Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 620 14 000001
Apply for RFA 620 14 000001
- The Nigeria USAID Abuja in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support for Electoral Reforms 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 Jan 28, 2014 and posted on Jan 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 10, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $22,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $22,000,000.00 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.
- See SECTION III ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION in the attached RFA
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Opportunity Summary:
The Support for Electoral Reforms Project is a USAID/Nigeria grant opportunity designed to improve how elections are managed in Nigeria by strengthening the capacity of the country s Electoral Management Bodies. The central idea behind the program is that better equipped and more effective election institutions can run more credible electoral processes, which in turn helps boost public trust in elections and in the legitimacy of election outcomes. The opportunity sits within USAID/Nigeria s Peace, Democracy and Governance portfolio and is framed as an electoral reforms activity, meaning it focuses on institutional and systems improvements rather than short term, one off election day support.
This opportunity was issued as a Request for Applications (RFA) and will be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement. A cooperative agreement typically means USAID expects to remain substantively involved during implementation, working alongside the awardee through technical collaboration, oversight, and coordination as the project progresses. The funding activity category is listed as Other, with clarification that it is specifically an Electoral Reforms Project under the broader governance portfolio.
USAID anticipates making one award under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of 22,000,000 USD. The award ceiling is also 22,000,000 USD, indicating the project could be funded up to that full amount depending on the proposed approach and USAID s final award decisions. The award floor is listed as 0, which generally signals that USAID is not setting a minimum award size in the public summary, although practical award sizing would still be driven by the project scope and the Agency s determination of what is realistic and responsive. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can lower barriers for applicants that may not have access to significant non federal resources.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to both U.S. and non U.S. qualified organizations, subject to any further detail contained in the official RFA document. In practice, that broad eligibility usually allows a range of entity types to apply, such as non profits, for profits, universities, and consortia, as long as they meet USAID eligibility and responsibility standards and any specific requirements laid out in Section III of the RFA.
Key dates indicate the notice was posted on January 7, 2014, with a closing date of February 10, 2014, and an archive date of March 12, 2014. The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 620 14 000001, and the CFDA number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for programs overseas. The issuing office is USAID/Nigeria in Abuja. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Nyembezi Mfune, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA), reachable at nmfune@usaid.gov.
Support for Electoral Reforms Project (USAID/Nigeria) - FAQs
What is the Support for Electoral Reforms Project?
The Support for Electoral Reforms Project is a USAID/Nigeria grant opportunity intended to improve how elections are managed in Nigeria by strengthening the capacity of the country’s Electoral Management Bodies.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The central goal is to help election institutions become better equipped and more effective so they can run more credible electoral processes. The expected longer-term effect is increased public trust in elections and greater confidence in the legitimacy of election outcomes.
What type of activity is being funded?
This is framed as an electoral reforms activity focused on institutional and systems improvements rather than short-term, one-off election day support.
Which USAID portfolio does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sits within USAID/Nigeria’s Peace, Democracy and Governance portfolio.
What funding mechanism is being used?
The solicitation was issued as a Request for Applications (RFA), and the award will be implemented through a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally means USAID expects to be substantively involved during implementation, including technical collaboration, oversight, and coordination with the awardee as the project progresses.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as “Other,” with clarification that it is specifically an Electoral Reforms Project under the broader governance portfolio.
How many awards does USAID expect to make under this solicitation?
USAID anticipates making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is USD 22,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is USD 22,000,000, meaning the project could be funded up to that full amount depending on the proposed approach and USAID’s final award decisions.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as 0. This generally indicates that a minimum award size is not specified in the public summary, although the actual award size would still be driven by project scope and USAID’s determination of what is realistic and responsive.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. This means the competition is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. qualified organizations, subject to any additional details in the official RFA.
What kinds of organizations can apply under “unrestricted” eligibility?
Based on the summary description, unrestricted eligibility typically allows a range of entity types to apply, such as non-profits, for-profits, universities, and consortia, as long as they meet USAID eligibility and responsibility standards and any specific requirements laid out in Section III of the RFA.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on January 7, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was February 10, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 12, 2014.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-620-14-000001.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for programs overseas.
Which office issued this opportunity?
The issuing office is USAID/Nigeria in Abuja.
Who was the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Nyembezi Mfune, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA).
What email address was provided for the point of contact?
The email provided was nmfune@usaid.gov.
Where would applicants typically find the detailed eligibility and application requirements?
The summary notes that further eligibility details and specific requirements would be contained in the official RFA document, particularly in Section III.
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