Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS GEO 21 008 052821
The grant opportunity, titled "Evaluations of Public Affairs Foreign Assistance Programs in Georgia" (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS GEO 21 008 052821), comes from the U.S. Mission to Georgia and supports a set of independent, third-party evaluations of programs run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi. The central goal is to measure how much these Embassy-supported programs actually influence what participants think, know, and do, with a focus on changes in attitudes, awareness, and real-world actions that can be linked to program participation.
The Embassy is looking to evaluate three distinct initiatives. The first is a non-formal youth journalism program, aimed at developing practical journalism-related skills and likely strengthening participants' engagement with media, information, and civic topics. The second is a professional development program for mid-career professionals working in the national security sector, which suggests a focus on strengthening competencies, professional networks, and perspectives relevant to security institutions. The third is a media education program for university administrators, which is designed to influence how higher education leaders approach media literacy or media-related education within their institutions. Although the programs differ in audience and content, they share the same broad evaluation interest: whether participants gain and retain skills and knowledge, whether their attitudes shift in intended ways, and whether those changes translate into sustained behavior after the formal program ends.
The primary consumers of the evaluation findings are internal decision-makers: staff in the Embassy's Public Affairs Section and policy makers at the Embassy and within the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. The results are intended to be practical, not just descriptive. Specifically, the Embassy wants evidence on four main questions: how well current program designs deliver the intended outcomes (skills, attitudes, awareness); whether participants still retain those gains six months after completion (and twelve months after completion for the teacher training-related component referenced in the opportunity); whether alumni go on to use their new expertise outside the program itself by implementing follow-on activities; and, for the teacher training element, whether students taught by trained alumni show stronger classroom outcomes in the following academic year.
The work is structured as a collaborative evaluation process involving Embassy staff, the organizations that implement the programs, and the selected evaluation partner or partners. While coordination is shared, the evaluation partner is expected to carry the technical workload and leadership on the evaluation itself, including designing surveys, collecting data, performing analysis, and producing written reports. A key operational expectation is that the evaluator must be able to handle real-world constraints in Georgia, particularly geographic reach and language, which implies multi-region data collection and bilingual or multilingual instruments and fieldwork.
Methodologically, the opportunity anticipates data collection that includes both program participants and control groups, with surveys conducted at multiple points in time. The design described resembles a pre/post and follow-up approach: collecting baseline data before new cohorts begin activities (noted as occurring around October 1, 2021), collecting information again at the conclusion of program activities, and then measuring persistence of effects through a follow-up survey six months after the program ends (and a longer follow-up window for the teacher training-related outcomes). The full evaluation effort is expected to take about two years from start to finish, reflecting the need to track outcomes over time rather than only immediately after training or programming concludes. The exact schedule is meant to be finalized jointly by the Embassy, the implementer, and the evaluator.
In terms of award mechanics, this is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the funder expects a higher level of involvement and coordination than a standard grant. The CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is 19.900. The award ceiling is listed as $120,000. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Georgian non-profit, non-governmental organizations as well as accredited higher education institutions, reflecting an intent to attract organizations with research and evaluation capability, local access, and the ability to run rigorous survey-based studies. The original application closing date shown is July 1, 2021, and the opportunity was created on May 28, 2021.Apply for DOS GEO 21 008 052821
- The U.S. Mission to Georgia in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled ": Evaluations of Public Affairs Foreign Assistance Programs in Georgia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-05-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-07-01. (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 $120,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: Evaluations of Public Affairs Foreign Assistance Programs in Georgia (DOS GEO 21 008 052821)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity, titled "Evaluations of Public Affairs Foreign Assistance Programs in Georgia" (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS GEO 21 008 052821), is issued by the U.S. Mission to Georgia. It funds independent, third-party evaluations of programs run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The purpose is to measure how much Embassy-supported programs influence what participants think, know, and do. The evaluations focus on changes in participant attitudes, awareness, and real-world actions that can be linked to participation in the supported programs.
Which programs or initiatives are being evaluated?
The Embassy is seeking evaluations of three initiatives:
- A non-formal youth journalism program.
- A professional development program for mid-career professionals working in the national security sector.
- A media education program for university administrators.
What kinds of outcomes are the evaluations expected to measure?
Across the three initiatives, the evaluations are expected to examine whether participants:
- Gain relevant skills and knowledge during the program.
- Experience intended shifts in attitudes and awareness.
- Apply what they learned through sustained behavior after the program ends.
Who will use the evaluation findings?
The primary users are internal decision-makers, including the Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) and policy makers at the Embassy and within the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.
What are the key evaluation questions the Embassy wants answered?
The Embassy is seeking evidence on four main questions:
- How well current program designs deliver intended outcomes (skills, attitudes, and awareness).
- Whether participants retain gains six months after completion (and twelve months after completion for the teacher training-related component referenced in the opportunity).
- Whether alumni use their expertise beyond the program by implementing follow-on activities.
- For the teacher training element, whether students taught by trained alumni show stronger classroom outcomes in the following academic year.
Is the evaluation expected to include follow-up measurement over time?
Yes. The opportunity anticipates collecting data at multiple points, including baseline measurement before new cohorts begin, measurement at the conclusion of program activities, and follow-up measurement six months after the program ends. For the teacher training-related outcomes mentioned in the opportunity, the follow-up window extends to twelve months after completion.
Will the evaluation include control groups?
Yes. The anticipated methodology includes data collection from both program participants and control groups, with surveys administered at multiple points in time.
What is the expected evaluation design?
The design described resembles a pre/post and follow-up approach. It includes baseline data collection before new cohorts start (noted as around October 1, 2021), endline data collection at program completion, and follow-up surveys to assess whether effects persist over time.
How long is the full evaluation effort expected to take?
The full evaluation effort is expected to take about two years from start to finish, reflecting the need to track outcomes beyond immediate program completion.
Who is expected to do what in the evaluation process?
The work is structured as a collaborative process involving Embassy staff, the implementing organizations, and the selected evaluation partner or partners. While coordination is shared, the evaluation partner is expected to lead the technical work, including designing surveys, collecting data, analyzing results, and producing written reports.
What kinds of operational capabilities does the evaluator need in Georgia?
The evaluator is expected to manage real-world constraints in Georgia, particularly geographic reach and language. This implies the ability to conduct multi-region data collection and to use bilingual or multilingual instruments and fieldwork as needed.
What type of award is being offered?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically involves more funder involvement and coordination than a standard grant.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 19.900.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $120,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. and Georgian non-profit, non-governmental organizations, as well as accredited higher education institutions.
Does the opportunity specify when baseline data collection might start?
Yes. The opportunity notes baseline data collection before new cohorts begin activities, with timing referenced as occurring around October 1, 2021.
Will the schedule be fixed, or can it be adjusted?
The exact schedule is intended to be finalized jointly by the Embassy, the implementer, and the evaluator, suggesting the timeline will be coordinated among those parties.
When was this opportunity posted and when was the application due?
The opportunity was created on May 28, 2021. The original application closing date shown is July 1, 2021.
What makes these evaluations "independent"?
The opportunity describes the evaluations as independent, third-party evaluations, meaning they are carried out by an evaluation partner rather than by the Embassy program staff or the implementing organizations themselves.
Are the evaluation findings intended to be descriptive or decision-oriented?
The findings are intended to be practical and useful for decisions. The Embassy is looking for evidence about whether current program designs achieve intended outcomes and whether those outcomes persist and translate into follow-on actions.
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