Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI1
USAID in Tunisia released a Request for Information (RFI) for an upcoming initiative tentatively titled the "Civil Society Activity." This is an information-gathering step meant to help USAID refine the design of a future program, not a formal funding competition yet. In other words, organizations are being asked to react to a draft program concept and share practical input that could shape a later solicitation. USAID emphasizes that the RFI is strictly for research, planning, and market feedback, and it does not guarantee that a Request for Applications (RFA), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be issued. If a competitive funding opportunity does come out, USAID says it would be posted later on grants.gov or sam.gov.
The proposed activity is aimed at strengthening civil society in Tunisia by helping citizens become more capable and confident in taking action on issues that matter to them and advocating for change. The stated goal is to empower Tunisians to act and advocate at the local, regional, and national levels in ways that support Tunisia's development, while also improving the legitimacy and long-term sustainability of the civil society sector itself. A draft Program Description is referenced as an attachment (with the possibility of an Arabic version being posted later), and USAID is specifically looking for feedback that makes the activity more realistic, effective, and responsive to Tunisia's context.
Key dates and participation details are straightforward. The RFI was released May 31, 2022, and responses were due by June 14, 2022 (by the specified closing date and time). Submissions had to be sent by email only to TunisiaSolicitations@usaid.gov; hard copy submissions were not accepted, and phone inquiries were not part of the process. USAID notes that respondents would receive an electronic confirmation of receipt but should not expect individualized replies or direct feedback on what they submitted. USAID also makes clear that it will not cover any costs associated with responding to the RFI.
In addition to written feedback, USAID planned an in-person "Industry Day" in Tunis on June 30, 2022. The purpose of that event was to gather verbal feedback, host a question-and-answer session, and further improve the activity design. Organizations interested in attending had to register by emailing their contact details (name, title, organization, and email) to Tunisiasolicitations@usaid.gov by June 20, 2022. Attendance was capped at two representatives per organization, and USAID warned that organizations that did not confirm by the deadline might not be allowed in. USAID also stated it would not pay any costs related to attending the Industry Day and encouraged interested parties to monitor the grants.gov posting for updates on the event logistics such as venue, time, and agenda.
USAID also lays out important procedural and fairness notes. Participating in the RFI process or attending the Industry Day would not provide any competitive advantage in a future procurement or assistance competition, nor would it disqualify anyone. All comments and information collected through the RFI and Industry Day are for information-gathering purposes only. Another point organizations typically pay close attention to is that USAID states that information submitted in response to the RFI (or shared during Industry Day) becomes USAID property, so organizations should not submit proprietary or sensitive information that they cannot share.
For the RFI response itself, USAID required a short, structured submission with strict page limits and asked respondents not to add extra documents beyond what was requested. The response package had three parts: (1) a one-page cover sheet listing the organization name and address, a point of contact with contact information, the organization's legal registration status to work in Tunisia, and a brief statement saying whether the organization would be interested in applying as a prime or sub-recipient if a future solicitation is released; (2) up to two pages of comments on the draft Program Description, including both positive and negative feedback; and (3) up to one page of questions for USAID, intended to help shape the agenda and discussion for the June 30 Industry Day. The overall message is that USAID is trying to pressure-test its early design ideas with implementers and stakeholders before deciding what to fund and how to structure any eventual competition.Apply for RFI1
- The Jordan USAID-Amman in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Civil Society 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 2022-05-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-06-14. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID Tunisia Civil Society Activity (RFI)
1) What is this opportunity?
This is a USAID Request for Information (RFI) from USAID in Tunisia related to a planned initiative tentatively titled the "Civil Society Activity." An RFI is an information-gathering step used to collect practical input from organizations and stakeholders to help USAID refine a future program design.
2) Is this RFI a formal funding competition?
No. USAID states this RFI is strictly for research, planning, and market feedback. It is not a formal Request for Applications (RFA), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
3) Does responding to the RFI guarantee future funding?
No. USAID emphasizes that submitting an RFI response does not guarantee that a competitive funding opportunity will be issued, and it does not guarantee any award.
4) Will USAID definitely release an RFA, RFP, or NOFO later?
Not necessarily. USAID explicitly notes there is no guarantee that a future solicitation (RFA/RFP/NOFO) will be issued.
5) If a future competitive opportunity is released, where would it be posted?
USAID indicates that any future competitive funding opportunity would be posted on grants.gov or sam.gov.
6) What is the tentative name of the future initiative?
The initiative is tentatively titled the "Civil Society Activity."
7) What is the purpose of the proposed Civil Society Activity?
The proposed activity is aimed at strengthening civil society in Tunisia by helping citizens become more capable and confident in taking action on issues that matter to them and advocating for change.
