Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 526 13 000002
Apply for RFA 526 13 000002
- The Paraguay USAID Asuncion in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance 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 Jul 31, 2013 and posted on Jul 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 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 $24,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- USAID/Paraguay has determined that this program will be implemented by a local organization. For profit organizations (consulting firms, technical assistance providers and other service providing firms) and non for profit organizations (NGOs, foundations, universities, and other non for profit associations) are eligible to submit applications
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance Program (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 526 13 000002) is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by USAID/Paraguay in Asuncion to support the Mission's Democracy and Governance Strategy. It is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, which usually means USAID expects to remain actively involved during implementation through collaboration, technical engagement, and oversight rather than operating as a hands-off funder. The program is designed around near-term (proximate) objectives of improving transparency and accountability and strengthening the capability of government, with the longer-term (final) objectives of reducing corruption and reinforcing the foundations of democracy in Paraguay.
The program focuses on three closely related sub-purposes. First, it aims to increase the capacity of selected public institutions, which typically involves improving institutional performance, systems, staff skills, and operational effectiveness so those institutions can carry out their mandates more reliably. Second, it seeks to strengthen accountability and anti-corruption efforts within selected public institutions while also improving coordination with inter-agency counterparts and other international donors, signaling an emphasis on joint approaches, information sharing, and aligned reforms rather than isolated interventions. Third, it targets advancement of the legal and policy framework for effective governance, indicating work that could involve supporting reforms, implementation mechanisms, and the practical application of laws and policies that enable transparent, accountable public administration.
USAID anticipated making two awards under this opportunity. The estimated total funding was $24,750,000, with an award ceiling of $24,750,000 and an award floor of $23,000,000, indicating that awards were expected to be relatively large and closely clustered in size. The opportunity was tied to CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources alongside USAID funding, whether in cash or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with the award terms.
Eligibility was limited in a notable way: USAID/Paraguay determined the program would be implemented by a local organization. Within that constraint, both for-profit entities (such as consulting firms and technical assistance providers) and non-profit entities (including NGOs, foundations, universities, and other non-profit associations) were eligible to apply, as long as they met the local organization requirement described in the solicitation.
Key dates for the opportunity were a posted date of July 3, 2013, a closing date of August 13, 2013 (original and current closing dates matched), and an archive date of September 12, 2013. Applicants seeking the full announcement were directed to the USAID/Paraguay official site. For access issues, the listed point of contact was Marco Ferreira, Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Paraguay (phone 595 212 1371).
FAQs: USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance Program (RFA 526 13 000002)
What is the name and funding opportunity number of this grant?
The opportunity is the USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance Program, Funding Opportunity Number RFA 526 13 000002.
Which agency is offering this funding, and where is it administered?
The funding was issued by USAID/Paraguay in Asuncion.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates USAID expects to remain actively involved during implementation, including collaboration, technical engagement, and oversight, rather than acting as a hands-off funder.
What strategy or mission priorities does the program support?
The program supports the USAID/Paraguay Mission's Democracy and Governance Strategy.
What are the program's near-term (proximate) objectives?
The near-term objectives are improving transparency and accountability and strengthening the capability of government.
What are the longer-term (final) objectives?
The longer-term objectives are reducing corruption and reinforcing the foundations of democracy in Paraguay.
What are the main program focus areas (sub-purposes)?
The program focuses on three closely related sub-purposes: (1) increasing the capacity of selected public institutions, (2) strengthening accountability and anti-corruption efforts within selected public institutions and improving coordination with inter-agency counterparts and other international donors, and (3) advancing the legal and policy framework for effective governance.
What does "increase the capacity of selected public institutions" typically involve?
It typically involves improving institutional performance, systems, staff skills, and operational effectiveness so the institutions can carry out their mandates more reliably.
What is included in the accountability and anti-corruption sub-purpose?
This sub-purpose includes strengthening accountability and anti-corruption efforts within selected public institutions, and also improving coordination with inter-agency counterparts and other international donors, reflecting an emphasis on joint approaches, information sharing, and aligned reforms.
What does "advance the legal and policy framework for effective governance" imply?
It indicates work that could involve supporting reforms, implementation mechanisms, and the practical application of laws and policies that enable transparent, accountable public administration.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making two awards under this opportunity.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $24,750,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $24,750,000 and the award floor was $23,000,000.
What does the award floor and ceiling suggest about expected award sizes?
It suggests awards were expected to be relatively large and closely clustered in size.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources alongside USAID funding (either cash or allowable in-kind contributions), consistent with the award terms.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to a local organization, as determined by USAID/Paraguay. Within that local organization requirement, both for-profit entities (such as consulting firms and technical assistance providers) and non-profit entities (including NGOs, foundations, universities, and other non-profit associations) were eligible to apply.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes, for-profit entities were eligible as long as they met the local organization requirement described in the solicitation.
Are non-profit organizations eligible?
Yes, non-profit entities were eligible as long as they met the local organization requirement described in the solicitation.
Does the solicitation require the implementer to be a local organization?
Yes. USAID/Paraguay determined the program would be implemented by a local organization.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date was July 3, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was August 13, 2013. The original and current closing dates matched.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 12, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
Applicants seeking the full announcement were directed to the USAID/Paraguay official site.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact was Marco Ferreira, Acquisition Specialist at USAID/Paraguay.
What contact phone number was provided?
The phone number provided was 595 212 1371.
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