This grant is for the purpose of strengthening the field of democracy, human rights, and governance by cultivating a new generation of dedicated professionals. Offered by USAID’s Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance, this program will provide crucial technical assistance to develop skilled experts across junior, mid, and senior levels in democracy, conflict, and humanitarian assistance. A core objective is to significantly enhance collaboration between USAID and leading academic, think-tank, and research organizations. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to spur innovative research and implement practical solutions that will advance democracy, human rights, and governance programs globally.
Opportunity ID: 167934
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-12-000021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Democracy Grant and Fellowships Program (DGF) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2012 The close date for this opportunity has been extended to 6/20/2012 at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Have managerial, technical, and institutional capacities to achieve the results outlined in this program description.
Applicants are reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in all subawards issued under this Cooperative Agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to USAIDs Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance to help develop a pool of committed democracy, conflict and humanitarian assistance professionals at the junior, mid- and senior-levels; to strengthen relations between USAID and academic, think-tank and research organizations; and to promote research and innovative solutions to democracy, human rights and governance programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Isidore Emmanuel
Agreement Specialist Phone 202-567-5286 Email:iemmanuel@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this Amendment is to: (1) increase the individual grants ceiling stated in Section 4 of Deliverables Under This Program Description, pages 12 and 13 from $100,000 to $200,000, ( 2) extend the due date of this RFA to 6/20/2012 at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time | Jun 19, 2012 | |
| The purpose of this Amendment is to: (1) increase the individual grants ceiling stated in Section 4 of Deliverables Under This Program Description, pages 12 and 13 from $100,000 to $200,000, ( 2) extend the due date of this RFA to 6/20/2012 at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time. | Jun 19, 2012 | |
| The purpose of this Amendment is to: (1) provide answers to additional questions received subsequent to the issuance of the RFA, (2) to extend the due date of this RFA to 6/15/2012 at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time. | Jun 12, 2012 | |
| The purpose of this amemdment is to 1) provide answers to additional questions received subsequent to the issuance of the RFA, 2) to extend its due date of this RFA to 6/8/2012 at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time. | Jun 04, 2012 | |
| May 31, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-12-000021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Democracy Grant and Fellowships Program (DGF) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2012 The close date for this opportunity has been extended to 6/20/2012 at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Have managerial, technical, and institutional capacities to achieve the results outlined in this program description.
Applicants are reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in all subawards issued under this Cooperative Agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to USAIDs Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance to help develop a pool of committed democracy, conflict and humanitarian assistance professionals at the junior, mid- and senior-levels; to strengthen relations between USAID and academic, think-tank and research organizations; and to promote research and innovative solutions to democracy, human rights and governance programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Isidore Emmanuel
Agreement Specialist Phone 202-567-5286 Email:iemmanuel@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-12-000021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Democracy Grant and Fellowships Program (DGF) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 The close date for this opportunity has been extended to 6/15/2012 at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Have managerial, technical, and institutional capacities to achieve the results outlined in this program description.
Applicants are reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in all subawards issued under this Cooperative Agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to USAIDs Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance to help develop a pool of committed democracy, conflict and humanitarian assistance professionals at the junior, mid- and senior-levels; to strengthen relations between USAID and academic, think-tank and research organizations; and to promote research and innovative solutions to democracy, human rights and governance programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Isidore Emmanuel
Agreement Specialist Phone 202-567-5286 Email:iemmanuel@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-12-000021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Democracy Grant and Fellowships Program (DGF) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2012 The close date for this opportunity has been extended to 6/15/2012 at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Have managerial, technical, and institutional capacities to achieve the results outlined in this program description.
Applicants are reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in all subawards issued under this Cooperative Agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to USAIDs Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance to help develop a pool of committed democracy, conflict and humanitarian assistance professionals at the junior, mid- and senior-levels; to strengthen relations between USAID and academic, think-tank and research organizations; and to promote research and innovative solutions to democracy, human rights and governance programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Isidore Emmanuel
Agreement Specialist Phone 202-567-5286 Email:iemmanuel@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-12-000021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Democracy Grant and Fellowships Program (DGF) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 08, 2012 The purpose of this amemdment is to 1) provide answers to additional questions received subsequent to the issuance of the RFA, 2) to extend its due date of this RFA to 6/8/2012 at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Have managerial, technical, and institutional capacities to achieve the results outlined in this program description.
Applicants are reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in all subawards issued under this Cooperative Agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to USAIDs Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance to help develop a pool of committed democracy, conflict and humanitarian assistance professionals at the junior, mid- and senior-levels; to strengthen relations between USAID and academic, think-tank and research organizations; and to promote research and innovative solutions to democracy, human rights and governance programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Isidore Emmanuel
Agreement Specialist Phone 202-567-5286 Email:iemmanuel@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-OAA-12-000021 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Democracy Grant and Fellowships Program (DGF) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 31, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $33,146,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Have managerial, technical, and institutional capacities to achieve the results outlined in this program description.
Applicants are reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in all subawards issued under this Cooperative Agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to USAIDs Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance to help develop a pool of committed democracy, conflict and humanitarian assistance professionals at the junior, mid- and senior-levels; to strengthen relations between USAID and academic, think-tank and research organizations; and to promote research and innovative solutions to democracy, human rights and governance programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Isidore Emmanuel
Agreement Specialist Phone 202-567-5286 Email:iemmanuel@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 167934 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-oaa-12-000021.pdf
Folder 167934 Full Announcement-2 -> rfa-oaa-12-000021 amendment 4 .pdf
Folder 167934 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 1 Questions and Answers 1 -> rfa-oaa-12-000021 questions .pdf
Folder 167934 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 2 1 -> rfa-oaa-12-000021 questions .pdf
Folder 167934 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 3 1 -> rfa-oaa-12-000021 questions 2 .pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Isidore Emmanuel Agreement Specialist Phone 202-567-5286 Email: iemmanuel@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00124831 | Jun 04, 2012 | Jun 20, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
167934 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
167934 Other-1.1.pdf
167934 SF424B-1.1.pdf
167934 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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