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- The Peru USAID Lima 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 in Ecuador" 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 Jan 25, 2010 and posted on Dec 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2010 Closing Date and Time for Application Submission February 25, 2010 (17h00 Quito 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 $2,581,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,581,000.00 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.
- Applications from US and non US Organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID grant opportunity titled Strengthening Civil Society in Ecuador is a Request for Applications (RFA) seeking proposals from both U.S. and non-U.S. (including local) organizations to implement a civil society strengthening program in Ecuador. The legal authority for the solicitation comes from the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. The activity is issued as a cooperative agreement (USAID notes that, for purposes of the RFA, the terms "grant" and "cooperative agreement" are being used interchangeably, and "grantee" is synonymous with "recipient"). The RFA indicates that detailed goals and expected results are laid out in the Program Description section of the full announcement.
Funding is set at an estimated total of USD 2,581,000, with the award floor and ceiling both listed as USD 2,581,000, suggesting USAID anticipated making a single award at that total level if it proceeded. The planned period of performance is about 30 months, and the RFA lists an expected number of awards as 1. A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources consistent with the RFA instructions. USAID also emphasizes that funding is subject to availability and that it reserves the right to fund any, all, or none of the applications received.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in general, with explicit mention that applications are welcome from U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. For-profit firms may participate; however, consistent with USAID policy under 22 CFR 226.81, USAID will not pay profit under assistance instruments like cooperative agreements. That said, the award can cover allowable and properly allocated program costs, including both direct and indirect expenses, as long as they comply with the applicable cost principles and standards. The RFA references 22 CFR 226 and the relevant cost guidance depending on entity type: OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofit organizations, OMB Circular A-21 for universities, and FAR Part 31 for for-profit organizations.
USAID flags additional compliance and financial responsibility checks for new recipients. Applicants that have never received USAID funding may be subject to a pre-award audit to assess fiscal responsibility, evaluate the adequacy of internal financial controls, and support the establishment of an indirect cost rate. This is a practical signal that newer organizations should be ready to document their financial systems, accounting practices, and control environment in a way that meets U.S. government assistance standards.
On selection and award approach, USAID states that the cooperative agreement will be made to the responsible applicant whose proposal offers the greatest value to the U.S. Government. The agency also includes standard federal language clarifying that issuing the RFA does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award and does not obligate USAID to reimburse proposal development or submission costs. If there are any inconsistencies among RFA documents, the Agreement Officer has discretion to resolve them, and the RFA guidance takes precedence over referenced materials.
For access and submission, the announcement directs applicants to download the RFA and any amendments through Grants.gov by browsing USAID opportunities. Applications must be submitted in both electronic and hard copy formats following Section IV instructions in the RFA. Late submissions will not be accepted, and full proposals cannot be submitted by fax or telegram. The opportunity was originally posted with an earlier deadline, but the current closing date listed is February 25, 2010 at 17:00 (5:00 p.m.) Quito time. The opportunity identifiers include Funding Opportunity Number 518-10-000003, CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and a category focus on civil society strengthening.
Points of contact are provided for questions and technical issues. The Agreement Officer contact listed is Doanh Van (dvan@usaid.gov), with Luisa Alvarado listed as an acquisition and assistance specialist (lalvarado@usaid.gov). The text also notes that questions should be sent by email and specifically mentions contacting Mireya Matute at MMatute@usaid.gov for questions, with phone numbers provided for Luisa Alvarado (+5932 398 5501) and Mireya Matute (+5932 398 5418). For Grants.gov download problems, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov help desk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Strengthening Civil Society in Ecuador.
2) What type of solicitation is this?
This is a Request for Applications (RFA).
3) What type of award will USAID make under this RFA?
USAID indicates the activity is issued as a cooperative agreement. The RFA also states that, for purposes of the announcement, the terms "grant" and "cooperative agreement" are used interchangeably, and "grantee" is synonymous with "recipient".
4) What is the legal authority for this solicitation?
The legal authority cited is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
5) What is the focus or sector of the program?
The RFA is focused on civil society strengthening in Ecuador.
