Opportunity Information: Apply for 12
The Development Cooperation Partnership (DCP) Program, Round 12 is a grant competition run by the U.S. Mission to Ukraine (U.S. Embassy Kyiv) through its Office of the Assistance Coordinator. The program is designed to expand and strengthen U.S. foreign assistance partnerships by working jointly with 11 eligible partner donor governments (PDGs) in Central and Eastern Europe. The overall purpose is to support the Ukrainian peoples aspirations tied to European integration and democratic transformation, while also contributing to broader goals of peace and security. In practice, this opportunity is about building cooperative, multi-donor engagement where U.S. assistance aligns with and leverages support from participating European partner governments to maximize impact.
This is a grant (FundingInstrumentType: Grant) categorized under the opportunity category "Other" and listed under the activity category of Business and Commerce (CFDA/Assistance Listing: 19.878). While the listing category is broad, the description makes clear that the policy focus is governance and democratic development, European integration, and stability-related outcomes for Ukraine. Applicants should expect that competitive proposals will clearly show how a project advances these strategic aims and how it strengthens or operationalizes partnerships with the eligible Central and Eastern European PDGs.
A wide range of applicants are eligible. The opportunity is open to not-for-profit organizations such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations, as well as public and private educational institutions and research institutions. Public international organizations and governmental institutions are also eligible to apply. This wide eligibility suggests the Embassy is looking for proposals that can be implemented by different types of entities, including those with policy expertise, training and research capacity, civic engagement networks, or formal public-sector implementation experience.
Key funding details are straightforward. The award ceiling is $250,000 per award, and the program anticipates making up to 10 awards. The original application closing date is February 13, 2025. The opportunity was created on December 13, 2024. Taken together, the ceiling and expected number of awards indicate a portfolio approach: the Embassy intends to fund multiple projects rather than a single large effort, which can allow support across several themes, regions, or implementation models that align with European integration, democratic reform, and peace and security objectives.
In summary, DCP Round 12 is a U.S. Embassy Kyiv funding opportunity meant to catalyze practical partnerships between U.S. foreign assistance and select Central and Eastern European partner donor governments, using grant funding to support Ukraines trajectory toward European integration, democratic transformation, and a more secure and peaceful future. Organizations that can demonstrate credible partnerships, clear outcomes tied to these objectives, and the ability to deliver a well-scoped project within a $250,000 cap are the core target for this competition.Apply for 12
- The U.S. Mission to Ukraine in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development Cooperation Partnership (DCP) Program, Round 12" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.878.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-12-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-02-13. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Development Cooperation Partnership (DCP) Program, Round 12 (U.S. Mission to Ukraine) - FAQs
1) What is the Development Cooperation Partnership (DCP) Program, Round 12?
DCP Round 12 is a grant competition run by the U.S. Mission to Ukraine (U.S. Embassy Kyiv) through its Office of the Assistance Coordinator. It is designed to expand and strengthen U.S. foreign assistance partnerships by working jointly with eligible partner donor governments (PDGs) in Central and Eastern Europe.
2) Who is running and administering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Mission to Ukraine (U.S. Embassy Kyiv) through the Office of the Assistance Coordinator.
3) What is the overall purpose of this program?
The overall purpose is to support the Ukrainian peoples aspirations tied to European integration and democratic transformation, while also contributing to broader goals of peace and security. In practice, it emphasizes cooperative, multi-donor engagement where U.S. assistance aligns with and leverages support from participating European partner governments to maximize impact.
4) What does "multi-donor engagement" mean in this program context?
Based on the description provided, it means projects should be structured to align U.S. assistance with support from eligible Central and Eastern European partner donor governments (PDGs), with the intent of maximizing impact through cooperation and joint engagement.
5) What types of outcomes or goals should a proposed project advance?
Competitive proposals should clearly show how a project advances strategic aims related to European integration, democratic transformation (including governance and democratic development), and stability-related outcomes that contribute to peace and security for Ukraine.
6) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant (FundingInstrumentType: Grant).
7) What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is listed as "Other."
8) What is the activity category and Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The activity category is Business and Commerce, and the Assistance Listing (CFDA/Assistance Listing) number is 19.878.
9) Does the listing category determine the policy focus of proposals?
The listing category is broad, but the description makes the policy focus clear: governance and democratic development, European integration, and stability-related outcomes for Ukraine. Applicants should plan proposals around those stated priorities.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicants are eligible, including:
- Not-for-profit organizations (such as think tanks, civil society organizations, and non-governmental organizations)
- Public and private educational institutions
- Research institutions
- Public international organizations
- Governmental institutions
11) What does the broad eligibility suggest about the kinds of implementers the Embassy is seeking?
The broad eligibility suggests the Embassy is open to proposals from different types of entities, including those with policy expertise, training and research capacity, civic engagement networks, or formal public-sector implementation experience.
12) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $250,000 per award.
13) How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making up to 10 awards.
14) What does "up to 10 awards" imply about the funding approach?
It indicates a portfolio approach: the Embassy intends to fund multiple projects rather than a single large effort, which can allow support across several themes, regions, or implementation models aligned with the program objectives.
15) What is the application closing date?
The original application closing date is February 13, 2025.
16) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on December 13, 2024.
17) What are the key features competitive proposals should demonstrate?
Based on the description provided, competitive proposals should:
- Advance the strategic aims of European integration and democratic transformation for Ukraine
- Contribute to broader peace and security goals
- Clearly show how the project strengthens or operationalizes partnerships with eligible Central and Eastern European PDGs
- Present credible partnerships and clear outcomes
- Be well-scoped to deliver within the $250,000 per-award cap
18) What is the core idea behind DCP Round 12?
The core idea is to catalyze practical partnerships between U.S. foreign assistance and select Central and Eastern European partner donor governments, using grant funding to support Ukraines trajectory toward European integration, democratic transformation, and a more secure and peaceful future.
19) Does the opportunity specify the names of the eligible partner donor governments?
The description states there are 11 eligible partner donor governments (PDGs) in Central and Eastern Europe, but it does not list their names in the information provided here.
20) Does the opportunity specify a required project theme, sector, or geography within Ukraine?
The information provided emphasizes overarching priorities (European integration, democratic transformation, governance and democratic development, and peace and security outcomes), but it does not specify required themes, sectors, or sub-national geographies beyond the focus on Ukraine.
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