The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of the Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean (AA/LAC), is offering funding to support programs aimed at expanding the reach of independent civil society in Cuba. The grant seeks to accelerate a peaceful transition to democracy by breaking the information blockade, supporting advocacy efforts for democratic rule of law, promoting human rights principles, empowering Cuban independent groups, fostering civil society organizations, and encouraging the development of a free labor movement and small enterprises. Closing date for applications is December 31, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40548
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-WASHINGTON-GRO-LMA-08-0002-APS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2008 APS-Hastening Transition to Democracy in Cuba |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Peaceful promotion of Democracy in Cuba |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private for-profit Firms, including public private partnerships through USAID’s Global Development Alliance (www.usaid.gov/gda) who understand that it is USAID policy to not award profit under assistance agreements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of the Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean (AA/LAC), is seeking applications from qualified Applicants for funding of cooperative agreements. The purpose of this APS is to support programs that expand the reach and impact of independent civil society in Cuba, and thereby hasten a peaceful transition to democracy. Successful Applicants will provide assistance to Cuban individuals or independent Cuban NGOs. In full compliance with U.S. Government policies, Applicants will undertake activities to: (1) Break the information blockade by increasing access to, and the flow of, accurate information on democracy, human rights, and free enterprise to, from, and within Cuba, including through independent uncensored access to the Internet particularly with the provision of innovative technology capable of by-passing Cuban Government restrictions. (2) Support advocacy efforts in Cuba that educate, train, provide equipment, and promote adoption of democratic rule of law, free market principles and internationally recognized human rights standards. Advocacy efforts shall promote human rights principles in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.(3) Aid the development of Cuban independent, nongovernmental groups and entities engaged in political competition and consensus-building activities that support democratic and representative processes. (4)Assist the Cuban people to develop peaceful, strong, and independent nongovernmental civil society organizations, professional associations, democratic political parties and other groups through capacity building, equipment assistance (including its use), and technical training. (5) Develop and maintain a dialogue with Cuban human rights activists and other independent groups in Cuba , with special focus on Afro-Cuban and other marginalized communities, on specific issues that must be addressed by a future democratic transition in Cuba. (6) Promote development of a free labor movement and small, independent enterprises. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chitahka Floore
Contract Specialist Phone 202-712-4992 Email:cfloore@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| e-mail address- cfloore@usaid.gov | Jan 30, 2008 | |
| 2008 APS- Hastening Transition to Democracy in Cuba | Jan 30, 2008 | |
| Jan 30, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-WASHINGTON-GRO-LMA-08-0002-APS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2008 APS-Hastening Transition to Democracy in Cuba |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Peaceful promotion of Democracy in Cuba |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private for-profit Firms, including public private partnerships through USAID’s Global Development Alliance (www.usaid.gov/gda) who understand that it is USAID policy to not award profit under assistance agreements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of the Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean (AA/LAC), is seeking applications from qualified Applicants for funding of cooperative agreements. The purpose of this APS is to support programs that expand the reach and impact of independent civil society in Cuba, and thereby hasten a peaceful transition to democracy. Successful Applicants will provide assistance to Cuban individuals or independent Cuban NGOs. In full compliance with U.S. Government policies, Applicants will undertake activities to: (1) Break the information blockade by increasing access to, and the flow of, accurate information on democracy, human rights, and free enterprise to, from, and within Cuba, including through independent uncensored access to the Internet particularly with the provision of innovative technology capable of by-passing Cuban Government restrictions. (2) Support advocacy efforts in Cuba that educate, train, provide equipment, and promote adoption of democratic rule of law, free market principles and internationally recognized human rights standards. Advocacy efforts shall promote human rights principles in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.(3) Aid the development of Cuban independent, nongovernmental groups and entities engaged in political competition and consensus-building activities that support democratic and representative processes. (4)Assist the Cuban people to develop peaceful, strong, and independent nongovernmental civil society organizations, professional associations, democratic political parties and other groups through capacity building, equipment assistance (including its use), and technical training. (5) Develop and maintain a dialogue with Cuban human rights activists and other independent groups in Cuba , with special focus on Afro-Cuban and other marginalized communities, on specific issues that must be addressed by a future democratic transition in Cuba. (6) Promote development of a free labor movement and small, independent enterprises. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chitahka Floore
Contract Specialist Phone 202-712-4992 Email:cfloore@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-WASHINGTON-GRO-LMA-08-0002-APS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2008 APS-Hastening Transition to Democracy in Cuba |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Peaceful promotion of Democracy in Cuba |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private for-profit Firms, including public private partnerships through USAID’s Global Development Alliance (www.usaid.gov/gda) who understand that it is USAID policy to not award profit under assistance agreements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of the Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean (AA/LAC), is seeking applications from qualified Applicants for funding of cooperative agreements. The purpose of this APS is to support programs that expand the reach and impact of independent civil society in Cuba, and thereby hasten a peaceful transition to democracy.
