Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 383 14 00001
Apply for RFA 383 14 00001
- The Sri Lanka USAID Colombo in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sri Lanka Elections Support through Voter Education (ESVE) 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 Jul 4, 2014 and posted on Jun 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $579,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $579,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Limited to local Sri Lankan Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sri Lanka Elections Support through Voter Education (ESVE) program is a USAID/Sri Lanka grant opportunity focused on strengthening democratic participation through practical, island-wide voter education ahead of Sri Lanka's expected Presidential and Parliamentary elections taking place between the time of the announcement and June 2016. The core purpose is to help voters better understand the electoral process and make informed choices, with an emphasis on targeted outreach rather than only broad, generic public messaging. By supporting credible voter education across the country, the program aims to improve public awareness, reduce confusion or misinformation around elections, and encourage meaningful engagement between citizens and democratic institutions during a politically important period.
This opportunity is structured as a 24-month cooperative agreement, meaning the selected organization would implement activities with substantial involvement from USAID rather than operating entirely independently. The program sits within USAID's Democracy and Governance portfolio, specifically under the voter education category. It also aligns with USAID/Sri Lanka's broader Development Goal of accelerating reconciliation and promoting economic growth that is equitable and sustainable. In practical terms, USAID is linking election-related civic education to longer-term social cohesion and fair development outcomes, treating credible elections and informed participation as part of the foundation for stability and inclusive growth. The project is implemented under a stated Development Objective focused on strengthening the partnership between the state and citizens as a basis for social integration, reflecting an intent to reinforce trust, accountability, and participation in governance.
Funding for the award is estimated at a total of USD 579,000, with an award ceiling of USD 579,000 and an award floor of USD 150,000, and USAID expects to make one award under this solicitation. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the detailed rules of the announcement) as part of their proposed approach and budget. The assistance is tied to CFDA 98.001, which covers USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
Eligibility is limited to local Sri Lankan organizations, indicating the program is designed to be led by domestic actors with local reach and credibility. The solicitation was issued by USAID in Colombo under Funding Opportunity Number RFA-383-14-00001. The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2014, with an application closing date of July 18, 2014, and it was set to be archived on July 31, 2014. For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Saliya Navaratne, Acquisition Specialist at USAID Sri Lanka, reachable by phone at 94-11-249-8067 or by email at usaidsrilankaprocurement@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Sri Lanka Elections Support through Voter Education (ESVE) program?
The Sri Lanka Elections Support through Voter Education (ESVE) program is a USAID/Sri Lanka grant opportunity focused on strengthening democratic participation through practical, island-wide voter education. The program is designed to help voters better understand the electoral process and make informed choices during Sri Lanka's expected Presidential and Parliamentary elections occurring between the announcement of the opportunity and June 2016.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to support credible voter education across Sri Lanka so that voters have clearer, more accurate information about elections and can participate meaningfully. The opportunity emphasizes targeted outreach (not only broad, generic public messaging) to improve public awareness, reduce confusion or misinformation, and encourage engagement between citizens and democratic institutions.
What kind of activities does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes practical, island-wide voter education with an intentional focus on targeted outreach. While public messaging may be part of an approach, the description highlights that efforts should go beyond generic, mass communications and instead reach specific groups or audiences with relevant voter education.
What elections are referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity is framed around Sri Lanka's expected Presidential and Parliamentary elections taking place between the time of the announcement and June 2016.
How long is the award period?
The opportunity is structured as a 24-month cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the selected organization would implement activities with substantial involvement from USAID, rather than operating entirely independently.
Which USAID program area does ESVE fall under?
This opportunity sits within USAID's Democracy and Governance portfolio, specifically under the voter education category.
How does this program connect to USAID/Sri Lanka's broader development priorities?
The opportunity aligns with USAID/Sri Lanka's broader Development Goal of accelerating reconciliation and promoting economic growth that is equitable and sustainable. In practical terms, USAID is linking election-related civic education to longer-term social cohesion and fair development outcomes, treating credible elections and informed participation as part of the foundation for stability and inclusive growth.
What Development Objective is referenced in the opportunity description?
The project is implemented under a stated Development Objective focused on strengthening the partnership between the state and citizens as a basis for social integration, with an intent to reinforce trust, accountability, and participation in governance.
How much funding is available under this solicitation?
The total estimated funding is USD 579,000. The award ceiling is USD 579,000 and the award floor is USD 150,000.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make one award under this solicitation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute resources as part of the proposed approach and budget. The description notes this contribution may include cash and/or in-kind resources depending on the detailed rules in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The assistance is tied to CFDA 98.001, which covers USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local Sri Lankan organizations, indicating the program is intended to be led by domestic actors with local reach and credibility.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-383-14-00001.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2014.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date was July 18, 2014.
When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The opportunity was set to be archived on July 31, 2014.
Who issued this solicitation?
The solicitation was issued by USAID in Colombo (USAID/Sri Lanka).
Who can be contacted for administrative or access issues related to the full announcement?
For administrative or access issues, the contact listed is Saliya Navaratne, Acquisition Specialist at USAID Sri Lanka.
What are the contact details provided for the opportunity?
The listed phone number is 94-11-249-8067 and the email address is usaidsrilankaprocurement@usaid.gov.
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