Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 118 11 000001
Apply for RFA 118 11 000001
- The Russia USAID Moscow in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "US Russia Civil Society Partnership Program" 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 Mar 18, 2011 and posted on Feb 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2011. (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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Qualified applicants may be U.S. private voluntary organizations (U.S. PVOs) and/or U.S., Russian or other non U.S. non governmental organizations (NGOs) or private, non profit organizations (or forprofit companies willing to forego profits), including universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. Public International Organizations (PIOs) and faith based and community organizations are also eligible for award. In support of the Agencys interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners, particularly if they are joined with a more experienced organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The US Russia Civil Society Partnership Program (CSPP) was a USAID Moscow funding opportunity designed to strengthen direct, peer-to-peer partnerships between civil society organizations in the United States and Russia. The core idea was to help organizations that share similar missions work together more actively and more often on major societal challenges, using collaboration as a way to deepen relationships, exchange expertise, and build practical joint efforts. The program emphasized links among NGOs, non-profits, universities, foundations, and, when appropriate, private businesses that could contribute to shared social objectives.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee would be expected to work closely with USAID during implementation rather than operate with minimal agency involvement. It fell under the “Civil Society” activity area and was tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). USAID anticipated making one award, signaling a single, relatively large program rather than multiple smaller grants. The estimated total funding was $3,000,000, with an expected award range set by an award floor of $2,500,000 and an award ceiling of $3,000,000. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to plan for contributing non-federal resources toward the overall program budget.
Eligibility was broad and included U.S. private voluntary organizations as well as U.S., Russian, or other non-U.S. NGOs and private non-profit organizations. Universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special-interest associations were explicitly included, along with public international organizations and faith-based and community organizations. For-profit companies could apply only if they were willing to forego profits, aligning the work with a non-profit development purpose. USAID also highlighted its interest in expanding and diversifying its partner base by encouraging applications from newer partners, particularly when they teamed with more experienced organizations, which suggests an openness to consortia or partnership-led proposals that combine local knowledge with strong implementation capacity.
Key administrative dates show the announcement was posted February 25, 2011, with an original and final closing date of April 11, 2011, and it was archived May 11, 2011. The funding opportunity number was RFA 118 11 000001 and the official title was “US Russia Civil Society Partnership Program.” For support accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Alexander Borzov, Senior AA Specialist, reachable by phone at 4957285282.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the US Russia Civil Society Partnership Program (CSPP)?
The US Russia Civil Society Partnership Program (CSPP) was a USAID Moscow funding opportunity designed to strengthen direct, peer-to-peer partnerships between civil society organizations in the United States and Russia.
What was the main purpose of the CSPP opportunity?
The core purpose was to help organizations with similar missions work together more actively and more often on major societal challenges by deepening relationships, exchanging expertise, and building practical joint efforts through collaboration.
What types of partnerships and institutions did the program emphasize?
The program emphasized linkages among NGOs, non-profits, universities, foundations, and, when appropriate, private businesses that could contribute to shared social objectives.
What kind of funding mechanism was used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
It means the awardee would be expected to work closely with USAID during implementation rather than operate with minimal agency involvement.
What activity area was this opportunity categorized under?
It fell under the "Civil Society" activity area.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award, indicating a single, relatively large program rather than multiple smaller grants.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the program?
The estimated total funding was $3,000,000.
What was the expected award range?
The expected award range was defined by an award floor of $2,500,000 and an award ceiling of $3,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to plan for contributing non-federal resources toward the overall program budget.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included U.S. private voluntary organizations as well as U.S., Russian, or other non-U.S. NGOs and private non-profit organizations.
Were universities and research organizations eligible?
Yes. Universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special-interest associations were explicitly included as eligible applicants.
Were public international organizations eligible?
Yes. Public international organizations were included in the eligibility categories.
Were faith-based and community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations were included in the eligibility categories.
Could for-profit companies apply?
For-profit companies could apply only if they were willing to forego profits, aligning the work with a non-profit development purpose.
Did USAID encourage applications from newer partners?
Yes. USAID highlighted interest in expanding and diversifying its partner base by encouraging applications from newer partners, particularly when they teamed with more experienced organizations.
Does the announcement suggest teaming or consortium approaches were welcome?
Yes. The emphasis on newer partners teaming with more experienced organizations suggests openness to consortia or partnership-led proposals that combine local knowledge with strong implementation capacity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on February 25, 2011.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and final closing date was April 11, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 11, 2011.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was RFA 118 11 000001.
What was the official title of the opportunity?
The official title was "US Russia Civil Society Partnership Program."
Who was the listed contact for support accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Alexander Borzov, Senior AA Specialist.
How could the listed contact be reached?
Alexander Borzov was reachable by phone at 4957285282.
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