Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 623 12 000004
Apply for SOL 623 12 000004
- The Kenya USAID Nairobi 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 to Political Processes (SPP) in Djibouti" 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 Apr 24, 2012 and posted on Apr 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2012. (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 $1,800,000.00 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:
The Support to Political Processes (SPP) in Djibouti opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SOL 623 12 000004) was a USAID-funded, discretionary grant competition intended to strengthen key parts of Djibouti's democratic process in the lead-up to the 2013 Parliamentary elections. The program was designed as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means USAID expected to stay actively involved during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2012, with an application deadline of May 25, 2012, and it was later archived on June 24, 2012.
At its core, the SPP program focused on three linked objectives that together aimed to improve both the administration of elections and the broader democratic environment. The first objective was to increase the skills, knowledge, efficiency, and transparency of the individuals and institutions responsible for overseeing and managing the election process. In practice, this kind of objective often points to technical support and capacity building for election management bodies and related stakeholders, with an emphasis on improving procedures, professional competence, and public trust through clearer, more transparent systems. The emphasis on transparency suggests attention to credible processes, documentation, and communication that can reduce confusion or suspicion around election operations.
The second objective was to enhance civic education so citizens would be more informed and more active participants in elections. This reflects USAID's common approach of pairing institutional support with public-facing activities that improve voter understanding of rights, responsibilities, and how to engage peacefully and effectively in electoral processes. Civic education efforts in programs like this frequently include outreach strategies and materials aimed at widening participation, improving awareness of election procedures, and encouraging constructive engagement from the electorate, including groups that may be less represented.
The third objective was to conduct a comprehensive democracy and governance (DG) assessment in Djibouti before the end of the SPP project. A DG assessment is generally meant to provide a structured, evidence-based picture of the country's governance context, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints affecting democratic development. By requiring the assessment to be completed before the project ended, USAID signaled that the findings were expected to inform future programming and strategic decisions, not just serve as a final report. This assessment component ties the short-term election support to longer-term planning about governance and democratic institutions in Djibouti.
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), with a funding range between $1,000,000 (AwardFloor) and $1,800,000 (AwardCeiling). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing the financial burden on applicants and making the competition more accessible. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicants (for example, NGOs, firms, and other organizations), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement. The CFDA number associated with the funding was 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs.
Administratively, the opportunity was issued under USAID, with the agency listing reflecting Kenya USAID Nairobi, which often serves as a regional platform supporting activities in nearby countries, including Djibouti. For access issues with the electronic announcement, the contact provided was Michael Makosala, Regional Agreement/Acquisition Specialist, reachable by phone at 254208622000.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Support to Political Processes (SPP) in Djibouti (SOL 623 12 000004)
What is the Support to Political Processes (SPP) in Djibouti opportunity?
Support to Political Processes (SPP) in Djibouti was a USAID-funded, discretionary grant competition intended to strengthen key parts of Djibouti's democratic process in the lead-up to the 2013 Parliamentary elections.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL 623 12 000004.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 25, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on June 24, 2012.
What type of award mechanism was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The program was designed as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this program was a Cooperative Agreement?
In this opportunity, a Cooperative Agreement indicates USAID expected to stay actively involved during implementation, rather than only providing funds and stepping back.
What was the overall purpose of the SPP program?
The overall purpose was to improve election-related administration and the broader democratic environment in Djibouti ahead of the 2013 Parliamentary elections.
What were the main objectives of the program?
The program focused on three linked objectives: (1) strengthening the capacity and transparency of individuals and institutions overseeing and managing elections, (2) enhancing civic education to encourage informed and active participation, and (3) conducting a comprehensive democracy and governance (DG) assessment in Djibouti before the end of the project.
What did the first objective focus on?
The first objective was to increase the skills, knowledge, efficiency, and transparency of the individuals and institutions responsible for overseeing and managing the election process.
What kinds of improvements were implied under the first objective?
Based on the description provided, the first objective pointed toward technical support and capacity building for election management bodies and related stakeholders, with emphasis on improved procedures, professional competence, and public trust through clearer and more transparent systems.
Why was transparency emphasized in the first objective?
The emphasis on transparency suggests attention to credible processes, documentation, and communication to reduce confusion or suspicion around election operations.
What did the second objective focus on?
The second objective was to enhance civic education so citizens would be more informed and more active participants in elections.
What kinds of civic education activities were implied?
The information provided indicates civic education efforts would likely involve outreach strategies and materials aimed at widening participation, improving awareness of election procedures, and encouraging constructive engagement from the electorate, including groups that may be less represented.
What did the third objective require?
The third objective required conducting a comprehensive democracy and governance (DG) assessment in Djibouti before the end of the SPP project.
What is a democracy and governance (DG) assessment in the context of this opportunity?
As described, a DG assessment is a structured, evidence-based analysis of Djibouti's governance context that identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints affecting democratic development.
Why did USAID require the DG assessment to be completed before the project ended?
The requirement to complete the assessment before the end of the project signaled that the findings were expected to inform future programming and strategic decisions, not only serve as a final report.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What was the funding range for this opportunity?
The anticipated funding range was between $1,000,000 (Award Floor) and $1,800,000 (Award Ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicants (such as NGOs, firms, and other organizations), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
What agency issued the opportunity?
The opportunity was issued under USAID.
Which USAID office was referenced in the opportunity listing?
The listing reflected Kenya USAID Nairobi, which often serves as a regional platform supporting activities in nearby countries, including Djibouti.
What CFDA number was associated with this funding?
The CFDA number associated with the funding was 98.001 (USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs).
Who was the contact for access issues with the electronic announcement?
The contact listed for access issues was Michael Makosala, Regional Agreement/Acquisition Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the listed contact?
The phone number provided was 254208622000.
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