Opportunity Information: Apply for 72011422RFA00001
The USAID Civic and Economic Integration Program is a competitive USAID/Georgia funding opportunity designed to strengthen Georgia's democracy and social cohesion by improving how ethnic and religious minorities are included in the country's civic, political, and economic life. The underlying idea is that when minority communities can participate meaningfully in public institutions and the economy, trust increases, diversity is more widely accepted, and society becomes more resilient against polarizing narratives and destabilizing influence. USAID frames this work not only as a social inclusion effort, but also as part of Georgia's broader resilience and territorial integrity, emphasizing the need to reduce vulnerabilities that can be exploited by internal or external malign actors seeking to undermine democratic and economic development.
The activity is expected to pursue two connected and reinforcing objectives. First, it aims to increase participation of ethnic and religious minorities in government policies and services. In practice, this usually points to work that helps minority communities better understand, access, and shape public services, while also helping government institutions become more responsive and inclusive. Second, it seeks to expand and strengthen mutually beneficial socio-economic linkages between majority and minority communities, which implies efforts that promote cooperation, shared economic interests, and everyday interaction across community lines. The intent is not to treat civic integration and economic integration as separate tracks, but as mutually supporting: stronger inclusion in governance helps build confidence and fairness, while stronger economic and social ties reduce isolation and create practical incentives for collaboration.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is issued as a Request for Applications (RFA) by the U.S. Agency for International Development, Mission to Georgia (USAID-Tbilisi). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding under CFDA 98.001, with an award ceiling of up to USD 20,000,000 and an expectation of one award. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of qualified entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full RFA package and accompanying documentation posted under the "Related Documents" section on grants.gov.
Key dates included a question deadline of November 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM Tbilisi local time, with USAID indicating that answers to timely questions would be shared publicly via an amendment posted to grants.gov. Applications were due December 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM Tbilisi local time. USAID also notes the standard disclaimer that issuing the RFA does not guarantee an award and does not obligate the U.S. Government to reimburse any costs incurred while preparing or submitting an application.Apply for 72011422RFA00001
- The Agency for International Development, Georgia USAID-Tbilisi in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Civic and Economic Integration Program" 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 Nov 08, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 21, 2021. (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 $20,000,000.00 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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FAQs: USAID Civic and Economic Integration Program (USAID/Georgia)
1) What is the USAID Civic and Economic Integration Program?
It is a competitive USAID/Georgia funding opportunity intended to strengthen Georgia's democracy and social cohesion by improving the inclusion of ethnic and religious minorities in the country's civic, political, and economic life.
2) What is the core idea behind this program?
The program is based on the idea that when minority communities can participate meaningfully in public institutions and the economy, trust increases, diversity is more widely accepted, and society becomes more resilient to polarizing narratives and destabilizing influence.
3) How does USAID frame the purpose of the program beyond social inclusion?
USAID frames the work not only as social inclusion, but also as part of Georgia's broader resilience and territorial integrity. The program emphasizes reducing vulnerabilities that can be exploited by internal or external malign actors aiming to undermine democratic and economic development.
4) What are the two main objectives of the activity?
The activity is expected to pursue two connected objectives: (1) increase participation of ethnic and religious minorities in government policies and services, and (2) expand and strengthen mutually beneficial socio-economic linkages between majority and minority communities.
5) What does the objective about participation in government policies and services typically involve?
It generally points to efforts that help minority communities better understand, access, and shape public services, while also helping government institutions become more responsive and inclusive.
6) What does "socio-economic linkages" between majority and minority communities mean in this context?
It implies efforts that promote cooperation, shared economic interests, and everyday interaction across community lines, with the intent of reducing isolation and creating practical incentives for collaboration.
7) Are civic integration and economic integration treated as separate tracks?
No. The intent is that civic integration and economic integration reinforce each other: stronger inclusion in governance supports confidence and fairness, while stronger economic and social ties help reduce isolation and encourage collaboration.
8) What type of funding opportunity is this?
The opportunity is issued as a Request for Applications (RFA) by the U.S. Agency for International Development, Mission to Georgia (USAID-Tbilisi).
9) What funding instrument will be used for an award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
10) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001.
11) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is up to USD 20,000,000.
12) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID indicates an expectation of one award.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of qualified entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full RFA package and accompanying documentation.
14) Where are official eligibility clarifications and application documents located?
Additional eligibility clarifications and the full RFA package are referenced as being posted on grants.gov under the "Related Documents" section.
15) What were the key dates for questions and applications?
The question deadline was November 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM Tbilisi local time. Applications were due December 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM Tbilisi local time.
16) How were answers to questions handled?
USAID indicated that answers to timely questions would be shared publicly via an amendment posted to grants.gov.
17) Does issuing the RFA guarantee that an award will be made?
No. USAID includes a standard disclaimer that issuing the RFA does not guarantee an award.
18) Will the U.S. Government reimburse costs for preparing or submitting an application?
No. USAID states that the RFA does not obligate the U.S. Government to reimburse any costs incurred while preparing or submitting an application.
19) What geographic focus is indicated by the opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by USAID's Mission to Georgia (USAID-Tbilisi) and is framed around strengthening democracy and social cohesion in Georgia.
20) What communities are specifically emphasized by the program?
The program emphasizes improving inclusion of ethnic and religious minorities, and strengthening linkages between majority and minority communities.
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