Opportunity Information: Apply for 72011519RFA00010
The USAID funding opportunity titled "Nonpartisan Domestic Observation of the 2020 Parliamentary Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic" (Funding Opportunity Number 72011519RFA00010) is a request for applications to support a civic engagement program focused on strengthening public participation and accountability around Kyrgyzstan's 2020 parliamentary elections. Administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development through USAID-Almaty (Kazakhstan), the opportunity is built around the idea that elections work best when citizens understand the process, feel empowered to take part, and have access to credible, nonpartisan information about how the election is run and whether it meets legal and procedural standards. The overall goal is to increase citizen involvement in, and a sense of responsibility for, the broader governance process, using election-related engagement as the entry point.
The program is designed around three connected components that reinforce one another. First, it supports voter education efforts aimed at informing voters and the general public about how the election process works and what the roles and responsibilities of voters are. This typically includes clear, accessible public information on voting procedures and timelines, why participation matters, and what citizens can expect from election authorities, while remaining strictly nonpartisan. Second, it funds domestic election observation, including both long-term and short-term observation. Long-term observation generally looks at the pre-election environment, such as campaign conditions, media space, administrative preparation, and potential systemic issues, while short-term observation focuses more on election-day activities like polling station procedures, vote counting, and tabulation. Third, it includes monitoring of electoral administration and legislation, meaning the activity should track how election bodies administer the election and how the legal framework is applied in practice, identifying issues that affect transparency, fairness, and public confidence.
From a funding and award structure standpoint, this is issued as a cooperative agreement, which usually means USAID expects a higher level of engagement during implementation compared with a standard grant, including collaboration on plans, deliverables, and coordination. The opportunity is categorized as "Other" for both the opportunity category and funding activity category, indicating it does not fit neatly into a single standard program label and that applicants would need to rely on the full notice for precise definitions and expectations. USAID anticipated making one award with an award ceiling of $1,200,000, suggesting a single lead implementer would likely be responsible for integrating the three components into one coherent nationwide effort or a strategically targeted set of activities.
Key administrative details include a posting/creation date of September 16, 2019, and an original closing date of November 1, 2019. The CFDA listing is 98.001, and the eligibility field is broadly labeled "Others," which commonly signals that eligibility may extend beyond a narrow category of applicants but is governed by additional eligibility language in the full announcement. In practical terms, the opportunity is meant to resource an organization (or a consortium led by one organization) capable of delivering credible, nonpartisan voter education, deploying and managing observation missions across the electoral cycle, and producing monitoring and analysis related to election administration and the legal framework, all aimed at bolstering citizen trust and participation in democratic processes in the Kyrgyz Republic.Apply for 72011519RFA00010
- The Agency for International Development, Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nonpartisan Domestic Observation of the 2020 Parliamentary Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic" 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 Sep 16, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 01, 2019. (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 $1,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: USAID - Nonpartisan Domestic Observation of the 2020 Parliamentary Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic (72011519RFA00010)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) titled "Nonpartisan Domestic Observation of the 2020 Parliamentary Elections in the Kyrgyz Republic" under Funding Opportunity Number 72011519RFA00010. It is intended to support a civic engagement program connected to Kyrgyzstan's 2020 parliamentary elections.
What is the main goal of the program?
The overall goal is to increase citizen involvement in, and a sense of responsibility for, the broader governance process, using election-related engagement as the entry point. The program is built on the idea that elections function best when citizens understand the process, feel empowered to participate, and have access to credible, nonpartisan information about how the election is administered and whether it meets legal and procedural standards.
Who is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through USAID-Almaty in Kazakhstan.
What type of award is anticipated?
USAID anticipated issuing a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that USAID expects a higher level of engagement during implementation than would be expected under a standard grant. Based on the information provided, this may include collaboration on plans, deliverables, and coordination throughout the activity period.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount for the award?
The award ceiling is $1,200,000.
Does this opportunity require one integrated program or separate projects?
The description suggests a single lead implementer would likely be responsible for integrating the program's three components into one coherent effort (either nationwide or strategically targeted), rather than running unrelated, stand-alone projects.
What are the main components of the program?
The program is designed around three connected and reinforcing components: (1) voter education, (2) domestic election observation (long-term and short-term), and (3) monitoring of electoral administration and legislation.
What kinds of activities are included under voter education?
Voter education efforts are aimed at informing voters and the general public about how the election process works and what the roles and responsibilities of voters are. This typically includes clear, accessible information on voting procedures and timelines, why participation matters, and what citizens can expect from election authorities, while remaining strictly nonpartisan.
Is the voter education component allowed to support political parties or candidates?
No. The program emphasizes nonpartisan approaches and specifically describes the information as "strictly nonpartisan" and focused on process, participation, and public expectations of election authorities rather than support for any party or candidate.
What is domestic election observation in this opportunity?
Domestic election observation refers to nonpartisan observation carried out within the country to assess and report on how elections are conducted, using credible methods and information. This opportunity includes both long-term observation and short-term observation.
What is the difference between long-term and short-term election observation here?
Long-term observation generally examines the pre-election environment, including campaign conditions, media space, administrative preparation, and potential systemic issues. Short-term observation focuses more on election-day processes such as polling station procedures, vote counting, and tabulation.
What does "monitoring of electoral administration and legislation" mean in this program?
This component involves tracking how election bodies administer the election and how the legal framework is applied in practice. The activity should identify issues that affect transparency, fairness, and public confidence.
How do the three components relate to each other?
The three components are designed to reinforce one another. Voter education helps citizens understand and engage with the process, domestic observation provides credible nonpartisan information on how the election is run across the cycle, and monitoring of administration and legislation supports analysis of how rules and procedures are applied in practice, all contributing to participation, accountability, and trust.
What is the geographic focus of the activity?
The activity is focused on the Kyrgyz Republic and is specifically tied to the 2020 parliamentary elections.
What kind of organization is this opportunity looking for?
Based on the description, USAID is seeking an organization (or a consortium led by one organization) capable of delivering credible, nonpartisan voter education, deploying and managing long-term and short-term election observation across the electoral cycle, and producing monitoring and analysis related to election administration and the legal framework.
Can a consortium apply?
The description indicates that an organization or a consortium led by one organization could be positioned to carry out the work, with a single lead responsible for integrating the components.
What is the opportunity category and funding activity category?
Both the opportunity category and the funding activity category are listed as "Other," indicating the opportunity does not fit neatly into a single standard program label. Applicants would need to rely on the full notice for precise definitions and expectations.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 98.001.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting/creation date is September 16, 2019.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was November 1, 2019.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility field is broadly labeled "Others." This commonly signals that eligibility may extend beyond a narrow category of applicants, but that the specific eligibility rules are governed by additional language in the full announcement.
What outcomes is USAID trying to support through this program?
The program aims to strengthen public participation and accountability around the 2020 parliamentary elections by expanding credible, nonpartisan public information, supporting citizen engagement, and increasing transparency and confidence in how electoral procedures and legal standards are applied.
What does "nonpartisan" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In the context provided, nonpartisan means the activity focuses on election processes, legal and procedural standards, and citizen participation without promoting, opposing, or favoring any political party, candidate, or partisan interest.
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