This grant from the United States Agency for International Development in the Dominican Republic aims to support coalitions of NGOs, business associations, and academic institutions in advocating for public sector reforms. The program focuses on enhancing civil society’s oversight of government performance, promoting the implementation of past reforms, and building the capacity of organizations to form effective coalitions. Applications are open for entities interested in strengthening advocacy efforts and collaborating to drive positive change in the public sector. Deadline for submissions is June 23, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41599
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-517-08-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance |
| 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: | a)Promote access to public information, b) Promote participation in the implementation of legislative and institutional reforms, c) Establish and strengthen mechanisms of oversight and d) Promote coalition building and networking. |
| 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: | May 07, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,169,697 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Dominican Republic Indigenous Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dominican Republic USAID-Santo Domingo |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Dominican Republic is seeking applications from qualified coalitions of national non-governmental organizations and not-for-profit and for-profit entities (including NGOs, business associations, and universities and academic institutions) to participate in its Program Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance.This program have two overall purposes: One is to fortify civil society’s role in advocating for the full implementation of past reforms and for future reforms that need to be undertaken, and then oversee government performance as the reforms are put into place; and the second is to strengthen the ability of civil society organizations to form coalitions, networks and movements that coordinate to achieve the first purpose. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rosa Jimenez
A&A Specialist Phone 809-221-1100 Email:rosjimenez@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2008 | ||
| The purpose of this modification is:
1.To change the due following closing dates: |
May 21, 2008 | |
| May 21, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-517-08-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance |
| 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: | a)Promote access to public information, b) Promote participation in the implementation of legislative and institutional reforms, c) Establish and strengthen mechanisms of oversight and d) Promote coalition building and networking. |
| 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: | May 07, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 21, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,169,697 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Dominican Republic Indigenous Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dominican Republic USAID-Santo Domingo |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Dominican Republic is seeking applications from qualified coalitions of national non-governmental organizations and not-for-profit and for-profit entities (including NGOs, business associations, and universities and academic institutions) to participate in its Program Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance.This program have two overall purposes: One is to fortify civil society’s role in advocating for the full implementation of past reforms and for future reforms that need to be undertaken, and then oversee government performance as the reforms are put into place; and the second is to strengthen the ability of civil society organizations to form coalitions, networks and movements that coordinate to achieve the first purpose. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rosa Jimenez
A&A Specialist Phone 809-221-1100 Email:rosjimenez@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-517-08-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance |
| 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: | a)Promote access to public information, b) Promote participation in the implementation of legislative and institutional reforms, c) Establish and strengthen mechanisms of oversight and d) Promote coalition building and networking. |
| 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: | May 21, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,169,697 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Dominican Republic Indigenous Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dominican Republic USAID-Santo Domingo |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Dominican Republic is seeking applications from qualified coalitions of national non-governmental organizations and not-for-profit and for-profit entities (including NGOs, business associations, and universities and academic institutions) to participate in its Program Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance.This program have two overall purposes: One is to fortify civil society’s role in advocating for the full implementation of past reforms and for future reforms that need to be undertaken, and then oversee government performance as the reforms are put into place; and the second is to strengthen the ability of civil society organizations to form coalitions, networks and movements that coordinate to achieve the first purpose. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rosa Jimenez
A&A Specialist Phone 809-221-1100 Email:rosjimenez@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-517-08-005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance |
| 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: | a)Promote access to public information, b) Promote participation in the implementation of legislative and institutional reforms, c) Establish and strengthen mechanisms of oversight and d) Promote coalition building and networking. |
| 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: | May 21, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $4,169,697 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Dominican Republic Indigenous Institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dominican Republic USAID-Santo Domingo |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Dominican Republic is seeking applications from qualified coalitions of national non-governmental organizations and not-for-profit and for-profit entities (including NGOs, business associations, and universities and academic institutions) to participate in its Program Civil Society Action for Improved Public Sector Performance.This program have two overall purposes: One is to fortify civil society’s role in advocating for the full implementation of past reforms and for future reforms that need to be undertaken, and then oversee government performance as the reforms are put into place; and the second is to strengthen the ability of civil society organizations to form coalitions, networks and movements that coordinate to achieve the first purpose. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rosa Jimenez
A&A Specialist Phone 809-221-1100 Email:rosjimenez@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 41599 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions to Applicants & Evaluation Criteria 1 -> Civil Society RFA – Section III _Evaluation Criteria_ FINAL.pdf
Folder 41599 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions to Applicants & Evaluation Criteria 1 -> Civil Society RFA – Section II _Instructions_ FINAL.pdf
Folder 41599 Other Supporting Documents-Program Description 1 -> Civil Society RFA – Section I _Program Description.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rosa Jimenez A&A Specialist Phone 809-221-1100 Email: rosjimenez@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00007479 | Jun 23, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41599 SF424-2.0.pdf
41599 SF424D-1.1.pdf
41599 SF424C-1.0.pdf
41599 SF424B-1.1.pdf
41599 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
41599 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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