Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID BANGLADESH 388 10 001 RFA
Apply for USAID BANGLADESH 388 10 001 RFA
- The Bangladesh USAID Dhaka 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 Electoral Governance in Bangladesh (SEG)" 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 Mar 7, 2010 and posted on Mar 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID Bangladesh issued a Request for Application (RFA) for a five-year Cooperative Agreement called Strengthening Electoral Governance in Bangladesh (SEG). The grant is designed to help consolidate and deepen electoral democracy in Bangladesh by improving how elections are governed and administered. At its core, the opportunity aims to strengthen political competition and increase the legitimacy of electoral outcomes by enhancing the autonomy and integrity of the country s electoral governance framework, with the Bangladesh Election Commission (BEC) as the central institutional focus.
The program places strong emphasis on building long-term, sustainable capacity inside the BEC rather than providing only short-term election support. Key capacity areas highlighted in the announcement include staffing systems, training and professional development, and oversight functions that help ensure rules are followed consistently and transparently. Alongside institutional strengthening, SEG also recognizes civil society organizations as important actors in electoral governance because they can advocate for reforms, monitor the electoral process, and help promote accountability and public confidence. In addition, the program is intended to deliver targeted legal, technical, and operational advice to help promote and protect the integrity of electoral governance in Bangladesh, which can include support that helps reduce vulnerabilities and improve the credibility of election-related processes.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity in the Democracy and Governance area, offered through USAID s overseas assistance authority (CFDA 98.001). USAID expected to make one award, with a funding range between 9,000,000 and 10,000,000 USD (award floor 9,000,000; award ceiling 10,000,000). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
The opportunity was posted on March 7, 2010, with an application closing date of April 21, 2010, and an archive date of May 21, 2010. The funding opportunity number is USAID BANGLADESH 388 10 001 RFA, and the issuing office is USAID Dhaka. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact was M. Sirajam Munir, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist (phone 8855500, email smunir@usaid.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Strengthening Electoral Governance in Bangladesh (SEG)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Strengthening Electoral Governance in Bangladesh (SEG).
Who issued the Request for Application (RFA)?
The RFA was issued by USAID Bangladesh, through USAID Dhaka.
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is a five-year Cooperative Agreement.
What is the main purpose of the SEG program?
The program is designed to help consolidate and deepen electoral democracy in Bangladesh by improving how elections are governed and administered.
What outcomes is the program trying to strengthen?
SEG aims to strengthen political competition and increase the legitimacy of electoral outcomes by enhancing the autonomy and integrity of Bangladesh's electoral governance framework.
Which institution is the central focus of the program?
The central institutional focus is the Bangladesh Election Commission (BEC).
Does the program prioritize long-term capacity building or short-term election support?
The program places strong emphasis on long-term, sustainable capacity inside the BEC rather than providing only short-term election support.
What capacity areas are highlighted for strengthening within the BEC?
Key capacity areas highlighted include staffing systems, training and professional development, and oversight functions to ensure rules are followed consistently and transparently.
Does the program include a role for civil society organizations?
Yes. The opportunity recognizes civil society organizations as important actors in electoral governance because they can advocate for reforms, monitor the electoral process, and help promote accountability and public confidence.
What kinds of support or assistance does SEG intend to provide?
SEG is intended to deliver targeted legal, technical, and operational advice to help promote and protect the integrity of electoral governance in Bangladesh, including support that helps reduce vulnerabilities and improve the credibility of election-related processes.
What funding area does this opportunity fall under?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity in the Democracy and Governance area.
What is the assistance authority or CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through USAID's overseas assistance authority under CFDA 98.001.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID expected to make one award.
What is the funding range for the award?
The expected funding range is USD 9,000,000 to USD 10,000,000, with an award floor of USD 9,000,000 and an award ceiling of USD 10,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USAID BANGLADESH 388 10 001 RFA.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 7, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 21, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 21, 2010.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact was M. Sirajam Munir, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist. Phone: 8855500. Email: smunir@usaid.gov.
Which USAID office issued the announcement?
The issuing office is USAID Dhaka.
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