Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OFDA 12 000003
Apply for APS OFDA 12 000003
- The Agency for International Development in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Good Practices Manual Providing Guidance for Reducing the Risk of Floods Using Natural Resource Based Techniques" 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 Feb 27, 2012 and posted on Feb 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Good Practices Manual Providing Guidance for Reducing the Risk of Floods Using Natural Resource Based Techniques" was a USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) discretionary grant aimed at producing a practical, field-oriented manual on natural flood management. The central idea was to help communities and municipalities reduce flood risk by using natural resource-based approaches rather than relying only on conventional engineered infrastructure. The manual was intended to explain both the practice and the underlying science in a way that local practitioners could actually use, with an emphasis on actions that can be implemented at the community level.
A major motivation behind the opportunity was the recognition that while information on nature-based flood mitigation exists in scattered reports and technical documents, there was not a single, clear set of guidance designed for local decision-makers. OFDA sought a manual that would clarify what "natural flood management" means in practical terms, outline how to plan and carry out mitigation measures locally, and address common pitfalls, tradeoffs, and conflicts that can emerge when communities intervene in landscapes and waterways. The broader goal was not just isolated projects, but approaches that neighboring communities could adopt and coordinate so that benefits multiply across an entire watershed through integrated management.
The activity fell under the Disaster Prevention and Relief category (CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The funding opportunity number was APS OFDA 12 000003. USAID expected to make a single award, and the funding structure effectively indicated one fixed-size award: an estimated total funding of $500,000, with both the award ceiling and award floor set at $500,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which implies applicants were not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility was broad and included for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category description). The opportunity was posted on February 23, 2012, with a creation date of February 27, 2012. The original and current closing date were both August 22, 2012, and the archive date was September 21, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer open.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the provided point of contact was OFDAAPS@ofda.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Good Practices Manual Providing Guidance for Reducing the Risk of Floods Using Natural Resource Based Techniques."
Which agency offered this grant?
This was a USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) discretionary grant.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to produce a practical, field-oriented manual that provides guidance on reducing flood risk using natural resource-based techniques (often described as natural flood management).
What kind of end product was USAID/OFDA seeking?
A clear, usable manual intended for local practitioners. It was expected to be practical and field-oriented, not just a high-level technical report.
What did OFDA mean by "natural flood management" in this opportunity?
Based on the announcement description, it referred to approaches that reduce flood risk by working with natural resources and landscape/watershed processes, rather than relying only on conventional engineered infrastructure.
Who was the intended audience for the manual?
The manual was intended for local practitioners, including communities and municipalities, with an emphasis on guidance that local decision-makers can use in real-world settings.
What problem was this grant trying to solve?
OFDA recognized that information on nature-based flood mitigation existed across scattered reports and technical documents, but there was not a single, clear set of guidance designed specifically for local decision-makers. This grant aimed to consolidate and clarify practical guidance.
Was the manual supposed to include scientific explanations or only practical steps?
It was intended to explain both the practice and the underlying science in a way that local practitioners could use.
What types of issues or challenges was the manual expected to address?
The guidance was expected to address common pitfalls, tradeoffs, and conflicts that can emerge when communities intervene in landscapes and waterways as part of flood risk reduction efforts.
Was the manual focused on individual projects or broader watershed approaches?
The broader goal emphasized approaches that neighboring communities could adopt and coordinate so that benefits multiply across an entire watershed through integrated management, rather than only isolated projects.
What was the program category for this opportunity?
The activity fell under the Disaster Prevention and Relief category.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What was the funding opportunity number?
APS OFDA 12 000003.
How many awards did USAID/OFDA expect to make?
USAID expected to make a single award.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $500,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor were set at $500,000, indicating a fixed-size award amount in the information provided.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category description)
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 23, 2012.
What was the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date was February 27, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date were both August 22, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date was September 21, 2012, indicating the opportunity is no longer open.
Who should someone contact if they could not access the full announcement?
The point of contact provided was OFDAAPS@ofda.gov.
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