Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 118 11 000006
Apply for RFA 118 11 000006
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement" 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 Jun 14, 2011 and posted on May 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2011 This RFA was modified on 6/14/2011 to extent the applcation deadline to 7/1/2011.. (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 $7,000,000.00 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 Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement opportunity is a USAID Russia Mission funding solicitation aimed at strengthening civic engagement in Russia by expanding and improving how information and communication technologies are used by civil society actors and subnational (regional and local) governments. It is structured as a three year project and is meant to support practical, technology driven approaches that help citizens and civic groups interact more effectively with public institutions, participate in public decision making, and improve the efficiency and reach of engagement efforts. The program is organized into three components, indicating that USAID expected applicants to propose workstreams that fit within defined thematic or functional areas under the broader goal of ICT enabled civic engagement.
This opportunity was issued as a Request for Applications (RFA) under the discretionary funding category, and awards were to be made using a cooperative agreement mechanism. A cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared to a standard grant, so applicants would need to be prepared for more ongoing collaboration, coordination, and reporting with USAID throughout the life of the project.
Eligibility was broad. USAID invited applications from both U.S. nongovernmental organizations and non U.S. nongovernmental organizations, with the listing indicating "unrestricted" eligibility subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for applicants that might otherwise need to secure third party contributions.
Funding levels were significant. The award floor was $1,000,000 and the award ceiling was $7,000,000, signaling that USAID was looking for mid to large scale proposals capable of delivering results across multiple regions or stakeholder groups rather than small pilot activities only. The CFDA listing was 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, and the funding activity category was described as "Information and Communication Technology for Civic Engagement in Russia."
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted on May 4, 2011, with an original closing date of June 17, 2011. The solicitation was later modified to extend the deadline, with the current closing date set to July 1, 2011, and the archive date listed as July 17, 2011. The funding opportunity number was RFA 118 11 000006. USAID also issued amendments to the RFA during the open period: one on May 19, 2011 to attach a document with USAID answers to questions received, and another on May 26, 2011 to clarify how applicants should submit applications to multiple components via Grants.gov. Those amendments suggest that prospective applicants were actively seeking guidance and that USAID wanted to remove procedural ambiguity, especially for organizations considering multi component submissions.
For organizations that could not access the full announcement electronically, USAID provided a point of contact: Ryan Weddle, Contract Specialist, reachable at rweddle@usaid.gov.
FAQs: Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement (USAID Russia Mission)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a USAID Russia Mission funding solicitation titled "Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement." It is focused on strengthening civic engagement in Russia by expanding and improving how ICT tools and approaches are used by civil society actors and subnational (regional and local) governments.
2) What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to strengthen civic engagement in Russia through practical, technology-driven approaches that help citizens and civic groups interact more effectively with public institutions, participate in public decision making, and improve the efficiency and reach of engagement efforts.
3) What kinds of activities is the program meant to support?
Based on the description, the program is meant to support practical ICT-enabled civic engagement approaches. Examples at a high level include efforts that improve how citizens and civic groups communicate and engage with public institutions, and efforts that help regional and local governments and civil society actors use ICT more effectively to broaden participation and streamline engagement processes.
4) Who is the funder?
The funder is the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically the USAID Russia Mission.
5) How long is the project period?
The opportunity is structured as a three-year project.
6) How is the program organized?
The program is organized into three components. This structure indicates USAID expected applicants to propose workstreams that fit within defined thematic or functional areas under the broader goal of ICT-enabled civic engagement.
7) What type of solicitation is this?
It was issued as a Request for Applications (RFA) under the discretionary funding category.
8) What award mechanism will be used?
Awards were to be made using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
9) What does a cooperative agreement imply for implementation?
A cooperative agreement generally implies substantial involvement by the funding agency during implementation compared to a standard grant. Applicants should be prepared for ongoing collaboration, coordination, and reporting with USAID throughout the life of the project.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. USAID invited applications from both U.S. nongovernmental organizations and non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations. The listing indicated "unrestricted" eligibility, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
12) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $1,000,000 and the award ceiling was $7,000,000.
13) What do the funding levels suggest about the scale of projects USAID wanted?
The $1,000,000 to $7,000,000 range suggests USAID was looking for mid- to large-scale proposals capable of delivering results across multiple regions or stakeholder groups, rather than small pilot activities only.
14) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing was 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
15) What is the funding activity/category described as?
The funding activity category was described as "Information and Communication Technology for Civic Engagement in Russia."
16) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was RFA 118 11 000006.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 4, 2011.
18) What was the original application deadline?
The original closing date was June 17, 2011.
19) Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The solicitation was modified to extend the deadline, with the current closing date set to July 1, 2011.
20) What is the archive date?
The archive date was listed as July 17, 2011.
21) Were there amendments to the RFA?
Yes. USAID issued amendments during the open period, including one on May 19, 2011 and another on May 26, 2011.
22) What did the May 19, 2011 amendment do?
The May 19, 2011 amendment attached a document with USAID answers to questions received.
23) What did the May 26, 2011 amendment do?
The May 26, 2011 amendment clarified how applicants should submit applications to multiple components via Grants.gov.
24) Does the opportunity allow applications to multiple components?
The information indicates USAID provided clarification on how to submit applications to multiple components via Grants.gov, which suggests applicants could consider submitting to more than one component, following the clarified submission instructions.
25) How were applications submitted?
The amendments referenced submissions via Grants.gov, indicating that Grants.gov was used for application submission, including cases where an applicant sought to submit to multiple components.
26) Why did USAID issue Q&A and submission clarifications?
The amendments suggest prospective applicants were actively seeking guidance and that USAID wanted to remove procedural ambiguity, especially for organizations considering multi-component submissions.
27) Who can be contacted if an organization cannot access the full announcement electronically?
USAID provided a point of contact for organizations unable to access the full announcement electronically: Ryan Weddle, Contract Specialist.
28) What is the email address for the point of contact?
Ryan Weddle can be reached at rweddle@usaid.gov.
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