8) What is the stated goal of the proposed activity?
The stated goal is to empower Tunisians to act and advocate at the local, regional, and national levels in ways that support Tunisia's development, while improving the legitimacy and long-term sustainability of the civil society sector.
9) What kind of feedback is USAID looking for in the RFI?
USAID is seeking feedback that makes the activity more realistic, effective, and responsive to Tunisia's context, based on a draft Program Description referenced as an attachment.
10) Is there a draft Program Description?
Yes. USAID references a draft Program Description as an attachment and notes that an Arabic version might be posted later.
11) When was the RFI released?
The RFI was released on May 31, 2022.
12) What was the deadline to submit RFI responses?
Responses were due by June 14, 2022, by the specified closing date and time.
13) How were RFI responses submitted?
Submissions had to be sent by email only to TunisiaSolicitations@usaid.gov.
14) Were hard copy submissions accepted?
No. USAID did not accept hard copy submissions for this RFI.
15) Were phone inquiries accepted as part of the RFI process?
No. Phone inquiries were not part of the process as described.
16) Will respondents receive confirmation that USAID received their RFI submission?
Yes. USAID states that respondents would receive an electronic confirmation of receipt.
17) Will USAID provide individualized responses to RFI submissions?
No. USAID indicates respondents should not expect individualized replies or direct feedback on their submissions.
18) Will USAID reimburse organizations for the cost of responding to the RFI?
No. USAID states it will not cover any costs associated with responding to the RFI.
19) What is the Industry Day mentioned in the RFI?
USAID planned an in-person "Industry Day" in Tunis to collect verbal feedback, conduct a question-and-answer session, and further improve the activity design.
20) When was the Industry Day planned to take place?
The Industry Day was planned for June 30, 2022, in Tunis.
21) How could an organization register for the Industry Day?
Organizations interested in attending had to register by emailing their contact details (name, title, organization, and email) to Tunisiasolicitations@usaid.gov.
22) What was the registration deadline for Industry Day?
Registration information had to be submitted by June 20, 2022.
23) Was attendance at Industry Day limited?
Yes. Attendance was capped at two representatives per organization.
24) Could organizations attend Industry Day without confirming by the deadline?
USAID warned that organizations that did not confirm by the deadline might not be allowed to attend.
25) Will USAID cover travel or other costs for attending Industry Day?
No. USAID stated it would not pay any costs related to attending the Industry Day.
26) Where should organizations look for Industry Day logistics like venue, time, or agenda?
USAID encouraged interested parties to monitor the grants.gov posting for updates on event logistics such as venue, time, and agenda.
27) Does participating in the RFI or Industry Day provide a competitive advantage later?
No. USAID states that participating in the RFI process or attending Industry Day would not provide any competitive advantage in a future procurement or assistance competition.
28) Could participating in the RFI or Industry Day disqualify an organization from a future competition?
No. USAID indicates participation would not disqualify anyone from a future procurement or assistance competition.
29) How will USAID use the information gathered through the RFI and Industry Day?
USAID states that all comments and information collected through the RFI and Industry Day are for information-gathering purposes only, intended to help refine the activity design.
30) Who owns the information submitted in response to the RFI (or shared during Industry Day)?
USAID states that information submitted in response to the RFI or shared during Industry Day becomes USAID property.
31) Should organizations submit proprietary or sensitive information in their RFI response?
No. USAID advises organizations not to submit proprietary or sensitive information that they cannot share, since submissions become USAID property.
32) What were the required components of the RFI response package?
USAID required a short, structured submission with three parts: (1) a one-page cover sheet, (2) up to two pages of comments on the draft Program Description, and (3) up to one page of questions for USAID.
33) What information had to be included on the one-page cover sheet?
The cover sheet had to include the organization name and address, a point of contact with contact information, the organization's legal registration status to work in Tunisia, and a brief statement indicating whether the organization would be interested in applying as a prime or sub-recipient if a future solicitation is released.
34) What was expected in the comments section of the RFI response?
USAID requested up to two pages of comments on the draft Program Description, including both positive and negative feedback.
35) What was the purpose of the questions section in the RFI response?
USAID requested up to one page of questions for USAID to help shape the agenda and discussion for the June 30 Industry Day.
36) Were respondents allowed to include extra attachments or documents beyond what USAID requested?
No. USAID asked respondents not to add extra documents beyond what was requested.
37) What does USAID mean by "prime" versus "sub-recipient" interest in the cover sheet?
USAID asked organizations to state whether they would be interested in applying as a prime or as a sub-recipient if a future solicitation is released. This statement was part of the required cover sheet content.
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