Successful Applicants will provide assistance to Cuban individuals or independent Cuban NGOs. In full compliance with U.S. Government policies, Applicants will undertake activities to: (1) Break the information blockade by increasing access to, and the flow of, accurate information on democracy, human rights, and free enterprise to, from, and within Cuba, including through independent uncensored access to the Internet particularly with the provision of innovative technology capable of by-passing Cuban Government restrictions. (2) Support advocacy efforts in Cuba that educate, train, provide equipment, and promote adoption of democratic rule of law, free market principles and internationally recognized human rights standards. Advocacy efforts shall promote human rights principles in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (3) Aid the development of Cuban independent, nongovernmental groups and entities engaged in political competition and consensus-building activities that support democratic and representative processes. (4)Assist the Cuban people to develop peaceful, strong, and independent nongovernmental civil society organizations, professional associations, democratic political parties and other groups through capacity building, equipment assistance (including its use), and technical training. (5) Develop and maintain a dialogue with Cuban human rights activists and other independent groups in Cuba , with special focus on Afro-Cuban and other marginalized communities, on specific issues that must be addressed by a future democratic transition in Cuba. (6) Promote development of a free labor movement and small, independent enterprises. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chitahka Floore
Contract Specialist Phone 202-712-4992 Email:cfloore@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-WASHINGTON-GRO-LMA-08-0002-APS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Hastening Transition to Democracy in Cuba |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Peaceful promotion of Democracy in Cuba |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Private for-profit Firms, including public private partnerships through USAID’s Global Development Alliance (www.usaid.gov/gda) who understand that it is USAID policy to not award profit under assistance agreements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of the Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean (AA/LAC), is seeking applications from qualified Applicants for funding of cooperative agreements. The purpose of this APS is to support programs that expand the reach and impact of independent civil society in Cuba, and thereby hasten a peaceful transition to democracy.
Successful Applicants will provide assistance to Cuban individuals or independent Cuban NGOs. In full compliance with U.S. Government policies, Applicants will undertake activities to: (1) Break the information blockade by increasing access to, and the flow of, accurate information on democracy, human rights, and free enterprise to, from, and within Cuba, including through independent uncensored access to the Internet particularly with the provision of innovative technology capable of by-passing Cuban Government restrictions. (2) Support advocacy efforts in Cuba that educate, train, provide equipment, and promote adoption of democratic rule of law, free market principles and internationally recognized human rights standards. Advocacy efforts shall promote human rights principles in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (3) Aid the development of Cuban independent, nongovernmental groups and entities engaged in political competition and consensus-building activities that support democratic and representative processes. (4)Assist the Cuban people to develop peaceful, strong, and independent nongovernmental civil society organizations, professional associations, democratic political parties and other groups through capacity building, equipment assistance (including its use), and technical training. (5) Develop and maintain a dialogue with Cuban human rights activists and other independent groups in Cuba , with special focus on Afro-Cuban and other marginalized communities, on specific issues that must be addressed by a future democratic transition in Cuba. (6) Promote development of a free labor movement and small, independent enterprises. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chitahka Floore
Contract Specialist Phone 202-712-4992 Email:cfloore@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 40548 Full Announcement-1 -> USAID-WASHINGTON-GRO-LMA-08-0002-APS.pdf
Folder 40548 Other Supporting Documents-AMENDMENT 1 1 -> Amendment No.1.pdf
Folder 40548 Other Supporting Documents-Updated Q & A from Applicants Conference May 14, 2008 1 -> Final Q A for Applicants Conference.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Chitahka Floore Contract Specialist Phone 202-712-4992 Email: cfloore@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00006056 | Jan 30, 2008 | Dec 31, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40548 SF424-2.0.pdf
40548 SF424D-1.1.pdf
40548 SF424C-1.0.pdf
40548 SF424B-1.1.pdf
40548 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
40548 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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