Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 667 15 000001
Apply for APS 667 15 000001
- The Kenya USAID Nairobi in the community development regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SUDAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION (CSO) SUPPORT PROGRAM" 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 Jun 23, 2015 and posted on Jun 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $185,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $185,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This funding opportunity is open only to local Sudanese entities. Please see Section II of the attached Annual Program Statement for further information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The SUDAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION (CSO) SUPPORT PROGRAM is a USAID funding opportunity designed to strengthen local civil society organizations in Sudan so they can play a more informed, effective role in democratic governance and public life. The program is built around capacity-building for CSOs at both national and sub-national levels, with the intent of improving their understanding of democratic principles and good governance, and helping them engage more effectively with government institutions and other key stakeholders. In addition to organizational strengthening, proposed projects may also include nationwide civic education activities tied to democratic processes, with particular attention to reaching marginalized communities that are often left out of formal civic participation.
This opportunity was issued as an Annual Program Statement (APS) under Funding Opportunity Number APS 667 15 000001, and it falls under the discretionary funding category. Awards are expected to be made through cooperative agreements and grants, indicating that USAID may anticipate a more collaborative relationship with recipients for some awards (typical of cooperative agreements) while also allowing grant mechanisms depending on the nature of the proposed activity. The program is categorized under community development and regional development, reflecting an emphasis on strengthening civic structures and participation across different geographic and administrative levels rather than focusing only on a single central institution or capital-based organizations.
Funding is relatively modest and targeted. USAID anticipated making up to four awards under this APS. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $185,000, with an estimated total funding amount of $185,000 listed in the notice. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally reduces barriers for local organizations that may not have the resources to provide substantial counterpart funding.
Eligibility is restricted: the APS is open only to local Sudanese entities, meaning international NGOs or non-Sudanese organizations would not be eligible to apply directly unless the detailed eligibility section specified a role such as subawards or partnerships. Applicants were directed to consult Section II of the APS for the exact eligibility conditions and definitions of what qualifies as a local Sudanese entity.
The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2015, created on June 23, 2015, and carried an application closing date of May 31, 2016 (the original and current closing dates were the same). The issuing agency is listed as USAID Nairobi (Kenya), under CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. For access issues or assistance with the full announcement, the contact identified in the notice was Ketan Sood, Senior Regional Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
FAQs: Sudan Civil Society Organization (CSO) Support Program (USAID)
1) What is the Sudan Civil Society Organization (CSO) Support Program?
The Sudan CSO Support Program is a USAID funding opportunity intended to strengthen local civil society organizations (CSOs) in Sudan so they can participate more effectively in democratic governance and public life.
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to build the capacity of Sudanese CSOs at national and sub-national levels, improving their understanding of democratic principles and good governance and helping them engage more effectively with government institutions and other key stakeholders.
3) What types of activities can projects include?
Projects may include organizational capacity-building for CSOs at national and sub-national levels. Proposed projects may also include nationwide civic education activities linked to democratic processes.
4) Is civic education an eligible component?
Yes. The opportunity states that proposed projects may include nationwide civic education activities tied to democratic processes.
5) Does the program emphasize inclusion of marginalized communities?
Yes. The opportunity specifically notes attention to reaching marginalized communities that are often left out of formal civic participation.
6) What kind of funding opportunity is this?
This opportunity was issued as an Annual Program Statement (APS).
7) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 667 15 000001.
8) What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The notice indicates it falls under the discretionary funding category.
9) What award mechanisms are expected?
Awards are expected to be made through cooperative agreements and grants. The notice indicates this structure allows for cooperative agreements (typically involving a more collaborative relationship with USAID) as well as grant mechanisms depending on the activity.
10) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to four awards under this APS.
11) What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $185,000.
12) What total funding amount is listed in the notice?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $185,000.
13) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to local Sudanese entities. The notice states that international NGOs or non-Sudanese organizations would not be eligible to apply directly unless the detailed eligibility section specified another role.
15) Where should applicants look for the exact eligibility definitions and conditions?
Applicants were directed to consult Section II of the APS for the exact eligibility conditions and definitions of what qualifies as a local Sudanese entity.
16) What program areas does this opportunity fall under?
The program is categorized under community development and regional development, with an emphasis on strengthening civic structures and participation across different geographic and administrative levels.
17) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2015.
18) When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 23, 2015.
19) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 31, 2016 (the notice states the original and current closing dates were the same).
20) Which USAID office issued the opportunity?
The issuing agency is listed as USAID Nairobi (Kenya).
21) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
22) Who is the contact person for access issues or help with the full announcement?
The contact identified in the notice is Ketan Sood, Senior Regional Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
23) What should applicants do if they need help obtaining or accessing the full APS?
The notice indicates that applicants with access issues or who need assistance with the full announcement should contact the individual identified in the notice: Ketan Sood, Senior Regional Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
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