6) Where are the detailed program goals and expected results described?
The RFA notes that detailed goals and expected results are laid out in the Program Description section of the full announcement.
7) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is USD 2,581,000.
8) Is there an award minimum (floor) and maximum (ceiling)?
Yes. Both the award floor and ceiling are listed as USD 2,581,000, which suggests USAID anticipated making a single award at that total level (if it proceeded).
9) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The RFA lists an expected number of awards as 1.
10) What is the planned period of performance?
The planned period of performance is approximately 30 months.
11) Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. The RFA states that a cost-sharing or matching contribution is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources consistent with the RFA instructions.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in general, and the RFA explicitly welcomes applications from both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including local organizations.
13) Can for-profit firms apply or participate?
For-profit firms may participate; however, under USAID policy (referenced as 22 CFR 226.81), USAID will not pay profit under assistance instruments like cooperative agreements.
14) If USAID will not pay profit, what costs can the award cover?
The award can cover allowable and properly allocated program costs, including direct and indirect expenses, provided they comply with applicable cost principles and standards referenced in the RFA.
15) Which cost principles and regulations apply?
The RFA references 22 CFR 226 and points to the relevant cost guidance depending on entity type:
- OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofit organizations
- OMB Circular A-21 for universities
- FAR Part 31 for for-profit organizations
16) Are there additional requirements for organizations that have never received USAID funding?
Yes. USAID flags additional compliance and financial responsibility checks for new recipients. Applicants that have never received USAID funding may be subject to a pre-award audit to assess fiscal responsibility, evaluate the adequacy of internal financial controls, and support the establishment of an indirect cost rate.
17) What does the pre-award audit typically assess (as described in the RFA summary)?
The RFA summary indicates the pre-award audit is intended to assess fiscal responsibility, evaluate the adequacy of internal financial controls, and support establishment of an indirect cost rate. Newer organizations should be prepared to document financial systems, accounting practices, and controls in line with U.S. government assistance standards.
18) How will USAID choose the awardee?
USAID states that the cooperative agreement will be made to the responsible applicant whose proposal offers the greatest value to the U.S. Government.
19) Does issuing the RFA guarantee that USAID will make an award?
No. USAID includes standard language clarifying that issuing the RFA does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award.
20) Will USAID reimburse proposal preparation or submission costs?
No. USAID states it is not obligated to reimburse proposal development or submission costs.
21) What happens if there are inconsistencies among RFA documents?
If there are inconsistencies among RFA documents, the Agreement Officer has discretion to resolve them, and the RFA guidance takes precedence over referenced materials.
22) Where can applicants access the full RFA and any amendments?
Applicants are directed to download the RFA and any amendments through Grants.gov by browsing USAID opportunities.
23) How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted in both electronic and hard copy formats, following the Section IV instructions in the RFA.
24) Are late applications accepted?
No. The RFA states that late submissions will not be accepted.
25) Can a full proposal be submitted by fax or telegram?
No. The RFA states that full proposals cannot be submitted by fax or telegram.
26) What is the application deadline?
The current closing date listed is February 25, 2010 at 17:00 (5:00 p.m.) Quito time. The opportunity was originally posted with an earlier deadline, but the summary indicates this is the current closing date.
27) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 518-10-000003.
28) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
29) Who should applicants contact with program or application questions?
The summary lists multiple points of contact and notes that questions should be sent by email, including:
- Doanh Van (Agreement Officer): dvan@usaid.gov
- Luisa Alvarado (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist): lalvarado@usaid.gov
- Mireya Matute: MMatute@usaid.gov
30) Are any phone numbers provided for assistance?
Yes. The summary provides the following phone numbers:
- Luisa Alvarado: +5932 398 5501
- Mireya Matute: +5932 398 5418
31) Who should be contacted for Grants.gov download or technical problems?
For Grants.gov download problems, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov help desk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
32) Is funding guaranteed once an application is submitted?
No. USAID emphasizes that funding is subject to availability and that it reserves the right to fund any, all, or none of the applications received.
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