Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA OAA 10 000009
Apply for RFA OAA 10 000009
- The Agency for International Development in the energy environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program (EEREP)" 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 Sep 14, 2010 and posted on Jul 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 22, 2010 Closing date for applications for the EEREP RFA has been extended to 9/22/10 4PM Eastern Standard Time. Please refer to Amendment 2 attachment for additional information on the RFA.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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:
USAID's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program (EEREP) is a competitive grant opportunity aimed at helping developing countries cut greenhouse gas emissions and expand access to cleaner energy systems. The agency plans to fund two separate "Leader with Associate" cooperative agreements, each running for a five-year period. Because these are cooperative agreements, USAID expects to be more actively involved than it would be under a standard grant, typically through ongoing collaboration, technical direction, and coordination during implementation.
The program is organized around two major themes. The first theme, Increasing Energy Efficiency, focuses on improving energy efficiency across developing-country economies as a practical way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In typical USAID programming terms, this could include policy and regulatory support, market and institutional strengthening, technical assistance, and tools that help countries and utilities reduce energy waste in buildings, industry, and other high-consumption sectors. The second theme, Increasing Adoption of Renewable Energy, is geared toward helping developing countries promote, establish, and scale up the supply of renewable energy systems. This theme generally aligns with efforts such as enabling frameworks for renewables, improving planning and integration, strengthening project pipelines, and addressing barriers that prevent renewable technologies from being deployed widely.
Funding is expected to support two awards in total. Subject to available funds, USAID anticipates approximately $2,500,000 for each EEREP Leader Award, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,000,000 across the opportunity. Each Leader Award also has a longer-term structure: it can support Associate Awards up to a maximum aggregate value of $10,000,000 for those associated activities. The award ceiling listed for the Leader Award portion is $2,500,000, and the award floor is $0, meaning the solicitation does not guarantee a minimum award size.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of entity as long as it meets any additional conditions stated in the full solicitation under eligibility clarifications. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) consistent with USAID requirements and the specific instructions in the request for applications.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under the funding instrument type "Cooperative Agreement" and falls within the Energy/Environment activity category. It is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The funding opportunity number is RFA-OAA-10-000009, titled "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program (EEREP)." The solicitation was posted July 30, 2010, and the application deadline was extended; the current closing date is September 22, 2010 at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with the extension details referenced in Amendment 2. For access issues or solicitation questions, USAID directs applicants to the Office of Acquisition and Assistance via email at eereplwa@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USAID Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program (EEREP)
1) What is the USAID Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program (EEREP)?
EEREP is a competitive USAID funding opportunity designed to help developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions while expanding access to cleaner energy systems. The program focuses on strengthening energy efficiency efforts and accelerating renewable energy adoption through USAID-supported activities.
2) What type of funding instrument is EEREP using?
EEREP is being offered under a Cooperative Agreement. Under a cooperative agreement, USAID expects to be more actively involved than it would be under a standard grant, including ongoing collaboration, technical direction, and coordination during implementation.
3) How is the program structured?
USAID plans to fund two separate "Leader with Associate" cooperative agreements. Each Leader award is intended to run for a five-year period, and each Leader award may also support Associate Awards for associated activities, up to a specified aggregate maximum value.
4) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID expects to fund two awards in total (two separate Leader awards), subject to the availability of funds.
5) What are the two main program themes?
The opportunity is organized around two major themes:
- Increasing Energy Efficiency - improving energy efficiency across developing-country economies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Increasing Adoption of Renewable Energy - helping developing countries promote, establish, and scale up renewable energy systems.
6) What kinds of activities fit under the "Increasing Energy Efficiency" theme?
Based on the description provided, activities may include policy and regulatory support, market and institutional strengthening, technical assistance, and tools that help countries and utilities reduce energy waste in buildings, industry, and other high-consumption sectors.
7) What kinds of activities fit under the "Increasing Adoption of Renewable Energy" theme?
This theme generally aligns with efforts such as enabling frameworks for renewables, improving planning and integration, strengthening project pipelines, and addressing barriers that prevent renewable technologies from being deployed widely.
8) What is the anticipated funding amount for each Leader award?
Subject to available funds, USAID anticipates approximately $2,500,000 for each EEREP Leader Award.
9) What is the total estimated funding for the overall opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount across the opportunity is $5,000,000 (based on two awards at approximately $2,500,000 each).
10) What is the award ceiling for the Leader Award portion?
The listed award ceiling for the Leader Award portion is $2,500,000.
11) What is the award floor and what does it mean?
The award floor is listed as $0. This means the solicitation does not guarantee a minimum award size.
12) Are Associate Awards included, and what is their maximum value?
Yes. Each Leader Award can support Associate Awards up to a maximum aggregate value of $10,000,000 for those associated activities.
13) How long is the period of performance?
Each Leader award is planned as a five-year cooperative agreement.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. That means the competition is open to any type of entity, as long as it meets any additional conditions included in the full solicitation under eligibility clarifications.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) in line with USAID requirements and the specific instructions in the request for applications.
16) What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls within the Energy/Environment activity category.
17) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001, listed as "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
18) What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-OAA-10-000009, and the title is Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program (EEREP).
19) When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2010.
20) What is the application deadline?
The closing date is September 22, 2010 at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). The deadline was extended, and the extension details are referenced in Amendment 2.
21) Where are the deadline extension details documented?
The extension details are referenced in Amendment 2, as noted in the opportunity information.
22) How can applicants submit questions or get help with access issues?
For access issues or solicitation questions, USAID directs applicants to contact the Office of Acquisition and Assistance by email at eereplwa@usaid.gov.
23) Does USAID expect to play an active role during implementation?
Yes. Because the awards are cooperative agreements, USAID expects a higher level of involvement than under a standard grant, typically through collaboration, technical direction, and coordination throughout implementation.
24) Is funding guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No guarantee is stated. The award floor is $0, and the opportunity is competitive and subject to the availability of funds.
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