Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA51809000021
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- The Peru USAID Lima in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Ecuadorian Justice Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 9, 2009 and posted on Sep 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2009 At 14h00 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 $6,611,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,611,000.00 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 Strengthening Ecuadorian Justice Project is a USAID funding opportunity seeking one implementing partner to carry out a three-year program focused on justice sector strengthening in Ecuador. The mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The solicitation was issued as a full and open competition, meaning eligibility is broadly unrestricted: U.S. or non-U.S. organizations may apply, including large or small for-profit firms, universities, and nonprofit organizations, as long as they meet any requirements laid out in the full announcement.
USAID planned a single award, contingent on the availability of funds, with an estimated total funding range between $5.6 million and $6.611 million. While that is the anticipated overall project size, applicants were instructed to build their proposed budgets around an initial obligation of $2.564 million, reflecting how USAID may phase funding over time. There is also a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute a portion of project resources in accordance with the detailed terms in the RFA.
The notice also highlights standard federal assistance conditions and selection language. USAID stated that it may fund any or none of the applications received, and that issuing the RFA does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award or reimburse proposal preparation costs. Awards would be made to the responsible applicant whose proposal represents the greatest value to the U.S. Government, based on the evaluation criteria described in the full solicitation package.
For organizations new to USAID funding, an additional compliance step is called out: applicants under consideration that have never received USAID funding would undergo a pre-award audit. The purpose is to confirm fiscal responsibility, evaluate the adequacy of internal financial controls, and establish an indirect cost rate, all of which can affect readiness to manage a federal assistance award.
Administratively, this announcement included a modification (Mod. 1) that extended the application deadline and provided answers to questions submitted by prospective applicants. The modification was posted as "Revised Full Announcement 1" in the listing. The closing date was moved from November 16, 2009 to November 30, 2009, with submissions due by 14:00 (2:00 p.m.) Quito time. USAID directed applicants to download the RFA, attachments, and any amendments through Grants.gov and to monitor the site for updates. Phone inquiries were not accepted, and a contact was provided primarily for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
Key identifiers in the posting include Funding Opportunity Number RFA51809000021 and an activity category aligned with Law, Justice, and Legal Services. The estimated funding ceiling is $6.611 million and the opportunity was posted September 30, 2009, with an archive date of December 30, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Strengthening Ecuadorian Justice Project (USAID)
1) What is the Strengthening Ecuadorian Justice Project?
It is a USAID funding opportunity to select one implementing partner to carry out a three-year program focused on strengthening Ecuador's justice sector.
2) What type of funding mechanism is USAID using?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. This typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
3) How many awards does USAID plan to make?
USAID planned a single award, contingent on the availability of funds.
4) Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. The solicitation was issued as a full and open competition.
5) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly unrestricted under the full and open competition approach. U.S. or non-U.S. organizations may apply, including large or small for-profit firms, universities, and nonprofit organizations, as long as they meet the requirements laid out in the full announcement.
6) What is the estimated total funding range for the project?
The estimated total funding range is between $5.6 million and $6.611 million.
7) What is the estimated funding ceiling?
The estimated funding ceiling is $6.611 million.
8) Why were applicants told to budget around an initial obligation instead of the full amount?
Although the anticipated overall project size is larger, applicants were instructed to build proposed budgets around an initial obligation of $2.564 million. This reflects how USAID may phase funding over time.
9) Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute a portion of project resources in accordance with the detailed terms in the RFA.
10) Does issuing the RFA guarantee an award?
No. USAID stated that it may fund any or none of the applications received.
11) Does the U.S. Government reimburse proposal preparation costs?
No. USAID stated that issuing the RFA does not commit the U.S. Government to make an award or reimburse proposal preparation costs.
12) How will USAID decide which application to fund?
Award(s) would be made to the responsible applicant whose proposal represents the greatest value to the U.S. Government, based on the evaluation criteria described in the full solicitation package.
13) Are there additional requirements for organizations that have never received USAID funding?
Yes. Applicants under consideration that have never received USAID funding would undergo a pre-award audit.
14) What is the purpose of the pre-award audit for new USAID recipients?
The pre-award audit is intended to confirm fiscal responsibility, evaluate the adequacy of internal financial controls, and establish an indirect cost rate. These items can affect an applicant's readiness to manage a federal assistance award.
15) What was changed in Modification 1 (Mod. 1) / Revised Full Announcement 1?
The modification extended the application deadline and provided answers to questions submitted by prospective applicants. It was posted as "Revised Full Announcement 1" in the listing.
16) What is the application deadline and time zone?
The closing date was moved from November 16, 2009 to November 30, 2009. Submissions were due by 14:00 (2:00 p.m.) Quito time.
17) Where should applicants get the RFA and any amendments?
USAID directed applicants to download the RFA, attachments, and any amendments through Grants.gov and to monitor the site for updates.
18) Were phone inquiries accepted?
No. Phone inquiries were not accepted.
19) What was the listed contact intended for?
A contact was provided primarily for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically.
20) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this RFA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA51809000021.
21) What program/activity category is this opportunity associated with?
The activity category is aligned with Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
22) When was the opportunity posted, and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on September 30, 2009, and the archive date was December 30, 2009.
23) What standard federal assistance conditions were highlighted?
The notice highlighted standard federal assistance conditions, including language that USAID may fund any or none of the applications received and that the U.S. Government is not committed to making an award or paying proposal preparation costs.
24) What should applicants watch for after the announcement is posted?
Applicants were instructed to monitor Grants.gov for updates, including attachments and amendments such as the modification that extended the deadline and provided answers to submitted questions.
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