Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 438 11 000002
Apply for RFA 438 11 000002
- The Mongolia USAID Ulaanbaatar in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Transparency and Governance (STAGE) in Mongolia" 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 Sep 1, 2011 and posted on Aug 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 3, 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 $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Strengthening Transparency and Governance (STAGE) in Mongolia opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 438 11 000002) was a USAID Mongolia solicitation designed to fund a single, large technical assistance project focused on improving governance in Mongolia, with a clear emphasis on judicial and administrative reform and anti-corruption efforts. The program sits in the Law, Justice, and Legal Services activity area and was issued as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expected substantial involvement during implementation (for example, close coordination on work planning, approvals, and ongoing technical direction) rather than a more hands-off grant structure.
The stated overall goal of the award was to provide technical assistance that would support judicial and administrative reforms and strengthen the fight against corruption. In practical terms, an award with this framing usually supports activities like improving the effectiveness and integrity of courts and justice-sector institutions, strengthening rule-of-law processes, helping government bodies adopt clearer procedures and oversight mechanisms, building capacity for investigation and prosecution of corruption, improving transparency in decision-making and public administration, and supporting reforms that make public services more accountable and less vulnerable to bribery and political interference. Because the solicitation explicitly links judicial reform, administrative reform, and anti-corruption, the intended program logic appears to be that better institutions, clearer rules, and more transparent processes reduce opportunities for corruption while also improving public trust and state performance.
Financially, USAID estimated total funding at USD 7,000,000, with an award ceiling of USD 7,000,000 and an award floor of USD 1. This indicates USAID expected a sizeable, full-scale program and planned to make only one award (ExpectedAwards: 1). The listing also specifies a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would need to contribute a defined portion of resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget, according to the terms in the full announcement.
Eligibility was broad and included small businesses, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those categories), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, private institutions of higher education, and individuals. The assistance was cataloged under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), reflecting its status as an overseas development assistance activity funded and administered by USAID.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on August 26, 2011, created on September 1, 2011, originally due September 23, 2011, and later extended to an October 3, 2011 closing date. The archive date was November 2, 2011. The issuing office was USAID in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. For access issues or administrative questions, the solicitation listed the Contracting and Agreement Officer, Dion Glisan, with contact details including phone (63 2 552 9925) and email (dglisan@usaid.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the STAGE in Mongolia opportunity?
The Strengthening Transparency and Governance (STAGE) in Mongolia opportunity was a USAID Mongolia solicitation for a single, large technical assistance project aimed at improving governance in Mongolia. The solicitation placed a clear emphasis on judicial reform, administrative reform, and anti-corruption efforts.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for STAGE in Mongolia is RFA 438 11 000002.
Which USAID office issued this funding opportunity?
The issuing office was USAID in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
What type of award was planned for STAGE in Mongolia?
This 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 indicates USAID expected substantial involvement during implementation. Based on the description provided, this could include close coordination on work planning, approvals, and ongoing technical direction, rather than a more hands-off grant structure.
What was the overall goal of the STAGE award?
The stated overall goal was to provide technical assistance that would support judicial and administrative reforms and strengthen the fight against corruption in Mongolia.
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits in the Law, Justice, and Legal Services activity area.
What kinds of activities were expected to be supported under this opportunity?
Based on the framing in the opportunity description, activities would generally align with improving the effectiveness and integrity of courts and justice-sector institutions, strengthening rule-of-law processes, supporting government bodies in adopting clearer procedures and oversight mechanisms, building capacity for investigation and prosecution of corruption, improving transparency in decision-making and public administration, and supporting reforms that make public services more accountable and less vulnerable to bribery and political interference.
How are judicial reform, administrative reform, and anti-corruption connected in this program?
The program logic described links these areas by suggesting that better institutions, clearer rules, and more transparent processes reduce opportunities for corruption while also improving public trust and state performance.
How much funding did USAID estimate for this opportunity?
USAID estimated total funding at USD 7,000,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was USD 7,000,000.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was listed as USD 1.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
The listing indicated an expectation of one award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing specifies a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would need to contribute a defined portion of resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the overall project budget, according to the terms in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included small businesses, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those categories), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, private institutions of higher education, and individuals.
What is the CFDA number associated with this assistance?
The assistance was cataloged under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What does CFDA 98.001 indicate about the nature of this program?
CFDA 98.001 reflects that this is an overseas development assistance activity funded and administered by USAID.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 26, 2011.
When was the opportunity created?
The listing indicates it was created on September 1, 2011.
What was the original application due date?
The original due date was September 23, 2011.
Was the due date extended?
Yes. The closing date was later extended to October 3, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was November 2, 2011.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The solicitation listed the Contracting and Agreement Officer, Dion Glisan.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
The contact details provided included phone (63 2 552 9925) and email (dglisan@usaid.gov).
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