Opportunity Information: Apply for 72011722RFA00001
The Moldova Civil Society Resiliency Activity is a USAID funding opportunity (Notice of Funding Opportunity 72011722RFA00001) designed to strengthen the resilience of civil society in Moldova. Issued on November 18, 2021 by USAID (through the Regional Contracting Office supporting USAID/Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus, and associated with USAID-Chisinau), the opportunity seeks to support a single main award that helps civil society organizations and civic actors become more connected to the public they represent and less dependent on a narrow set of funding sources. The overall intent is to help Moldovan civil society better withstand political, social, and financial pressures by improving how it organizes, communicates, and sustains itself over time.
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, meaning the donor expects substantial involvement in the activity as it is implemented, compared to a more hands-off grant. The opportunity is categorized under discretionary funding and is listed under CFDA 98.001, with a program focus aligned to community development. USAID anticipates making one award, with an award ceiling of USD 1,500,000, indicating the maximum amount available under this solicitation.
Eligibility is specifically restricted to Moldovan local organizations, which is a central feature of the opportunity. In other words, the funding is not open broadly to international NGOs or non-Moldovan entities as primary recipients. The activity also uses an intentionally broad definition of "civil society." It is not limited to established, formally registered NGOs. It explicitly includes unregistered civic groups, issue-based groups, and civic movements, reflecting an understanding that civic engagement often happens through informal networks and community-driven initiatives as well as through traditional organizations.
In terms of objectives, the solicitation emphasizes two core areas that USAID wants the implementing organization to strengthen across Moldova's civil society sector. First is improving constituent engagement, which typically involves helping CSOs and civic groups better understand community needs, build trust, communicate effectively, and create meaningful ways for citizens to participate in shaping agendas and holding institutions accountable. Second is diversifying the resource base, which generally means reducing reliance on one donor or one stream of support by improving fundraising, building partnerships, exploring domestic philanthropy or membership models, developing services or social enterprise approaches where appropriate, and strengthening the financial sustainability practices that allow organizations to continue operating during periods of uncertainty.
The solicitation set out a clear timeline for engagement and submission. Questions were due by November 29, 2021 (4:00 PM Chisinau local time), and a pre-application conference was scheduled for December 15, 2021 (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Chisinau local time) to clarify requirements and expectations for interested applicants. The application process included a concept paper stage, with concept papers due by January 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM Chisinau local time (the description text contains a minor date inconsistency in one instance, but the structured listing indicates January 11, 2022 as the closing date). Overall, the opportunity is aimed at channeling significant support to a Moldovan-led effort that helps civil society become more sustainable, more rooted in public participation, and better equipped to adapt to changing conditions.Apply for 72011722RFA00001
- The Agency for International Development, Moldova USAID-Chisinau in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Moldova Civil Society Resiliency 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 Nov 18, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 11, 2022 Concept Papers Closing Date January 11, 2022, by 0400pm Chisinau 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 $1,500,000.00 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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