This grant is for advancing democratic reforms and strengthening civil society in Macedonia through the Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity (CAPA) program. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing approximately $4.04 million over four years to a Macedonian civil society organization or foundation. This prime implementing partner will manage the program and distribute sub-grants to other civil society actors. The funding aims to enhance their capacity in areas such as lobbying, advocacy, constituency building, media relations, and coalition building. Applicants should demonstrate experience in civil society development and an effective structure for managing resources and partners to foster a robust and engaged civil society in Macedonia.
Opportunity ID: 117873
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-165-11-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity (CAPA) – Macedonia |
| 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: | Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity |
| 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: | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,040,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,040,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,040,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation under the Law on Citizens’ Associations and Foundations of April 2010 of the Republic of Macedonia |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Hungary USAID-Budapest |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through Regional Service Center, Regional Contracting Office in Budapest is seeking applications from eligible Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation under the Law on Citizens� Associations and Foundations of April 2010, for a cooperative agreement to fund a project in Macedonia entitled �Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity (CAPA)�. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement, not to exceed the approximate amount of $4.04 million in total funding, to a Macedonian organization who will act as Prime implementing partner that will function in a program management role for the CAPA, to provide grants to a variety of civil society actors working on democratic reforms. U.S. based and international organizations are eligible to participate as proposed sub-grantees with Macedonian prime applicants. The U.S Dollar amount will be funded from USAID appropriated funds, to be allocated over a four (4) year period. The anticipated start date for this activity is on or about January 2012. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted, and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award. Given the challenging environment under which civil society operates in Macedonia, as well as the size and complexity of the project, USAID encourages organizations to partner together to submit a joint application with local and/or international partners. In such a case, the designated prime implementing partner will submit the joint application on behalf of all partners, and this organization will be the direct recipient of the USAID award. The other major implementing partners will be as sub-grantees of the prime recipient. The prime implementing partner will bear the responsibility for program implementation and will have a key role in the success of the program. Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation under the Law on Citizens� Associations and Foundations of April 2010 are eligible to submit applications as Prime implementing partners. The application shall demonstrate an organizational arrangement that clearly demonstrates an effective mechanism for managing project resources and working with major implementing partners. USAID expects applicants to have experience in civil society development and be able to propose a staffing/teaming structure which will provide a wide range of strategic and technical assistance to grantees at varying levels of competency in areas such as lobbying, advocacy, constituency building, media relations, and coalition building. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Szidonia Szekeres
Grantor Phone 3614754914 Email:sszekeres@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| On September 27, 2011, USAID posted the questions of interested parties on the Request for Application (RFA) and USAID’s answers to those in Amendment No. 01 to the RFA. Amendment No. 01 is accessible under the ‘Full Announcement’ tab. | Sep 27, 2011 | |
| Sep 27, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-165-11-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity (CAPA) – Macedonia |
| 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: | Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity |
| 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: | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,040,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,040,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,040,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation under the Law on Citizens’ Associations and Foundations of April 2010 of the Republic of Macedonia |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Hungary USAID-Budapest |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through Regional Service Center, Regional Contracting Office in Budapest is seeking applications from eligible Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation under the Law on Citizens� Associations and Foundations of April 2010, for a cooperative agreement to fund a project in Macedonia entitled �Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity (CAPA)�. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement, not to exceed the approximate amount of $4.04 million in total funding, to a Macedonian organization who will act as Prime implementing partner that will function in a program management role for the CAPA, to provide grants to a variety of civil society actors working on democratic reforms. U.S. based and international organizations are eligible to participate as proposed sub-grantees with Macedonian prime applicants. The U.S Dollar amount will be funded from USAID appropriated funds, to be allocated over a four (4) year period. The anticipated start date for this activity is on or about January 2012. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted, and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award. Given the challenging environment under which civil society operates in Macedonia, as well as the size and complexity of the project, USAID encourages organizations to partner together to submit a joint application with local and/or international partners. In such a case, the designated prime implementing partner will submit the joint application on behalf of all partners, and this organization will be the direct recipient of the USAID award. The other major implementing partners will be as sub-grantees of the prime recipient. The prime implementing partner will bear the responsibility for program implementation and will have a key role in the success of the program. Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation under the Law on Citizens� Associations and Foundations of April 2010 are eligible to submit applications as Prime implementing partners. The application shall demonstrate an organizational arrangement that clearly demonstrates an effective mechanism for managing project resources and working with major implementing partners. USAID expects applicants to have experience in civil society development and be able to propose a staffing/teaming structure which will provide a wide range of strategic and technical assistance to grantees at varying levels of competency in areas such as lobbying, advocacy, constituency building, media relations, and coalition building. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Szidonia Szekeres
Grantor Phone 3614754914 Email:sszekeres@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-165-11-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity (CAPA) – Macedonia |
| 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: | Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity |
| 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: | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,040,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,040,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,040,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation under the Law on Citizens’ Associations and Foundations of April 2010 of the Republic of Macedonia |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Hungary USAID-Budapest |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through Regional Service Center, Regional Contracting Office in Budapest is seeking applications from eligible Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation under the Law on Citizens� Associations and Foundations of April 2010, for a cooperative agreement to fund a project in Macedonia entitled �Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity (CAPA)�. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement, not to exceed the approximate amount of $4.04 million in total funding, to a Macedonian organization who will act as Prime implementing partner that will function in a program management role for the CAPA, to provide grants to a variety of civil society actors working on democratic reforms. U.S. based and international organizations are eligible to participate as proposed sub-grantees with Macedonian prime applicants. The U.S Dollar amount will be funded from USAID appropriated funds, to be allocated over a four (4) year period. The anticipated start date for this activity is on or about January 2012. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted, and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award. Given the challenging environment under which civil society operates in Macedonia, as well as the size and complexity of the project, USAID encourages organizations to partner together to submit a joint application with local and/or international partners. In such a case, the designated prime implementing partner will submit the joint application on behalf of all partners, and this organization will be the direct recipient of the USAID award. The other major implementing partners will be as sub-grantees of the prime recipient. The prime implementing partner will bear the responsibility for program implementation and will have a key role in the success of the program. Macedonian organizations registered as civil society organization or foundation under the Law on Citizens� Associations and Foundations of April 2010 are eligible to submit applications as Prime implementing partners. The application shall demonstrate an organizational arrangement that clearly demonstrates an effective mechanism for managing project resources and working with major implementing partners. USAID expects applicants to have experience in civil society development and be able to propose a staffing/teaming structure which will provide a wide range of strategic and technical assistance to grantees at varying levels of competency in areas such as lobbying, advocacy, constituency building, media relations, and coalition building. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Szidonia Szekeres
Grantor Phone 3614754914 Email:sszekeres@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 117873 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-165-11-000002.pdf
Folder 117873 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-165-11-000002_amendment1.pdf
Folder 117873 Other Supporting Documents-Local Compensation Plan for USAIDMacedonia 1 -> fsn compensation scale.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Szidonia Szekeres Grantor Phone 3614754914 Email: sszekeres@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFA-165-11-000002 | Civic Advocacy and Partnership Activity (CAPA) | PKG00074811 | Aug 26, 2011 | Oct 12, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
117873 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
117873 SF424B-1.1.pdf
117873 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
117873 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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