Opportunity Information: Apply for 7200AA20APS00017 ADDENDUM CIDR
The Critical Infrastructure Digitalization and Resilience (CIDR) addendum is a special call issued by USAID's Europe and Eurasia (EampE) Bureau under the broader 2020 Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (CIC) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA20APS00017. In practical terms, it invites organizations to submit concept papers proposing projects that strengthen cybersecurity and resilience for critical infrastructure operators across the Europe and Eurasia region. The emphasis is on helping these entities keep essential services running safely and reliably as they modernize and become more digitally connected, which also increases exposure to cyber threats.
The opportunity targets a wide set of critical infrastructure sectors, including electric, natural gas, and water transmission and distribution; electric power generation; telecommunications; district heating; oil; health care; transportation; and finance and banking. USAID is looking for concepts that directly improve protection and response capabilities in these sectors, meaning not only preventing incidents but also detecting them quickly, responding effectively, and recovering operations without prolonged disruption. While the addendum highlights "digitalization and resilience," the core focus is cybersecurity outcomes tied to real operational environments typical of critical infrastructure, including operational technology and industrial control systems where relevant.
USAID outlines several specific areas where proposed activities should help critical infrastructure entities mature their cybersecurity. A major theme is embedding cybersecurity best practices into everyday operations, planning, and procurement, so security becomes part of how organizations run and how they buy and deploy technology, rather than a one-off technical fix. The addendum also points to the need for structured prioritization of cybersecurity investment, suggesting USAID wants applicants to help partners assess risks, identify gaps, and allocate limited resources toward the most important and feasible improvements. Another key expectation is support for selecting appropriate cybersecurity standards, whether mandatory or voluntary, and translating those standards into practical security controls that can be implemented and maintained. Finally, USAID signals interest in building the foundation for region-wide cybersecurity information sharing, which usually means creating or strengthening mechanisms that allow critical infrastructure stakeholders to share threat information, lessons learned, and defensive practices in a timely and trusted way.
Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning there is no stated limitation to a particular type of organization in the addendum text provided. USAID explicitly encourages consortium applications, which allows multiple organizations to combine technical, sectoral, and regional expertise, but it also requires that only one organization serve as the Prime recipient on any award. The addendum frames "suitable partners" as those that can demonstrate a clear path to substantial and sustainable improvement in critical infrastructure digitalization and resilience in Europe and Eurasia over the course of the award, so competitive concepts should show durable capacity building and institutionalization rather than short-term assessments alone.
There is a strict submission rule for lead applicants: each organization may submit only one concept note as the lead. If USAID receives more than one application with the same lead applicant or the same proposed project director, USAID will request written clarification from the relevant sponsored programs office(s) about which submission should be reviewed. If the clarification is not resolved within two business days, both applications become ineligible. As an alternative safeguard, applicants can submit a signed letter from an authorizing official by the deadline confirming that the submitted concept note has sole official organizational support; in that case, the verified concept note will be evaluated and the others will be rejected for non-compliance. At the same time, USAID allows organizations to participate as sub-awardees or supporting partners on multiple applications, so the one-concept limit applies only to being the lead applicant.
Key administrative details indicate this is a discretionary opportunity from the U.S. Agency for International Development (AgencyName: Agency for International Development), associated with CFDA 98.001, and labeled with FundingOpportunityNumber "7200AA20APS00017 ADDENDUM CIDR." The original closing date listed is October 14, 2020, and the addendum creation date is August 19, 2020. The funding instrument type is listed as "Other," and the award ceiling and expected number of awards are not specified in the provided data, which typically means applicants would need to consult the full APS and addendum package for budget parameters, anticipated award size ranges, and submission instructions. For questions, USAID directs interested parties to contact the CIC APS Activity Manager in the Europe and Eurasia Bureau via eecyber@usaid.gov. USAID also notes it welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received USAID financial assistance, which is meant to encourage new entrants and broaden the pool of technical and regional partners.Apply for 7200AA20APS00017 ADDENDUM CIDR
- The Agency for International Development in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Critical Infrastructure Digitalization and Resilience (CIDR) Addendum to the 2020 Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (CIC) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA20APS00017" 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 2020-08-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-10-14. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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