Opportunity Information: Apply for OES OCC 13 003
Apply for OES OCC 13 003
- The Ocean and International Environmental Scientific in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing REDD Policy and Practice" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.017 Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2013 and posted on Apr 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2013 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is limited to non profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U. S. tax code, L3Cs, foreign not for profit organizations, educational institutions, and to public international organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Advancing REDD Policy and Practice grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OES OCC 13 003) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Global Change request for applications to fund a single cooperative agreement focused on REDD, meaning efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries. The central purpose is capacity building: strengthening the practical and policy-level ability of REDD practitioners and decision makers to design, implement, and improve REDD approaches. Rather than financing on-the-ground forest projects directly, the opportunity is geared toward training, education, and targeted analytical work that helps shape how REDD is understood and applied.
A core feature of the program is producing a set of analytic papers on key REDD topics that matter both in international climate negotiations and in real-world implementation. The description highlights examples of the kinds of issues these papers should address, including verification (how emissions reductions and forest outcomes are measured, reported, and validated), strategies for financing implementation (how REDD activities can be paid for and sustained, including considerations relevant to different finance models), and future options for land-based mitigation (how forests and other land systems may contribute to broader climate mitigation strategies going forward). The emphasis on relevance to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) signals that the work is expected to connect to, inform, or complement international policy discussions and frameworks while still being grounded in the practical needs of implementing REDD in developing-country contexts.
The award structure is straightforward. The Department of State anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000 (with no stated minimum award floor). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more hands-on relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often involving substantial agency involvement in the direction or coordination of the work. The program is listed under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category, and it is associated with CFDA number 19.017 (Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs). No cost sharing or matching is required, which lowers barriers for eligible organizations that may not have access to additional funds to meet a match.
Eligibility is limited to specific organization types. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, L3Cs, foreign not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions (both private and public/state controlled institutions of higher education are explicitly mentioned), and public international organizations. This structure suggests the Department of State intended the award to go to an institution capable of producing credible policy-relevant analysis and delivering training and outreach at an international level, potentially leveraging academic expertise, NGO implementation experience, or multilateral convening power.
The timeline information indicates the opportunity was posted on April 23, 2013, with an original closing date of May 26, 2013, later updated to a current closing date of May 28, 2013. The archive date is listed as June 27, 2013, meaning this was a time-limited competition and is now an archived funding opportunity. For applicants that had trouble accessing the full announcement at the time, the notice directs people to Grantsolutions.gov and Grants.gov support channels (help@grantsolutions.gov and support@grants.gov), reflecting the standard federal grant application infrastructure used for submission and technical assistance.
In practical terms, the opportunity is best read as a policy-and-capacity initiative: it aims to strengthen REDD practice by creating well-researched guidance products and delivering training and educational outreach that can influence how REDD is financed, verified, and integrated into future land-based mitigation approaches, especially in developing countries and in ways that align with UNFCCC-related processes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Advancing REDD Policy and Practice.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OES OCC 13 003.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Global Change.
What does REDD mean in the context of this opportunity?
REDD refers to efforts to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries.
What is the central purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The central purpose is capacity building: strengthening the practical and policy-level ability of REDD practitioners and decision makers to design, implement, and improve REDD approaches.
Is this funding meant to finance on-the-ground forest projects directly?
No. The opportunity is geared toward training, education, and targeted analytical work that helps shape how REDD is understood and applied, rather than directly financing on-the-ground forest projects.
What types of activities does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes capacity-building activities such as training, education, and targeted analytical work related to REDD policy and practice.
What is a core feature of the program deliverables?
A core feature is producing a set of analytic papers on key REDD topics that matter both in international climate negotiations and real-world implementation.
What topics are the analytic papers expected to address?
The description provides examples of expected topics, including:
- Verification (how emissions reductions and forest outcomes are measured, reported, and validated)
- Strategies for financing implementation (how REDD activities can be paid for and sustained, including considerations relevant to different finance models)
- Future options for land-based mitigation (how forests and other land systems may contribute to broader climate mitigation strategies going forward)
How does the opportunity relate to the UNFCCC?
The opportunity emphasizes relevance to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), indicating the work is expected to connect to, inform, or complement international policy discussions and frameworks while remaining grounded in implementation needs in developing-country contexts.
How many awards did the Department of State anticipate making?
The Department of State anticipated making one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
Is there a stated minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the provided information.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates a more hands-on relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often involving substantial agency involvement in the direction or coordination of the work.
What activity category is associated with this opportunity?
The program is listed under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.017 (Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. No cost sharing or matching is required.
Which types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code
- L3Cs
- Foreign not-for-profit organizations
- Educational institutions, including both private and public/state controlled institutions of higher education
- Public international organizations
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2013.
What was the original closing date, and what was the updated closing date?
The original closing date was May 26, 2013, and it was later updated to a current closing date of May 28, 2013.
What is the archive date and what does it imply?
The archive date is listed as June 27, 2013. This indicates the competition was time-limited and the opportunity is now archived.
Where were applicants directed for access or submission support?
Applicants were directed to the standard federal application infrastructure, including Grantsolutions.gov and Grants.gov support channels.
What support emails are listed for technical assistance?
The notice lists help@grantsolutions.gov and support@grants.gov for assistance.
In practical terms, what kind of initiative is this opportunity?
It is best read as a policy-and-capacity initiative focused on producing guidance products and delivering training and outreach that can influence how REDD is financed, verified, and integrated into future land-based mitigation approaches, especially in developing countries and in ways that align with UNFCCC-related processes.
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