Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 113 11 000001
Apply for RFA 113 11 000001
- The Ukraine USAID Kiev in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "STRENGTHENING CIVIL SOCIETY AND INDEPENDENT MEDIA IN BELARUS" 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 6, 2011 and posted on Jun 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2011 Deadline for Questions July 1, 2011, 0800 AM Kyiv, Ukraine local time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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 USAID grant opportunity titled "Strengthening Civil Society and Independent Media in Belarus" is a competitive funding solicitation issued by USAID (through its mission in Kyiv, Ukraine) to support a multi-year project focused on bolstering civil society and independent media in Belarus. The solicitation invites proposals from a wide range of organizations, including U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (both nonprofit and for-profit) as well as other qualified non-U.S. government entities. The program is framed under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the detailed technical goals, required activities, and expected outcomes are laid out in the Program Description section (RFA Section C) of the full announcement.
USAID planned to fund this effort at up to $12,000,000 total over a five-year period, assuming funds were available. The agency anticipated making one award in total, meaning a single implementer would be selected to run the entire project. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that USAID expected to have substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on planning, approvals, or monitoring) rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal agency engagement.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and categorized under a broader "Other" activity label, specifically tied to strengthening civil society and independent media in Belarus. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute a specific portion of the project costs from their own or third-party resources.
Key dates show that the notice was posted on June 15, 2011, with a closing date of July 27, 2011. Questions from applicants were due by July 1, 2011 at 8:00 AM Kyiv local time, which suggests USAID expected applicants to engage early if they needed clarification before submitting a full proposal. The opportunity was later archived on September 30, 2011. The award ceiling was set at $12,000,000, and the award floor was listed as $0, which typically means proposals could request varying funding levels up to the maximum, as long as they were technically responsive and justified.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, USAID provided a point of contact: Marina Orlova, an Assistance Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at +380 44 492 7190 or by email at morlova@usaid.gov. The full solicitation materials were made available through Grants.gov, where applicants would have found the complete requirements for eligibility, application format, evaluation criteria, and the specific programmatic results USAID wanted the selected implementer to deliver.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID: Strengthening Civil Society and Independent Media in Belarus
What is the title of this USAID grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Strengthening Civil Society and Independent Media in Belarus."
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding solicitation was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through its mission in Kyiv, Ukraine.
What is the overall purpose of the opportunity?
The solicitation supports a multi-year project focused on strengthening civil society and independent media in Belarus. Specific technical goals, required activities, and expected outcomes are described in the Program Description section of the full announcement (RFA Section C).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
USAID planned to make an award using a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial USAID involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on planning, approvals, or monitoring), rather than a more hands-off grant.
How much funding is available?
USAID planned to fund the effort at up to $12,000,000 total over a five-year period, subject to the availability of funds.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling (maximum) is $12,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0, which generally means proposals could request varying funding levels up to the maximum, as long as the request is technically responsive and justified.
How long is the project period?
USAID anticipated a five-year period for the project.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making one award total, meaning a single implementer would be selected to run the entire project.
Who is eligible to apply?
The solicitation invited proposals from a wide range of organizations, including U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (both nonprofit and for-profit), as well as other qualified non-U.S. government entities.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a competitive funding solicitation.
Is this discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What legal authority governs this program?
The program is framed under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Where can applicants find the full solicitation and requirements?
The full solicitation materials were made available through Grants.gov, where applicants could find the complete requirements for eligibility, application format, evaluation criteria, and the specific programmatic results expected.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on June 15, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was July 27, 2011.
When were applicant questions due?
Questions from applicants were due by July 1, 2011 at 8:00 AM Kyiv local time.
What does the question deadline suggest about the application process?
The stated question deadline suggests USAID expected applicants to raise clarification questions early in the process, before submitting a full proposal by the closing date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 30, 2011.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Marina Orlova, Assistance Agreement Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Marina Orlova could be reached by phone at +380 44 492 7190 or by email at morlova@usaid.gov.
Where are the detailed technical goals and required activities described?
They are laid out in the Program Description section of the full announcement, referenced as RFA Section C.
What activity area is this opportunity categorized under?
It is categorized under a broader "Other" activity label, specifically tied to strengthening civil society and independent media in Belarus.
Does the funding amount depend on anything?
Yes. USAID planned funding up to the stated amount over five years, assuming funds were available.
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