Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA EGAT 08 1108 APS
Apply for M OAA EGAT 08 1108 APS
- The Agency for International Development in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Abiotic Stress Tolerant Bionengineered Rice and Wheat" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 2, 2008 and posted on May 29, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2009 The original posting date of this APS was 5/20/08. The closing date is 5/20/09.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- USAID is seeking applications from registered U.S. and non U.S. non governmental organizations, non profit organizations and for profit organizations that have experience as outlined in the APS. It should be noted that USAID will not pay any recipient profit as defined in 22 CFR 226.81. However, this not does prohibit any recipient from commercializing aspects of this program as specified in Section 2.3 of this APS, consistent with the provisions included in any actual agreement resulting from this APS. This APS is issued as a public notice to ensure that all interested and qualified organizations have a fair opportunity to submit applications for funding. Eligible organizations could include, for example, foundations, non governmental organizations, faith based organizations (FBOs), community based organizations (CBOs), host country organizations, private organizations affiliated with public academic institutions and international non governmental organizations, private companies, professional associations and consortiums of the above. FBOs, CBOs, and private companies, in particular, are strongly encouraged to submit applications.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, titled "Abiotic Stress Tolerant Bioengineered Rice and Wheat" (Funding Opportunity Number M/OAA/EGAT-08-1108-APS), is a discretionary USAID funding announcement focused on science and technology research and development. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means that USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The overall aim is to support work that improves rice and wheat performance under abiotic stresses, meaning non-living environmental pressures such as drought, salinity, heat, cold, and related conditions that routinely reduce yields in many regions where food security is fragile. The program emphasis, as reflected in the title and activity category, is on bioengineered approaches, which can include a range of modern biotechnology and related methods used to develop stress-tolerant crop traits.
The posting information indicates the solicitation was originally posted on May 20, 2008, with a closing date of May 20, 2009, and later displayed with a posted date of May 29, 2008 and a creation date of September 2, 2008. The amendment described in the synopsis is specifically to adjust the award ceilings, suggesting USAID revised the maximum funding levels or related cap terms associated with the award(s). The estimated total funding available is listed as $2,200,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor are also listed as $2,200,000. As written, that combination implies an award amount fixed at $2.2 million per award; however, the announcement also states an expectation of 5 awards, which does not align cleanly with a total funding figure of $2.2 million. In practice, that discrepancy can occur in older federal opportunity summaries when fields are updated inconsistently or when an amendment changes ceilings without fully harmonizing all summary metadata. Applicants would normally be expected to verify the intended funding structure in the full announcement text and any associated amendments.
USAID anticipated making up to 5 awards under this opportunity. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients are expected to contribute some portion of project costs through cash or in-kind contributions, as defined in the full APS terms. The CFDA number is 98.001, which corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs, reinforcing that the ultimate purpose is development-oriented impact rather than purely domestic research outcomes.
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, spanning public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private universities, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, along with other entities as clarified in the full solicitation. The eligibility narrative emphasizes that USAID is seeking applications from registered governmental and non-governmental organizations with relevant experience, and it explicitly encourages submissions from faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, and private companies, as well as consortia. At the same time, USAID notes it will not pay recipient profit as defined in 22 CFR 226.81, which is consistent with federal assistance rules that generally prohibit profit under assistance instruments even when the recipient is a for-profit entity. The text also makes an important distinction: while profit cannot be paid as part of the award, commercialization of program aspects may be allowed as specified in the APS (referencing Section 2.3), meaning intellectual property development, licensing, or other market-oriented pathways might be permitted if consistent with the final agreement terms.
From an applicant standpoint, the key takeaways are that this is a USAID cooperative agreement intended to fund applied research and development in stress-tolerant rice and wheat using bioengineering approaches, that it includes a cost share requirement, and that eligibility is intentionally inclusive of academic, nonprofit, and private-sector implementers, including international and host-country organizations and partnerships. Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Todd Miller, Agreement Specialist, at (202) 712-0294, indicating a direct point of contact for administrative or technical access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Abiotic Stress Tolerant Bioengineered Rice and Wheat (USAID)
1) What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Abiotic Stress Tolerant Bioengineered Rice and Wheat".
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M/OAA/EGAT-08-1108-APS.
3) Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development) discretionary funding announcement.
4) What type of funding instrument is expected?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation rather than providing funds with minimal ongoing engagement.
5) What is the main purpose or goal of the program?
The aim is to support science and technology research and development that improves rice and wheat performance under abiotic stresses (non-living environmental pressures) that commonly reduce yields, particularly in regions where food security is fragile.
6) What does "abiotic stress" mean in this context?
Abiotic stress refers to non-living environmental conditions that negatively affect crops. The synopsis lists examples including drought, salinity, heat, and cold, along with related conditions that reduce yields.
7) What kinds of technical approaches does USAID emphasize?
The emphasis is on bioengineered approaches, described as modern biotechnology and related methods used to develop traits that improve tolerance to abiotic stress in rice and wheat.
8) What is the activity or program focus area?
The announcement is focused on science and technology research and development tied to bioengineered stress-tolerant traits in rice and wheat.
9) When was the solicitation posted and what was the closing date?
The solicitation was originally posted on May 20, 2008, with a closing date of May 20, 2009. The summary also shows a displayed posted date of May 29, 2008 and a creation date of September 2, 2008.
10) Was there an amendment to the opportunity?
Yes. The synopsis states there was an amendment intended to adjust the award ceilings (i.e., the maximum funding levels or related cap terms associated with the award or awards).
11) How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available is listed as $2,200,000.
12) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $2,200,000.
13) Does the listing imply a fixed award amount?
As written, having an award floor and award ceiling both equal to $2,200,000 implies an award amount effectively fixed at $2.2 million per award. However, the synopsis also includes other details that do not align perfectly with that interpretation.
14) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making up to 5 awards under this opportunity.
15) Why is there a potential mismatch between total funding and the expected number of awards?
The summary shows an estimated total of $2.2 million while also stating an expectation of up to 5 awards, which does not align cleanly. The synopsis notes that this kind of discrepancy can happen in older federal opportunity summaries when fields are updated inconsistently or when an amendment changes ceilings without fully harmonizing the summary metadata. Applicants are expected to confirm the intended funding structure in the full announcement text and any amendments.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute a portion of project costs through cash or in-kind contributions as defined in the full APS terms.
17) What is the CFDA number and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number is 98.001. This corresponds to USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs, indicating the effort is development-oriented and tied to overseas assistance goals rather than purely domestic research outcomes.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Other entities as clarified in the full solicitation
19) Are faith-based and community-based organizations encouraged to apply?
Yes. The eligibility narrative explicitly encourages submissions from faith-based organizations and community-based organizations, as well as private companies and consortia.
20) Are consortia or partnerships allowed?
Yes. USAID explicitly encourages consortia, and the eligibility description supports applications from partnerships that can demonstrate relevant experience.
21) Are for-profit companies allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are included in the eligible applicant types described in the synopsis.
22) Can a recipient earn profit under this award?
No. USAID states it will not pay recipient profit as defined in 22 CFR 226.81, which aligns with federal assistance rules that generally prohibit profit under assistance instruments.
23) Is commercialization allowed even if profit is not paid under the award?
The synopsis distinguishes between profit under the assistance award and commercialization. It states that commercialization of program aspects may be allowed as specified in the APS (referenced as Section 2.3), if consistent with the final agreement terms.
24) What is the key implementation implication of a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation. Applicants should plan for active engagement with the Agency consistent with cooperative agreement practices.
25) Who is the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Todd Miller, Agreement Specialist, at (202) 712-0294.
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