Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA518A08007
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- The Ecuador USAID Quito in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving Ecuadors Coastal Parks thru Short Term Employment of Flooding Victims" 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 May 27, 2008 and posted on Apr 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Qualified non governmental Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Improving Ecuador's Coastal Parks thru Short Term Employment of Flooding Victims" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA518A08007) was a USAID discretionary funding opportunity managed through the USAID Mission in Quito, Ecuador. It was offered as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category, meaning the selected recipient would be expected to work in close coordination with USAID during implementation rather than operating fully independently. The core concept of the program combined environmental restoration and public asset improvement with short-term income support, aiming to improve Ecuador's coastal park areas while providing temporary employment to people affected by flooding. In practical terms, the project focus was on upgrading, rehabilitating, or maintaining coastal park resources in a way that also created immediate, short-duration jobs for flood victims, aligning disaster recovery needs with conservation and park management objectives.
Funding for the opportunity was structured as a single award, with an expected award count of one and an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. Both the award ceiling and award floor were listed at $1,000,000, which indicates the award size was essentially fixed and that applicants were expected to propose a project budget at that level. The opportunity also required cost sharing or matching, so the selected organization would need to contribute a portion of resources (cash or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the solicitation rules) to support the project. The CFDA number associated with the program was 98.001, which corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Eligibility was limited to qualified non-governmental organizations, with the listing identifying eligible applicants as "Others" and clarifying that qualified NGOs were the intended applicants. This suggests the competition was aimed at organizations with the operational capacity to rapidly deploy short-term employment activities and implement environmental or park-related work in Ecuador's coastal regions, likely including experience with community-based programming, workforce mobilization, and coordination with local stakeholders. Because it was a cooperative agreement, applicants would typically need to demonstrate strong management controls, technical ability in natural resource or park improvement activities, and the ability to meet USAID reporting and compliance requirements.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on April 24, 2008, with a closing date of May 28, 2008, and it was later archived on June 27, 2008. The listing also notes a modification (Mod.2) specifically intended to provide the complete address for application submission in response to the RFA, indicating that the amendment was administrative and focused on ensuring applicants had accurate submission instructions.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact person listed was Luisa Alvarado, an Acquisition and Assistance (AA) Specialist at USAID, reachable by phone at 593-2-223-2100. The contact listing also includes the identifier "LAlvarado" in connection with USAID and the AA Specialist role. The agency name associated with the opportunity was "Ecuador USAID Quito," reflecting that the solicitation was administered through USAID's Ecuador mission based in Quito.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Improving Ecuador's Coastal Parks thru Short Term Employment of Flooding Victims."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA518A08007.
Which U.S. government agency offered and managed this opportunity?
This was a USAID discretionary funding opportunity managed through the USAID Mission in Quito, Ecuador (listed as "Ecuador USAID Quito").
What type of award was this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
Because it was a cooperative agreement, the selected recipient would be expected to work in close coordination with USAID during implementation rather than operating fully independently.
What funding activity category was associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity category was Natural Resources.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The program combined environmental restoration and public asset improvement with short-term income support. The goal was to improve Ecuador's coastal park areas while providing temporary employment to people affected by flooding.
What kinds of activities were expected under the project?
The project focus was on upgrading, rehabilitating, or maintaining coastal park resources in ways that also created immediate, short-duration jobs for flood victims.
How did the project link disaster recovery with conservation goals?
It aligned disaster recovery needs (temporary employment for flooding victims) with conservation and park management objectives (improving coastal parks through rehabilitation and maintenance work).
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity was structured as a single award, with an expected award count of one.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,000,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor were listed at $1,000,000.
Does the ceiling/floor information imply a fixed budget?
Yes. With the award ceiling and floor both at $1,000,000, the award size was essentially fixed, and applicants were expected to propose a project budget at that level.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning the selected organization would need to contribute a portion of resources to support the project.
What forms of cost share were contemplated?
The listing indicates the contribution could be cash or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the solicitation rules.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The CFDA number was 98.001.
What does CFDA 98.001 correspond to?
CFDA 98.001 corresponds to USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to qualified non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The listing identified eligible applicants as "Others" and clarified that qualified NGOs were the intended applicants.
What does the eligibility wording ("Others") mean here?
In this listing, "Others" was used while clarifying that qualified NGOs were the intended applicants, indicating the competition was aimed at NGO applicants rather than government entities or individuals.
What kinds of organizational capabilities were implied by the eligibility description?
The description suggests applicants needed operational capacity to rapidly deploy short-term employment activities and implement environmental or park-related work in Ecuador's coastal regions, likely including experience with community-based programming, workforce mobilization, and coordination with local stakeholders.
What implementation and compliance expectations were implied?
Because this was a cooperative agreement, applicants would typically need to demonstrate strong management controls, technical ability in natural resource or park improvement activities, and the ability to meet USAID reporting and compliance requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 24, 2008.
What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date was May 28, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 27, 2008.
Was there a modification to the opportunity?
Yes. The listing notes a modification (Mod.2).
What was the purpose of Modification 2 (Mod.2)?
Mod.2 was intended to provide the complete address for application submission in response to the RFA. It was described as an administrative amendment focused on ensuring accurate submission instructions.
Who was the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The contact person listed was Luisa Alvarado, an Acquisition and Assistance (AA) Specialist at USAID.
How could applicants contact the listed USAID point of contact?
Luisa Alvarado was reachable by phone at 593-2-223-2100. The contact listing also included the identifier "LAlvarado."
Where was the administering USAID office located?
The solicitation was administered through USAID's Ecuador mission based in Quito, Ecuador.
What was the overall program concept in one sentence?
The program aimed to improve Ecuador's coastal parks through rehabilitation and maintenance work that simultaneously provided short-term jobs to people affected by flooding.
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