Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RDMA TIMORLESTE 486 08 024 RFA
Apply for USAID RDMA TIMORLESTE 486 08 024 RFA
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok 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 Local Governance, Elections and Civil Society Timor Leste" 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 12, 2008 and posted on Jun 12, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID issued a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Support for Local Governance, Elections and Civil Society - Timor Leste" to fund a single implementing partner that can help Timor-Leste carry out credible, peaceful, and fair local elections, with the potential to also support municipal and national elections if needed. The core purpose is twofold: first, to strengthen the integrity and calm conduct of elections (with an emphasis on suco council elections, which are village-level councils), and second, to build the capacity of newly elected suco councils so they can govern more effectively and involve citizens more meaningfully in local and municipal decision-making. The program is designed to reinforce practical democratic governance at the community level by improving how local leaders and institutions communicate with residents, gather and share information, and reduce or prevent conflict before it escalates.
The scope implied by the announcement centers on democracy and governance outcomes rather than infrastructure or service delivery. Activities would logically include election-related support that contributes to transparency, participation, and nonviolence, alongside post-election assistance that helps newly elected suco councils perform their roles. The opportunity specifically highlights strengthening citizen participation in village and municipal governance, which suggests a focus on mechanisms for inclusive local decision-making, community engagement, and clearer two-way flows of information between citizens and local authorities. It also explicitly includes conflict prevention and mitigation, signaling that the implementing partner is expected to anticipate, manage, and help defuse local tensions that can arise around elections, representation, and resource decisions.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, USAID planned one award only, using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically means USAID expects to be substantially involved in the program during implementation, such as through technical guidance, coordination, or collaborative planning, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The total funding level listed is fixed at USD 3,000,000, with both the award ceiling and award floor set at USD 3,000,000, indicating a single award at that amount rather than a range of possible budgets. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which lowers the financial barrier for applicants that might not be able to contribute additional non-federal resources.
Eligibility is broadly open. USAID invited applications from U.S. or non-U.S. entities, including nonprofit and for-profit nongovernmental organizations, public international organizations/international organizations, and other non-U.S. government organizations. The listing describes eligibility as "Unrestricted" within those categories, meaning a wide variety of capable implementers could compete, subject to any additional clarifications that would have been contained in the full announcement.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on June 12, 2008, with an original and current closing date of July 11, 2008, and an archive date of September 30, 2008. The funding opportunity number is USAID-RDMA-TIMORLESTE-486-08-024-RFA, and it is associated with CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The issuing/associated office is listed as USAID in Bangkok, Thailand. The legal authority cited for the Request for Applications is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, which is the standard statutory basis for many USAID foreign assistance programs.
For applicants that needed assistance accessing the full announcement, a point of contact was provided: Maria Rosario Arenas, Senior Acquisition Specialist, with a telephone number listed as 662 2637453.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Support for Local Governance, Elections and Civil Society - Timor Leste."
What is the main goal of the program?
The program has two core goals: (1) strengthen the integrity and calm conduct of elections in Timor-Leste, with an emphasis on suco council (village-level) elections, and (2) build the capacity of newly elected suco councils so they can govern more effectively and involve citizens more meaningfully in local and municipal decision-making.
What elections are prioritized under this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes support for suco council elections (village-level councils). It also notes the potential to support municipal and national elections if needed.
How many awards does USAID plan to make?
USAID planned to fund a single implementing partner through one award.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation, such as through technical guidance, coordination, or collaborative planning, rather than only providing funding with minimal engagement.
How much funding is available?
The total funding level is USD 3,000,000.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is fixed at USD 3,000,000. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are USD 3,000,000, indicating a single award at that amount rather than a range of possible budgets.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
What types of activities are implied by the scope of work?
The scope centers on democracy and governance outcomes rather than infrastructure or service delivery. The opportunity implies election-related support that contributes to transparency, participation, and nonviolence, as well as post-election assistance to help newly elected suco councils carry out their roles.
Does the opportunity include support for citizen participation?
Yes. The opportunity specifically highlights strengthening citizen participation in village and municipal governance, suggesting a focus on inclusive local decision-making, community engagement, and clearer two-way information flows between citizens and local authorities.
Is conflict prevention part of the program?
Yes. Conflict prevention and mitigation are explicitly included, with an expectation that the implementing partner will anticipate, manage, and help defuse local tensions that can arise around elections, representation, and resource decisions.
Is this opportunity focused on infrastructure or service delivery?
No. The description indicates the opportunity is focused on democracy and governance outcomes, not infrastructure or service delivery.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. USAID invited applications from U.S. or non-U.S. entities, including nonprofit and for-profit nongovernmental organizations, public international organizations/international organizations, and other non-U.S. government organizations. The listing describes eligibility as "Unrestricted" within those categories.
Is the opportunity limited to U.S.-based organizations?
No. The opportunity states that both U.S. and non-U.S. entities are invited to apply.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USAID-RDMA-TIMORLESTE-486-08-024-RFA.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Which USAID office is associated with this funding opportunity?
The issuing/associated office is listed as USAID in Bangkok, Thailand.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 12, 2008.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is July 11, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 30, 2008.
What legal authority governs this Request for Applications?
The legal authority cited is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact provided is Maria Rosario Arenas, Senior Acquisition Specialist.
What is the phone number for the point of contact?
The telephone number listed is 662 2637453.
Does the opportunity mention support to civil society?
Yes. The title includes "Civil Society," and the program description emphasizes citizen participation and community-level democratic governance, which aligns with civil society engagement. The information provided does not specify additional civil-society activity areas beyond those election and governance objectives.
What is the expected focus of governance strengthening after elections?
The focus is on building the capacity of newly elected suco councils to govern more effectively, communicate better with residents, improve how information is gathered and shared, and involve citizens more meaningfully in local and municipal decision-making.
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