Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RDMA 486 10 032 RFA
Apply for USAID RDMA 486 10 032 RFA
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Combatting Illegal Wildlife Trafficking in Asia" 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 29, 2010 and posted on Sep 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 27, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S. or non U.S. non profit or for profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), public international organizations (PIO or IO), and other non USG organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled Combatting Illegal Wildlife Trafficking in Asia (Funding Opportunity Number: USAID RDMA 486 10 032 RFA), is a USAID-funded environmental program administered through USAID Bangkok, Thailand. It was posted on September 8, 2010, with an amendment created on September 29, 2010. The amendment does not change the core competition; its purpose is strictly to answer questions that applicants submitted about the original Request for Applications (RFA). Those questions and official responses are compiled in an attachment referenced as "Attachment A" to the amendment. Aside from providing those clarifications, the announcement explicitly states that all other terms and conditions from the original RFA remain in effect.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is expected to result in a single award. USAID plans to make the award either as a cooperative agreement or a grant (the listing includes both, with the primary instrument type identified as a cooperative agreement). A cooperative agreement generally signals that USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant, meaning the recipient may work more closely with the agency on technical direction, coordination, and oversight. The total estimated funding for the competition is $8,000,000, and the award ceiling is also $8,000,000, indicating the selected implementer could potentially receive the full amount under one agreement. The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates there is no guaranteed minimum award amount specified in the notice. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility, though voluntary cost share can sometimes be proposed depending on the solicitation rules.
The assistance listing is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas, placing it within USAID's standard overseas assistance framework. The funding activity category is Environment, and the title makes clear the thematic focus is reducing or countering illegal wildlife trafficking across Asia. While the notice text provided here does not list detailed program components, the stated objective implies activities could include strengthening enforcement capacity, improving cross-border coordination, supporting policy or regulatory reforms, enhancing investigations and prosecutions, reducing demand, improving monitoring and intelligence, and partnering with local and international stakeholders to disrupt trafficking networks. The definitive scope, expected results, geographic emphasis, and required technical approach would be contained in the full RFA and, where applicable, clarified by the questions and answers in Attachment A.
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. entities. The announcement allows applications from nonprofit or for-profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), public international organizations or international organizations (PIO/IO), and other non-U.S. government organizations. The eligible applicant categories explicitly include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). It also notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which signals that the full announcement likely contains additional detail or examples of who may apply, any restrictions, and any documentation requirements for eligibility. In practice, USAID RFAs often require applicants to demonstrate organizational capacity, relevant past performance, and financial and compliance readiness, but the exact requirements would be specified in the application instructions.
Key dates for the competition are straightforward. The original closing date and the current closing date are both October 27, 2010, indicating the amendment did not extend the deadline. The opportunity archive date is November 26, 2010, which generally reflects when the opportunity was scheduled to be removed from active posting after the submission window closed. Applicants working from this notice would have been expected to submit by the stated deadline and consult the amendment attachment for any clarifications that might affect proposal preparation, budgeting, partnership structures, or compliance interpretations.
For questions related to accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provides a specific point of contact: Karittha Jenchiewchan, Procurement Specialist, with a telephone number listed as 6622573025. The agency is identified as Thailand USAID Bangkok, which suggests the regional context and administrative location for the procurement or assistance action. Overall, the announcement is best understood as a formal Q-and-A amendment to an existing competitive RFA focused on implementing a major, single-award, $8 million program to combat illegal wildlife trafficking in Asia, with broad eligibility across qualified NGO and international organization applicants and no mandatory cost share.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Combatting Illegal Wildlife Trafficking in Asia (USAID RDMA 486 10 032 RFA)
1. What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Combatting Illegal Wildlife Trafficking in Asia.
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID RDMA 486 10 032 RFA.
3. Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a USAID-funded opportunity administered through USAID Bangkok, Thailand (Thailand USAID Bangkok).
4. What is the program area or sector for this funding?
The funding activity category is Environment, with a focus on countering or reducing illegal wildlife trafficking in Asia.
5. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 8, 2010.
6. Was the opportunity amended, and what changed?
Yes. An amendment was created on September 29, 2010. The amendment does not change the core competition; it was issued strictly to answer questions submitted by applicants about the original Request for Applications (RFA).
7. Where can applicants find the official Q&A responses referenced in the amendment?
The questions and official responses are compiled in an attachment referenced as "Attachment A" to the amendment.
8. Do the amendment clarifications replace the original RFA requirements?
No. The announcement states that all other terms and conditions from the original RFA remain in effect, aside from the clarifications provided in the amendment.
9. What type of funding is this (discretionary or mandatory)?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
10. How many awards does USAID expect to make under this opportunity?
USAID expects this competition to result in a single award.
11. What award instrument will USAID use (grant or cooperative agreement)?
USAID plans to make the award as either a cooperative agreement or a grant, with the primary instrument type identified as a cooperative agreement.
12. What does it mean if the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant, meaning the recipient may work more closely with USAID on areas such as technical direction, coordination, and oversight.
13. What is the total estimated funding amount for this competition?
The total estimated funding is $8,000,000.
14. What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $8,000,000, meaning the selected implementer could potentially receive up to the full estimated amount under one agreement.
15. What is the award floor and what does it imply?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically means the notice does not specify a guaranteed minimum award amount.
16. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of eligibility.
17. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. entities. The announcement allows applications from:
- Nonprofit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
- For-profit nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
- Public international organizations / international organizations (PIO/IO)
- Other non-U.S. government organizations
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Others, as referenced in the opportunity's additional eligibility information
18. Does the notice mention any additional eligibility notes or categories?
Yes. The eligibility section includes an "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" note, indicating the full announcement likely contains more detail on eligible entities and any related conditions or documentation.
19. What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number is 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
20. What is the application deadline?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both October 27, 2010, indicating the amendment did not extend the deadline.
21. When is the opportunity expected to be archived?
The opportunity archive date is November 26, 2010, which generally reflects when it was scheduled to be removed from active posting after the submission window closed.
22. What geographic focus is indicated by the notice?
The title and description indicate a focus on Asia, and the administering office is USAID Bangkok, Thailand.
23. What kinds of activities does the notice suggest may be included?
The notice does not list detailed components, but the stated objective implies that activities could include items such as strengthening enforcement capacity, improving cross-border coordination, supporting policy or regulatory reforms, enhancing investigations and prosecutions, reducing demand, improving monitoring and intelligence, and partnering with local and international stakeholders to disrupt trafficking networks. The definitive scope and requirements would be in the full RFA and any clarifications in Attachment A.
24. Where should applicants look for the definitive program scope and requirements?
Applicants should rely on the full Request for Applications (RFA) for the definitive scope, expected results, geographic emphasis, and required technical approach, and also consult Attachment A to the amendment for official clarifications.
25. Who is the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice lists: Karittha Jenchiewchan, Procurement Specialist.
26. What phone number is provided for the point of contact?
The telephone number provided is 6622573025.
27. Does the amendment indicate any changes beyond answering applicant questions?
No. The amendment is described as being issued strictly to answer applicant questions, and it explicitly states that all other terms and conditions remain in effect.
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