Opportunity Information: Apply for 2015 EAP 04152016
Apply for 2015 EAP 04152016
- The DOS in the environment, health, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "East Asia Pacific Environmental Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.124.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2016 and posted on Mar 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2016. (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 $24,999.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The East Asia Pacific Environmental Grant is a U.S. Department of State program run through the Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs (EAP) that funds small, practical environmental projects across East Asia and the Pacific. The intent is to support local and regional, small-scale efforts that can show tangible outcomes and ideally create models that can be expanded, replicated, leveraged with other funding, or used as a springboard for larger follow-on initiatives. Projects are administered through the Department of State Regional Environmental Offices, with Regional Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Officers based in Bangkok covering Northeast and Southeast Asia and officers based in Suva covering Pacific Island states.
Awards are capped at USD 24,999 per project, and the opportunity anticipated making multiple awards (listed as 11 expected awards). EAP indicates a preference for multilateral projects involving more than one country in the region, especially those with results that can be scaled up or applied elsewhere. At the same time, EAP will consider bilateral projects, particularly for countries that receive little or no foreign assistance, as long as the country is eligible to receive U.S. foreign assistance. In other words, strong regional collaboration is favored, but well-justified single-country work is still on the table when it fills a gap.
The competition is open to a wide range of applicants. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofits and NGOs, public international organizations, private or public institutions of higher education (including public and state-controlled universities), independent school districts, individuals, and for-profit entities (including small businesses). While EAP generally prefers to partner with nonprofit organizations, it notes that there may be cases where a for-profit organization is the best fit. For-profit applicants should plan for additional scrutiny during the review process, and they should also understand a key restriction: the Department of State generally does not allow profit under assistance awards to commercial or for-profit entities. In practice, that means budgets must reflect allowable direct and indirect costs only, without any added margin above those allowable costs.
There are several important limitations and compliance requirements highlighted in the notice. Research projects are not eligible for funding, so proposals centered primarily on academic or scientific research would not be supported under this program. However, training activities are explicitly allowed, which suggests EAP is looking for implementation-focused work such as capacity building, applied environmental programming, practical demonstrations, and similar activities that lead to real-world improvements. The program also makes clear that grants cannot be awarded to government agencies, offices, or departments, which rules out direct government implementers as recipients (though partnerships or coordination with government stakeholders may still be possible depending on project design). Universities, NGO/civil society organizations, and even individuals can receive awards if the proposal meets the program goals and eligibility rules.
On the application and administrative side, applicants must submit the required SF-424 forms along with the grant application, and the recipient information must match exactly between the SF-424 and the application package. All fields across the SF-424 and the application must be completed in English. The notice also specifies that all grantees must have a DUNS number (a unique identifier used in U.S. federal awards management) and notes that obtaining it can be done online at no cost. These are not minor details; incomplete forms, mismatched organizational information, or missing identifiers can derail an otherwise strong application.
The Department of State also reserves broad discretion in how awards are made. It may fund one or multiple applications, reject any or all submissions, choose an application that is not the lowest cost if it better meets the objectives, accept alternate proposals, and waive minor informalities. The agency may also make awards based solely on initial submissions without negotiating or requesting revisions, so applicants are expected to submit their strongest technical proposal and best budget terms upfront. While EAP may choose to open discussions for clarification or refinements, it is not required to do so.
Key opportunity details listed in the posting include the funding opportunity title "East Asia Pacific Environmental Grant," funding opportunity number "2015 EAP 04152016," activity categories spanning environment, health, and natural resources (CFDA 19.124), an award ceiling of USD 24,999, and an application closing date of April 15, 2016 (as posted for that cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): East Asia Pacific Environmental Grant
What is the East Asia Pacific Environmental Grant?
The East Asia Pacific Environmental Grant is a U.S. Department of State program run through the Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs (EAP) that funds small, practical environmental projects across East Asia and the Pacific. The program is intended to support local and regional, small-scale efforts that produce tangible outcomes and can serve as models to expand, replicate, leverage with other funding, or act as a springboard for larger follow-on initiatives.
Who administers projects funded under this program?
Projects are administered through the U.S. Department of State Regional Environmental Offices. Regional Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Officers based in Bangkok cover Northeast and Southeast Asia, and officers based in Suva cover Pacific Island states.
What types of projects are prioritized?
The program prioritizes small, practical environmental projects with tangible outcomes. EAP indicates a preference for projects that can be scaled up, replicated, leveraged with other funding, or used to launch larger follow-on initiatives.
Are multilateral or regional projects preferred?
Yes. EAP indicates a preference for multilateral projects involving more than one country in the region, especially where results can be scaled up or applied elsewhere.
Are single-country or bilateral projects allowed?
Yes. EAP will consider bilateral projects, particularly for countries that receive little or no foreign assistance, as long as the country is eligible to receive U.S. foreign assistance.
What is the maximum award amount?
Awards are capped at USD 24,999 per project.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making multiple awards, listed as 11 expected awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
The competition is open to a wide range of applicants, including:
- U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofits and NGOs
- Public international organizations
- Private or public institutions of higher education (including public and state-controlled universities)
- Independent school districts
- Individuals
- For-profit entities (including small businesses)
Does the program prefer nonprofit applicants?
Yes. EAP generally prefers to partner with nonprofit organizations, though it notes there may be cases where a for-profit organization is the best fit.
Can for-profit organizations apply, and are there special restrictions?
Yes, for-profit entities (including small businesses) are eligible to apply. However, for-profit applicants should expect additional scrutiny during review. Also, the Department of State generally does not allow profit under assistance awards to commercial or for-profit entities, meaning budgets should include allowable direct and indirect costs only, without an added profit margin.
Are research projects eligible for funding?
No. Research projects are not eligible for funding. Proposals centered primarily on academic or scientific research would not be supported under this program.
Are training activities eligible for funding?
Yes. Training activities are explicitly allowed, suggesting the program is focused on implementation-oriented work such as capacity building, applied environmental programming, and practical demonstrations that lead to real-world improvements.
Can government agencies apply directly for this grant?
No. The program specifies that grants cannot be awarded to government agencies, offices, or departments.
What application forms are required?
Applicants must submit the required SF-424 forms along with the grant application.
Do the SF-424 and the application package need to match?
Yes. The recipient information must match exactly between the SF-424 and the rest of the application package.
In what language must the application be completed?
All fields across the SF-424 and the application must be completed in English.
Is a DUNS number required?
Yes. All grantees must have a DUNS number. The notice states that obtaining a DUNS number can be done online at no cost.
Can an incomplete application be disqualified?
Yes. The notice indicates that incomplete forms, mismatched organizational information, or missing identifiers (such as a DUNS number) can derail an otherwise strong application.
Does the Department of State have discretion over award decisions?
Yes. The Department of State reserves broad discretion, including the ability to fund one or multiple applications, reject any or all submissions, choose an application that is not the lowest cost if it better meets the objectives, accept alternate proposals, and waive minor informalities.
Will the agency negotiate or request revisions before making an award?
Not necessarily. The agency may make awards based solely on initial submissions without negotiating or requesting revisions. Applicants should submit their strongest technical proposal and best budget terms upfront.
What is the funding opportunity title and number?
The funding opportunity title is "East Asia Pacific Environmental Grant," and the funding opportunity number is "2015 EAP 04152016."
What are the activity categories and CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The activity categories span environment, health, and natural resources, and the CFDA number listed is 19.124.
What was the application closing date listed for the cycle described?
The application closing date listed in the posting for that cycle was April 15, 2016.
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