Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 660 13 000002
Apply for RFA 660 13 000002
- 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 "Tomikotisa" 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 24, 2013 and posted on Jun 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 5 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:
Tomikotisa is a USAID-funded discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA-660-13-000002) designed to provide technical assistance to political parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the implementer would work in close coordination with USAID during implementation rather than operating entirely independently. The opportunity was posted and created on June 24, 2013, with an original and final closing date of July 25, 2013, and it was archived on August 24, 2013. The issuing office is listed as USAID Nairobi (Kenya), indicating administrative management from the regional platform even though the program focus is the DRC.
The program is built around three main objectives. First, it aims to increase the representation and active engagement of women and youth inside political parties, including within leadership structures. This focus goes beyond simply recruiting new members; it emphasizes meaningful participation and pathways into decision-making roles, which often involves improving internal party rules, mentorship systems, leadership development, and addressing structural barriers that limit women and young people from influencing party agendas. Second, Tomikotisa seeks to strengthen the internal organizational capacity of political parties. In practical terms, this usually covers core party functions such as strategic planning, internal governance, financial management practices, membership systems, policy development processes, communications, and overall institutional professionalism so parties can operate more effectively and transparently. Third, it targets improving parties' ability to represent and respond to citizens' interests, which generally involves strengthening mechanisms for constituent outreach, issue-based platforms, evidence-informed policy positions, and two-way communication channels so parties are not disconnected from public priorities and community needs.
Financially, USAID estimated total funding at $3,000,000, with an award ceiling of $3,000,000 and an award floor of $0. The listing anticipates up to five awards, suggesting the agency may have intended to fund multiple implementers, possibly supporting different components, regions, or approaches under the same overarching goals. The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas," which is the standard assistance listing for many overseas development programs.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a broad range of applicant types (such as nonprofit organizations, for-profits, universities, or other entities), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. A cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the specific terms) alongside USAID funding, which can affect budgeting, partnership strategy, and the overall feasibility of proposed activities.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Ketan Sood. Overall, Tomikotisa is essentially a political party strengthening and inclusion initiative in the DRC, with a clear emphasis on internal party capacity, leadership diversity (women and youth), and stronger responsiveness to citizens through more representative and accountable party practices.
Tomikotisa (USAID) Grant Opportunity: FAQs
1) What is the Tomikotisa grant opportunity?
Tomikotisa is a USAID-funded discretionary grant opportunity designed to provide technical assistance to political parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It focuses on strengthening party inclusion (especially women and youth), improving internal organizational capacity, and helping parties better represent and respond to citizens' interests.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA-660-13-000002.
3) What type of award instrument is used for Tomikotisa?
The award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
4) What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates the implementer would work in close coordination with USAID during implementation, rather than operating entirely independently.
5) Who is the issuing office for this opportunity?
The issuing office is listed as USAID Nairobi (Kenya).
6) If the issuing office is USAID Nairobi, where is the program focused?
Even though the issuing office is USAID Nairobi (Kenya), the program focus is the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The listing suggests administrative management from a regional platform while activities target the DRC.
7) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 24, 2013.
8) What was the application closing date?
The original and final closing date was July 25, 2013.
9) Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is no longer open. It was archived on August 24, 2013.
10) What are the main objectives of the program?
The program is built around three main objectives:
- Increase the representation and active engagement of women and youth within political parties, including in leadership structures.
- Strengthen the internal organizational capacity of political parties.
- Improve parties' ability to represent and respond to citizens' interests.
11) What does the women and youth objective emphasize in practical terms?
The focus goes beyond recruiting new members. It emphasizes meaningful participation and pathways into decision-making roles, which may involve improving internal party rules, mentorship systems, leadership development, and addressing structural barriers that limit women and young people from influencing party agendas.
12) What kinds of activities are typically included under "internal organizational capacity" strengthening?
Internal capacity strengthening usually covers core party functions such as strategic planning, internal governance, financial management practices, membership systems, policy development processes, communications, and broader institutional professionalism to support more effective and transparent operations.
13) What does "improving responsiveness to citizens" generally involve?
This generally involves strengthening mechanisms for constituent outreach, issue-based platforms, evidence-informed policy positions, and two-way communication channels so parties are more connected to public priorities and community needs.
14) How much funding did USAID estimate for this opportunity?
USAID estimated total funding at $3,000,000.
15) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $3,000,000, and the award floor is $0.
16) How many awards were anticipated?
The listing anticipates up to five awards.
17) What does "up to five awards" suggest about how USAID intended to fund the work?
It suggests USAID may have intended to fund multiple implementers, potentially supporting different components, regions, or approaches under the same overarching goals.
18) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
19) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a broad range of applicant types (such as nonprofit organizations, for-profits, universities, or other entities), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
20) Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of resources alongside USAID funding, depending on the specific terms in the full announcement.
21) What does a cost sharing/matching requirement mean for applicants?
It means an applicant would be expected to contribute resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the terms) in addition to USAID funds. This can affect budgeting, partnership planning, and overall feasibility of proposed activities.
22) What type of support does Tomikotisa provide to political parties?
The opportunity is described as providing technical assistance to political parties, centered on inclusion, organizational strengthening, and improved citizen responsiveness.
23) Who is the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Ketan Sood.
24) What is the overall purpose of Tomikotisa in one sentence?
Tomikotisa is a political party strengthening and inclusion initiative in the DRC, emphasizing women and youth participation, stronger internal party capacity, and more representative and accountable party engagement with citizens.
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