USAID Governance Activity in Turkmenistan | 72011524RFA00001

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The USAID Governance Activity in Turkmenistan is a discretionary USAID funding opportunity being offered through a cooperative agreement to support community development work focused on inclusion, accessibility, and gender equality in Turkmenistan. The core idea is to strengthen how public institutions and other key actors design and deliver services so they work better for everyone, especially groups that are often left out because systems, facilities, or policies are not built with their needs in mind. The activity emphasizes practical methodology and technical expertise that can be applied across multiple sectors, meaning the program is not limited to one narrow service area but is intended to influence a range of institutions and settings where inclusion and accessibility matter.

A central part of the activity is improving inclusivity and accessibility for people with special needs. The opportunity explicitly names people with disabilities, older adults, pregnant women, young parents, and other groups who may face barriers in accessing services or navigating public and private facilities. The project is expected to support approaches that make services and environments more usable, safer, and more welcoming, which can include helping organizations adopt inclusive standards, improving service design, training staff, and promoting practices that reduce physical, informational, and procedural barriers. In practical terms, this kind of work often involves assessing existing services and facilities, developing guidance and tools, and supporting implementation so that accessibility is not treated as an add-on but becomes part of routine planning and delivery.

Another major pillar is advancing gender-sensitive governance in line with Turkmenistan's National Action Plan for Gender Equality for 2021-2025. The activity aims to build the capacity of civil servants, civil society organizations, and the private sector to better understand and apply gender-sensitive knowledge, attitudes, policies, and practices. The intent is not only awareness-raising but also helping institutions translate gender equality commitments into day-to-day decisions, workplace norms, and policy implementation. By targeting multiple stakeholder groups, the activity signals an interest in coordinated change, where government actors, non-governmental organizations, and businesses all improve how they address gender-related barriers and outcomes.

The expected results described in the opportunity focus on improving women's economic opportunities, including greater participation in political and public spheres, and reducing gender-based violence. That framing suggests the activity will likely support interventions that expand pathways for women to engage in the workforce and in civic or political life, while also strengthening prevention and response approaches related to gender-based violence. Capacity building here can include training, technical assistance, policy and procedural development, and efforts to shift institutional practices so they become more equitable and protective over time. The inclusion of political and public participation also points to governance-related outcomes, such as improving representation, enabling safer participation, and strengthening systems that support equal access to decision-making spaces.

From an administrative standpoint, the funding opportunity is titled "USAID Governance Activity in Turkmenistan" and is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 72011524RFA00001. It uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically means the funder expects substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant, often through ongoing collaboration, approvals, and technical engagement. The program is categorized under community development, with CFDA number 98.001. The issuing agency is USAID, with the posting associated with USAID-Almaty (Kazakhstan). The opportunity was created on 2023-12-07, with an original closing date of 2024-01-25.

In terms of funding scale and competitiveness, the award ceiling is $6,500,000, and USAID expects to make one award. That indicates a single implementer or a lead organization (potentially with partners) will likely be selected to run a relatively large, multi-component program. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, but the solicitation notes that specific eligibility requirements are provided in Section C of the Request for Applications (RFA), meaning applicants would need to consult that section for any detailed conditions, documentation requirements, or restrictions that may apply.

• The Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Governance Activity in Turkmenistan" 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 2023-12-07.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-01-25. (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 $6,500,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.

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