Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 383 13 000001
Apply for RFA 383 13 000001
- The Sri Lanka USAID Colombo in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Maldives Election Support Activity (MESA)" 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 24, 2013 and posted on Jan 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 6, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Qualified US and non US organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Maldives Election Support Activity (MESA) is a USAID-funded initiative designed to support elections and democratic stability in the Maldives during a sensitive period in the country s political transition. The activity is planned for 18 months and is built around close coordination with the United States Mission in Sri Lanka, as well as alignment with other U.S. Government programs running at the same time. The central intent is to keep U.S. support unified and effective in order to reduce the risk of a prolonged political crisis and to help prevent democratic backsliding in a context where democratic gains were viewed as fragile.
This opportunity was posted by USAID Sri Lanka (USAID Colombo) under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 383 13 000001 and carries the title The Maldives Election Support Activity (MESA). It is categorized as an earmark opportunity and will be awarded through a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more hands-on partnership structure between the recipient and the U.S. Government compared to a standard grant. While the funding activity category is listed as Other, the explanation clarifies that the focus is election-related support and political stabilization through coordinated programming.
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of up to USD 2,500,000. The award ceiling is also USD 2,500,000, meaning the single award could cover the full anticipated amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not expected to contribute a defined share of project costs as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility was open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, signaling that USAID was willing to consider a wide range of implementers, such as international NGOs, local or regional organizations, and other qualified entities capable of delivering election support programming in the Maldivian context. The associated CFDA number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Key dates for the opportunity show it was posted and created on January 24, 2013, with an original and final application deadline of March 6, 2013. The opportunity was later archived on April 5, 2013. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Saliya Navaratne, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Colombo, reachable by phone at 94112498067.
FAQs: The Maldives Election Support Activity (MESA) - USAID (RFA 383 13 000001)
What is the Maldives Election Support Activity (MESA)?
The Maldives Election Support Activity (MESA) is a USAID-funded initiative intended to support elections and democratic stability in the Maldives during a sensitive period of political transition. The stated intent is to reduce the risk of a prolonged political crisis and help prevent democratic backsliding where democratic gains were considered fragile.
Which U.S. Government agency is funding this opportunity?
This opportunity is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). It was posted by USAID Sri Lanka (USAID Colombo).
What is the official funding opportunity number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 383 13 000001, and the title is "The Maldives Election Support Activity (MESA)."
What type of funding opportunity is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as an earmark opportunity.
What award instrument will be used?
USAID planned to make the award through a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates a more hands-on partnership structure between the recipient and the U.S. Government than a standard grant.
How long is the planned period of performance?
The activity is planned for 18 months.
How much funding is available under this solicitation?
USAID anticipated an estimated total funding amount of up to USD 2,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is USD 2,500,000, meaning the single award could cover the full anticipated amount.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. This indicates USAID was willing to consider a broad range of implementers, including international NGOs, local or regional organizations, and other qualified entities capable of delivering election support programming in the Maldivian context.
What is the focus area or program category for the funding?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with an explanation indicating the focus is election-related support and political stabilization through coordinated programming.
What coordination requirements or partnerships are mentioned?
MESA is built around close coordination with the United States Mission in Sri Lanka and alignment with other U.S. Government programs operating at the same time. The intent is to keep U.S. support unified and effective.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 24, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final application deadline was March 6, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 5, 2013.
Who can be contacted for issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Saliya Navaratne, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Colombo.
What is the contact phone number provided in the announcement?
The phone number provided for the point of contact is 94112498067.
What is the central purpose of this activity as described?
The central intent is to keep U.S. support unified and effective to reduce the risk of a prolonged political crisis and to help prevent democratic backsliding during a fragile period of political transition in the Maldives.
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