COMPETITION TYPE: 
Request for Proposals
DETAIL DESCRIPTION: 
Counterpart International, acting on behalf of the Civil Society in Action (CSA) Activity, is hereby soliciting bids for the supply of comprehensive CSOs Baseline Assessment as described in the RFP document attached.
The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to conduct a comprehensive Financial Viability Baseline Assessment for CSOs with the aim of understanding the current financial landscape and challenges faced by these organizations. By analyzing the financial health and sustainability of CSOs, this assessment seeks to provide valuable insights into the factors influencing their financial viability, identify gaps in financial management practices, and explore opportunities for enhancing their financial resilience.
The assessment will not only contribute to the enhancement of organizational capacity within CSOs but also facilitate informed decision-making processes for stakeholders involved in supporting these organizations. Through a systematic examination of financial structures, resource mobilization strategies, and institutional capacities, the assessment aims to provide evidence-based recommendations to strengthen CSOs' financial viability. Ultimately, the findings of this Baseline Assessment will inform the development of tailored interventions and capacity-building initiatives to support CSOs in achieving long-term financial viability, thereby fostering a more resilient civil society sector.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
Only electronic submissions will be accepted. All bids with technical and price schedule must be received by June 18, 2024; 5 p.m. (Yerevan time) by ***********.***@***********.***. Please indicate "RFP-AR-2024-002" in the subject line of the e-mail.
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OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
Firms or individuals
ABOUT: 
In October 2022, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded Counterpart International (CI) a Cooperative Agreement (CA) to implement the Civil Society in Action (CSA) Program. The goal of this activity is to enhance civil society sustainability through improved financial viability, organizational capacity, and policy engagement.
The objective of the program is to equip civil society organizations pursuing democratic consolidation with institutionalized mechanisms and strengthened skills to become more sustainable and to engage in a more effective public policy dialogue with the Government of Armenia. The goal of this activity will be achieved through the following four objectives:
Objective 1: CSO financial viability improved,
Objective 2: Organizational capacity of CBOs enhanced,
Objective 3: CSO and government dialogue on public policy enhanced,
Objective 4: Locally-led development promoted.
ATTACHMENTS:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - RFP-AR-2024-002.pdf
ABOUT COMPANY: 
In October 2022, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded Counterpart International (CI) a Cooperative Agreement (CA) to implement the Civil Society in Action (CSA) Program. The goal of this activity is to enhance civil society sustainability through improved financial viability, organizational capacity, and policy engagement.
The objective of the program is to equip civil society organizations pursuing democratic consolidation with institutionalized mechanisms and strengthened skills to become more sustainable and to engage in a more effective public policy dialogue with the Government of Armenia. The goal of this activity will be achieved through the following four objectives:
Objective 1: CSO financial viability improved,
Objective 2: Organizational capacity of CBOs enhanced,
Objective 3: CSO and government dialogue on public policy enhanced,
Objective 4: Locally-led development promoted.