Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 617 14 000012
Apply for RFA 617 14 000012
- The Uganda USAID Kampala in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Support for Credible Electoral Processes in Uganda" 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 Aug 15, 2014 and posted on Aug 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,750,000.00 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 Uganda published a notice inviting the public to comment on a concept paper for a planned activity called "USAID Support for Credible Electoral Processes in Uganda." The notice is not a formal solicitation for proposals; it is a request for feedback to help USAID shape the eventual program design. USAID emphasizes that submitting comments does not create any obligation on the U.S. Government to issue a future funding opportunity, select an implementer, or reimburse any costs associated with preparing comments.
The concept is framed around Uganda's approaching general elections, expected about 15 months from the time of the notice, which would be the country's third multiparty elections since 1986. Although the 2005 referendum reintroduced a multiparty system and formally expanded political freedoms, USAID notes that the broader expectation of steady democratic progress has not been realized. The background highlights that the 2006 and 2011 elections were widely viewed as problematic, with irregularities and administrative weaknesses. After the 2011 elections, the U.S. Government publicly raised concerns about the Electoral Commission's independence, the misuse of state resources for partisan campaigning, polling station disorganization, and voter roll problems, including missing names of registered voters.
USAID also points to reforms and initiatives underway since 2011, while arguing they are not sufficient on their own to resolve credibility concerns. These efforts include the national identification registration process that began in April 2014, which is expected to support an electronic National Voter Register, as well as the Electoral Commission's development of a strategic plan and cabinet-level discussions on electoral reforms. Despite these steps, USAID notes persistent skepticism from civil society and opposition actors about whether the Electoral Commission can administer elections that are free, fair, and credible, suggesting that additional work is needed to address weaknesses across the electoral process.
The planned activity's overall intent is to support more credible general elections by strengthening public understanding of citizen and government roles, rights, and responsibilities in a multiparty democracy. USAID underscores that Uganda's electoral environment can shift quickly, so the program is expected to be adaptive and to include a "knowledge cycle" that allows learning and course correction during implementation. A key emphasis in the concept is "constructive youth engagement" as a pathway to improving electoral credibility, and USAID indicates the objective would be delivered through two distinct components, though the notice does not detail those components beyond that high-level structure.
On the administrative side, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number RFA-617-14-000012 and is associated with the foreign assistance CFDA number 98.001. It is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services and anticipates one award, using a cooperative agreement as the intended instrument. The total estimated funding and the award ceiling are both listed as USD 2,750,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any further clarifications that might appear in the full eligibility text.
USAID requested that comments on the concept paper be emailed to KampalaUSAIDSolicita@usaid.gov with the subject line "USAID Support for Credible Electoral Processes in Uganda" by August 25, 2014 at 4:00 pm EDT (Washington, DC time). A point of contact is provided for access issues: Fatumah Mutaasa, listed as an Assistance Assistant, with a Uganda-based phone number and an email address included in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this USAID Uganda notice about?
USAID Uganda published a notice inviting the public to provide comments on a concept paper for a planned activity called "USAID Support for Credible Electoral Processes in Uganda." The purpose is to collect feedback to help shape the eventual program design.
2) Is this a solicitation or a call for proposals?
No. The notice is not a formal solicitation for applications or proposals. It is a request for feedback (comments) on a concept paper, not a request to submit an application package.
3) Does submitting comments guarantee a future funding opportunity will be released?
No. USAID states that submitting comments does not create any obligation for the U.S. Government to issue a future funding opportunity.
4) Does submitting comments improve my chances of being selected later?
The notice does not indicate that commenting provides any advantage in a future selection. It only describes the comment process as a way to inform program design.
5) Will USAID reimburse costs for preparing or submitting comments?
No. USAID explicitly notes there is no obligation to reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting comments.
6) What is the planned activity called?
The planned activity is titled "USAID Support for Credible Electoral Processes in Uganda."
7) What is the main goal or intent of the planned activity?
The overall intent is to support more credible general elections by strengthening public understanding of citizen and government roles, rights, and responsibilities in a multiparty democracy.
8) Why is USAID focusing on electoral credibility in Uganda?
The concept is framed around Uganda's approaching general elections (expected about 15 months from the time of the notice). USAID cites a history of elections viewed as problematic (2006 and 2011), including concerns raised after 2011 about Electoral Commission independence, misuse of state resources for partisan campaigning, polling station disorganization, and voter roll problems such as missing names of registered voters.
9) What context does USAID provide about Uganda's political system and elections?
USAID notes that a 2005 referendum reintroduced a multiparty system and formally expanded political freedoms. However, USAID also states that expectations of steady democratic progress have not been realized, pointing to credibility concerns in the 2006 and 2011 elections.
10) What specific issues were highlighted about the 2011 elections?
After the 2011 elections, the U.S. Government publicly raised concerns about the Electoral Commission's independence, misuse of state resources for partisan campaigning, polling station disorganization, and problems with the voter roll, including missing names of registered voters.
11) Are reforms already underway, and why does USAID still see a need for this activity?
Yes. USAID references reforms and initiatives since 2011, including the national identification registration process that began in April 2014 (expected to support an electronic National Voter Register), the Electoral Commission's development of a strategic plan, and cabinet-level discussions on electoral reforms. USAID argues these efforts are not sufficient on their own to resolve credibility concerns and notes persistent skepticism among civil society and opposition actors.
12) How does the national identification registration process relate to elections?
USAID indicates the national identification registration process that began in April 2014 is expected to support an electronic National Voter Register.
13) What does USAID mean by the program being "adaptive"?
USAID notes that Uganda's electoral environment can shift quickly, so the program is expected to be adaptive and include a "knowledge cycle" to support learning and course correction during implementation.
14) Is youth engagement part of the program design?
Yes. A key emphasis in the concept is "constructive youth engagement" as a pathway to improving electoral credibility.
15) How many components will the objective include?
USAID indicates the objective would be delivered through two distinct components, but the notice does not provide further details about what those components are.
16) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) associated with this notice?
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number RFA-617-14-000012.
17) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists the foreign assistance CFDA number as 98.001.
18) What category is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
19) How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
The notice anticipates one award.
20) What type of award instrument is planned?
USAID lists a cooperative agreement as the intended instrument.
21) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding is listed as USD 2,750,000.
22) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as USD 2,750,000.
23) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
24) Who is eligible to participate?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any further clarifications that might appear in the full eligibility text.
25) What exactly is USAID asking the public to do?
USAID is requesting that interested parties submit comments on the concept paper to help the agency shape the eventual program design.
26) How do I submit comments on the concept paper?
Comments should be emailed to KampalaUSAIDSolicita@usaid.gov.
27) What subject line should be used when submitting comments?
The email subject line should be "USAID Support for Credible Electoral Processes in Uganda."
28) What is the deadline for submitting comments?
USAID requested that comments be submitted by August 25, 2014 at 4:00 pm EDT (Washington, DC time).
29) Which time zone applies to the deadline?
The deadline is given in EDT (Washington, DC time).
30) Who can be contacted for access issues or assistance related to the notice?
The notice lists Fatumah Mutaasa (Assistance Assistant) as a point of contact for access issues, with a Uganda-based phone number and an email address included in the notice.
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