Opportunity Information: Apply for OAA GRO MEB 08 001 APS
Apply for OAA GRO MEB 08 001 APS
- The Agency for International Development in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support for Civil Society and Rule of Law in Iran" 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 8, 2008 and posted on Jul 29, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Awards may be made to eligible U.S. nongovernmental organizations (501(c )3 NGOs) and accredited U.S. colleges and universities in accordance with 22 CFR 226 and USAID s Standard Provisions for U.S. Nongovernmental Recipients. Awards may also be made to eligible private firms and non U.S. organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Support for Civil Society and Rule of Law in Iran" is a USAID funding announcement aimed at supporting programs that promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Iran. It was issued as an Assistance Program Solicitation (APS) under funding opportunity number OAA-GRO-MEB-08-001, and it falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category. The funding is provided through grants and cooperative agreements, and it is part of USAID foreign assistance programming (CFDA 98.001). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
The core purpose of the APS is to fund projects that advance at least one of three main objectives. First, it seeks to strengthen civil society organizations and advocacy, which can include helping groups build organizational capacity, improve strategic planning, expand coalition-building, and conduct effective civic engagement and rights-based advocacy. Second, it aims to increase awareness of and strengthen the rule of law, a broad category that typically covers efforts such as public legal education, strengthening understanding of legal rights and due process, supporting documentation of abuses, and encouraging accountability-oriented practices consistent with internationally recognized rule-of-law principles. Third, it supports expanding freedom of information, which generally relates to increasing public access to information, supporting independent and reliable information flows, and improving the ability of individuals and organizations to share, obtain, and use information safely and effectively.
USAID stated it planned to make multiple awards under this APS, with a total funding pool of up to $20 million. Individual award sizes were expected to range from $100,000 to $3,000,000, with projects lasting no more than two years. While the listing shows an award floor of $0, the narrative guidance emphasizes that requests should generally fall within the stated $100,000 to $3,000,000 range. The agency also explicitly reserved the right to fund any, all, or none of the applications submitted, which is standard language indicating that funding decisions depend on application quality, program fit, and available resources.
In terms of who could apply, eligibility included U.S. nongovernmental organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3) entities, as well as accredited U.S. colleges and universities, consistent with the applicable federal assistance regulations (noted as 22 CFR 226) and USAID standard provisions for U.S. nonprofit recipients. The announcement also allowed for awards to eligible private firms and non-U.S. organizations, widening the pool beyond traditional nonprofit and academic applicants. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary, meaning awards are competitive and based on merit review rather than entitlement or formula distribution.
Operationally, the APS used a rolling review process, so applications could be submitted and evaluated as they arrived rather than waiting for a single review round at the end. The posting date was July 29, 2008, and the closing date for submissions was June 30, 2009 (with the original and current closing dates matching). The opportunity was later archived on July 30, 2009. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, USAID provided a point of contact: Khem Gurung, Agreement Officer/Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at (202) 712-5188.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Support for Civil Society and Rule of Law in Iran (USAID APS)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Support for Civil Society and Rule of Law in Iran."
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding announcement is offered by USAID as part of its foreign assistance programming.
What type of funding announcement is this?
This opportunity was issued as an Assistance Program Solicitation (APS).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OAA-GRO-MEB-08-001.
What program area or activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
What kind of awards will USAID make under this APS?
USAID indicated funding would be provided through grants and cooperative agreements.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, meaning awards are competitive and based on merit review rather than entitlement or formula distribution.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The opportunity is part of USAID foreign assistance programming under CFDA 98.001.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. USAID stated there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What is the overall purpose of the APS?
The core purpose is to fund programs that promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Iran.
What are the main objectives applicants must address?
Projects are intended to advance at least one of three objectives: (1) strengthening civil society organizations and advocacy, (2) increasing awareness of and strengthening the rule of law, and/or (3) expanding freedom of information.
What kinds of activities fit under "strengthening civil society organizations and advocacy"?
Examples described include helping groups build organizational capacity, improve strategic planning, expand coalition-building, and conduct effective civic engagement and rights-based advocacy.
What kinds of activities fit under "increasing awareness of and strengthening the rule of law"?
The description notes that this can include public legal education, strengthening understanding of legal rights and due process, supporting documentation of abuses, and encouraging accountability-oriented practices consistent with internationally recognized rule-of-law principles.
What kinds of activities fit under "expanding freedom of information"?
This objective generally relates to increasing public access to information, supporting independent and reliable information flows, and improving the ability of individuals and organizations to share, obtain, and use information safely and effectively.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID stated it planned to make multiple awards under this APS.
How much total funding is available under this APS?
The total funding pool was described as up to $20 million.
What is the expected funding range for individual awards?
USAID expected individual awards to range from $100,000 to $3,000,000.
The listing shows an award floor of $0. Does that mean any amount is allowed?
While the listing shows an award floor of $0, the narrative guidance emphasizes that requests should generally fall within the stated range of $100,000 to $3,000,000.
What is the maximum project period (duration) allowed?
Projects were expected to last no more than two years.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes U.S. nongovernmental organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3) entities and accredited U.S. colleges and universities. The announcement also allows for awards to eligible private firms and non-U.S. organizations.
Are for-profit entities allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement states that eligible private firms may receive awards.
Are non-U.S. organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement indicates that non-U.S. organizations may be eligible for awards.
Which regulations or standard provisions are referenced for eligibility and assistance?
The eligibility description references applicable federal assistance regulations noted as 22 CFR 226 and USAID standard provisions for U.S. nonprofit recipients.
How are applications reviewed under this APS?
USAID used a rolling review process, meaning applications could be submitted and evaluated as they arrived rather than waiting for a single review round.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was July 29, 2008.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The closing date for submissions was June 30, 2009 (the original and current closing dates match).
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on July 30, 2009.
Does USAID guarantee it will fund submitted applications?
No. USAID explicitly reserved the right to fund any, all, or none of the applications submitted, depending on factors such as application quality, program fit, and available resources.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
USAID provided a point of contact: Khem Gurung, Agreement Officer/Agreement Specialist.
What is the contact phone number listed for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is (202) 712-5188.
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