Opportunity Information: Apply for S OES 08 RFA 002
Apply for S OES 08 RFA 002
- The Ocean and International Environmental Scientific in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Management of Small Grant Program for Public Participation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 2, 2008 and posted on May 20, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 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 $396,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $396,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include non governmental organizations or international organizations with a strong regional profile and experience in grant management and public participation related to environmental issues.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Department of State, through the Office of Environmental Policy in the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES), opened a discretionary funding opportunity to select one organization to run and oversee a regional small grants program focused on public participation in environmental matters in the CAFTA-DR countries. The program is tied to the environmental commitments and participation mechanisms created under the CAFTA-DR Environment Chapter and the associated Environmental Cooperation Agreement. The core idea is to strengthen how citizens and civil society take part in environmental decision-making by funding local, on-the-ground groups that can use these CAFTA-DR participation tools in practical ways.
The work is not for groups seeking a small project grant for themselves, but for an organization that can act as the program manager and administrator for the entire small grants scheme across the region. The selected grantee is expected to design and implement an open and competitive process to solicit proposals from local organizations in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. That includes publishing and managing the competition, organizing proposal review, selecting sub-grantees, and then overseeing the implementation of those sub-grants. Beyond making awards, the manager is responsible for monitoring progress, collecting and submitting reports, coordinating with CAFTA-DR government points of contact and the Department of State, and ensuring that results and lessons learned are documented and shared. In other words, the emphasis is on coordination, accountability, and regional program execution, not just distributing funds.
Eligible applicants are described as non-governmental organizations and international organizations with a strong regional presence and demonstrated experience in both grant management and environmental public participation. The listing also notes eligibility for U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), along with other eligible entities as clarified in the full announcement. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies more ongoing involvement and coordination with the federal agency than a standard grant.
Funding for the opportunity is fixed at a total of $396,000 (with the floor and ceiling both listed as $396,000), and the agency anticipated making a single award. The funding is identified as Economic Support and Development Assistance FY 2007 funds, and the program falls under the environmental activity category in support of the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program and its public participation goals. The opportunity was posted May 20, 2008, created June 2, 2008, and had a closing date of June 23, 2008 (after an original closing date of June 20, 2008), with an archive date of July 20, 2008. The funding opportunity number is S OES 08 RFA 002, and the listed point of contact was Maria Urbina at OES/EX/CPU (202-647-4346, urbinaMA1@state.gov) for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity is from the U.S. Department of State, Office of Environmental Policy in the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES). It is a discretionary funding opportunity to select one organization to run and oversee a regional small grants program that supports public participation in environmental matters in the CAFTA-DR countries.
Is this a small grant that my local organization can apply for directly?
No. This solicitation is not for organizations seeking a small project grant for themselves. It is for one organization that will serve as the regional program manager and administrator for the entire small grants scheme.
How many awards does the Department of State expect to make?
The agency anticipated making a single award.
What is the total amount of funding available?
The total funding amount is fixed at $396,000. The funding floor and ceiling are both listed as $396,000.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically involves more ongoing involvement and coordination with the federal agency than a standard grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
Which countries are included in the regional program?
The regional small grants program is focused on CAFTA-DR countries, specifically: Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
What is the purpose of the regional small grants program?
The core idea is to strengthen how citizens and civil society participate in environmental decision-making by funding local, on-the-ground groups that can use CAFTA-DR environmental participation tools in practical ways.
How is this program connected to CAFTA-DR?
The program is tied to the environmental commitments and participation mechanisms created under the CAFTA-DR Environment Chapter and the associated Environmental Cooperation Agreement. It supports the CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program and its public participation goals.
What are the main responsibilities of the selected organization?
The selected organization is expected to run the entire regional small grants scheme. This includes designing and implementing an open and competitive process to solicit proposals from local organizations in the eligible countries, managing the competition, organizing proposal review, selecting sub-grantees, and overseeing implementation of sub-grants.
Does the program manager only distribute funds, or are there additional responsibilities?
There are additional responsibilities beyond awarding funds. The program manager is responsible for monitoring progress, collecting and submitting reports, coordinating with CAFTA-DR government points of contact and the Department of State, and ensuring results and lessons learned are documented and shared.
What does "open and competitive process" mean in this context?
Based on the description provided, it means the selected grantee must design and implement a process that publicly solicits proposals, manages the competition, organizes proposal reviews, and selects sub-grantees through a competitive approach rather than making informal or closed selections.
Who can apply to be the regional program manager?
Eligible applicants are described as non-governmental organizations and international organizations with a strong regional presence and demonstrated experience in both grant management and environmental public participation.
Are U.S. nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. The listing notes eligibility for U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), along with other eligible entities as clarified in the full announcement.
What experience is emphasized for eligible applicants?
The information provided emphasizes a strong regional presence and demonstrated experience in grant management and environmental public participation.
What kinds of organizations will receive the sub-grants?
The selected program manager is expected to solicit proposals from local organizations in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua and then award and oversee sub-grants to selected local groups.
What is the funding source identified for this opportunity?
The funding is identified as Economic Support and Development Assistance FY 2007 funds.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 20, 2008. It had a closing date of June 23, 2008 (after an original closing date of June 20, 2008).
When was the opportunity created and when was it archived?
The listing indicates it was created on June 2, 2008, and had an archive date of July 20, 2008.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is S OES 08 RFA 002.
Who is the point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Maria Urbina at OES/EX/CPU. Phone: 202-647-4346. Email: urbinaMA1@state.gov.
What is the role of CAFTA-DR government points of contact in this program?
The selected program manager is expected to coordinate with CAFTA-DR government points of contact, along with coordinating with the Department of State.
Is this opportunity intended for regional coordination work?
Yes. The emphasis is on coordination, accountability, and regional program execution across the CAFTA-DR countries listed, rather than funding a single small project for the applicant organization itself.
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