Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA EGAT PEP 09 001 DRAFTPD
Apply for M OAA EGAT PEP 09 001 DRAFTPD
- The Agency for International Development in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRAFT Sustainable Conservation Approaches in Priority EcosystemS (SCAPES)" 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 Jan 22, 2009 and posted on Nov 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 11, 2008. (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 $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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 DRAFT Sustainable Conservation Approaches in Priority EcosystemS (SCAPES) opportunity was a USAID biodiversity-focused initiative released first as a draft program description (PD) to gather public and stakeholder feedback before launching a formal competition. It was designed as a Leader with Associates type program, meaning it was envisioned as a central global mechanism (the "Leader") that could support additional field-based activities (the "Associates") aligned with the same technical approach. The draft was developed by USAID's Bureau of Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade, specifically the Office of Natural Resources Management, Biodiversity Team (EGAT/NRM/B), and it laid out the proposed objectives, expected results, and core program elements that USAID intended to refine based on comments received.
This posting was not itself a request for applications and was not an active solicitation for funding at the draft stage. USAID explicitly stated that it did not intend to make an award based on the draft request for comments, would not pay for information submitted during this feedback period, and would treat any responses as informational only rather than as an application. During the comment window, USAID also instructed interested parties not to contact USAID staff about the draft or the anticipated procurement, and noted that it would not be answering questions about the PD or the forthcoming competition during that period. Instead, commenters were directed to submit feedback by email to SCAPESRFA@usaid.gov by the deadline of 5:00 PM EDST on December 11, 2008, with the PD accessible via federal grants portals such as fedgrants.gov.
In terms of funding characteristics, SCAPES was listed under USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs (CFDA 98.001) and categorized as an environment-related discretionary funding opportunity. The anticipated award instrument type was a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant. The opportunity indicated a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants would be expected to contribute resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) alongside USAID funding. The award size parameters were substantial, with an anticipated floor of $1,000,000 and a ceiling of $6,000,000, signaling that USAID expected relatively large, multi-year and/or multi-country conservation efforts rather than small pilot projects. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, open to any type of entity, subject to clarifications that would appear in the detailed eligibility language of the eventual solicitation.
The announcement was later updated on January 22, 2009 to state that the full Request for Applications (RFA) had become available on grants.gov under RFA number M OAA EGAT 09 470. That update also provided the competitive timeline for the formal solicitation phase: questions on the RFA were due January 26, 2009, and applications were due February 17, 2009 by 11:00 a.m. EST. For technical access issues related to retrieving the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was Sarah McKim, Contract Specialist, at (202) 712-5521 and smckim@usaid.gov. Overall, the SCAPES posting reflects a two-step process USAID sometimes uses for major programs: first circulating a draft program description to shape the final design through external input, then issuing a formal RFA to select an implementing partner under a cooperative agreement to advance sustainable conservation approaches in priority ecosystems.
FAQs - USAID SCAPES (Sustainable Conservation Approaches in Priority Ecosystems)
1) What is the SCAPES opportunity?
SCAPES stands for Sustainable Conservation Approaches in Priority Ecosystems. It was described as a USAID biodiversity-focused initiative intended to advance sustainable conservation approaches in priority ecosystems.
2) Was the initial SCAPES posting an open funding competition?
No. The initial posting was a DRAFT program description (PD) released to gather public and stakeholder feedback. USAID stated it was not a request for applications and was not an active solicitation for funding at the draft stage.
3) What was the purpose of releasing a draft program description (PD)?
The draft PD was circulated to collect comments and refine the proposed objectives, expected results, and core program elements before USAID launched a formal competition.
4) Would USAID make an award based on the draft PD?
No. USAID explicitly stated it did not intend to make an award based on the draft request for comments.
5) Would USAID pay for information submitted during the draft comment period?
No. USAID stated it would not pay for information submitted during the feedback period.
6) How would USAID treat responses submitted to the draft PD?
USAID indicated it would treat responses as informational only and not as an application.
7) Who developed the draft SCAPES program description?
The draft was developed by USAID's Bureau of Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade, specifically the Office of Natural Resources Management, Biodiversity Team (EGAT/NRM/B).
8) What kind of program structure was SCAPES designed to use?
SCAPES was designed as a "Leader with Associates" type program. It was envisioned as a central global mechanism (the "Leader") that could support additional field-based activities (the "Associates") aligned with the same technical approach.
9) What type of award instrument was anticipated?
The opportunity indicated an anticipated award instrument type of a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial USAID involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
10) Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicated a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants would be expected to contribute resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) alongside USAID funding.
11) What were the anticipated award size parameters?
The anticipated funding floor was $1,000,000 and the ceiling was $6,000,000, suggesting USAID expected relatively large conservation efforts rather than small pilot projects.
12) What was the program category and CFDA listing?
SCAPES was listed under USAID foreign assistance for overseas programs (CFDA 98.001) and categorized as an environment-related discretionary funding opportunity.
13) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, open to any type of entity, subject to clarifications that would appear in the detailed eligibility language of the eventual solicitation.
14) Could interested parties contact USAID staff during the draft comment period?
No. During the comment window, USAID instructed interested parties not to contact USAID staff about the draft or the anticipated procurement.
15) Would USAID answer questions about the draft PD during the comment period?
No. USAID noted it would not be answering questions about the PD or the forthcoming competition during that period.
16) How were comments supposed to be submitted for the draft PD?
Comments were to be submitted by email to SCAPESRFA@usaid.gov.
17) What was the deadline for submitting draft PD feedback?
The deadline provided was 5:00 PM EDST on December 11, 2008.
18) Where could the draft PD be accessed?
The PD was noted as accessible via federal grants portals such as fedgrants.gov.
19) Did USAID later release a formal Request for Applications (RFA)?
Yes. An update dated January 22, 2009 stated that the full RFA had become available on grants.gov.
20) What was the RFA number for the formal solicitation?
The RFA was listed under number M OAA EGAT 09 470 on grants.gov.
21) What were the key deadlines for the formal RFA phase?
Questions on the RFA were due January 26, 2009. Applications were due February 17, 2009 by 11:00 a.m. EST.
22) Who was the contact for technical access issues retrieving the announcement electronically?
For technical access issues, the contact listed was Sarah McKim, Contract Specialist, at (202) 712-5521 and smckim@usaid.gov.
23) What overall process did the SCAPES posting reflect?
It reflected a two-step process: (1) circulating a draft program description to shape the final design through external input, and (2) issuing a formal RFA to select an implementing partner under a cooperative agreement.
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