Opportunity Information: Apply for 72011221RFA00001
The Social Engagement Support (SES) Activity is a USAID funding opportunity in Azerbaijan that will be awarded through a Cooperative Agreement. It is posted by USAID Azerbaijan (USAID-Baku) as a discretionary grant opportunity and is intended to support a program focused on social engagement, with the specific goals and expected results laid out in the full Program Description within the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The legal authority for the award comes from the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, which is a common statutory basis for USAID assistance programs.
USAID plans to make one award under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of up to $15,000,000. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001. While the public summary does not spell out technical program details, it emphasizes that USAID will select the applicant that best meets the objectives of the opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in the NOFO, and that the final decision is also subject to a risk assessment. Because the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement (rather than a standard grant), applicants should generally expect a higher level of USAID involvement in program direction, coordination, or oversight during implementation, consistent with how cooperative agreements are typically managed.
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning the competition is broadly open to many types of organizations, as long as they meet any specific eligibility conditions described in Section C of the NOFO and submit all required information. USAID stresses that applicants should read the NOFO carefully to understand the type of program being sought, how to submit an application, and how selection will be conducted. The opportunity is hosted on Grants.gov and may be amended, so applicants are expected to monitor the posting regularly to ensure they are working from the most current version of the solicitation and that they have downloaded the full NOFO package without errors.
Key administrative details include the opportunity number 72011221RFA00001, a posting (creation) date of April 21, 2021, and an original closing deadline of May 26, 2021 at 10:00 (local Baku time). The notice also includes standard federal disclaimers: posting the NOFO does not obligate the U.S. Government to make an award, does not guarantee reimbursement of any proposal preparation costs, and places the burden of accurate submission on the applicant. Applicants are explicitly responsible for all costs associated with preparing and submitting their applications, and USAID notes it is not responsible for data errors caused by transmission or file conversion issues.Apply for 72011221RFA00001
- The Agency for International Development, Azerbaijan USAID-Baku in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT (SES) 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 21, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 26, 2021 1000 HOURS LOCAL BAKU 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 $15,000,000.00 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 Social Engagement Support (SES) Activity?
The Social Engagement Support (SES) Activity is a USAID funding opportunity in Azerbaijan intended to support a program focused on social engagement. The specific goals, expected results, and program details are laid out in the full Program Description contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Which USAID office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is posted by USAID Azerbaijan (USAID-Baku).
What type of funding instrument will be used?
USAID plans to make an award through a Cooperative Agreement.
How is a Cooperative Agreement different from a standard grant?
Because the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement (rather than a standard grant), applicants should generally expect a higher level of USAID involvement in program direction, coordination, or oversight during implementation, consistent with how cooperative agreements are typically managed.
How many awards does USAID expect to make under this solicitation?
USAID plans to make one award under this solicitation.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is up to $15,000,000.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. It is posted as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001.
What is the legal authority for this award?
The legal authority for the award comes from the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
Where can applicants find and submit the application?
The opportunity is hosted on Grants.gov. Applicants should follow the application instructions provided in the NOFO package available there.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is 72011221RFA00001.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting (creation) date is April 21, 2021.
What was the original closing deadline?
The original closing deadline was May 26, 2021 at 10:00 local Baku time.
Can the solicitation be amended after posting?
Yes. The opportunity may be amended, so applicants are expected to monitor the Grants.gov posting regularly to ensure they are working from the most current version of the solicitation.
What should applicants do to make sure they have the correct NOFO materials?
Applicants should download the full NOFO package from Grants.gov and verify that it downloaded without errors, and continue checking the posting in case updated versions or amendments are issued.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning the competition is broadly open to many types of organizations, as long as they meet any specific eligibility conditions described in Section C of the NOFO and submit all required information.
Where are the detailed eligibility requirements described?
Any specific eligibility conditions are described in Section C of the NOFO.
How will USAID select the awardee?
USAID will select the applicant that best meets the objectives of the opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in the NOFO. The final decision is also subject to a risk assessment.
What is the role of the merit review criteria?
The merit review criteria described in the NOFO are used to evaluate applications and determine which applicant best meets the objectives of the opportunity.
What does it mean that the final decision is subject to a risk assessment?
It means that, in addition to the merit review, USAID will consider a risk assessment as part of the final decision-making process.
Are the technical program details included in the public summary?
No. The public summary does not spell out technical program details. The specific goals and expected results are laid out in the full Program Description within the NOFO.
Does posting the NOFO obligate the U.S. Government to make an award?
No. The notice includes a standard federal disclaimer that posting the NOFO does not obligate the U.S. Government to make an award.
Will USAID reimburse proposal preparation or submission costs?
No. Applicants are explicitly responsible for all costs associated with preparing and submitting their applications, and the notice states that posting the NOFO does not guarantee reimbursement of any proposal preparation costs.
Who is responsible for ensuring an accurate and complete submission?
The burden of accurate submission is on the applicant. Applicants are expected to submit all required information and ensure they are using the most current version of the solicitation.
Is USAID responsible for data errors caused by transmission or file conversion issues?
No. USAID notes it is not responsible for data errors caused by transmission or file conversion issues.
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