This grant, offered by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Russia, is designed to significantly increase the use of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for civic engagement across Russia. This three-year project seeks proposals from both U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations. Its core purpose is to enhance ICT adoption and utilization by civic actors and subnational governments. The overarching goal is to facilitate broader and more efficient civic participation and interaction through technological means. This initiative supports a comprehensive program comprising several components, strategically aimed at strengthening civic society and empowering Russian communities through digital tools and improved communication channels.
Opportunity ID: 91573
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-118-11-000006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement |
| 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: | Information and Communication Technology for Civic Engagement in Russia |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | May 04, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2011 This RFA was modified on 6/14/2011 to extent the applcation deadline to 7/1/2011. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Government, as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Russia, is seeking applications (proposals for assistance funding) from U.S. non-governmental and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, for implementation of the �Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement Project�. The three-year project is designed to increase the use of information communication technologies by civic actors and subnational governments in Russia for broader and more efficient civic engagement. The program contains three components.This RFA was amended on May 19, 2011 to attach a document providing USAID’s answers to questions received. The RFA was also amended on May 26, 2011 to provide clarification on the submission procedures for applications to multiple components via grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | see link at top of page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ryan Weddle
Contract Specialist Email:rweddle@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This RFA was modified on 6/14/2011 to extend the application deadline from June 14, 2011 to July 1, 2011. | Jun 14, 2011 | |
| The RFA was amended on May 26, 2011 to provide clarification on the submission procedures for applications to multiple components via grants.gov. | Jun 14, 2011 | |
| This RFA was amended on May 19, 2011 to attach a document providing USAID’s answers to questions received. | May 26, 2011 | |
| May 19, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-118-11-000006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement |
| 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: | Information and Communication Technology for Civic Engagement in Russia |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | May 04, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2011 This RFA was modified on 6/14/2011 to extent the applcation deadline to 7/1/2011. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Government, as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Russia, is seeking applications (proposals for assistance funding) from U.S. non-governmental and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, for implementation of the �Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement Project�. The three-year project is designed to increase the use of information communication technologies by civic actors and subnational governments in Russia for broader and more efficient civic engagement. The program contains three components.This RFA was amended on May 19, 2011 to attach a document providing USAID’s answers to questions received. The RFA was also amended on May 26, 2011 to provide clarification on the submission procedures for applications to multiple components via grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | see link at top of page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ryan Weddle
Contract Specialist Email:rweddle@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-118-11-000006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement |
| 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: | Information and Communication Technology for Civic Engagement in Russia |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Government, as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Russia, is seeking applications (proposals for assistance funding) from U.S. non-governmental and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, for implementation of the �Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement Project�. The three-year project is designed to increase the use of information communication technologies by civic actors and subnational governments in Russia for broader and more efficient civic engagement. The program contains three components.This RFA was amended on May 19, 2011 to attach a document providing USAID’s answers to questions received. The RFA was also amended on May 26, 2011 to provide clarification on the submission procedures for applications to multiple components via grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Full RFA document |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ryan Weddle
Contract Specialist Email:rweddle@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-118-11-000006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement |
| 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: | Information and Communication Technology for Civic Engagement in Russia |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 26, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Government, as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Russia, is seeking applications (proposals for assistance funding) from U.S. non-governmental and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, for implementation of the �Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement Project�. The three-year project is designed to increase the use of information communication technologies by civic actors and subnational governments in Russia for broader and more efficient civic engagement. The program contains three components.
This RFA was amended on May 19, 2011 to attach a document providing USAID’s answers to questions received. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Full RFA document |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ryan Weddle
Contract Specialist Email:rweddle@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-118-11-000006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement |
| 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: | Information and Communication Technology for Civic Engagement in Russia |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 19, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Government, as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Russia, is seeking applications (proposals for assistance funding) from U.S. non-governmental and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, for implementation of the �Promotion of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Civic Engagement Project�.
The three-year project is designed to increase the use of information communication technologies by civic actors and subnational governments in Russia for broader and more efficient civic engagement. The program contains three components. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ryan Weddle
Contract Specialist Email:rweddle@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 91573 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-118-11-06 05-2011.pdf
Folder 91573 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 1 Q&A Document 1 -> ict amendment 1 5 19 2011 final.pdf
Folder 91573 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 2 1 -> ict amendment 2 final 5 26 2010.pdf
Folder 91573 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 3 1 -> ict amendment 3 – 6 14 2011.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ryan Weddle Contract Specialist Email: rweddle@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00051670 | May 04, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
91573 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
91573 SF424D-1.1.pdf
91573 SF424C-1.0.pdf
91573 SF424B-1.1.pdf
91573 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
91573 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf