Opportunity Information: Apply for 72011320RFA00001
USAID, through its Regional Contracting Office in Kyiv, issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a program called Innovation-Based Economic Development and Private Sector Growth in Belarus (INNOVATE). The opportunity is intended to support work in Belarus that advances innovation-driven economic development and strengthens private sector growth. The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects an active role in guiding or collaborating on implementation rather than simply providing a pass-through grant.
The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and is categorized under an "Other" funding activity area (with additional clarification referenced in the NOFO text). The CFDA/assistance listing number associated with the program is 98.001. USAID anticipates making one award, with an award ceiling of up to $10,000,000, indicating a single, relatively large project rather than multiple smaller grants.
Eligibility is broad. USAID invited applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. entities, including both non-profit and for-profit non-governmental organizations, as well as other qualified non-U.S. government organizations. While eligibility is described as unrestricted, applicants are still expected to follow any specific eligibility conditions or clarifications included in the NOFO, particularly in Section III, which lays out the standards an applicant must meet to be considered for an award.
The timeline in the posting shows the opportunity was created on April 27, 2020, with a full application deadline of June 8, 2020, by 1600 Kyiv local time. The NOFO stresses procedural compliance: applicants must submit all required information and follow the instructions in the solicitation, especially the sections covering what kind of activity USAID is seeking (Section I), how to prepare and submit the application package (Sections III and IV), and how submissions will be evaluated (Section V). Applications had to be received by the stated deadline to be eligible for review.Apply for 72011320RFA00001
- The Agency for International Development, Ukraine USAID-Kiev in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Innovation-Based Economic Development and Private Sector Growth in Belarus (INNOVATE) Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 08, 2020 Full Application Closing June 8, 2020 by 1600 Kyiv Local Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this USAID funding opportunity?
The program is called Innovation-Based Economic Development and Private Sector Growth in Belarus (INNOVATE).
Which USAID office issued the opportunity?
USAID issued the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through its Regional Contracting Office (RCO) in Kyiv.
What is the purpose of the INNOVATE program?
The opportunity is intended to support work in Belarus that advances innovation-driven economic development and strengthens private sector growth.
What kind of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically means USAID expects an active role in guiding or collaborating on implementation, rather than simply providing a pass-through grant.
Is this opportunity discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The funding activity area is categorized as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the NOFO text.
What is the CFDA/assistance listing number for this program?
The CFDA/assistance listing number associated with the program is 98.001.
How many awards does USAID expect to make under this NOFO?
USAID anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $10,000,000.
Does the opportunity suggest one large project or multiple smaller grants?
Because USAID anticipates a single award with a ceiling up to $10,000,000, it indicates a single, relatively large project rather than multiple smaller grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad. USAID invited applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. entities, including non-profit and for-profit non-governmental organizations, as well as other qualified non-U.S. government organizations.
Is eligibility restricted in any way?
The posting describes eligibility as unrestricted, but applicants are still expected to follow any specific eligibility conditions or clarifications included in the NOFO, particularly in Section III.
Where are the eligibility standards described in the NOFO?
The standards an applicant must meet to be considered for an award are described in Section III of the NOFO.
When was the opportunity created (posted)?
The timeline in the posting shows the opportunity was created on April 27, 2020.
What was the application deadline?
The full application deadline was June 8, 2020, by 1600 Kyiv local time.
What time zone applies to the deadline?
The deadline is stated in Kyiv local time (1600).
What happens if an application is submitted after the deadline?
Applications had to be received by the stated deadline to be eligible for review.
What does the NOFO emphasize about how to apply?
The NOFO stresses procedural compliance. Applicants must submit all required information and follow the instructions in the solicitation.
Which NOFO sections should applicants pay close attention to?
The NOFO highlights several key areas: Section I (what kind of activity USAID is seeking), Sections III and IV (how to prepare and submit the application package), and Section V (how submissions will be evaluated).
Where can applicants find details on what activities USAID is seeking to fund?
Details on what kind of activity USAID is seeking are covered in Section I of the NOFO.
Where can applicants find instructions on preparing and submitting the application package?
Instructions on how to prepare and submit the application package are covered in Sections III and IV of the NOFO.
Where can applicants find information on how applications will be evaluated?
Information on how submissions will be evaluated is covered in Section V of the NOFO.
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