Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 176 12 000010
Apply for RFA 176 12 000010
- The Kazakhstan USAID Almaty in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Western Kazakhstan Community Dialogue 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 Jun 14, 2012 and posted on Jun 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $290,000.00 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).
- All qualified local organizations are eligible to apply. USAID will also consider applications which include coalitions or other partnership arrangements among local organizations that draw on each organization s unique skills. Assistance provided under this program is intended to develop and complement rather than to supplant local initiatives and resources. USAID will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must be a legally recognized organizational entity under applicable law. The following types of organizations may apply for funding under this RFA 1. Local NGOs To be eligible for this program, Local NGO applicant must 1. Be a local Non Governmental Organization organized under the laws of the cooperating country or under the laws of a country in the region of the proposed activity 2. Have its principal place of business in the cooperating country or region 3. Be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country or region and 4. Attach official documentation of their formal legal status as an NGO in the host country or in a country in the region. 2. Local For Profit Organizations Local private for profit organizations may apply for funding under this RFA. Foreign government owned parastatal organizations from countries that are ineligible for assistance under the FAA or related appropriations acts are ineligible. Potential for profit applicants should note that, pursuant to 22 CFR 226.81, the payment of fee/profit to the prime recipient under grants and cooperative agreements is prohibited. However, if a prime recipient has a (sub) contract with a for profit organization for the acquisition of goods or services (i.e., if a buyer seller relationship is created), fee/profit for the (sub) contractor is authorized. In addition Local private for profit organizations shall meet the following 1. Be a local for profit Organization organized under the laws of the cooperating country or under the laws of a country in the region of the proposed activity 2. Have its principal place of business in the cooperating country or region 3. Be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country or region and 4. Attach official documentation of their formal legal status as in the host country or in a country in the region. 3. Local Colleges and Universities Local colleges and universities may apply for funding under this RFA. USG and USAID regulations generally treat colleges and universities as NGOs, rather than governmental organizations hence, both public and private colleges and universities are eligible. In addition Local Colleges and Universities shall meet the following 1. Be a Local Colleges and Universities organized under the laws of the cooperating country or under the laws of a country in the region of the proposed activity 2. Have its principal place of business in the cooperating country or region 3. Be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country or region and 4. Attach official documentation of their formal legal status in the host country or in a country in the region.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Western Kazakhstan Community Dialogue Program is a USAID-funded, two-year cooperative agreement focused on improving how communities, local authorities, civil society, and private companies communicate and work together in the oil-producing areas of Western Kazakhstan. The central purpose is to reduce tensions and prevent conflict by making dialogue more regular, structured, and constructive, particularly in places where oil industry activity can create social strain, unequal benefits, or disputes over local priorities. The program is positioned as a democracy-oriented activity, with an emphasis on participation, accountability, and inclusive decision-making at the local level (city, rayon, and oblast).
USAID anticipates making one award, with an estimated total budget of up to USD 290,000 for the full two-year period, subject to the availability of funds. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds to be eligible, although they may still propose leveraged resources or partnerships if relevant. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, USAID typically expects to be more actively engaged than it would be under a standard grant, such as collaborating on key implementation decisions, monitoring, learning, and coordination with other stakeholders.
The opportunity is designed around four main results. First, the project is expected to establish a practical platform (or set of mechanisms) that increases productive dialogue among communities, local CSOs, government authorities, and private companies. In real terms, this could mean creating regular forums, working groups, moderated meetings, or other structured engagement channels that help stakeholders move from ad hoc complaints or one-off consultations toward ongoing problem-solving. Second, the project should strengthen the capacity of local CSOs to advocate for constituents' rights, identify and reduce potential sources of conflict, and address social exclusion and vulnerability among disenfranchised or marginalized groups. This points to training, mentoring, coalition-building, and tools that help CSOs represent community interests effectively, especially for groups that are often left out of public discussions. Third, the program aims to build the skills of local government officials so they can actively seek and use input from civic groups, businesses, and citizens in decision-making processes. This result emphasizes improving participatory governance practices so consultation is meaningful and influences decisions rather than being symbolic. Fourth, the project is expected to increase both the volume and quality of community participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives in the target communities, including participation in designing, implementing, and monitoring CSR efforts. This suggests USAID wants communities to have a stronger role in shaping CSR priorities and oversight, rather than CSR being defined solely by companies or local officials.
Eligibility is limited to qualified local organizations. USAID indicates a preference for local capacity development and makes clear that the program is intended to complement existing local initiatives rather than replace them. Individuals are not eligible to apply; applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities. Eligible applicants include local NGOs, local for-profit organizations, and local colleges and universities, provided they are organized under the laws of the cooperating country (or a country in the region), have their principal place of business in the cooperating country or region, are governed primarily by citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country or region, and can provide formal documentation of legal status. USAID also welcomes applications that use coalitions or partnership arrangements among local organizations, especially where partners bring distinct strengths. For for-profit entities, the announcement notes that fee or profit to the prime recipient is prohibited under grants and cooperative agreements, though profit may be allowable for subcontractors in a buyer-seller relationship for goods or services.
