Opportunity Information: Apply for 72011418R00007
This opportunity is not a grant competition or a funding announcement, but a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID/Georgia (USAID-Tbilisi). The purpose is to gather feedback from industry, implementers, and other stakeholders on a problem statement and a set of questions that USAID has drafted. USAID is essentially testing its thinking in public and inviting comments that could help sharpen the scope, clarify expectations, and improve the overall design of a potential future program.
The agency is using the RFI process to collect practical suggestions and identify gaps or ambiguities before deciding whether to move forward with a formal solicitation (such as a contract request for proposals) or a notice of funding opportunity (such as an assistance/grant call). In other words, responding to this RFI is a way to shape what may later become a funded opportunity, but the RFI itself does not offer funding and does not result in an award.
Key identifiers include the Funding Opportunity Title "Request for Information" and Funding Opportunity Number 72011418R00007. It is categorized under "Other" for both the opportunity category and the funding instrument type, which is consistent with an RFI being a market research and feedback mechanism rather than a standard grant or contract solicitation. The activity category is also listed as "Other," with further clarification referenced in an "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" field in the full posting. The CFDA listing is 98.001, which is commonly associated with USAID foreign assistance activities.
The posting shows an award ceiling of $0 and expected awards of 0, reinforcing that this is not a funding vehicle. The creation date is March 14, 2018, with an original closing date of April 13, 2018, indicating the window during which stakeholders were invited to submit comments. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with details deferred to an "Additional Information on Eligibility" field, which typically means the RFI is open to a wide range of respondents (for example, firms, nonprofits, local organizations, technical experts, or other interested parties), subject to whatever specifics USAID included in the full text.
In practical terms, an RFI like this is an early-stage step. USAID may use responses to refine the problem statement, validate assumptions, understand what approaches are realistic in Georgia, learn what kinds of partnerships or capacities exist in the market, and adjust evaluation or implementation questions. Anyone interested in a potential future solicitation connected to this topic would typically treat the RFI as a chance to provide well-reasoned input, highlight risks or feasibility concerns, propose alternative approaches, and ask for clarifications that would make a later competition clearer and more effective.Apply for 72011418R00007
- 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 "Request for Information" 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 Mar 14, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Is this a grant competition or a funding announcement?
No. This posting is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID/Georgia (USAID-Tbilisi). It is not a grant competition, not a notice of funding opportunity, and not a contract solicitation.
2) Does responding to this RFI provide funding or lead to an award?
No. The RFI does not offer funding and does not result in an award. The posting reflects an award ceiling of $0 and expected awards of 0.
3) What is the purpose of this RFI?
The purpose is to gather feedback from industry, implementers, and other stakeholders on a problem statement and a set of questions drafted by USAID. USAID is using responses to test its thinking publicly, identify gaps or ambiguities, and improve the design of a potential future program.
4) Why is USAID issuing an RFI instead of a solicitation?
USAID is conducting early-stage market research and stakeholder consultation before deciding whether to move forward with a formal solicitation (for example, a contract request for proposals) or an assistance mechanism (for example, a notice of funding opportunity for grants).
5) What could happen after the RFI closes?
USAID may use the feedback to refine the scope, clarify expectations, validate assumptions, and adjust implementation or evaluation questions. After that, USAID may decide to issue a formal solicitation, or it may decide not to proceed.
6) What is the official title and number for this opportunity?
The funding opportunity title is "Request for Information" and the funding opportunity number is 72011418R00007.
7) Which USAID office issued the RFI?
The RFI was issued by USAID/Georgia (USAID-Tbilisi).
8) How is this opportunity categorized and why does that matter?
It is categorized as "Other" for both the opportunity category and the funding instrument type, which aligns with an RFI being a feedback and information-gathering mechanism rather than a standard grant or contract award process.
9) What is listed for the funding activity category?
The activity category is listed as "Other." The posting indicates further clarification is referenced in an "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" field in the full posting.
10) What is the CFDA listing and what does it indicate?
The CFDA listing is 98.001, which is commonly associated with USAID foreign assistance activities. It signals the general federal assistance domain connected to the posting, not that this RFI itself provides funding.
11) Who is eligible to respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with additional details typically provided in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" field in the full posting. Based on the posting description, it is generally intended to be open to a wide range of respondents such as firms, nonprofits, local organizations, technical experts, and other interested stakeholders, subject to any specifics in the full text.
12) What kinds of input is USAID looking for?
USAID is looking for practical suggestions and feedback on the drafted problem statement and questions. Responses can help identify unclear areas, propose alternatives, highlight risks and feasibility concerns, and suggest ways to sharpen the scope and expectations for any future program.
13) How can responding to this RFI help organizations interested in future opportunities?
While the RFI itself does not fund anything, it can be a chance to influence the design of a potential future solicitation by offering well-reasoned input on what approaches are realistic in Georgia, what partnerships or capacities exist, and what clarifications would make a later competition clearer and more effective.
14) What does the posting indicate about timing?
The creation date is March 14, 2018, and the original closing date is April 13, 2018. This reflects the window during which stakeholders were invited to submit comments.
15) Does USAID have to issue a future solicitation after receiving RFI responses?
No. The RFI is used to inform USAID decision-making. USAID may decide to proceed with a formal solicitation (contract or assistance) or may decide not to move forward.
16) Why does the posting show an award ceiling of $0 and expected awards of 0?
Those fields reinforce that this is not a funding vehicle. An RFI is intended to collect information and feedback, not to make awards.
17) Where are some of the key details likely located if they are not in the summary fields?
The posting references fields such as "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" and "Additional Information on Eligibility." Those details are typically included in the full posting text rather than the high-level summary.
18) What should a strong RFI response generally aim to do based on the intent described?
A strong response would focus on improving USAID's draft framing by clarifying ambiguities, pointing out gaps, validating or challenging assumptions, offering practical approaches, and identifying realistic considerations for implementation in Georgia.
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