Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 617 13 000003
Apply for RFA 617 13 000003
- The Uganda USAID Kampala in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Uganda Political Competition and Consensus Building" 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 25, 2013 and posted on Feb 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 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 $8,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000,000.00 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 Political Competition and Consensus Building is a discretionary funding opportunity from USAID in Kampala that aims to support a four-year program focused on strengthening Uganda's political party system and improving the quality of political competition. The award is planned as a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means USAID expects to remain substantially involved during implementation through ongoing collaboration, technical input, and oversight. The overall intent is to accelerate political consolidation by helping viable political parties and related political entities become more organized, more representative, and more responsive to citizens.
The central program focus is capacity building for political parties and entities that can credibly compete and operate over time. The activity is designed to help parties develop functional structures from the national level down to local branches, so that party organization is not concentrated only at the top or in major cities. It also emphasizes strengthening parties' organizational bases, which typically includes improving internal systems, management practices, communications, membership engagement, and the operational ability to plan and run political activities. A further priority is supporting parties to develop responsive, issue-based platforms, shifting emphasis toward policy and citizen concerns rather than personality-driven or ad hoc campaigning.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of up to $8,000,000, with an award ceiling of $8,000,000 and no stated award floor. USAID anticipates making one award, although the description notes "one or more organizations" may be funded, which can sometimes indicate flexibility depending on application quality and program design. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the total program cost through cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with the award terms.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of applicant organization, subject to any additional eligibility conditions that may be included in the full announcement. The funding activity category is listed under Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting the program's governance-oriented objectives and its role in supporting democratic political processes.
Key administrative details include Funding Opportunity Number RFA 617 13 000003 and CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted February 25, 2013. The original closing date was April 5, 2013, later extended to April 17, 2013. For applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact is Bola Ekpe, Acquisition and Assistance Management Specialist at USAID/Uganda in Kampala, reachable by phone at 011256414306001.
FAQs: USAID/Uganda Political Competition and Consensus Building (RFA 617 13 000003)
What is the USAID/Uganda Political Competition and Consensus Building opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from USAID in Kampala to support a four-year program aimed at strengthening Uganda's political party system and improving the quality of political competition.
What is the main goal of the program?
The overall intent is to accelerate political consolidation by helping viable political parties and related political entities become more organized, more representative, and more responsive to citizens.
What type of award is USAID planning to use?
The planned award type is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement generally means USAID expects to remain substantially involved during implementation through ongoing collaboration, technical input, and oversight.
How long is the program expected to run?
The opportunity describes a four-year program.
What are the core program activities or focus areas?
The central focus is capacity building for political parties and political entities that can credibly compete and operate over time, including: developing functional party structures from national to local levels, strengthening organizational bases and internal systems, and supporting the development of responsive, issue-based platforms.
What does "capacity building" for political parties mean in this opportunity?
Based on the description, capacity building includes helping parties improve internal systems, management practices, communications, membership engagement, and their operational ability to plan and run political activities.
Does the program emphasize party organization outside major cities?
Yes. The activity is designed to help parties develop functional structures from the national level down to local branches so that party organization is not concentrated only at the top or in major cities.
What does the opportunity say about political platforms and policy priorities?
A stated priority is supporting parties to develop responsive, issue-based platforms, shifting emphasis toward policy and citizen concerns rather than personality-driven or ad hoc campaigning.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of up to $8,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $8,000,000.
Is there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making one award. The description also notes that "one or more organizations" may be funded, which may indicate flexibility depending on application quality and program design.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the total program cost through cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with the award terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of applicant organization, subject to any additional eligibility conditions that may be included in the full announcement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting governance-oriented objectives and support for democratic political processes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 617 13 000003.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2013.
What was the original closing date and the extended closing date?
The original closing date was April 5, 2013, and it was later extended to April 17, 2013.
Who can be contacted if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact is Bola Ekpe, Acquisition and Assistance Management Specialist at USAID/Uganda in Kampala.
How can the listed contact be reached by phone?
The phone number provided is 011256414306001.
Where is the funding opportunity administered?
It is from USAID in Kampala (USAID/Uganda).
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