Opportunity Information: Apply for 72011122RFA00003
The Civil Society in Action (CSA) Activity is a USAID/Armenia grant opportunity focused on strengthening the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Armenia. The overall goal is to help civil society become more resilient and impactful by improving how organizations finance themselves, how they are managed and connected to their communities, and how they engage with government on public policy. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the implementing partner would carry out the activity while working closely with USAID on direction, priorities, and oversight. The opportunity is listed as a continuation funding action under CFDA 98.001, with unrestricted eligibility, an award ceiling of USD 7,700,000, and an original closing date of May 20, 2022.
The first major objective centers on improving CSO financial viability, aiming to make organizations less dependent on a narrow set of donors and better able to withstand political or economic shifts. This includes efforts to improve the legal and financial-regulatory environment affecting civil society (for example, rules around registration, reporting, taxation, fundraising, and other compliance requirements that can either enable or constrain CSO operations). It also emphasizes building practical fundraising capacity so CSOs can diversify revenue streams, which can include local philanthropy, membership fees, service provision, corporate partnerships, social enterprise approaches, and competitive grants. In parallel, the activity targets stronger internal financial management systems so CSOs can budget, track expenditures, meet audit requirements, and demonstrate transparency to funders and the public. Progress under this objective is expected to be measured using elements of the CSO Sustainability Index, especially the Financial Viability score and the Legal Environment dimension.
The second objective focuses on strengthening organizational capacity, with particular attention to community-based organizations and how they function day to day. The activity intends to improve governance and management systems and practices, which can include board oversight, strategic planning, policies and procedures, staff development, program management, and accountability mechanisms. Another expected result is deeper constituent linkages and engagement, meaning CSOs are supported to build real relationships with the communities they represent or serve, gather input, and reflect local priorities rather than operating in isolation. The activity also seeks to improve how CSOs communicate with stakeholders, including communities, partners, media, donors, and government institutions, so that their work and results are understood and trusted. Success for this objective is tied to CSO Sustainability Index measures such as Organizational Capacity and Public Image, and also to relevant locally led development indicators (including CBLD-9 as listed in the opportunity).
The third objective aims to strengthen policy dialogue and advocacy between CSOs and government. This goes beyond ad hoc consultation and instead targets formal, durable mechanisms for engagement that are strengthened and institutionalized, so civil society participation in policymaking becomes routine and structured. The activity also prioritizes improving CSOs' ability to participate in unbiased and evidence-based policy discourse, meaning organizations are encouraged and equipped to use credible data and analysis, look beyond narrow institutional interests, and contribute to broader public policy needs. In addition, the activity supports targeted ministries to improve their own capacity to draft legislation and conduct citizen-centered policy discussions, recognizing that meaningful dialogue requires both capable civil society actors and receptive, skilled government counterparts. Indicators for this objective include the CSO Sustainability Index Advocacy score, the number of U.S. Government-assisted CSOs participating in legislative proceedings or engaging with the national legislature and committees, and the number of legal instruments drafted, proposed, or adopted with U.S. Government assistance at national or sub-national levels.
The fourth objective promotes locally led development, with the intent that Armenian civil society plays a stronger leadership role in defining and driving development priorities. Expected results include enhanced CSO capacity to lead development processes and improved CSO performance overall, supported in part through a flexible grants pool that can respond to locally identified needs. This design implies a mechanism for channeling smaller, adaptable awards to local actors to test solutions, respond to emerging issues, and strengthen local ownership. Measurement under this objective includes tracking grants made through the flexible pool and progress against locally led development indicators such as CBLD-9 and CBLD-10.
Taken together, CSA is designed as a comprehensive civil society strengthening effort: it addresses the enabling environment and financial sustainability of organizations, builds core institutional capacity and community trust, improves the quality and structure of policy engagement, and pushes decision-making and development leadership closer to local actors. The expected outcome is a more financially stable, well-governed, publicly credible civil society sector that can engage government effectively and contribute to stronger, more inclusive policymaking in Armenia.Apply for 72011122RFA00003
- The Armenia USAID-Yerevan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Civil Society in Action (CSA) 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 2022-04-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-05-20. (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 $7,700,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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