This grant, from a Democracy and Governance Department, aims to strengthen representative democracy in Moldova via a resilient, financially viable civil society. Moving beyond donor-driven models, it offers hands-on technical assistance. Its purpose is to enhance civil society organizations’ (CSOs) skills in citizen representation, improve their governance, bolster their legal and fiscal framework, and diversify funding. Support involves competitive on-site mentoring and coordinated programmatic grant support. Expected results include implementing key sustainability laws, increasing CSO funding sources, and empowering CSOs to effectively respond to citizen needs and earn broader support.
Opportunity ID: 48661
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-121-09-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova |
| 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: | Civil Society Strengthening |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 22, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 08, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications (proposals for funding) from U.S. or non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other qualified non-USG organizations to implement the Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ukraine USAID-Kiev |
| Description: | The Moldova Civil Society Strengthening Program aims to help strengthen representative democracyin Moldova through support for a constituent-driven, financially viable civil society sector.The proposed program shifts from previous donor-driven approaches to civil society assistance to afocus on the provision of hands-on, on-site technical assistance towards: Enhancing the skills of civil society organizations to effectively represent citizen interests Improving the governance and management of civil society organizations Strengthening the legal and fiscal framework for civil society Promoting the diversification of financial resources available to civil society organizationsIt is envisioned that technical assistance will follow a two-track method in which 1) civil society organizations will competitively apply to receive on-site mentoring in targeted areas and 2) the program will coordinate with other donors to provide related institutional and programmatic grant support.Expected results include the passage and implementation of key laws and regulations necessary for the sustainability of civil society, a wider pool of civil society organizations benefiting from multiplefunding sources, and an increased number of civil society organizations demonstrating the ability torespond to the needs of citizens and earn the support of individuals, businesses, and the government. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Svetlana Podeyko
Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Regional Contract Office, USAID/Ukraine Tel.: 380-44-492-7146 Email:spodeyko@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment No.1 to RFA 121-09-003 | Aug 11, 2009 | |
|
The purpose of this synopsis modification is to state the correct closing date for applications submission.
Applications shall be submitted no later than August 25, 2009, 05:00PM, Kyiv, Ukraine local time. |
Aug 11, 2009 | |
| Jul 22, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-121-09-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova |
| 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: | Civil Society Strengthening |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 22, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 08, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications (proposals for funding) from U.S. or non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other qualified non-USG organizations to implement the Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ukraine USAID-Kiev |
| Description: | The Moldova Civil Society Strengthening Program aims to help strengthen representative democracyin Moldova through support for a constituent-driven, financially viable civil society sector.The proposed program shifts from previous donor-driven approaches to civil society assistance to afocus on the provision of hands-on, on-site technical assistance towards: Enhancing the skills of civil society organizations to effectively represent citizen interests Improving the governance and management of civil society organizations Strengthening the legal and fiscal framework for civil society Promoting the diversification of financial resources available to civil society organizationsIt is envisioned that technical assistance will follow a two-track method in which 1) civil society organizations will competitively apply to receive on-site mentoring in targeted areas and 2) the program will coordinate with other donors to provide related institutional and programmatic grant support.Expected results include the passage and implementation of key laws and regulations necessary for the sustainability of civil society, a wider pool of civil society organizations benefiting from multiplefunding sources, and an increased number of civil society organizations demonstrating the ability torespond to the needs of citizens and earn the support of individuals, businesses, and the government. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Svetlana Podeyko
Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Regional Contract Office, USAID/Ukraine Tel.: 380-44-492-7146 Email:spodeyko@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-121-09-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova |
| 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: | Civil Society Strengthening |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 08, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications (proposals for funding) from U.S. or non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other qualified non-USG organizations to implement the Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ukraine USAID-Kiev |
| Description: | The Moldova Civil Society Strengthening Program aims to help strengthen representative democracyin Moldova through support for a constituent-driven, financially viable civil society sector.The proposed program shifts from previous donor-driven approaches to civil society assistance to afocus on the provision of hands-on, on-site technical assistance towards: Enhancing the skills of civil society organizations to effectively represent citizen interests Improving the governance and management of civil society organizations Strengthening the legal and fiscal framework for civil society Promoting the diversification of financial resources available to civil society organizationsIt is envisioned that technical assistance will follow a two-track method in which 1) civil society organizations will competitively apply to receive on-site mentoring in targeted areas and 2) the program will coordinate with other donors to provide related institutional and programmatic grant support.Expected results include the passage and implementation of key laws and regulations necessary for the sustainability of civil society, a wider pool of civil society organizations benefiting from multiplefunding sources, and an increased number of civil society organizations demonstrating the ability torespond to the needs of citizens and earn the support of individuals, businesses, and the government. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Svetlana Podeyko
Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Regional Contract Office, USAID/Ukraine Tel.: 380-44-492-7146 Email:spodeyko@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-121-09-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova |
| 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: | Civil Society Strengthening |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 22, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 08, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications (proposals for funding) from U.S. or non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and other qualified non-USG organizations to implement the Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ukraine USAID-Kiev |
| Description: | The Moldova Civil Society Strengthening Program aims to help strengthen representative democracy in Moldova through support for a constituent-driven, financially viable civil society sector. The proposed program shifts from previous donor-driven approaches to civil society assistance to a It is envisioned that technical assistance will follow a two-track method in which 1) civil society organizations will competitively apply to receive on-site mentoring in targeted areas and 2) the program will coordinate with other donors to provide related institutional and programmatic grant support. Expected results include the passage and implementation of key laws and regulations necessary for the sustainability of civil society, a wider pool of civil society organizations benefiting from multiple |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Svetlana Podeyko
Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Regional Contract Office, USAID/Ukraine Tel.: 380-44-492-7146 Email:spodeyko@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 48661 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-121-09-003 civil society strengthening program in moldova.pdf
Folder 48661 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> amendment 1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ms. Svetlana Podeyko Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Regional Contract Office, USAID/Ukraine Tel.: 380-44-492-7146 Email: spodeyko@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | RFA-121-09-003 | Civil Society Strengthening Program in Moldova | PKG00013238 | Jul 22, 2009 | Aug 25, 2009 | View |
| 98.001 | RFA | Amendment No.1 | PKG00013548 | Jul 22, 2009 | Aug 25, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
48661 SF424-2.0.pdf
48661 SF424D-1.1.pdf
48661 SF424C-1.0.pdf
48661 SF424B-1.1.pdf
48661 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
48661 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
48661 SF424-2.0.pdf
48661 SF424D-1.1.pdf
48661 SF424C-1.0.pdf
48661 SF424B-1.1.pdf
48661 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
48661 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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