Opportunity Information: Apply for 263 14 000008
Apply for 263 14 000008
- The Egypt USAID Cairo in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Annual Program Statement Cultural Heritage Tourism in Egypt" 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 Jun 17, 2014 and posted on Jun 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $165,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $63,900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, the United States Government (USG), as represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development in Egypt (USAID/Egypt), invites applications for funding from qualified U.S. and Egyptian, non profit or for profit non governmental organizations (NGOs), private universities and foundations and private enterprises to carry out activities that promote conservation and effective management of cultural heritage tourism resources in Egypt.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "Cultural Heritage Tourism in Egypt" is a USAID/Egypt funding opportunity under the Sustainable Investment in Tourism in Egypt (SITE) project. The main purpose is to support practical, on-the-ground efforts that conserve and preserve Egypts cultural heritage sites and assets, while also improving how those resources are managed and promoted so they can contribute more effectively to cultural tourism. The opportunity is framed around the idea that better heritage conservation and stronger site management can translate into real economic gains, especially when projects connect heritage destinations with tourism markets and make sure nearby communities benefit.
A central theme of the APS is building stronger linkages between cultural heritage resources, local businesses, and the communities living around targeted sites. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative approaches that do more than just restore or protect heritage; proposals should also show how improved heritage management can stimulate local economic activity. Because the APS was issued in the context of an economic downturn, USAID places added emphasis on job creation and income generation for people in communities near the selected sites. In practice, that could include activities that create employment through conservation work, site services, visitor management improvements, community-based tourism offerings, or partnerships that help local enterprises participate in tourism supply chains.
This APS sits within the broader SITE project, which focuses on improving the management, conservation, and promotion of heritage resources, strengthening cultural tourism promotion to increase tourism-driven economic benefits, and building capacity among tourism industry employees. Projects funded under this APS are therefore expected to align with those goals, showing both heritage outcomes (conservation and preservation) and tourism-development outcomes (promotion, improved visitor experience, stronger governance and management systems, and workforce or business capacity).
Funding is substantial but competitive and depends on availability of funds. USAID/Egypt indicates that up to 165 million Egyptian Pounds (EGP) may be available in total for activities supported by this APS, and it anticipates making up to 10 awards. Individual grant sizes are expected to range from an award floor of 2.13 million EGP up to an award ceiling of 63.9 million EGP. USAID also notes it can exceed these typical limits in certain cases, depending on factors such as project duration, the applicants institutional capacity, the geographic scope of the proposed program, and the strength and nature of partnerships or teaming arrangements. USAID/Egypt also explicitly retains the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.
The APS supports both short-term and longer-term programs, giving applicants flexibility in how they design interventions. Short-term response programs are generally up to 12 months, while longer-term programs can run from 12 months up to 42 months. This structure allows proposals that range from quick-impact activities (for example, targeted site improvements or rapid employment-generating interventions) to multi-year programs that build sustained capacity, systems, and partnerships around heritage tourism management.
The funding instrument listed is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies a closer working relationship with the funding agency than a standard grant, including substantial involvement by USAID in the implementation approach, coordination, or oversight. The opportunity is categorized under "Employment, Labor and Training" in the activity category, reinforcing the expectation that supported projects will not only protect heritage but also translate that work into tangible livelihoods and workforce development outcomes tied to the cultural tourism economy. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources (cash or allowable in-kind contributions) consistent with the specific requirements in the full announcement.
Eligibility is broadly open, described as "unrestricted" with details provided in the eligibility language. USAID/Egypt invites applications from qualified U.S. and Egyptian entities, including non-profit and for-profit non-governmental organizations, private universities, foundations, and private enterprises. In other words, both local and international implementers are eligible as long as they can demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to carry out heritage conservation and tourism-related management and promotion activities in Egypt.
Because awards are expected to be denominated in Egyptian Pounds, the APS also addresses situations where U.S. dollars may be needed to pay for certain costs. Applicants that require USD for any portion of their proposal must clearly state that need, explain why it is necessary, and describe how they plan to convert EGP into USD, including the expected cost of conversion. This signals that budgeting and currency management should be considered carefully and justified clearly in the application.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number 263-14-000008 and CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The APS was posted on June 17, 2014, with a closing date of June 15, 2015 (and an archive date of July 15, 2015). The listed agency is USAID/Egypt in Cairo, and a point of contact is provided for access issues with the full announcement (Agreement Officer Albert Carrera, phone 202 216 6921).
