Opportunity Information: Apply for 7200AA20RFA00005
The Greater Internet Freedom (GIF) opportunity is a USAID notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) seeking applications to carry out a program focused on greater internet freedom. USAID plans to fund this work through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the awardee will implement the program while USAID remains substantially involved in oversight, coordination, and collaboration during execution. The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 7200AA20RFA00005 and is associated with CFDA 98.001.
Eligibility for this award is not restricted, meaning a wide range of qualified entities may apply as long as they meet the eligibility standards spelled out in the NOFO (referenced as Section C). USAID emphasizes that applicants should read the full NOFO carefully to understand what type of program USAID is seeking, what must be included in the application package, and how the selection process works. The agency intends to make an award to the applicant or applicants that best meet the program objectives based on the merit review criteria described in the NOFO, and that selection is also subject to a risk assessment.
In terms of funding scale and competition, USAID expects to make one award, with an award ceiling of $15,500,000. The original posting date is January 28, 2020, and the original closing date is March 30, 2020. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," which suggests the specifics of the programmatic area are explained in the NOFO itself rather than fitting neatly into a single standard category.
Administratively, the announcement stresses that the opportunity is posted on Grants.gov and may be amended, so applicants are responsible for monitoring Grants.gov for updates and ensuring they are working from the most complete and current version of the NOFO. USAID also notes it is not responsible for any data errors caused by transmission or file conversion issues when downloading materials. For technical problems with Grants.gov registration or access, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk by phone (1-800-518-4726) or email (support@grants.gov).
The notice highlights compliance requirements that can affect eligibility at the time of award, particularly the need for a unique entity identifier and active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), as detailed in the NOFO (Section D.6(g)). Since SAM and related registrations can take weeks, applicants are encouraged to start those processes early to avoid missing the chance to be considered.
Finally, USAID explains how questions will be handled: applicants should send questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D of the NOFO, and questions must be submitted by the stated deadline. If USAID receives questions before that deadline, the agency plans to share responses with all potential applicants through an amendment posted to Grants.gov to keep the process fair and transparent. The notice also makes clear that issuing the NOFO does not obligate the government to make an award and does not reimburse applicants for any costs associated with preparing or submitting an application; all proposal preparation and submission expenses are the applicant's responsibility.Apply for 7200AA20RFA00005
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Greater Internet Freedom (GIF)" 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 Jan 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2020. (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 $15,500,000.00 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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