Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID SENEGAL RFA 685 10 A 03
Apply for USAID SENEGAL RFA 685 10 A 03
- The Senegal USAID Dakar in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting Democracy, Good Governance, and National Reconciliation" 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 Dec 30, 2009 and posted on Dec 7, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 1, 2010. (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 $20,000,000.00 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 Dakar is soliciting applications for a program in Senegal titled "Supporting Democracy, Good Governance, and National Reconciliation." The opportunity is structured as a competitive Request for Applications (RFA) and is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations and institutions, with a strong emphasis on forming partnerships or team arrangements (prime and sub-award relationships) that include Senegalese organizations. In practice, that means applicants are expected to build a consortium that brings local Senegalese capacity and leadership into the design and implementation, rather than proposing a stand-alone effort led entirely from outside the country.
USAID expects to make a single award under this solicitation, using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A Cooperative Agreement typically signals that USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and learning, compared to a more hands-off grant. The planned award is performance-based and is expected to run for four and a half years (4.5 years), with an estimated total budget of USD 20,000,000. The funding level is presented as fixed: the award ceiling and award floor are both USD 20,000,000, which usually indicates USAID is planning one program at a defined scale rather than multiple smaller awards.
The activity category is listed under community development, but the substantive focus is explicitly political and governance-oriented: strengthening democracy, improving governance, and supporting national reconciliation in Senegal. While the notice does not detail specific program components in the excerpt provided, the title and framing suggest interventions that could include support for democratic institutions and processes, improved accountability and transparency in public administration, strengthened civic participation and civil society engagement, and initiatives that help address social or political divisions through dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation-oriented programming.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and it is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, which is the primary legal framework governing much of USAID's overseas assistance. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the applicant is expected to contribute a portion of project resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) alongside USAID funding, subject to the specific terms described in the full announcement and any amendments.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on December 7, 2009, with an original closing date of January 25, 2010, later extended to a current closing date of February 1, 2010. The record indicates an archive date of April 2, 2010, reflecting that this was a time-bound competition. The funding opportunity number is USAID-SENEGAL-RFA-685-10-A-03, and the opportunity references an "Amendment #1" link, implying that at least one formal modification or clarification was issued during the solicitation period.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Bernadette Daluz, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Dakar, reachable by phone at +221 33 869 6100 or by email at bdaluz@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this USAID funding opportunity?
The program is titled "Supporting Democracy, Good Governance, and National Reconciliation" in Senegal, issued by USAID Dakar.
What type of solicitation is this?
This opportunity is a competitive Request for Applications (RFA).
Who is eligible to apply?
The solicitation is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations and institutions.
Is partnering with Senegalese organizations required or expected?
There is a strong emphasis on forming partnerships or team arrangements (including prime and sub-award relationships) that include Senegalese organizations. Applicants are expected to bring Senegalese capacity and leadership into program design and implementation, rather than proposing a stand-alone effort led entirely from outside Senegal.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to make a single award under this solicitation.
What is the funding instrument for the award?
USAID intends to use a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award will be a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and learning, compared to a more hands-off grant.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The planned award is expected to run for four and a half years (4.5 years).
What is the estimated total budget for this opportunity?
The estimated total budget is USD 20,000,000.
Is the funding level flexible, or is it fixed?
The funding level is presented as fixed: both the award ceiling and the award floor are USD 20,000,000. This typically indicates USAID is planning one program at a defined scale rather than multiple smaller awards.
What is the primary focus of the program?
Although the activity category is listed under community development, the substantive focus is political and governance-oriented: strengthening democracy, improving governance, and supporting national reconciliation in Senegal.
What kinds of activities might the program support?
The excerpt does not list specific program components, but the title and framing suggest possible interventions such as support for democratic institutions and processes, improved accountability and transparency in public administration, strengthened civic participation and civil society engagement, and reconciliation-oriented efforts such as dialogue, mediation, and initiatives addressing social or political divisions.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What is the authorizing authority for this program?
The opportunity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the applicant is expected to contribute a portion of project resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions), subject to the specific terms in the full announcement and any amendments.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 7, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date was January 25, 2010, and it was extended to a current closing date of February 1, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
The record indicates an archive date of April 2, 2010, reflecting that this was a time-bound competition that has since been archived.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USAID-SENEGAL-RFA-685-10-A-03.
Was the solicitation amended?
Yes. The opportunity references an "Amendment #1" link, indicating at least one formal modification or clarification was issued during the solicitation period.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Bernadette Daluz, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Dakar. Phone: +221 33 869 6100. Email: bdaluz@usaid.gov.
Where is the program expected to take place?
The program is in Senegal and is managed through USAID Dakar.
Does the excerpt specify the exact program components, deliverables, or evaluation criteria?
No. The excerpt provided does not include detailed components, deliverables, or evaluation criteria; it only provides the overall focus and key administrative details, with additional specifics presumably contained in the full RFA and its amendments.
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