Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS KAZ ALM AEECA 24 001
Reengagement with Small Grants Program Recipients is a U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan (Public Diplomacy Sections) funding opportunity under the Mission's Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (SGP) that shifts the focus from issuing new small grants to taking a hard look at what the program has accomplished over time. The core idea is to commission an external evaluation of SGP-funded work from roughly 2008 to 2023 and then use what is learned to reconnect former grantees into an active alumni-style network. By doing this, the Mission is trying to strengthen Kazakhstan's civil society in a practical way: document results, identify what worked and what did not, and turn past grantees into a connected community that can share experience and mentor newer organizations.
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected implementer is expected to work closely with the U.S. Mission's Public Diplomacy Sections rather than operating completely independently. The implementer will help the Mission identify and contact prior SGP recipient organizations (and, where an organization no longer exists, the key points of contact who implemented the original grant). The primary target audience is therefore the set of Kazakhstan-based NGOs and civil society organizations that received SGP support over the past 15 years, along with emerging CSOs that could benefit from the lessons learned and mentorship provided by SGP alumni.
The project has two main deliverables: credible monitoring and evaluation (M&E) products about SGP's historical impact, and the creation of a functional network of SGP alumni. On the evaluation side, the implementer is expected to research past grantees, gather data, and produce findings that capture broader impacts, trends, and lessons learned. The solicitation emphasizes using a mix of methodologies such as baseline survey designs, focus group discussions, and both in-person and virtual meetings to understand what grantees are doing now, how SGP funding affected their capacity and issue-area outcomes, and what factors contributed to success or limited results. The work should culminate in an M&E report that synthesizes evidence and translates it into actionable recommendations.
On the networking side, the implementer is expected to use evaluation data to identify and establish communication with at least 80 former SGP recipients. In partnership with the Mission, the implementer will organize five in-person workshops in the five regions of Kazakhstan with the highest concentration of active former SGP recipients. These workshops are intended to be practical and skill-oriented, covering topics like resource management, advocacy, collaboration, and networking, while also creating space for peer exchange and relationship building. The longer-term goal is an integrated alumni network that enables ongoing communication, sharing of best practices, and collaboration among organizations that previously benefited from the program, potentially capped by a larger convening event.
A key forward-looking element is turning this alumni network into a support mechanism for future civil society applicants. The implementer must develop a manual or training course, published in English, Russian, and Kazakh, that explains how to apply for SGP opportunities and helps newer or smaller NGOs become competitive. This is meant to pair institutional memory (what past grantees learned while implementing SGP projects) with structured guidance that can improve the quality of future proposals and implementation, effectively using alumni as mentors and informal coaches for the next generation of grantees.
In terms of eligibility and fit, the announcement encourages Kazakhstan-based organizations with strong M&E experience, data analysis capability, and/or demonstrated ability to convene and sustain networks. Eligible applicants are broad and include not-for-profits, for-profits, NGOs/CSOs, and consultancy or M&E-focused organizations. The award ceiling is $200,000, the CFDA number listed is 19.900, and the original closing date was April 30, 2024. The funding sits in the "Other" activity category, but the substance is clearly centered on evaluation, learning, convening, and capacity-building through knowledge transfer. All developed products under the award must be published trilingually (English, Russian, Kazakh), which signals that the Mission expects the findings and tools to be widely usable across Kazakhstan's civil society landscape.Apply for DOS KAZ ALM AEECA 24 001
- The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reengagement with Small Grants Program Recipients" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-30. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Reengagement with Small Grants Program Recipients" opportunity?
This is a U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan (Public Diplomacy Sections) funding opportunity under the Mission's Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (SGP). Instead of awarding new small grants, it focuses on examining what SGP-funded projects achieved over time (roughly 2008 to 2023) and using those findings to reconnect past grantees into an active alumni-style network.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The purpose is twofold: (1) commission an external evaluation of historical SGP-funded work to document results, trends, and lessons learned; and (2) use that learning to build a functional network of former SGP recipients that can share experience, collaborate, and help mentor newer civil society organizations.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the selected implementer is expected to work closely with the U.S. Mission's Public Diplomacy Sections, rather than operating fully independently.
