Opportunity Information: Apply for S OES 08 RFA 003
Apply for S OES 08 RFA 003
- The Ocean and International Environmental Scientific in the energy environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "China Solicitation Request for Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 14, 2008 and posted on Jun 2, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,792,635.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants must be from the U.S. or China and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, private businesses, foundations, non governmental organizations (NGOs), faith based organizations, business and trade associations, academic institutions, civic groups, city or state government agencies and parastatals, regional and international organizations, philanthropic organizations, as well as financial entities, and advocacy groups.
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Opportunity Summary:
The China Solicitation Request for Assistance (Funding Opportunity Number S-OES-08-RFA-003) is a U.S. Department of State (DOS) request for proposals tied to the U.S. Government's participation in the Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP). The main purpose is to fund practical, results-oriented projects that use innovative public-private partnerships between U.S. and Chinese organizations to support APP goals. Those goals are framed broadly around climate and development: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting sustainable economic growth, reducing poverty, creating new investment opportunities, strengthening local capacity, and improving both economic and energy security. The opportunity sits in the Energy and Environment activity area and is administered through the DOS Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.
A key feature of this solicitation is that it is concept-paper driven. Applicants are not invited to propose any project topic they want; instead, they must select from and respond to specific Concept Papers provided in Attachment B of the RFA, and their proposal needs to directly address the issue as stated in the problem statement of the chosen concept paper. The Department of State also limits how many submissions a lead applicant can make: any one lead organization may submit up to two proposals total under this RFA, which encourages applicants to focus on their strongest, most relevant ideas rather than submitting many variations.
Funding is offered through grants and cooperative agreements, with individual awards expected to range from USD 250,000 (floor) to USD 2,000,000 (ceiling). The estimated total funding available across the competition is about USD 6,792,635, and the solicitation anticipates around 15 awards, although all awards are explicitly dependent on the availability of DOS funding for the APP program. In other words, even strong proposals are not guaranteed funding if appropriated or allocated funds are not available.
Cost sharing is mandatory and structured as a true matching requirement. To be eligible for funding, an applicant must show that it and any partners will contribute resources to the project that are at least equal to the amount requested from the Department of State. Practically, that means applicants need to assemble credible financial or in-kind commitments (such as staff time, equipment, services, or partner investments) that match the DOS request at a 1:1 level or higher, and document that commitment clearly within the application.
Eligibility is broad but geographically specific. Applicants must be based in the United States or China, and eligible entity types can include private businesses, foundations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, business and trade associations, academic institutions, civic groups, city or state government agencies and parastatals, regional and international organizations, philanthropic organizations, financial entities, and advocacy groups. The solicitation is designed to encourage cross-sector collaboration, so competitive proposals are likely to show strong partnerships that combine technical expertise, implementation capacity, and private-sector or institutional leverage.
Submission logistics are strict and entirely electronic. Complete proposals had to be received no later than 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on July 11, 2008, sent to APPUS@state.gov, with late submissions deemed invalid. Paper submissions by mail or courier were not accepted. The question-and-answer process was also time-bounded and email-only: questions were accepted in writing at APPUS@state.gov until 5:00 PM EDT on Friday, June 20, 2008, and the Department planned to post responses on grants.gov by Friday, June 27, 2008. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed was Maria Urbina (Division Chief, CPU), reachable by phone at 202-647-4346 or by email at UrbinaMA1@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the China Solicitation Request for Assistance (Funding Opportunity Number S-OES-08-RFA-003)?
It is a U.S. Department of State (DOS) request for proposals connected to the U.S. Government's participation in the Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP). The solicitation seeks practical, results-oriented projects implemented through innovative public-private partnerships between U.S. and Chinese organizations.
Which U.S. government office is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, within the Energy and Environment activity area.
What is the overall purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to fund projects that support APP goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting sustainable economic growth, reducing poverty, creating new investment opportunities, strengthening local capacity, and improving both economic and energy security.
Does this solicitation allow applicants to propose any topic they choose?
No. This solicitation is concept-paper driven. Applicants must choose from specific Concept Papers provided in Attachment B of the RFA and submit a proposal that directly addresses the issue as stated in the problem statement of the selected concept paper.
Where do applicants find the required project topics (Concept Papers)?
The required project topics are provided as Concept Papers in Attachment B of the RFA. Proposals must be based on and responsive to one of those Concept Papers.
How closely must a proposal align with a selected Concept Paper?
The proposal needs to directly address the issue as stated in the problem statement of the chosen Concept Paper. The solicitation emphasizes responding to the Concept Paper rather than proposing unrelated or broadly defined topics.
Is there a limit on how many proposals a lead applicant can submit?
Yes. Any one lead organization may submit up to two proposals total under this RFA.
What types of funding instruments will be used?
DOS expects to make awards in the form of grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards are expected to range from USD 250,000 (floor) to USD 2,000,000 (ceiling).
How much total funding is estimated to be available under this competition?
The estimated total funding available across the competition is about USD 6,792,635.
How many awards does the solicitation anticipate making?
The solicitation anticipates around 15 awards.
Is funding guaranteed if a proposal is strong?
No. All awards are explicitly dependent on the availability of DOS funding for the APP program. This means even strong proposals may not be funded if appropriated or allocated funds are not available.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is mandatory and structured as a true matching requirement.
What does the cost sharing requirement mean in practical terms?
To be eligible, the applicant and any partners must contribute resources at least equal to the amount requested from DOS. This is a 1:1 match (or higher) of the DOS request.
What types of contributions can count toward the required match?
The solicitation indicates the match can include financial or in-kind commitments such as staff time, equipment, services, or partner investments, as long as the total value meets or exceeds the amount requested from DOS.
How should the matching commitment be shown in the application?
Applicants must assemble credible commitments and document the match clearly within the application to demonstrate eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants may include private businesses, foundations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, business and trade associations, academic institutions, civic groups, city or state government agencies and parastatals, regional and international organizations, philanthropic organizations, financial entities, and advocacy groups.
Are there geographic eligibility requirements?
Yes. Applicants must be based in the United States or China.
Does the solicitation encourage partnerships?
Yes. A key focus is on innovative public-private partnerships between U.S. and Chinese organizations. The solicitation is designed to encourage cross-sector collaboration, and competitive proposals are expected to show strong partnerships that combine technical expertise, implementation capacity, and private-sector or institutional leverage.
How must proposals be submitted?
Submissions are entirely electronic. Proposals had to be emailed to APPUS@state.gov.
Were paper submissions accepted (mail or courier)?
No. Paper submissions by mail or courier were not accepted.
What was the application deadline and time zone?
Complete proposals had to be received no later than 5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on July 11, 2008.
What happens if a proposal is submitted late?
Late submissions were deemed invalid.
How could applicants submit questions about the solicitation?
Questions were accepted in writing by email only, sent to APPUS@state.gov, up to the stated deadline for questions.
What was the deadline for submitting questions?
Questions were accepted until 5:00 PM EDT on Friday, June 20, 2008.
When and where were answers to questions expected to be posted?
The Department planned to post responses on grants.gov by Friday, June 27, 2008.
Who was the point of contact if someone had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Maria Urbina (Division Chief, CPU). She could be reached by phone at 202-647-4346 or by email at UrbinaMA1@state.gov.
What is the role of the Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP) in this solicitation?
The solicitation is tied to the U.S. Government's participation in the APP, and funded projects are intended to support APP goals related to clean development, climate, and practical outcomes through U.S.-China collaboration.
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