due process concepts related to interests such as property, education, and liberty
- Executive control
- The scope and limits of administrative authority, including inspection powers
- Open meetings requirements
- Basics of policy making and policy implementation
Did the RFA require any technology or communications component?
Yes. The RFA required the creation of an informational and virtual platform to support project objectives.
What was the platform expected to provide?
The platform was expected to provide up-to-date materials in digital, printed, and online formats, and to reinforce capacity-building efforts.
What was the platform intended to accomplish beyond sharing information?
It was intended to broaden and deepen interactions among independent groups advocating change, connect projects and actors across disciplines, and support collaboration rather than isolated efforts.
Was there an expected framework or model participants needed to develop?
Yes. Participants were encouraged to use the platform and training to develop a prototype administrative-law-based framework that promotes procedural fairness tailored to the core interests of participating groups, and to apply it in tangible ways.
Did WHA express preferences about the type of participants or sectors included?
Yes. Proposals were expected to integrate participants across sectors rather than focusing narrowly on one type of organization or community.
Did the opportunity emphasize networking or collaboration?
Yes. WHA asked applicants to spell out strategies that encourage reciprocal and mutual support among projects, reflecting a preference for networks and sustained collaboration, not isolated trainings.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public international organizations
What legal authority supported this RFA?
The RFA was issued under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 19.700 (Department of State Assistance).
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on July 2, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 2, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was September 1, 2013.
Did WHA guarantee it would make an award?
No. WHA reserved the right to fund any, all, or none of the submissions and to decide the final funding level for any award, even though the notice strongly implied a single award at the stated amount.
Was there any mention of possible future funding?
Yes. WHA noted that future funding might become available for related work, potentially in other engagement areas, and that strong applications not selected in this round could be considered for future opportunities.
Where were applicants directed for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
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