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GENERAL INFORMATION SYNOPSIS
Request for Application (RFA) Number: NASSEEJ-RFA-2407A-CB
Issuance Date: Friday, July 5th, 2024
Closing Date: 23:59 pm Tunis Time on Monday, July 21, 2024 Deadline for Questions: 23:59 pm Tunis Time on Sunday, July 14, 2024
Description: Request for Applications for a capacity building organization
For: NASSEEJ Project
Grants Ceiling: 185, 000.00 TND
Submission: infotun@democracyinternational.com
Funded By: United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Cooperative Agreement No. 72066423CA00001
Implemented By: Democracy International, Inc.
SECTION 1 – PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 1A. INTRODUCTION
The NASSEEJ project is a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project that aims to partner with and support Tunisian initiatives on priority issues of local concern to advance Tunisia’s development in different sectors and effect change at the local, regional, and national levels. As part of this, the project aims to build the capacity and sustainability of the development sector in Tunisia to address issues of primary importance to citizens and build linkages across and within sectors to foster better collaboration, cooperation, and unity. The multi-year project works to empower Tunisian citizens to promote their own priorities in advancing Tunisia’s development through three linked objectives:
Under Objective 2, the NASSEEJ project is aiming to build the capacity of organizations and civic actors to mobilize citizens around issues of public priority.
1B. STATEMENT OF WORK
Democracy International with its NASSEEJ project invite legal registered Local Non-Governmental Organizations (CSOs, Academic institutions, Research Institutions, and Consultancy Firms) to submit their RFA for the implementation of a specific capacity building program on at least one of the priority themes mentioned below. The purpose of the RFA is to implement a CB program that supports 15 NASSEEJ grantees and local partners in strengthening their capacity and knowledge in the mentioned themes, thereby enhancing their success in addressing citizens’ priorities and mobilizing citizens effectively, targeted, and sustainably.
This specific RFA will support activities around the following priority themes:
1) Communication and public image
2) Fundraising
3) Advocacy
“Networking” and “Mis-Disinformation” could be cross-cutting themes intersecting with one or more of the priority themes mentioned above.
Interested organizations should have the capacity and experience in implementing activities in one of the three priority themes.
Period of implementation: One year (Starting from August 2024 to August 2025).
Target: 15 NASSEEJ’s partners and grantees that’re working on projects in inequalities affecting women working on agriculture.
Governorates: For the 24 Governorates
The selected Capacity Building (CB) organizations are responsible for designing and executing CB programs for designated NASSEEJ local partners, emphasizing the mechanisms and tools required for effective implementation. The CB program could be implemented through diverse activities such as: training workshops, events, meetings, and others.
The selected CB organizations will collaborate closely with NASSEEJ capacity building team to ensure the successful implementation of the capacity building program, thereby enhancing the efficacy of NASSEEJ second objective.
The CB program will include:
The CB plans should :
The chosen CB organization must submit the following documents periodically during their assignment:
– An “Individual Monthly Dashboard” detailing:
– A “Summary Dashboard” consolidating and summarizing the data from the individual monthly statements by the end of the grant period.
SECTION 2 – AWARD INFORMATION
NASSEEJ anticipates awarding up to 185, 000.00 TND under this RFA for each theme, although the final amount will be based on the discussions with selected organization and the scope of the proposed program. The period of performance of the grant awarded under this RFA is expected to be from August 2024 to August 2025.
NASSEEJ encourages organizations to apply collaboratively with others to leverage their expertise in the mentioned themes.
SECTION 3 – ELIGIBILITY
Generally, NASSEEJ’s grant support is for legal registered organizations currently operating in Tunisia. Illustrative types of organizations may include:
The selected organization should:
Please note that interested organizations should have a proven track record in successfully implementing similar activities. Additionally, they should be able to provide clearly documented evidence to demonstrate the points mentioned above, which will aid in the evaluation process.
The following entities are not eligible for funding:
For any grant award resulting from this RFA, the organization will be required to submit a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at the time of award. If an applicant already has a UEI number, it should be included in their application. Otherwise, applicants will be expected to obtain a UEI number before an award is made.
1 Faith-based organizations may apply, but may not use award funds for religious worship, education, or proselytizing nor acquiring equipment for this purpose.
SECTION 4 – APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Applications should be submitted electronically to infotun@democracyinternational.com with the subject line “NASSEEJ-RFA-2407A-CB -Organization Name”. Applications must be submitted no later than 23:59 pm local Tunis time on July 21, 2024. Paper applications will not be accepted. NASSEEJ reserves the right to exclude any applications received after this deadline, those that do not meet the eligibility criteria, or that are not relevant to the RFA requested.
Please submit all questions regarding the RFA via e-mail to
infotun@democracyinternational.com no later than 23:59 pm local Tunis time on July 14, 2024.
Applications can be submitted in English or French or Arabic using the templates provided in Attachments 1 and 2 of the RFA.
The application comprises four component pieces:
1) The application form (Attachment 1),
2) The illustrative budget (Attachment 2),
3) Organizational/institutional documents,
4) A proven track record in successfully implementing CB programs,
5) CVs and signed letter of availability of experts and trainers who will be engaged in the CB activities.
Applications must include ALL sections as outlined within the Application Form: 1. Completed Application Form (Attachment 1) in the Microsoft Word template provided, including:
iii. Reasonable: “A cost is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the decision was made to incur the cost.”
award. Prior to award, successful applicants will be required to submit a letter certifying that they are not collecting profit as part of their budget.
SECTION 5 – SELECTION CRITERIA
All applications will be reviewed by an Evaluation Committee comprised of NASSEEJ’s capacity building team and recommendations may be vetted by a larger group at Democracy International, Inc. The selection criteria are as follows:
Evaluation Criteria | Maximum Score |
Experience in supporting capacity building within Tunisian civil society | 20 Points |
Presentation of team and expert/trainers’ profiles. | 20 Points |
Comprehension and Experience covering of one of three priority themes of the capacity building program. | 20 Points |
Presentation of the methodology, materials, and support resources | 20 Points |
Reasonable and allowable budget for the capacity-building program. | 20 Points |
100 Points |
SECTION 6 – AWARD AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
All grants will be negotiated, denominated, and funded in Tunisian Dinar (TND). All costs funded by the NASSEEJ project must be allowable, allocable, and reasonable.
As noted above, for any grant award resulting from this RFA, organizations will be required to provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at the time of award. If an applicant already has a UEI number, it should be included in their application. Otherwise, applicants will be expected to obtain a UEI number before an award is issued. The project will work with successful applicants on the UEI process.
Issuance of this RFA does not constitute an award commitment or obligation on the part of the NASSEEJ project. It also does not commit NASSEEJ, Democracy International, Inc., or USAID to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of applications.
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