Opportunity Information: Apply for M OAA GRO LMA 12 00317
Apply for M OAA GRO LMA 12 00317
- The Agency for International Development in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon Phase II" 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 23, 2012 and posted on Apr 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID released an Annual Program Statement (APS) for the "Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon (ICAA) Phase II," a biodiversity-focused funding opportunity intended to support landscape-based conservation programs in the Andean Amazon. The agency is inviting organizations to submit concept papers first, with the possibility of being invited later to submit full applications. At the time of the notice, USAID is not accepting full proposals; only concept papers will be reviewed, and the APS itself contains the required instructions and format for preparing those concept papers.
The opportunity is a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement, which generally means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation (for example, through collaboration on work planning, technical direction, coordination, and monitoring). The program category is explicitly biodiversity conservation, framed around the ICAA objective of advancing conservation outcomes through landscape-level strategies rather than isolated, site-by-site interventions. While the APS excerpt does not list the specific target landscapes or technical components, the emphasis on "landscape based programs" signals integrated approaches that often combine ecosystem protection, sustainable resource management, and coordination across multiple stakeholders within a defined geographic area.
USAID anticipated making up to three awards under this APS. The estimated total funding available was listed as $10,000,000, with an award ceiling of $8,000,000, indicating that one award could be quite large, or that funding could be distributed unevenly among recipients depending on the strength and scope of proposed concepts. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support), consistent with the APS guidance and USAID rules.
Eligible applicants include a range of nonprofit and higher education entities: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again, other than institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. USAID also explicitly notes that concept papers may come from NGOs, education institutions, partnerships, and consortia, which opens the door to collaborative submissions that combine technical, geographic, and institutional strengths.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number M OAA GRO LMA 12 00317 and CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas." The opportunity was posted April 2, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 2, 2013, and an archive date of May 2, 2013. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Cecilia Yanez, Agreement Specialist, via the email address provided in the full notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity called?
This opportunity is USAID's Annual Program Statement (APS) for the "Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon (ICAA) Phase II."
2) What is the main focus of ICAA Phase II?
The APS is a biodiversity-focused funding opportunity intended to support landscape-based conservation programs in the Andean Amazon. The framing emphasizes conservation outcomes achieved through landscape-level strategies rather than isolated, site-by-site interventions.
3) What type of submission is USAID requesting right now?
USAID is inviting organizations to submit concept papers first. At the time of the notice, USAID is not accepting full proposals; only concept papers will be reviewed.
4) Are full applications allowed at this stage?
No. The notice states that USAID is not accepting full proposals at the time described. Applicants should submit concept papers only, and USAID may later invite selected applicants to submit full applications.
5) Where do applicants find the required format and instructions for the concept paper?
The APS itself contains the required instructions and format for preparing concept papers. Applicants are expected to follow the APS guidance.
6) What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement.
7) What does a Cooperative Agreement imply about USAID's role?
A Cooperative Agreement generally means USAID expects to have substantial involvement during implementation. The notice provides examples such as collaboration on work planning, technical direction, coordination, and monitoring.
8) What program category is this opportunity under?
The program category is explicitly biodiversity conservation.
9) What does "landscape-based conservation programs" mean in this context?
Based on the language provided, the APS prioritizes strategies designed at the landscape scale (within a defined geographic area) rather than independent site-by-site activities. The excerpt signals integrated approaches that often involve ecosystem protection, sustainable resource management, and coordination among multiple stakeholders across that landscape.
10) Does the excerpt specify the exact target landscapes or technical components?
No. The excerpt does not list specific target landscapes or detailed technical components; it only emphasizes "landscape based programs" in the Andean Amazon.
11) How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to three awards under this APS.
12) How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available was listed as $10,000,000.
13) What is the maximum (ceiling) amount per award?
The award ceiling was listed as $8,000,000.
14) Does the funding information suggest awards could differ in size?
Yes. With an estimated total of $10,000,000 and an award ceiling of $8,000,000 (and up to three awards), the notice indicates one award could be quite large and/or the funding could be distributed unevenly depending on the strength and scope of proposed concepts.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support), consistent with APS guidance and USAID rules.
16) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
17) Can NGOs and universities submit concept papers?
Yes. USAID explicitly notes concept papers may come from NGOs and education institutions (among others), consistent with the eligibility categories listed.
18) Are partnerships or consortia allowed to submit?
Yes. USAID explicitly notes that concept papers may come from partnerships and consortia, which supports collaborative submissions combining multiple organizations.
19) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is M OAA GRO LMA 12 00317.
20) What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (now called Assistance Listing) is 98.001, "USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas."
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2012.
22) What was the closing date for submissions?
The original and current closing date listed was April 2, 2013.
23) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was May 2, 2013.
24) Who is the point of contact if the full announcement cannot be accessed electronically?
The listed point of contact was Cecilia Yanez, Agreement Specialist (email address provided in the full notice).
25) If applicants can only submit concept papers, what happens after submission?
Based on the notice, USAID will review concept papers and may invite selected organizations to submit full applications later.
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