Opportunity Information: Apply for CSOG CSOOPS2 15 012
Apply for CSOG CSOOPS2 15 012
- The Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting Conflict Prevention Efforts in Burundi" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.121 Conflict and Stabilization Operations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 31, 2014 and posted on Oct 31, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 1, 2014 No Explanation. (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 $2,400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO), issued a Request for Applications (RFA) titled "Supporting Conflict Prevention Efforts in Burundi" to fund projects designed to reduce the risk of large-scale violence tied to Burundi's 2015 election period. The focus is explicitly on prevention in the lead-up to elections, during the elections themselves, and in the immediate aftermath, when political tensions and the potential for escalation are often highest. The funding is structured as an open competition and will be awarded as cooperative agreements, meaning CSO may remain actively involved in shaping or coordinating implementation compared to a more hands-off grant.
The opportunity is organized around three separate but related lines of effort, each targeting a different set of actors seen as influential in either fueling or preventing political violence. The first line of effort centers on engaging local youth leaders, with particular attention to political party youth wings, which can be significant mobilizers during election cycles. The second targets broader community stakeholders, likely including local leaders and civil society actors who can influence community-level conflict dynamics and early warning or mediation efforts. The third focuses on regional and national political elites, reflecting the idea that decisions, rhetoric, and bargaining at higher political levels can either heighten tensions or create space for restraint and compromise. Applicants are allowed to propose work under one, two, or all three lines of effort, and they are not scored based on how many they choose. Importantly, CSO treats each line of effort as its own selection track, with awards and decisions made independently for each one.
CSO anticipated making three awards total, funding three projects that run roughly 12 to 18 months each. The total amount available across the awards is up to $2.4 million, with individual project budgets expected to fall between $500,000 (award floor) and $2.4 million (award ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may not be able to provide additional non-federal resources.
The Bureau signaled a clear preference for implementers that are already operating in Burundi or have recent on-the-ground experience there, and for organizations that already have strong working relationships with local partners, stakeholders, and administrators. This emphasis suggests the projects were expected to start quickly and operate credibly in a sensitive political environment, relying on trusted networks rather than building partnerships from scratch. Proposals backed by demonstrated experience aligned with the RFA themes, such as violence prevention, political engagement, youth mobilization dynamics, community mediation, or elite-level dialogue, were positioned to be viewed more favorably.
Eligibility was broad and included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than higher education institutions), small businesses, and for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses). The opportunity was posted October 31, 2014, with an application deadline of December 1, 2014, and it was archived December 31, 2014. The CFDA listing associated with the funding was 19.121 (Conflict and Stabilization Operations). For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed support route was the Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov, 1-800-518-4726).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The Request for Applications (RFA) is titled "Supporting Conflict Prevention Efforts in Burundi."
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO).
What is the main purpose of the RFA?
The RFA funds projects designed to reduce the risk of large-scale violence linked to Burundi's 2015 election period, with an explicit focus on conflict prevention.
When is the RFA aiming to have prevention activities take place?
The focus is on prevention in the lead-up to elections, during the elections themselves, and in the immediate aftermath, when political tensions and the risk of escalation are often highest.
What type of competition is this?
The funding is structured as an open competition.
What award instrument will be used?
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards are cooperative agreements?
In this opportunity, a cooperative agreement means CSO may remain actively involved in shaping or coordinating implementation compared to a more hands-off grant.
How is the opportunity organized?
The opportunity is organized around three separate but related lines of effort, each targeting different actors considered influential in fueling or preventing political violence.
What are the three lines of effort?
The three lines of effort are:
- Line of Effort 1: Engaging local youth leaders, with particular attention to political party youth wings.
- Line of Effort 2: Engaging broader community stakeholders (such as local leaders and civil society actors) who can influence community-level conflict dynamics, early warning, or mediation.
- Line of Effort 3: Engaging regional and national political elites, recognizing that decisions and rhetoric at higher political levels can heighten tensions or create space for restraint and compromise.
Can an applicant propose a project under more than one line of effort?
Yes. Applicants may propose work under one, two, or all three lines of effort.
Are proposals scored based on how many lines of effort they choose?
No. Applicants are not scored based on how many lines of effort they choose.
How will selections be made across the three lines of effort?
CSO treats each line of effort as its own selection track, with awards and decisions made independently for each one.
How many awards did CSO anticipate making?
CSO anticipated making three awards total.
How long are the funded projects expected to run?
Projects are expected to run roughly 12 to 18 months each.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total amount available across the awards is up to $2.4 million.
What is the expected award size for an individual project?
Individual project budgets are expected to be between $500,000 (award floor) and $2.4 million (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is there a preference for organizations already operating in Burundi?
Yes. CSO signaled a clear preference for implementers that are already operating in Burundi or have recent on-the-ground experience there.
What kind of local relationships did CSO emphasize?
CSO emphasized a preference for organizations with strong working relationships with local partners, stakeholders, and administrators.
Why does prior presence and local partnerships matter for this RFA?
Based on the RFA description, this emphasis suggests projects were expected to start quickly and operate credibly in a sensitive political environment, relying on trusted networks rather than building partnerships from scratch.
What types of experience appear to align well with the RFA themes?
Experience aligned with themes such as violence prevention, political engagement, youth mobilization dynamics, community mediation, or elite-level dialogue was positioned to be viewed more favorably.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than higher education institutions)
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 31, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 1, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 31, 2014.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The CFDA listing associated with the funding is 19.121 (Conflict and Stabilization Operations).
Where should applicants go for technical help accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed support route is the Grants.gov Contact Center at support@grants.gov or 1-800-518-4726.
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