Opportunity Information: Apply for 72061221RFA00007
The Strengthening Parliament's Role in Malawi's Development Activity is a USAID/Malawi funding opportunity aimed at improving democratic governance in Malawi by helping the Parliament of Malawi (POM) perform its core duties more effectively. The activity focuses on strengthening Parliament's ability to carry out its legislative work, provide meaningful oversight of the executive branch, and represent citizens more independently and credibly. In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to bolster both the effectiveness and independence of Parliament so it can better shape national development outcomes and hold public institutions accountable.
The program plans to do this through several connected lines of effort. A major component is technical support to selected constitutional and standing committees within Parliament, recognizing that committees are often where detailed legislative review, budget scrutiny, and oversight hearings happen. Another focus is improving coordination between Parliament and statutory oversight institutions on public integrity issues. This points to closer working relationships between parliamentary structures and independent accountability bodies that deal with integrity, transparency, and potential misuse of public resources. A third pillar emphasizes increasing demand for accountability by supporting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the media, reflecting the idea that stronger democratic governance depends not only on capable institutions inside government, but also on informed public engagement and external pressure for transparency and responsible leadership.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Malawi Mission (USAID-Lilongwe). The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means USAID expects to remain actively involved during implementation, working closely with the award recipient rather than operating at arm's length. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number 72061221RFA00007 and falls under CFDA 98.001. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to different kinds of entities, provided they meet any additional criteria described in the full solicitation.
The ceiling amount for awards under this opportunity is $11,700,000, and the solicitation anticipated up to 12 awards, suggesting USAID expected either multiple implementers, multiple complementary activities, or a structure that distributes resources across several grants to cover different elements of parliamentary strengthening and accountability work. The opportunity was posted on November 9, 2021, with an original closing date of December 19, 2021.
Strategically, the activity is explicitly tied to USAID/Malawi's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for 2020 to 2025. That linkage signals that the grant is meant to contribute to broader, multi-year U.S. development objectives in Malawi, with parliamentary effectiveness and governance accountability treated as enabling conditions for progress in other sectors. Overall, the opportunity is structured to reinforce democratic checks and balances by improving how Parliament operates internally, how it collaborates with integrity and oversight institutions, and how citizens, civil society, and journalists can press for better performance and accountability in public life.Apply for 72061221RFA00007
- The Agency for International Development, Malawi USAID-Lilongwe in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Parliament’s Role in Malawi’s Development 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 09, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 19, 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 $11,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 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)
What is the "Strengthening Parliament's Role in Malawi's Development Activity"?
It is a USAID/Malawi funding opportunity focused on improving democratic governance in Malawi by helping the Parliament of Malawi (POM) carry out its core duties more effectively. The activity is designed to strengthen Parliament's effectiveness and independence so it can better shape national development outcomes and hold public institutions accountable.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The main goal is to strengthen the Parliament of Malawi so it can perform its legislative work, provide meaningful oversight of the executive branch, and represent citizens more independently and credibly.
Which parts of Parliament's work does the activity aim to strengthen?
The opportunity targets three core parliamentary functions: (1) legislative work, (2) oversight of the executive branch, and (3) representation of citizens in a way that is more independent and credible.
How does the program plan to strengthen Parliament in practical terms?
The program is structured around connected lines of effort that include technical support to selected parliamentary committees, improved coordination with statutory oversight institutions on public integrity issues, and support for civil society and the media to increase demand for accountability.
Why are parliamentary committees a major focus of the activity?
The opportunity recognizes committees as key locations for detailed legislative review, budget scrutiny, and oversight hearings. For that reason, a major component includes technical support to selected constitutional and standing committees within Parliament.
What does "coordination between Parliament and statutory oversight institutions" mean in this opportunity?
It refers to strengthening working relationships between parliamentary structures and independent accountability bodies on public integrity issues, including integrity, transparency, and potential misuse of public resources.
How are civil society organizations (CSOs) and the media involved?
The activity includes a pillar focused on increasing demand for accountability by supporting CSOs and the media. The underlying idea is that democratic governance depends not only on capable government institutions, but also on informed public engagement and external pressure for transparency and responsible leadership.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically the USAID/Malawi Mission (USAID-Lilongwe).
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as discretionary.
What funding instrument will USAID use for this award?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply about USAID's role during implementation?
A Cooperative Agreement generally means USAID expects to remain actively involved during implementation and work closely with the award recipient rather than operating at arm's length.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 72061221RFA00007.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 98.001.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to different kinds of entities, as long as they meet any additional criteria described in the full solicitation.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount available?
The ceiling amount for awards under this opportunity is $11,700,000.
How many awards did the solicitation anticipate making?
The solicitation anticipated up to 12 awards.
What does "up to 12 awards" suggest about how USAID expected to fund activities?
It suggests USAID expected multiple implementers, multiple complementary activities, or a structure that distributes resources across several grants to cover different elements of parliamentary strengthening and accountability work.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 9, 2021.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was December 19, 2021.
How does this activity connect to USAID/Malawi's broader strategy?
The activity is explicitly tied to USAID/Malawi's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for 2020 to 2025, indicating it is intended to support broader multi-year U.S. development objectives in Malawi.
Why does this opportunity emphasize both internal parliamentary capacity and external accountability demand?
The opportunity reflects the view that stronger democratic governance requires both effective institutions inside government (like Parliament and its committees) and external actors (CSOs and the media) that encourage transparency and accountability through public engagement and scrutiny.
What development outcomes is the activity ultimately trying to influence?
By improving Parliament's effectiveness and independence, the activity aims to help Parliament shape national development outcomes more effectively and strengthen democratic checks and balances by holding public institutions accountable.
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