Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 517 14 000001
Apply for APS 517 14 000001
- The Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo in the agriculture environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Climate Change Implementation and Adaptation Measures (CLIMA Adapt)" 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 27, 2014 and posted on Aug 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2015 Concept papers due 09/26/2014, applications are subject to RFA issuance once CPs are deemed eligible.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,300,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Local institutations as defined by 22 CFR 228.12
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Opportunity Summary:
Climate Change Implementation and Adaptation Measures (CLIMA Adapt) is a USAID Santo Domingo funding opportunity focused on helping vulnerable communities and municipalities in the Dominican Republic put practical climate adaptation into action. The core purpose is to support innovative or scalable methods that reduce climate-related risk at the local level, with an emphasis on implementing priority adaptation strategies that communities have identified as most urgent. In plain terms, the program is looking for real-world solutions that can be deployed in municipalities and communities to strengthen resilience to climate impacts, and that can potentially be replicated or expanded beyond a single pilot site.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary award under a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the agency expected to remain substantially involved during implementation rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The activity category is listed under Agriculture and Environment, which signals the work may connect to climate-sensitive sectors like water resources, watershed management, agriculture and livelihoods, land use planning, ecosystem-based adaptation, and related community resilience measures. USAID anticipated making around five awards under this program, indicating a small portfolio of competitively selected projects rather than one large national program.
Funding for CLIMA Adapt was estimated at a total of $7.3 million. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $500,000 up to a ceiling of $2,000,000, which typically fits multi-site municipal initiatives or a focused regional effort with measurable outcomes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants needed to plan for contributing resources in addition to USAID funds. The CFDA listing was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), consistent with international development assistance administered by USAID.
The process described in the listing centered on concept papers first. Concept papers were due on September 26, 2014, and full applications were to be submitted only after USAID reviewed concept papers and determined eligibility, with a separate Request for Applications (RFA) expected to follow for those invited or deemed eligible. While the original closing date was September 26, 2014 (tied to the concept paper deadline), the listing reflects a later current closing date of August 25, 2015, suggesting the opportunity remained posted or administratively open for a longer period, with the archive date shown as September 30, 2015.
Eligibility was limited to local institutions as defined by 22 CFR 228.12, which is a regulatory definition USAID uses to determine what qualifies as a local organization (generally emphasizing local registration, local leadership, and local presence/operations). The listing also notes “Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification),” but the explicit eligibility information provided points to local institutions meeting that regulatory definition. This framing reinforces that the program was designed to channel resources to locally rooted entities capable of implementing adaptation activities directly within communities and municipal structures.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number APS 517 14 000001, titled Climate Change Implementation and Adaptation Measures (CLIMA Adapt), and it was managed by USAID Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. For access issues or questions, the point of contact listed was Omar Trigo, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist (telephone 809-368-7738; email otrigo@usaid.gov). The Grants.gov listing also included an additional information link directing applicants to the full announcement and related materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Climate Change Implementation and Adaptation Measures (CLIMA Adapt)
What is the CLIMA Adapt funding opportunity?
Climate Change Implementation and Adaptation Measures (CLIMA Adapt) is a USAID Santo Domingo funding opportunity designed to help vulnerable communities and municipalities in the Dominican Republic put practical climate adaptation measures into action. The focus is on real-world, on-the-ground implementation that reduces climate-related risk at the local level.
What is the main purpose of CLIMA Adapt?
The core purpose is to support innovative or scalable methods that reduce climate-related risks locally, with an emphasis on implementing priority adaptation strategies that communities have identified as most urgent. The opportunity prioritizes solutions that strengthen resilience to climate impacts and can potentially be replicated or expanded beyond a single pilot site.
What types of activities does the program generally support?
The activity category is Agriculture and Environment, which suggests the work may be connected to climate-sensitive areas such as water resources, watershed management, agriculture and livelihoods, land use planning, ecosystem-based adaptation, and related community resilience measures. The opportunity emphasizes practical implementation of adaptation strategies within communities and municipalities.
Where will the funded work take place?
The opportunity is focused on municipalities and vulnerable communities in the Dominican Republic and is administered by USAID Santo Domingo.
How many awards did USAID expect to make under CLIMA Adapt?
USAID anticipated making around five awards, indicating a small portfolio of competitively selected projects rather than a single large national program.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
Total funding was estimated at $7.3 million.
What was the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $500,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $2,000,000.
Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to plan to contribute resources in addition to USAID funds.
What type of award instrument was used?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary award under a Cooperative Agreement. This typically means USAID expected to remain substantially involved during implementation rather than issuing funds and stepping back.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing was 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
What was the application process for CLIMA Adapt?
The listing described a concept paper-first process. Concept papers were submitted first, and full applications were to be submitted only after USAID reviewed concept papers and determined eligibility, with a separate Request for Applications (RFA) expected to follow for those invited or deemed eligible.
When were concept papers due?
Concept papers were due on September 26, 2014.
Was there a separate deadline shown in the listing?
Yes. While September 26, 2014 was tied to the concept paper deadline and shown as the original closing date, the listing reflects a later current closing date of August 25, 2015, suggesting the opportunity remained posted or administratively open for a longer period.
What archive date was shown for the opportunity?
The archive date shown was September 30, 2015.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to local institutions as defined by 22 CFR 228.12, which is a USAID regulatory definition used to determine what qualifies as a local organization (generally emphasizing local registration, local leadership, and local presence or operations). The listing also noted "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but the explicit eligibility information provided points to local institutions meeting the 22 CFR 228.12 definition.
What does "local institution" mean in this opportunity?
The opportunity references 22 CFR 228.12 for the definition of a local institution. As described in the listing, this generally emphasizes that an organization is locally registered, locally led, and has a local presence and operations.
Where was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on Grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number was APS 517 14 000001.
Which USAID office managed the opportunity?
The opportunity was managed by USAID Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Omar Trigo, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist. Telephone: 809-368-7738. Email: otrigo@usaid.gov.
Did the listing mention where to find the full announcement and materials?
Yes. The Grants.gov listing included an additional information link directing applicants to the full announcement and related materials.
Does CLIMA Adapt focus more on planning or implementation?
The emphasis is on implementation of practical adaptation measures, specifically supporting communities and municipalities in putting priority adaptation strategies into action.
Is replication or scale part of what USAID was looking for?
Yes. The opportunity highlights innovative or scalable methods and notes interest in solutions that can potentially be replicated or expanded beyond a single pilot site.
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