Who is the primary target audience for the project activities?
The primary audience is Kazakhstan-based NGOs and civil society organizations that received SGP support over approximately the past 15 years, including key individual points of contact where an organization no longer exists. The project also aims to benefit emerging CSOs that can learn from SGP alumni experience and mentorship.
What are the main deliverables expected under this opportunity?
The project has two main deliverable areas: credible monitoring and evaluation (M&E) products about SGP's historical impact, and the creation of a functional SGP alumni network that supports communication, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration.
What does the evaluation (M&E) component involve?
The implementer is expected to research past grantees, gather data, and produce findings that capture broader impacts, trends, and lessons learned across SGP-funded work from roughly 2008 to 2023. The work is intended to culminate in an M&E report that synthesizes evidence and provides actionable recommendations.
What methods are suggested for conducting the evaluation?
The solicitation emphasizes using a mix of methodologies, including baseline survey designs, focus group discussions, and both in-person and virtual meetings. These methods are intended to assess what former grantees are doing now, how SGP funding affected capacity and issue-area outcomes, and what factors contributed to success or limited results.
What is the expected end product of the evaluation work?
The evaluation is expected to result in an M&E report that synthesizes evidence on SGP's historical impact and translates findings into practical, actionable recommendations.
What does the networking (alumni) component require?
The implementer is expected to use evaluation data to identify and establish communication with at least 80 former SGP recipients, then help reconnect them into an alumni-style network designed for ongoing communication, sharing of best practices, and collaboration.
How many workshops are planned, and where will they take place?
Five in-person workshops are planned. They will be held in the five regions of Kazakhstan with the highest concentration of active former SGP recipients, and they will be organized in partnership with the U.S. Mission.
What topics are the workshops expected to cover?
The workshops are intended to be practical and skill-oriented. Suggested topic areas include resource management, advocacy, collaboration, and networking, while also providing space for peer exchange and relationship building among organizations.
Is there a longer-term convening event mentioned?
Yes. The longer-term goal is an integrated alumni network, potentially capped by a larger convening event, to support continued collaboration and communication among former SGP recipients.
How is this project intended to strengthen civil society in Kazakhstan?
The approach is to document results and lessons learned from SGP over time, identify what worked and what did not, and convert prior grantees into a connected community that can share experience and mentor newer organizations. The emphasis is practical: evaluation-driven learning plus sustained networking.
What is the forward-looking element for future applicants?
A key forward-looking element is turning the alumni network into a support mechanism for future civil society applicants by pairing institutional memory from past grantees with structured guidance to improve the quality of future proposals and implementation.
Is the implementer required to develop any training or guidance materials?
Yes. The implementer must develop a manual or training course that explains how to apply for SGP opportunities and helps newer or smaller NGOs become competitive.
In what languages must project products be published?
All developed products under the award must be published trilingually: English, Russian, and Kazakh.
Who is encouraged to apply for this opportunity?
The announcement encourages Kazakhstan-based organizations with strong M&E experience, data analysis capability, and/or demonstrated ability to convene and sustain networks.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broad and include not-for-profits, for-profits, NGOs/CSOs, and consultancy or M&E-focused organizations.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.900.
What was the original closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date was April 30, 2024.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The funding is listed in the "Other" activity category, but the described work centers on evaluation, learning, convening, and capacity-building through knowledge transfer.
Does the implementer need to work with organizations that no longer exist?
The implementer is expected to identify and contact prior SGP recipient organizations and, where an organization no longer exists, identify the key points of contact who implemented the original grant.
How many former grantees must be re-engaged at a minimum?
The implementer is expected to establish communication with at least 80 former SGP recipients as part of building the alumni-style network.
What time period of SGP-funded work is the evaluation expected to cover?
The evaluation is intended to look back across SGP-funded work from roughly 2008 to 2023.
What is the role of the U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan in implementation?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the implementer is expected to collaborate closely with the U.S. Mission's Public Diplomacy Sections, including partnering on outreach to former grantees and organizing the in-person workshops.
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