Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 118 11 000005
Apply for RFA 118 11 000005
- The Russia USAID Moscow in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Local Governance in the North Caucasus Project" 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 30, 2011 and posted on Mar 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,390,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,390,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Qualified applicants may be U.S. private voluntary organizations (U.S. PVOs) and/or U.S., Russian or other non U.S. non governmental organizations (NGOs) or private, non profit organizations (or for profit companies willing to forego profits), including universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. Public International Organizations (PIOs) and faith based and community organizations are also eligible for award. In support of the Agency#8223s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners, particularly if they are joined with a more experienced organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Strengthening Local Governance in the North Caucasus Project was a USAID-funded, four-year regional development program intended to improve how local governments in selected areas of Russia's North Caucasus operate and deliver services. The core purpose was to promote practical systems and procedures that help municipal and local authorities respond more effectively to community needs, with the larger expected outcome being higher public satisfaction and confidence in local governance. In other words, the opportunity focused on improving the everyday functioning of local government so that residents experience more responsive, transparent, and results-oriented public administration.
This funding opportunity was released by USAID Moscow under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 118 11 000005, and it used a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. That structure typically signals an implementation relationship where the funder expects to remain actively engaged with the recipient during the life of the award, such as through collaboration on work planning, monitoring, and key decisions, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The activity category was listed as Regional Development, reinforcing that the work was meant to strengthen local systems and institutions in a specific region rather than fund isolated, short-term projects.
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation. The estimated total funding was $2,390,000, with an award ceiling of $2,390,000 and an award floor of $2,250,000, indicating that proposals were expected to fit within a fairly narrow funding range and that applicants needed to design a comprehensive four-year program at roughly that scale. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, although voluntary leverage and partnerships are often still viewed favorably in practice.
Eligibility was relatively broad and aimed at attracting capable implementers with local governance and development experience. Qualified applicants could include U.S. private voluntary organizations, U.S., Russian, or other non-U.S. NGOs, and other private nonprofit entities. The solicitation also allowed for-profit companies to apply if they were willing to forgo profits, and it explicitly included universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. Public International Organizations, as well as faith-based and community organizations, were also eligible. USAID additionally noted its interest in expanding the pool of development partners, encouraging applications from newer partners, especially when teamed with more experienced organizations, which suggests that consortium approaches and mentorship-style teaming arrangements were welcome.
The opportunity was posted on March 30, 2011, with an original and final closing date of May 12, 2011, and it was archived on June 11, 2011. The listing referenced CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). For applicants that had trouble accessing the announcement, USAID provided a point of contact: Alexander Borzov, Senior Agreement Specialist, with a Moscow telephone number (495-728-5282).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Strengthening Local Governance in the North Caucasus Project?
It was a USAID-funded, four-year regional development program designed to improve how local governments in selected areas of Russia's North Caucasus operate and deliver services. The program emphasized practical systems and procedures that help municipal and local authorities respond more effectively to community needs, with the expected result of increased public satisfaction and confidence in local governance.
What problem or need was this opportunity designed to address?
The opportunity focused on strengthening the everyday functioning of local government so residents experience more responsive, transparent, and results-oriented public administration. It centered on improving local systems and institutional performance rather than funding isolated, short-term activities.
Who released this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was released by USAID Moscow.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number was RFA 118 11 000005.
What type of funding instrument was used?
This solicitation used a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply about USAID's role?
Based on the description provided, a Cooperative Agreement typically indicates that the funder expects to remain actively engaged with the recipient during implementation. This can include collaboration on work planning, monitoring, and key decisions, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back.
What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
The activity category was Regional Development, indicating the work was meant to strengthen local systems and institutions within a specific region.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $2,390,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $2,390,000 and the award floor was $2,250,000.
What does the narrow range between the award floor and ceiling suggest for applicants?
It suggests proposals were expected to fit within a fairly tight budget range and to be designed as a comprehensive four-year program at approximately that scale.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Does the absence of a cost-share requirement prevent applicants from offering leveraged resources or partnerships?
No. While not required, the opportunity notes that voluntary leverage and partnerships are often viewed favorably in practice.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Qualified applicants could include U.S. private voluntary organizations; U.S., Russian, or other non-U.S. NGOs; and other private nonprofit entities. The solicitation also included universities, research organizations, professional associations, relevant special interest associations, Public International Organizations, and faith-based and community organizations.
Could for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit companies were eligible if they were willing to forgo profits.
Did USAID encourage applications from newer partners?
Yes. USAID noted interest in expanding the pool of development partners and encouraged applications from newer partners, especially when teamed with more experienced organizations.
Were consortium or teaming approaches supported?
The solicitation language suggests teaming arrangements were welcome, particularly newer partners teaming with more experienced organizations.
What was the intended geographic focus of the program?
The program focused on selected areas of Russia's North Caucasus.
How long was the program intended to last?
It was intended to be a four-year program.
What were the key intended outcomes?
The core purpose was to promote practical systems and procedures enabling municipal and local authorities to respond more effectively to community needs, with the larger expected outcome of higher public satisfaction and confidence in local governance.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on March 30, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and final closing date was May 12, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was archived on June 11, 2011.
What CFDA number was referenced?
The listing referenced CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Who was the point of contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement?
Alexander Borzov, Senior Agreement Specialist, was listed as the point of contact.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The Moscow telephone number provided was (495) 728-5282.
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