Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 492 13 000002
Apply for RFA 492 13 000002
- The Philippines USAID Manila in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response (PREPARE)" 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 Feb 15, 2013 and posted on Feb 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 21, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $19,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), public international organizations (PIOs), and consortium of local and international firms are also eligible.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response (PREPARE) opportunity is a USAID discretionary funding solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 492 13 000002) focused on improving how two Pacific Island nations, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), prepare for and respond to major natural disasters. The central aim is practical readiness: strengthening disaster preparedness systems before an emergency happens, and speeding up the delivery of appropriate emergency relief and reconstruction support after a disaster, specifically in scenarios involving severe U.S. Presidentially declared natural disasters affecting either FSM or RMI. In other words, it is structured to make response and recovery faster, more organized, and better matched to what affected communities actually need when a high-impact event occurs.
The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that the funding agency expects to remain actively involved during implementation (for example through substantial technical participation, coordination, approvals, or joint planning) rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief, and the CFDA listing is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). USAID Manila (Philippines USAID Manila) is the issuing agency office for this announcement.
Financially, the solicitation lists a maximum funding ceiling of USD 19,000,000, with no stated award floor (USD 0). USAID anticipated making one award under this notice. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to bring a specific level of non-federal cash or in-kind contribution to be considered responsive, though voluntary leverage could still be viewed favorably depending on the evaluation approach outlined in the full solicitation.
Eligibility is open broadly to international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), public international organizations (PIOs), and consortia that include local and international firms. The listing also labels eligible applicants as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the announcement, which usually indicates that eligibility may be defined in more detail in the full RFA (for example, around registration, experience thresholds, or consortium lead-member arrangements). The posting date and creation date were February 15, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 21, 2013.
For access issues with the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact: Franco Joshua Calixto, Acquisition Specialist, reachable by phone at 552 5691, with an official RFA email address referenced for inquiries.
PREPARE (USAID) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response (PREPARE).
Who is issuing this funding opportunity?
The issuing agency office is USAID Manila (Philippines USAID Manila).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 492 13 000002.
What is the purpose of PREPARE?
PREPARE focuses on improving how two Pacific Island nations prepare for and respond to major natural disasters. The central aim is practical readiness: strengthening disaster preparedness systems before an emergency happens and speeding up the delivery of appropriate emergency relief and reconstruction support after a disaster.
Which countries are the focus of this opportunity?
This opportunity is focused on the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).
What kinds of disaster events does this activity emphasize?
The opportunity specifically references scenarios involving severe U.S. Presidentially declared natural disasters affecting either FSM or RMI.
What type of award is USAID planning to make?
USAID plans to make a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates USAID expects to remain actively involved during implementation, for example through substantial technical participation, coordination, approvals, or joint planning, rather than only providing funds without ongoing engagement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief.
What is the CFDA number/listing for this program?
The CFDA listing provided is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What is the maximum funding amount available under this solicitation?
The solicitation lists a maximum funding ceiling of USD 19,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated. The notice lists the floor as USD 0.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making one award under this notice.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open broadly to international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), public international organizations (PIOs), and consortia that include local and international firms. The listing also labels eligible applicants as "Others", with additional clarification referenced in the announcement.
What does it mean that eligible applicants are listed as "Others"?
It indicates eligibility may be defined in more detail in the full RFA, such as requirements related to registration, experience thresholds, or how consortium lead-member arrangements must be structured.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date were February 15, 2013. The original and current closing date listed is March 21, 2013.
Where can applicants get help if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides a point of contact for access issues: Franco Joshua Calixto, Acquisition Specialist.
How can applicants contact the point of contact listed in the notice?
Franco Joshua Calixto can be reached by phone at 552 5691. The notice also references an official RFA email address for inquiries.
What is the overall outcome PREPARE is trying to achieve?
The activity is structured to make response and recovery faster, more organized, and better matched to affected community needs when a high-impact natural disaster occurs in FSM or RMI.
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