Opportunity Information: Apply for 7200OAA1500007
This opportunity, titled "Supporting Democratic Elections, Governance, and Political Processes Globally" (Funding Opportunity Number 7200OAA1500007), is a USAID-issued Request for Information (RFI) intended strictly for market research and planning. Rather than offering funding or inviting applications, USAID is using this notice to gather input from individuals and organizations with relevant experience in democratic governance, particularly elections and political processes. The main goal is to collect practical recommendations that could help shape USAID's future strategy and to better understand what potential partners are interested in doing and capable of delivering in this space.
The notice is explicit that it is not a funding solicitation of any kind. It is not an RFP, RFQ, IFB, NOFO, RFA, or any other mechanism that would lead directly to a contract or grant. USAID is not requesting technical proposals, cost proposals, or formal applications, and nothing submitted in response can be used to create a binding agreement or award. Participation is voluntary, and respondents should not expect reimbursement for the time or expense of preparing and submitting information. USAID also notes that submissions will not be returned, and respondents should not expect feedback or results from the review process, although they may receive a basic confirmation that their response was received. Importantly, USAID also emphasizes that the RFI does not limit or commit the agency to any particular approach for a future solicitation or funding announcement.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized broadly as "Other" for both the opportunity category and funding instrument type, and it falls under CFDA 98.001 (USAID foreign assistance). The posting lists an award ceiling of $0 and expected awards of 0, reinforcing that this is an information-gathering exercise rather than a funding opportunity. The agency is the U.S. Agency for International Development, with the notice originally posted on December 13, 2019, and an original closing date of January 31, 2020. Eligibility is also described generally as "Others," with the implication that USAID was open to hearing from a wide range of stakeholders (such as implementing partners, civil society organizations, researchers, private sector actors, or technical experts), as long as they could provide useful insights related to elections, governance, and political processes.
In practical terms, the RFI is best understood as an early step in USAID's planning cycle. It is designed to help the agency map the landscape of existing capabilities, identify promising ideas or approaches, learn from field experience, and potentially refine the direction of future programming on democratic governance and electoral support worldwide. Anyone responding would be contributing perspective and capability information that might influence later program design, but they would not be applying for funding through this specific notice.Apply for 7200OAA1500007
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting Democratic Elections, Governance, and Political Processes Globally" 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 Dec 13, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Supporting Democratic Elections, Governance, and Political Processes Globally (USAID RFI)
1) What is this opportunity?
This notice is a USAID-issued Request for Information (RFI) titled "Supporting Democratic Elections, Governance, and Political Processes Globally" (Funding Opportunity Number 7200OAA1500007). It is intended for market research and planning purposes only.
2) Is this a grant or funding opportunity?
No. The notice is explicit that it is not a funding solicitation and does not offer funding.
3) Can I submit an application for funding under this notice?
No. USAID is not inviting applications through this RFI. Responses are for information-gathering and planning, not for competing for an award.
4) Is this an RFP, RFQ, IFB, NOFO, or RFA?
No. USAID states that this is not an RFP, RFQ, IFB, NOFO, RFA, or any other mechanism that would lead directly to a contract or grant.
5) What is USAID asking for in this RFI?
USAID is seeking input from individuals and organizations with relevant experience in democratic governance, particularly elections and political processes. The goal is to collect practical recommendations that could help shape future strategy and to understand what potential partners are interested in doing and capable of delivering.
6) What is the purpose of collecting this information?
The RFI is an early step in USAID's planning cycle. It is designed to help USAID map existing capabilities, identify promising ideas and approaches, learn from field experience, and potentially refine future programming related to democratic governance and electoral support worldwide.
7) Does responding to the RFI create any agreement with USAID?
No. USAID notes that nothing submitted in response can be used to create a binding agreement or award.
8) Does USAID want technical proposals or cost proposals?
No. The notice specifies that USAID is not requesting technical proposals, cost proposals, or formal applications.
9) Will respondents be paid or reimbursed for preparing a response?
No. Participation is voluntary, and respondents should not expect reimbursement for any time or expenses related to preparing and submitting information.
10) Will USAID provide feedback on my submission?
Respondents should not expect feedback or results from the review process. The notice indicates you may receive a basic confirmation that your response was received.
11) Will submitted materials be returned?
No. USAID notes that submissions will not be returned.
12) Does this RFI commit USAID to issue a future solicitation?
No. USAID emphasizes that the RFI does not limit or commit the agency to any particular approach for a future solicitation or funding announcement.
13) What is the opportunity category and funding instrument type?
Both the opportunity category and the funding instrument type are listed broadly as "Other," reflecting that this is an information request rather than a traditional funding mechanism.
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The notice falls under CFDA 98.001 (USAID foreign assistance).
15) What is the award ceiling and the number of expected awards?
The posting lists an award ceiling of $0 and expected awards of 0, reinforcing that this is not an award-making opportunity.
16) Who is the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
17) When was this notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was originally posted on December 13, 2019, with an original closing date of January 31, 2020.
18) Who is eligible to respond?
Eligibility is described generally as "Others," indicating USAID was open to input from a wide range of stakeholders, such as implementing partners, civil society organizations, researchers, private sector actors, and technical experts, as long as they can provide useful insights related to elections, governance, and political processes.
19) What topic areas does this RFI focus on?
The focus is democratic governance globally, particularly democratic elections, governance, and political processes.
20) If I respond, will it improve my chances of receiving a future award from USAID?
The notice explains that responses may inform USAID planning and future program design, but it does not state that responding provides any preference, advantage, or guarantee of future funding.
21) Is responding required to participate in any future USAID opportunity on this topic?
The notice describes participation as voluntary and does not state that responding is required for eligibility in any future solicitation.
22) What should I realistically expect after submitting a response?
You should expect, at most, a basic confirmation of receipt. You should not expect reimbursement, detailed feedback, the return of submitted materials, or any award or agreement resulting directly from the RFI.
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