Administratively, the funding opportunity number is RFA 176 12 000010, the CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), and the posting date was June 14, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 16, 2012 (archived August 15, 2012). The agency is USAID in Kazakhstan (USAID Almaty). A listed point of contact for access issues is Olessya Oliyarnik, Acquisition Specialist, reachable by phone at 7272504802.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Western Kazakhstan Community Dialogue Program?
The Western Kazakhstan Community Dialogue Program is a USAID-funded, two-year cooperative agreement focused on improving how communities, local authorities, civil society organizations (CSOs), and private companies communicate and work together in oil-producing areas of Western Kazakhstan.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The central purpose is to reduce tensions and prevent conflict by making dialogue more regular, structured, and constructive, especially in areas where oil industry activity can create social strain, unequal benefits, or disputes over local priorities.
What kind of activity is this considered by USAID?
USAID positions this opportunity as a democracy-oriented activity, emphasizing participation, accountability, and inclusive decision-making at local levels (city, rayon, and oblast).
What type of award will USAID make?
USAID anticipates making one award under a cooperative agreement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total budget is up to USD 290,000 for the full two-year period, subject to the availability of funds.
How long is the project period?
The program is planned as a two-year effort.
Is cost sharing or matching required to apply?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds to be eligible.
Can applicants still propose partnerships or leveraged resources?
Yes. Even though cost share is not required, applicants may still propose leveraged resources or partnerships if they are relevant to the approach.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant)?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, USAID typically expects to be more actively engaged than under a standard grant. This may include collaboration on key implementation decisions, as well as involvement in monitoring, learning, and coordination with other stakeholders.
What are the main expected results of the program?
The opportunity is organized around four main results:
- Establish a practical platform (or mechanisms) to increase productive dialogue among communities, local CSOs, government authorities, and private companies.
- Strengthen the capacity of local CSOs to advocate for constituents' rights, reduce potential sources of conflict, and address social exclusion and vulnerability among marginalized groups.
- Build the skills of local government officials to seek and use input from civic groups, businesses, and citizens in decision-making processes.
- Increase the volume and quality of community participation in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in target communities, including participation in designing, implementing, and monitoring CSR efforts.
What might a "dialogue platform" look like in practice?
The announcement describes practical platforms or mechanisms such as regular forums, working groups, moderated meetings, or other structured engagement channels that shift stakeholder engagement from ad hoc complaints or one-off consultations toward ongoing problem-solving.
What is expected under the CSO capacity-building result?
The program is expected to strengthen local CSOs so they can advocate for constituents' rights, identify and reduce potential sources of conflict, and address social exclusion and vulnerability. The description points to approaches like training, mentoring, coalition-building, and practical tools to help CSOs represent community interests effectively, particularly for groups often left out of public discussions.
What is expected under the local government skills-building result?
The program aims to build skills of local government officials so they can actively seek and use input from civic groups, businesses, and citizens in decision-making. The emphasis is on participatory governance practices where consultation is meaningful and influences decisions rather than being symbolic.
What is expected related to corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
The program is expected to increase both the volume and quality of community participation in CSR initiatives in target communities. This includes participation in designing, implementing, and monitoring CSR efforts, suggesting communities should have a stronger role in shaping CSR priorities and oversight.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to qualified local organizations. Individuals are not eligible to apply; applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities.
What types of organizations are eligible?
Eligible applicants include local NGOs, local for-profit organizations, and local colleges and universities, provided they meet the stated local organization requirements.
What qualifies an applicant as a "local organization" for this opportunity?
To qualify as a local organization under the notice, applicants must be organized under the laws of the cooperating country (or a country in the region), have their principal place of business in the cooperating country or region, be governed primarily by citizens or lawful permanent residents of the cooperating country or region, and be able to provide formal documentation of legal status.
Are coalition or partnership applications allowed?
Yes. USAID welcomes applications that use coalitions or partnership arrangements among local organizations, particularly when partners bring distinct strengths.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply as the prime recipient?
Yes. The notice lists local for-profit organizations as eligible, provided they meet the local organization requirements.
Can a for-profit prime recipient earn a fee or profit under this award?
No. The announcement notes that fee or profit to the prime recipient is prohibited under grants and cooperative agreements.
Can profit be paid to subcontractors?
Yes, the notice indicates profit may be allowable for subcontractors in a buyer-seller relationship for goods or services.
Does USAID prefer local capacity development?
Yes. USAID indicates a preference for local capacity development and states that the program is intended to complement existing local initiatives rather than replace them.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making one award.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 176 12 000010.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001, listed as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
When was this opportunity posted, and when was it due?
The posting date was June 14, 2012. The original and current closing date was July 16, 2012. The opportunity was archived on August 15, 2012.
Which USAID office is associated with this opportunity?
The agency listed is USAID in Kazakhstan (USAID Almaty).
Who is the point of contact listed for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Olessya Oliyarnik, Acquisition Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached by phone?
The phone number provided is 7272504802.
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