Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 514 11 000001
Apply for APS 514 11 000001
- The Colombia USAID Bogota in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Colombia Alliance Program (CAP)" 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 7, 2011 and posted on Dec 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,500,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Colombia Alliance Program (CAP) is a USAID Mission in Colombia grant opportunity designed to build and expand strategic partnerships that combine resources, expertise, and funding to tackle development challenges in Colombia with an emphasis aligned to the Environment funding activity category. The program is structured as an Annual Program Statement (APS), which typically signals that USAID is looking for a range of alliance concepts and proposals rather than a single, narrowly defined project. In practical terms, CAP is meant to strengthen existing alliances and create new ones that allow USAID development assistance funds to be leveraged alongside contributions from other partners so that the overall impact is larger than what USAID could achieve alone.
The opportunity is being offered by USAID/Colombia (USAID Bogota) under Funding Opportunity Number APS 514 11 000001, titled "Colombia Alliance Program (CAP)." It is a discretionary funding opportunity using a Grant as the funding instrument. USAID indicates it expects to make around 10 awards under this APS, suggesting multiple projects or alliances may be supported at varying scales depending on the quality of proposals and the available resources.
Funding levels and thresholds are clearly defined. The Estimated Total Funding amount is $8,500,000. The Award Ceiling is also listed as $8,500,000, which indicates that while the total program funding is $8.5 million, an individual award could theoretically be as large as the full amount if a single proposal justified it and USAID chose to fund it that way, though the expected 10 awards implies smaller individual awards on average. The Award Floor is $50,000, meaning proposals below that amount would not meet the stated minimum. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, reinforcing the alliance model: applicants should be prepared to bring partner resources to the table, whether in cash or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with USAID rules and the specifics that would be laid out in the full APS.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of applicant types may apply, including international and local NGOs, universities, private sector entities, and potentially other organizations, subject to any additional eligibility details that may be specified in the full announcement. The description highlights USAID/Colombia's established history of partnering with international and local NGOs, the Government of Colombia, universities, bilateral and multilateral donors, and the private sector, which signals that proposals that demonstrate credible, well-structured partnerships and clear leveraging of external resources are central to what USAID is seeking.
Key dates show the timeline for the APS. The opportunity was posted on December 16, 2010. The original closing date was December 15, 2011, but the current closing date listed is June 15, 2011, indicating the deadline was moved earlier (or an interim deadline was set) relative to the original. The creation date is June 7, 2011, which may reflect an update or record creation in the system rather than the initial public release date. Any applicant would need to rely on the "CurrentClosingDate" for planning purposes and confirm requirements and submission instructions in the full APS documentation.
The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA Number 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas," which is the broad assistance listing used for many overseas USAID programs. Overall, CAP is best understood as a partnership-driven mechanism: USAID is inviting eligible organizations to propose alliances that mobilize additional resources and capabilities, with USAID providing grant funding to help implement environmental or environment-linked development interventions that address priority challenges in Colombia.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is William Fothergill, Contracts Technician, reachable by phone at 011571 383 4136, with an official USAID email address referenced in the announcement for support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Colombia Alliance Program (CAP)
1) What is the Colombia Alliance Program (CAP)?
The Colombia Alliance Program (CAP) is a USAID Mission in Colombia grant opportunity designed to build and expand strategic partnerships (alliances). The goal is to combine resources, expertise, and funding to address development challenges in Colombia, with an emphasis aligned to the Environment funding activity category.
2) Which agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by USAID/Colombia (USAID Bogota).
3) What is the official title and funding opportunity number?
The official title is "Colombia Alliance Program (CAP)." The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 514 11 000001.
4) What kind of solicitation is this (APS)?
This opportunity is structured as an Annual Program Statement (APS). An APS typically indicates USAID is looking for a range of alliance concepts and proposals, rather than a single narrowly defined project.
5) What is the funding instrument for CAP?
USAID is using a Grant as the funding instrument for this discretionary funding opportunity.
6) How many awards does USAID expect to make under this APS?
USAID indicates it expects to make around 10 awards under this APS.
7) What is the estimated total amount of funding available?
The Estimated Total Funding is $8,500,000.
8) What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The Award Ceiling is listed as $8,500,000. This means an individual award could theoretically be as large as $8.5 million, although the expectation of around 10 awards suggests awards may often be smaller depending on proposal quality and available resources.
9) What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The Award Floor is $50,000. Proposals below $50,000 would not meet the stated minimum threshold.
10) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should be prepared to bring partner resources to the table, which may include cash or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with USAID rules and the details specified in the full APS.
11) What is the main purpose of the alliance model in CAP?
CAP is intended to leverage USAID development assistance funds alongside contributions from other partners so the overall impact is larger than what USAID could achieve alone.
12) What types of partnerships does CAP encourage?
The description emphasizes alliances that are credible and well-structured and that clearly leverage external resources. It also notes USAID/Colombia's history of partnering with international and local NGOs, the Government of Colombia, universities, bilateral and multilateral donors, and the private sector.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of applicant types may apply. The announcement suggests potential applicants could include international and local NGOs, universities, private sector entities, and other organizations, subject to any additional eligibility details in the full APS.
14) What is the primary activity area or funding category emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes alignment to the Environment funding activity category.
15) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 16, 2010.
16) What is the current closing date (deadline)?
The current closing date listed is June 15, 2011.
17) Why are there two different closing dates mentioned?
The information notes an original closing date of December 15, 2011, and a current closing date of June 15, 2011. This indicates the deadline was moved earlier or an interim deadline was set compared to the original. Planning should rely on the CurrentClosingDate and the full APS instructions.
18) What does the "creation date" mean in this listing?
The creation date is June 7, 2011. The information indicates this may reflect an update or record creation in the system rather than the initial public release date.
19) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA Number 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
20) What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listing provides a point of contact for support if the full announcement cannot be accessed electronically.
21) Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is William Fothergill, Contracts Technician.
22) How can the point of contact be reached?
William Fothergill can be reached by phone at 011571 383 4136. The announcement also references an official USAID email address for support.
23) What is the practical takeaway for applicants considering CAP?
CAP is best understood as a partnership-driven mechanism. Applicants should be prepared to propose alliances that mobilize additional resources and capabilities, with USAID providing grant funding to implement environmental or environment-linked development interventions addressing priority challenges in Colombia.
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