Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID UKRAINE 121 08 005 RFA
Apply for USAID UKRAINE 121 08 005 RFA
- 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 in Ukraine (SCSU)" 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 15, 2008 and posted on Jun 19, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 4, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 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.
- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications(proposals for funding) from U.S. or non U.S. non profit or for profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other qualified non USG organizations to implement the Strengthening Civil Society program in Ukraine (SCSU). Please refer to the Program Description (RFA section C) for a complete statement of goals and expected results.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Strengthening Civil Society in Ukraine (SCSU) opportunity is a USAID Ukraine funding announcement aimed at reinforcing Ukraine's civil society during an active period of democratic and governance reform. The core purpose of the program is to strengthen and support leading pro-reform Ukrainian non-governmental organizations so they can sustain, protect, and consolidate democratic gains. In practical terms, the program is designed to help capable NGOs remain effective watchdogs and advocates, expand their ability to influence reforms, and stay resilient in the face of political, legal, financial, or institutional pressures that can weaken the broader civic sector.
The program is structured to do two things at once: address systemic, sector-wide challenges that affect civil society overall, and provide support for specific NGO monitoring and advocacy initiatives across different areas of public life. The emphasis on monitoring and advocacy highlights USAID's intent to back organizations that track government performance, promote transparency and accountability, and push for reforms through evidence-based policy engagement. The announcement frames these activities as essential to advancing Ukraine's reform process, suggesting that successful applicants would be expected to help strengthen the enabling environment for civic action while also producing concrete oversight and advocacy outcomes.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USAID expected to remain substantially involved during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The funding activity category is described as "Civil Society Strengthening," and USAID anticipated making a single award under this announcement. The estimated total funding level was $10,000,000, with an award ceiling of $10,000,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the implementing organization would need to contribute resources alongside USAID funding, consistent with the solicitation's terms.
Eligibility was broad and described as unrestricted, open to U.S. or non-U.S. nonprofit or for-profit non-governmental organizations and other qualified non-U.S. government organizations. In other words, the competition was not limited to a narrow applicant class, though applicants would still need to meet any additional conditions described in the full program description and eligibility language in the RFA. The announcement is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and was administered by USAID Ukraine in Kyiv.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number USAID-UKRAINE-121-08-005-RFA. The opportunity was posted on June 19, 2008, with an original and final closing date of August 4, 2008, and it was later archived on September 3, 2008. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Marina Orlova, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Kyiv (phone +380 44 492 7190, email morlova@usaid.gov).
Strengthening Civil Society in Ukraine (SCSU) - FAQs
What is the Strengthening Civil Society in Ukraine (SCSU) opportunity?
SCSU is a USAID Ukraine funding opportunity aimed at reinforcing Ukraine's civil society during an active period of democratic and governance reform. The program focuses on strengthening and supporting leading pro-reform Ukrainian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) so they can sustain, protect, and consolidate democratic gains.
What is the core purpose of the SCSU program?
The core purpose is to strengthen and support leading pro-reform Ukrainian NGOs so they can remain effective watchdogs and advocates, expand their ability to influence reforms, and stay resilient when facing political, legal, financial, or institutional pressures that can weaken the broader civic sector.
What types of activities does the program emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes monitoring and advocacy. This includes activities that track government performance, promote transparency and accountability, and push for reforms through evidence-based policy engagement.
How is the program structured?
The program is structured to address two needs at the same time: (1) systemic, sector-wide challenges that affect civil society overall, and (2) support for specific NGO monitoring and advocacy initiatives across different areas of public life.
What does USAID mean by supporting "watchdogs and advocates"?
In the context of this opportunity, the announcement signals support for organizations that provide oversight of government performance and advocate for reforms by promoting transparency, accountability, and evidence-based policy engagement.
What award instrument is being used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means USAID expected to remain substantially involved during implementation, rather than only providing funds without ongoing involvement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is described as "Civil Society Strengthening."
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making a single award under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding level for the opportunity is $10,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $10,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the implementing organization would need to contribute resources alongside USAID funding, consistent with the solicitation's terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted and broadly open to U.S. or non-U.S. nonprofit or for-profit non-governmental organizations, as well as other qualified non-U.S. government organizations.
Is the competition limited to a narrow group of applicants?
No. The announcement indicates the competition was not limited to a narrow applicant class, although applicants would still need to meet any additional conditions described in the full program description and eligibility language in the RFA.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Which USAID office administered this opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by USAID Ukraine in Kyiv.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USAID-UKRAINE-121-08-005-RFA.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 19, 2008.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and final closing date was August 4, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 3, 2008.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Marina Orlova, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Kyiv.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Phone: +380 44 492 7190
Email: morlova@usaid.gov
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