72011521RFA00001: USAID Local Governance Strengthening Activity in the Kyrgyz Republic
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty notices from 2021.
Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $5.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on April 19, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 19, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.0 million
- Award floor$5.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 19, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 19, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 19, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility for this award is restricted to qualified local organizations.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $5.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Activity Purpose Statement - citizen-centered, local service delivery approaches expanded nationally. Achieving the Activity purpose of expanding citizen-centered, local service delivery approaches nationally, requires achievement of the following three sub-purposes (SP): SP1: Expand effective service delivery of citizen-prioritized services. SP2: Increase citizen engagement in municipal decision-making. SP3: Broaden ownership of citizen-centered governance approaches It is anticipated that the Activity will target between 20 to 50 municipalities (ayil aimaks and/or cities) in four oblasts: Issyk-Kul, Jalal-Abad, Naryn, and Osh. USAID proposes targeting two rayons in each of the four oblasts with approximately four target LSGs per rayon so as to maximize opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 72011521RFA00001 still open?
No. It closed on April 19, 2021.
Who can apply for USAID Local Governance Strengthening Activity in the Kyrgyz Republic?
Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for USAID Local Governance Strengthening Activity in the Kyrgyz Republic?
Closed April 19, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $5.0 million each.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.
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