FAQs: USAID/Egypt APS - Cultural Heritage Tourism in Egypt (SITE Project)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID/Egypt Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "Cultural Heritage Tourism in Egypt" under the Sustainable Investment in Tourism in Egypt (SITE) project. It supports practical, on-the-ground activities that conserve and preserve Egypt's cultural heritage sites and assets while improving management and promotion so those resources contribute more effectively to cultural tourism and local economic benefits.
What is the main goal of the APS?
The core goal is to strengthen cultural heritage conservation and preservation while improving how heritage resources are managed and promoted, with the expectation that these improvements translate into economic gains through cultural tourism, including benefits for nearby communities.
How does this APS connect heritage work to economic development?
The APS emphasizes that better conservation and stronger site management should be linked to tourism markets and designed in a way that nearby communities benefit. Applicants are encouraged to show how heritage management improvements can stimulate local economic activity, especially through job creation and income generation.
What types of activities are encouraged under this APS?
Proposals are encouraged to go beyond restoration or protection and include innovative approaches that connect cultural heritage destinations with tourism markets and strengthen linkages between heritage resources, local businesses, and communities around targeted sites. Examples mentioned include employment through conservation work, improvements to site services, visitor management improvements, community-based tourism offerings, and partnerships that help local enterprises participate in tourism supply chains.
Why is job creation emphasized in this opportunity?
The APS was issued in the context of an economic downturn, and USAID places added emphasis on job creation and income generation for people living near selected cultural heritage sites.
How does this APS fit within the broader SITE project?
It sits within the SITE project, which focuses on improving management, conservation, and promotion of heritage resources; strengthening cultural tourism promotion to increase tourism-driven economic benefits; and building capacity among tourism industry employees. Projects funded under this APS are expected to align with those goals.
What kinds of outcomes are applicants expected to deliver?
Projects are expected to show both heritage outcomes (conservation and preservation) and tourism-development outcomes, such as improved promotion, improved visitor experience, stronger governance and management systems, and workforce or business capacity improvements tied to cultural tourism.
How much total funding may be available under this APS?
USAID/Egypt indicates that up to 165 million Egyptian Pounds (EGP) may be available in total for activities supported by this APS, subject to availability of funds and competitive selection.
How many awards does USAID anticipate making?
USAID/Egypt anticipates making up to 10 awards under this APS.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual grant sizes are expected to range from an award floor of 2.13 million EGP up to an award ceiling of 63.9 million EGP.
Can USAID make awards outside the stated floor and ceiling?
Yes. USAID notes it can exceed these typical limits in certain cases, depending on factors such as project duration, the applicant's institutional capacity, geographic scope of the proposed program, and the strength and nature of partnerships or teaming arrangements.
Is USAID required to fund applications submitted under this APS?
No. USAID/Egypt explicitly retains the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.
What is the period of performance for funded programs?
The APS supports both short-term and longer-term programs. Short-term response programs are generally up to 12 months, while longer-term programs can run from 12 months up to 42 months.
What is the difference between short-term and longer-term programs under this APS?
Short-term programs (up to 12 months) allow for quick-impact activities such as targeted site improvements or rapid employment-generating interventions. Longer-term programs (12 to 42 months) allow for multi-year efforts that build sustained capacity, systems, and partnerships around heritage tourism management.
What funding instrument will be used?
The listed funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for implementation?
A cooperative agreement typically implies a closer working relationship with the funding agency than a standard grant, including substantial involvement by USAID in the implementation approach, coordination, or oversight.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under "Employment, Labor and Training," reinforcing expectations that projects translate heritage work into tangible livelihoods and workforce development outcomes tied to the cultural tourism economy.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute resources (cash or allowable in-kind contributions) consistent with the specific requirements in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted" with details provided in the eligibility language. USAID/Egypt invites applications from qualified U.S. and Egyptian entities, including non-profit and for-profit non-governmental organizations, private universities, foundations, and private enterprises.
Are both local Egyptian and international organizations eligible?
Yes. The APS invites qualified U.S. and Egyptian entities, indicating both local and international implementers can be eligible if they demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to carry out the proposed work in Egypt.
What considerations apply to budgeting and currency?
Awards are expected to be denominated in Egyptian Pounds (EGP). If an applicant requires U.S. dollars (USD) for any portion of the proposal, the applicant must clearly state that need, explain why it is necessary, and describe how they plan to convert EGP into USD, including the expected cost of conversion.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this APS?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 263-14-000008.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
When was this APS posted and when did it close?
The APS was posted on June 17, 2014. The closing date was June 15, 2015, and the archive date was July 15, 2015.
Which USAID office is managing this opportunity?
The listed agency is USAID/Egypt in Cairo.
Who is the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues with the full announcement is Agreement Officer Albert Carrera, phone 202 216 6921.
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