Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005295
The grant opportunity titled "Supporting Tunisia's Elections" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005295) is a U.S. Department of State discretionary grant aimed at strengthening Tunisia's ability to successfully administer its upcoming 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections. Coming right after Tunisia's first local elections held in May 2018, the opportunity reflects a sense of urgency and continuity: Tunisia is moving through a demanding electoral cycle, and the next national elections are higher stakes, larger in scale, and more complex to manage. The central focus is on improving election administration and oversight so that the 2019 contests can be organized credibly, efficiently, and in line with Tunisia's electoral laws and democratic commitments.
At the center of the program is Tunisia's election management body, the Instance Superieure Independante Pour les Elections (ISIE), also referred to as the Independent High Authority for Elections. The ISIE holds a constitutional mandate to organize, administer, and supervise elections and referendums in accordance with the country's legal framework. Even with that mandate, the opportunity notes that ISIE is facing practical challenges, especially in management, institutional capacity, and administrative performance. In other words, the issue is not whether ISIE has the authority to run elections, but whether it has the systems, staffing, procedures, and organizational readiness to deliver complex national elections under tight timelines and public scrutiny.
This funding announcement is structured as a single, relatively large award: the ceiling is $2,000,000, and the Department of State anticipated making one award. The funding instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other," suggesting the work may span multiple types of election support activities rather than fitting neatly into a single standard category. While the notice does not list specific program components in the excerpt provided, the described problem set points toward assistance that would typically address internal administration, operational planning, and management improvements within an election authority. That can include strengthening administrative workflows, improving internal coordination, building staff capabilities, and helping an institution manage election logistics and oversight responsibilities in a way that is consistent with the legal framework.
Eligibility for applicants is limited to for-profit organizations other than small businesses, which is notable because many democracy and governance election programs are often competed among non-profits; here, the opportunity appears designed for a larger implementing partner with the ability to deliver technical assistance at scale. The awarding agency is the Department of State under "Assistance Coordination." The opportunity was created on July 20, 2018, with an original closing date of August 21, 2018, indicating a short application window typical of time-sensitive programming tied to an upcoming electoral calendar. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.600, which corresponds to Department of State foreign assistance programming.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as targeted election administration support intended to help Tunisia's independent election authority overcome organizational and capacity constraints ahead of the 2019 national elections, thereby supporting a more effective, transparent, and well-managed electoral process.Apply for SFOP0005295
- The Department of State, Assistance Coordination in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting Tunisia's Elections" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2018. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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FAQs: Supporting Tunisia's Elections (SFOP0005295)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is titled "Supporting Tunisia's Elections".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0005295.
Which U.S. agency is offering this grant?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of State.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a U.S. Department of State discretionary grant.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central goal is to strengthen Tunisia's ability to successfully administer its 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections by improving election administration and oversight so the contests can be organized credibly and efficiently and in line with Tunisia's electoral laws and democratic commitments.
Which elections does this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses on Tunisia's 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections.
Why does the opportunity emphasize urgency?
It comes soon after Tunisia's first local elections in May 2018 and notes that Tunisia is in a demanding electoral cycle. The upcoming national elections are described as higher stakes, larger in scale, and more complex to manage, with tight timelines and public scrutiny.
Which Tunisian institution is at the center of this effort?
The program centers on Tunisia's election management body, the Instance Superieure Independante Pour les Elections (ISIE), also referred to as the Independent High Authority for Elections.
What is ISIE's role under Tunisia's legal framework?
ISIE has a constitutional mandate to organize, administer, and supervise elections and referendums in accordance with Tunisia's legal framework.
What challenges is ISIE facing according to the opportunity?
The opportunity notes practical challenges for ISIE related to management, institutional capacity, and administrative performance. The issue highlighted is organizational readiness (systems, staffing, procedures, and coordination) rather than whether ISIE has legal authority.
What kinds of activities are implied by the problem statement?
While specific components are not listed in the excerpt provided, the described needs point toward assistance such as strengthening internal administration, operational planning, management improvements, improving administrative workflows, enhancing internal coordination, building staff capabilities, and supporting the institution's ability to manage election logistics and oversight consistent with Tunisia's electoral laws.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other", suggesting the work may span multiple types of election support activities rather than fitting into a single standard category.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
How many awards does the Department of State expect to make?
The Department of State anticipated making one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Why is the eligibility restriction notable?
The opportunity notes this is notable because many democracy and governance election programs are often competed among non-profits. Here, the structure suggests the opportunity may be aimed at a larger implementing partner able to deliver technical assistance at scale.
What office or category is listed for the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is listed under "Assistance Coordination".
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 20, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 21, 2018.
How long was the application window?
Based on the creation date (July 20, 2018) and the original closing date (August 21, 2018), the application window was relatively short, consistent with time-sensitive programming tied to an upcoming electoral calendar.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.600.
What does the CFDA number indicate in this context?
The excerpt states that CFDA 19.600 corresponds to Department of State foreign assistance programming.
How should this opportunity be understood at a high level?
It is targeted election administration support intended to help Tunisia's independent election authority overcome organizational and capacity constraints ahead of the 2019 national elections, supporting a more effective, transparent, and well-managed electoral process.
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