Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA114 13 000003
Apply for RFA114 13 000003
- The Georgia USAID Tbilisi in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "(EC LEDS) Clean Energy Program" 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 Apr 12, 2013 and posted on Feb 27, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,129,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,129,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 (EC LEDS) Clean Energy Program is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement opportunity administered through the USAID Regional Contracting Office in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is a discretionary environmental funding opportunity designed to help Georgia strengthen its ability to plan and implement Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) by expanding energy efficiency and clean energy efforts. In practical terms, the program is meant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate change mitigation outcomes by building the systems, tools, partnerships, and technical capacity needed to shift energy use and investment toward lower-carbon solutions. The larger, long-term aim goes beyond emissions alone and focuses on supporting more responsible management and development of Georgia's natural resources and overall environmental endowments.
This opportunity was structured as a four-year program with USAID anticipating a single award. The estimated total funding amount is $6,129,000, which also serves as the award ceiling, indicating the award was expected to be issued at or below that maximum level. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant), applicants should expect substantial involvement by USAID during implementation, which commonly includes collaboration on work planning, technical direction, coordination with other donors or government counterparts, and ongoing monitoring to ensure activities align with USAID priorities and LEDS objectives.
Eligibility is broadly open. USAID invited applications from qualified Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), educational institutions, and other qualified entities, with eligibility described as unrestricted subject to any additional clarifications provided in the full announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which means proposers were not required to contribute a minimum non-federal share as a condition of competitiveness or award.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number RFA114-13-000003 and CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2013, with an original closing date of April 26, 2013, later extended to a current closing date of May 13, 2013. The archive date is listed as May 26, 2013. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Ashraf Soos, Acquisition Specialist, reachable by phone at +995 322 544150.
FAQs: (EC LEDS) Clean Energy Program (USAID)
What is the (EC LEDS) Clean Energy Program?
The (EC LEDS) Clean Energy Program is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement opportunity focused on helping Georgia strengthen its ability to plan and implement Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) by expanding energy efficiency and clean energy efforts.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate change mitigation outcomes by building the systems, tools, partnerships, and technical capacity needed to shift energy use and investment toward lower-carbon solutions.
What longer-term outcomes is the program intended to support?
Beyond emissions reductions, the longer-term aim is to support more responsible management and development of Georgia's natural resources and overall environmental endowments.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
How does a cooperative agreement affect implementation?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial involvement by USAID during implementation. The opportunity description notes this commonly includes collaboration on work planning, technical direction, coordination with other donors or government counterparts, and ongoing monitoring to ensure activities align with USAID priorities and LEDS objectives.
Who administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered through the USAID Regional Contracting Office in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary environmental funding opportunity.
What country is the program focused on?
The program is focused on Georgia, with the intent to strengthen Georgia's LEDS planning and implementation capacity and expand energy efficiency and clean energy efforts.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The opportunity was structured as a four-year program.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $6,129,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $6,129,000, meaning the award was expected to be issued at or below that maximum level.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broadly open. USAID invited applications from qualified Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), educational institutions, and other qualified entities. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided description. Applicants were not required to contribute a minimum non-federal share as a condition of competitiveness or award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA114-13-000003.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2013.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was April 26, 2013.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to May 13, 2013.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is listed as May 26, 2013.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Ashraf Soos, Acquisition Specialist.
What is the contact phone number provided?
The phone number provided for the point of contact is +995 322 544150.
What kinds of activities does the program aim to build or strengthen?
The description emphasizes building systems, tools, partnerships, and technical capacity needed to shift energy use and investment toward lower-carbon solutions, in support of LEDS planning and implementation and expanded energy efficiency and clean energy efforts.
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