Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID BANGLADESH 388 09 006 RFA
Apply for USAID BANGLADESH 388 09 006 RFA
- The Bangladesh USAID Dhaka in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Electoral Democracy (PROED) 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 3, 2009 and posted on Sep 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 27, 2009. (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 $20,800,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Promoting Electoral Democracy (PROED) Project was a USAID Bangladesh grant opportunity designed to strengthen democratic governance in Bangladesh by improving how political parties operate and how elections are carried out. Issued as a Request for Applications (RFA), it aimed to fund a five-year program focused on supporting political and electoral processes, with an emphasis on political party reform and further improvements to the country s electoral system. The opportunity sat within USAID s Democracy and Governance work, specifically tied to electoral democracy programming, and was intended to support reforms and capacity building efforts that could make political competition more transparent, credible, and effective over time.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USAID BANGLADESH 388 09 006 RFA) was offered as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USAID expected to stay actively engaged with the recipient during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. In practice, that usually involves substantial collaboration on planning, oversight, and key technical decisions, reflecting the political sensitivity and complexity of electoral support work. The program fell under CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funding as a condition of eligibility.
The total expected award amount was large, signaling a major multi-year initiative. The award ceiling was listed at 20,800,000 and the award floor at 19,000,000, suggesting USAID anticipated making an award in a fairly narrow band within that range. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different types of organizations, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement. The announcement was posted on September 3, 2009, and the application closing date was October 27, 2009. The opportunity was later archived on November 26, 2009, indicating it was no longer open for submissions after that period.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically at the time, USAID Bangladesh provided a direct point of contact in Dhaka: M. Sirajam Munir, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 8802 8855500 or by email at smunir@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Promoting Electoral Democracy (PROED) Project (USAID Bangladesh)
What is the Promoting Electoral Democracy (PROED) Project?
The Promoting Electoral Democracy (PROED) Project was a USAID Bangladesh grant opportunity intended to strengthen democratic governance in Bangladesh by improving political party operations and how elections are carried out.
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal was to support reforms and capacity building efforts that could make political competition more transparent, credible, and effective over time, with a focus on political party reform and further improvements to Bangladesh's electoral system.
What type of solicitation was used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued as a Request for Applications (RFA).
What was the Funding Opportunity Number for this RFA?
The Funding Opportunity Number was USAID BANGLADESH 388 09 006 RFA.
What funding instrument was used (grant, contract, or something else)?
The opportunity was offered as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this was a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the description provided, a Cooperative Agreement typically means USAID expected to stay actively engaged with the recipient during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. This usually involves substantial collaboration on planning, oversight, and key technical decisions, reflecting the political sensitivity and complexity of electoral support work.
What program area did this opportunity fall under?
It sat within USAID's Democracy and Governance work and was specifically tied to electoral democracy programming.
How long was the program expected to run?
It aimed to fund a five-year program.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program fell under CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funding as a condition of eligibility.
How much funding was expected for the award?
The award ceiling was listed at 20,800,000 and the award floor at 19,000,000, indicating USAID anticipated making an award within a fairly narrow band between those amounts.
Was this a single large award or multiple awards?
The information provided describes a single expected award amount range (with an award floor and ceiling). It does not specify whether multiple awards were planned.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different types of organizations, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on September 3, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was October 27, 2009.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on November 26, 2009, indicating it was no longer open for submissions after that period.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the announcement or for questions?
USAID Bangladesh provided a point of contact in Dhaka: M. Sirajam Munir, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
What contact details were provided for the USAID Bangladesh point of contact?
Phone: 8802 8855500
Email: smunir@usaid.gov
Why did USAID provide a direct contact for the announcement?
The information provided notes that for applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically at the time, USAID Bangladesh provided a direct point of contact to assist.
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