Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 486 14 000005
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- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ECONOMIC GROWTH INTEGRATED PROJECT FOR PRIVATE SECTOR COMPETITIVENESS, AGRICULTURE AND GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE" 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 Nov 8, 2013 and posted on Oct 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 opportunity titled "ECONOMIC GROWTH INTEGRATED PROJECT FOR PRIVATE SECTOR COMPETITIVENESS, AGRICULTURE AND GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE" (Funding Opportunity Number: SOL 486 14 000005) is not a grant competition itself, but a Request for Information (RFI) issued in support of an anticipated future solicitation, such as a Request for Applications (RFA) or Request for Proposals (RFP). In practical terms, USAID is signaling that it is shaping a forthcoming Economic Growth Program for Timor-Leste and is seeking input from interested organizations, firms, and other stakeholders before finalizing the design and requirements. The RFI references a Concept Paper that provides the draft program direction, available in both English (Attachment A) and Tetum (Attachment B), and invites feedback that can strengthen the eventual solicitation.
The core focus of the contemplated program is integrated economic growth, with an emphasis on three connected areas: private sector competitiveness, agriculture, and global climate change. The "integrated" framing suggests USAID is looking for approaches that do not treat these as separate silos, but instead link them in ways that reinforce one another. For example, strengthening agricultural value chains may be expected to go hand-in-hand with improving the business environment and enterprise competitiveness, while also incorporating climate-smart or climate-resilient practices that protect productivity and livelihoods from climate-related shocks.
USAID/Timor-Leste specifically asks respondents to comment on illustrative interventions, methodologies, and approaches that could work well in the relevant sectors. They are also interested in concrete success stories and lessons learned from similar or related activities, which implies they want evidence-based recommendations rather than purely theoretical ideas. Another major theme is coordination: the RFI requests suggestions on opportunities for collaboration and synergies, including identification of areas where planned activities might overlap with existing programs or where models could be replicated. This typically means USAID wants to avoid duplicating ongoing efforts, leverage what already works, and encourage partnerships across implementers, government counterparts, private firms, producer groups, and other donors.
From an administrative standpoint, the listing is categorized as discretionary and uses an "Other" funding instrument type and activity category, which is consistent with an RFI rather than a standard assistance award announcement. The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The eligible applicants field is listed as "Unrestricted," meaning the RFI is open to any type of entity unless further limited by details in the full text. Importantly, an RFI does not obligate the government to fund any respondent, and the award ceiling and floor are both shown as 0, reflecting that no direct award is being made under the RFI itself.
Key dates show the notice was posted on October 28, 2013, created on November 8, 2013, and closed on November 15, 2013, with an archive date of December 15, 2013. The issuing organization is associated with USAID Bangkok (Thailand) while the program focus is Timor-Leste, which is common when regional procurement and acquisition support is handled through a regional mission or platform.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact is Suthicha Chussananalin, Acquisition Specialist, reachable by phone at +66 2 257 3000 or by email at schussananalin@usaid.gov. The announcement also references an additional information link labeled "Request for Information," which would ordinarily contain the Concept Paper attachments and instructions on how to submit comments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Is this a grant competition I can apply to right now?
No. This notice is a Request for Information (RFI), not an active grant competition. It is issued to gather input that will help USAID shape an anticipated future solicitation, such as a Request for Applications (RFA) or Request for Proposals (RFP).
2) What is the title and funding opportunity number for this RFI?
The opportunity is titled "ECONOMIC GROWTH INTEGRATED PROJECT FOR PRIVATE SECTOR COMPETITIVENESS, AGRICULTURE AND GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE" and the Funding Opportunity Number is SOL 486 14 000005.
3) What is USAID trying to do by issuing this RFI?
USAID is signaling that it is designing a forthcoming Economic Growth Program for Timor-Leste and wants practical input from organizations, firms, and stakeholders before finalizing program design and requirements for a future RFA or RFP.
4) What is the geographic focus of the contemplated program?
The program focus described in the RFI is Timor-Leste.
5) Why does the issuing organization reference USAID Bangkok if the program is for Timor-Leste?
The notice is associated with USAID Bangkok (Thailand) even though the program focus is Timor-Leste. The RFI notes this is common when regional procurement and acquisition support is handled through a regional mission or platform.
6) What sectors or themes does the contemplated program focus on?
The draft direction emphasizes integrated economic growth across three connected areas: private sector competitiveness, agriculture, and global climate change.
7) What does "integrated" mean in the context of this program?
"Integrated" indicates USAID is looking for approaches that connect private sector competitiveness, agriculture, and climate considerations rather than treating them as separate silos. The RFI suggests linkages such as strengthening agricultural value chains alongside improvements to the business environment and enterprise competitiveness, while incorporating climate-smart or climate-resilient practices.
8) What types of input is USAID/Timor-Leste asking for?
USAID/Timor-Leste asks respondents to comment on illustrative interventions, methodologies, and approaches that could work well in the relevant sectors.
9) Is USAID looking for examples from past work or just ideas?
They are interested in concrete success stories and lessons learned from similar or related activities, which indicates a preference for evidence-based recommendations rather than purely theoretical concepts.
10) What does the RFI say about coordination and collaboration?
Coordination is a major theme. The RFI requests suggestions on opportunities for collaboration and synergies, including identifying where planned activities might overlap with existing programs or where successful models could be replicated.
11) Does responding to this RFI lead to funding or an award?
No. An RFI does not obligate the government to fund any respondent. This notice is for information-gathering in support of a potential future solicitation.
12) Why do the award ceiling and floor show as 0?
The award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0 because the RFI itself does not make a direct award. It is not an assistance or procurement competition.
13) What is the funding instrument type and activity category listed for this notice?
The listing is categorized as discretionary and uses an "Other" funding instrument type and activity category, which aligns with it being an RFI rather than a standard award announcement.
14) Who is eligible to respond to the RFI?
The eligible applicants field is listed as "Unrestricted," meaning the RFI is open to any type of entity unless further limited by details in the full announcement text.
15) What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The CFDA number is 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
16) Where can I find the draft program direction referenced by the RFI?
The RFI references a Concept Paper that provides the draft program direction. It is available in English (Attachment A) and Tetum (Attachment B) and is typically accessed through the additional information link labeled "Request for Information," which would also include submission instructions.
17) What are the key dates for this RFI?
The notice was posted on October 28, 2013, created on November 8, 2013, closed on November 15, 2013, and has an archive date of December 15, 2013.
18) Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Suthicha Chussananalin, Acquisition Specialist. Phone: +66 2 257 3000. Email: schussananalin@usaid.gov.
19) What should I expect after the RFI stage?
The RFI is intended to inform a future solicitation, such as an RFA or RFP. The notice indicates USAID is still shaping the program design and requirements and is seeking stakeholder feedback before issuing that later solicitation.
20) What is the name of the link mentioned for additional details and submission instructions?
The announcement references an additional information link labeled "Request for Information," which would ordinarily contain the Concept Paper attachments and instructions on how to submit comments.
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