Opportunity Information: Apply for RFI 114 22 00001
USAID/Georgia issued this notice as a Request for Information (RFI) tied to an anticipated "USAID Media and Information Activity" focused on Georgia. The core idea is market research: USAID wants input from people and organizations that work in media, information ecosystems, democracy, and related fields so it can shape a future strategy to strengthen the quality of media and information in the country. The agency frames quality media and reliable information as essential public goods that help democratic governance function, protect human rights, and support accountability and good governance. In practical terms, USAID is looking for creative, cutting-edge, and effective approaches that could improve how media and information systems operate in Georgia, and it is using this RFI to gather recommendations before deciding whether and how to launch a formal program.
This is not a funding solicitation, and that distinction is central to the announcement. USAID explicitly states that the RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), a Request for Applications (RFA), or a Request for Proposals (RFP). No awards will be made as a result of this notice, and any funding proposals submitted in response will not be considered. Participation is voluntary, and USAID will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response. The U.S. Government is not committing to issue a future solicitation, not committing to fund anything, and not creating any binding contractual or assistance relationship through this process. USAID also notes that not responding to the RFI will not prevent an organization from competing later if a future opportunity is released.
Stakeholders were invited to review and comment on an attached preliminary description covering the purpose, objectives, and program activities for the anticipated effort. Comments were capped at five pages and had to be submitted by December 14, 2021, at 10:00 AM Tbilisi time, via email to mchelidze@usaid.gov and rcocaucasus@usaid.gov. USAID indicates respondents will receive an electronic confirmation of receipt, but they should not expect individualized feedback, answers to questions, or notification of the results of the internal review. After considering submissions, USAID would decide whether and how to proceed with a potential activity.
The notice also lays out how submissions will be handled. Materials submitted become USAID property and will not be returned. The RFI does not limit or lock in the U.S. Government's approach to any eventual procurement or assistance process, meaning USAID can use what it learns without being constrained by the suggestions it receives. Respondents are told not to send proprietary or sensitive information, even though USAID says it is not its intention to make responses public. The agency also emphasizes that responding to the RFI does not provide any competitive advantage in any later procurement.
In the listing details, USAID characterizes the anticipated mechanism as a cooperative agreement and indicates a single expected award with an award ceiling of $10,000,000, though those figures are presented in the context of an anticipated activity rather than an active competition. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full text. Administrative identifiers include Funding Opportunity Number RFI 114 22 00001, CFDA 98.001, activity category "Information and Statistics," and the issuing office as USAID-Tbilisi (USAID Mission to Georgia). The overall takeaway is that USAID was soliciting concise, practical feedback to inform the design of a potentially sizable media and information strengthening program in Georgia, while making clear that no funding decision or formal competition was underway at the RFI stage.Apply for RFI 114 22 00001
- The Agency for International Development, Georgia USAID-Tbilisi in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Media and Information 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 Nov 29, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 14, 2021. (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 $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USAID/Georgia Request for Information (RFI) - USAID Media and Information Activity
1) What is this notice?
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID/Georgia for market research and planning purposes related to an anticipated effort called the "USAID Media and Information Activity" in Georgia.
2) Is this a funding opportunity (NOFO/RFA/RFP)?
No. USAID explicitly states this RFI is not a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), not a Request for Applications (RFA), and not a Request for Proposals (RFP). It is not a formal solicitation.
3) Will USAID make any awards based on this RFI?
No. USAID states that no awards will be made as a result of this notice, and any funding proposals submitted in response will not be considered.
4) What is the purpose of the RFI?
The purpose is to gather input from stakeholders (individuals and organizations working in media, information ecosystems, democracy, and related fields) so USAID can shape a future strategy to strengthen the quality of media and information in Georgia.
5) What kinds of input is USAID looking for?
USAID is seeking creative, cutting-edge, and effective approaches and recommendations that could improve how media and information systems operate in Georgia. Stakeholders were invited to review and comment on an attached preliminary description covering the anticipated effort's purpose, objectives, and program activities.
6) Why does USAID emphasize "quality media" and "reliable information" in this notice?
USAID frames quality media and reliable information as essential public goods that support democratic governance, protect human rights, and strengthen accountability and good governance.
7) Who could respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full text of the notice.
8) Does responding to the RFI create any contractual or assistance relationship with the U.S. Government?
No. USAID states that the U.S. Government is not creating any binding contractual or assistance relationship through this RFI process.
9) Is participation required?
No. Participation is voluntary.
10) Will USAID reimburse costs for preparing or submitting a response?
No. USAID states it will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response.
11) If an organization does not respond, can it still compete later?
Yes. USAID states that not responding to the RFI will not prevent an organization from competing later if a future opportunity is released.
12) Does responding to the RFI provide any competitive advantage later?
No. USAID emphasizes that responding to the RFI does not provide any competitive advantage in any later procurement.
13) What was the submission deadline?
Responses were due by December 14, 2021, at 10:00 AM Tbilisi time.
14) How long could submissions be?
Comments were capped at five pages.
15) How were responses submitted?
Responses had to be submitted by email to both mchelidze@usaid.gov and rcocaucasus@usaid.gov.
16) Will USAID confirm receipt of a submission?
Yes. USAID indicates respondents will receive an electronic confirmation of receipt.
17) Will respondents receive individualized feedback or answers to questions?
No. USAID states respondents should not expect individualized feedback, answers to questions, or notification of the results of the internal review.
18) What will USAID do with the information submitted?
USAID planned to consider submissions and then decide whether and how to proceed with a potential activity. USAID also notes the RFI does not limit or lock in the U.S. Government's approach to any eventual procurement or assistance process.
19) Will USAID return submitted materials?
No. USAID states that materials submitted become USAID property and will not be returned.
20) Should proprietary or sensitive information be included in responses?
No. Respondents are told not to send proprietary or sensitive information. USAID notes it is not its intention to make responses public, but still advises against including sensitive content.
21) Does this RFI guarantee that USAID will issue a future solicitation?
No. USAID states the U.S. Government is not committing to issue a future solicitation and is not committing to fund anything as a result of this RFI.
22) What is the anticipated award type mentioned in the listing details?
In the listing details, USAID characterizes the anticipated mechanism as a cooperative agreement, in the context of an anticipated activity rather than an active competition.
23) What award size is mentioned?
The listing details indicate a single expected award with an award ceiling of $10,000,000, presented as part of an anticipated activity and not as an active competition.
24) How many awards were expected (if the anticipated activity moved forward)?
The listing details indicate a single expected award, though this is framed as part of an anticipated activity rather than a live solicitation.
25) What are the identifying numbers or administrative references for this notice?
Administrative identifiers include Funding Opportunity Number RFI 114 22 00001, CFDA 98.001, and activity category "Information and Statistics." The issuing office is listed as USAID-Tbilisi (USAID Mission to Georgia).
26) Who issued the notice?
The issuing office is USAID/Georgia, listed as USAID-Tbilisi (USAID Mission to Georgia).
27) What is the main takeaway for organizations reading this notice?
The key point is that USAID was seeking concise, practical feedback to inform the design of a potential media and information strengthening program in Georgia, while clearly stating that no funding decision or formal competition was underway at the RFI stage.
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