Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 118 12 000001
Apply for RFA 118 12 000001
- The Russia USAID Moscow in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Resilient Civil Society 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 Dec 5, 2011 and posted on Nov 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 23, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Qualified applicants must be Russian non governmental organizations (NGOs). In support of the Agency s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners, particularly if they are joined with a more experienced organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Resilient Civil Society Project (RCSP) was a USAID Moscow funding opportunity focused on Russia, aimed at increasing citizen engagement around issues of public interest at both national and regional levels. The activity sat in the community development space and was designed to strengthen the role of civil society by helping people participate more actively in public life, connect with civic initiatives, and engage on matters that affect their communities and the country more broadly.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expected to stay actively involved during implementation rather than simply providing a hands-off grant. The total estimated funding available across awards was about $12.6 million, with an expectation of making up to four awards. Individual awards were projected to fall within a fairly tight range, with a floor of $2.6 million and a ceiling of $3.3 million. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, so applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility was limited to qualified Russian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The announcement also signaled USAID's interest in broadening its partner base by encouraging applications from new or less experienced organizations, especially when teamed up with a more experienced partner. In practice, that kind of language often points to an interest in consortium applications or partnerships that combine local reach and credibility with strong program management capacity.
Administratively, the opportunity was identified as Funding Opportunity Number RFA 118 12 000001, under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). It was posted on November 14, 2011, created on December 5, 2011, and originally set to close on January 20, 2012, with the closing date later extended to January 23, 2012. The archive date was February 19, 2012, indicating it is no longer open. For support accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed point of contact was Alexander Borzov, Senior Agreement/Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 4957285282.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Resilient Civil Society Project (RCSP)?
The Resilient Civil Society Project (RCSP) was a USAID Moscow funding opportunity focused on Russia. It was designed to strengthen the role of civil society by increasing citizen engagement around issues of public interest at both national and regional levels.
What was the main purpose of the RCSP funding opportunity?
The opportunity aimed to help people participate more actively in public life, connect with civic initiatives, and engage on issues affecting their communities and the country more broadly. It sat in the community development space and centered on building stronger civic participation.
Which country and region did this opportunity focus on?
The funding opportunity was focused on Russia and was issued by USAID Moscow.
What type of award instrument was RCSP?
RCSP was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement. This typically means USAID expected to stay actively involved during implementation, rather than simply providing a hands-off grant.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available across all awards was about $12.6 million.
How many awards were USAID expecting to make?
USAID expected to make up to four awards under this opportunity.
What was the expected funding range for each individual award?
Individual awards were projected to fall within a relatively narrow range, with a minimum (floor) of $2.6 million and a maximum (ceiling) of $3.3 million.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated. Applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to qualified Russian non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Did USAID encourage applications from new or less experienced organizations?
Yes. The announcement signaled interest in broadening USAID's partner base by encouraging applications from new or less experienced organizations, particularly when teamed up with a more experienced partner.
Were partnerships or consortium applications relevant to this opportunity?
The announcement's emphasis on newer organizations teaming with experienced partners often points to interest in partnerships or consortium approaches that combine local reach and credibility with strong program management capacity.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was RFA 118 12 000001.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted on November 14, 2011, and created on December 5, 2011.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The opportunity was originally set to close on January 20, 2012, and the closing date was later extended to January 23, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was February 19, 2012, which indicates the opportunity is no longer open.
Who was the point of contact listed for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Alexander Borzov, Senior Agreement/Assistance Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 4957285282.
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