Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA492 12 000027
Apply for RFA492 12 000027
- The Philippines USAID Manila in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mangrove Rehabilitation for Sustainably Managed, Healthy Forests (MARSH)" 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 29, 2012 and posted on May 29, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 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 $7,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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:
The Mangrove Rehabilitation for Sustainably Managed, Healthy Forests (MARSH) opportunity is a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) for a single, five-year Cooperative Agreement focused on environmental and forest-health outcomes through mangrove rehabilitation. It is issued by the USAID Mission in the Philippines on behalf of USAID's Office in the Pacific Islands based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The award is intended to support a multi-year project where the selected recipient is responsible for delivering the program objectives and expected results described in the Program Description attached to the announcement.
USAID anticipates making one award, with an expected total funding level of about USD 7.5 million spread across the five-year period, subject to the availability of funds. The funding range is relatively tight, with an award floor of USD 7.0 million and an award ceiling of USD 7.5 million, signaling that proposals should be designed at or near the stated funding level. Because the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement (rather than a standard grant), applicants should plan for substantial involvement by USAID during implementation, which often means closer technical collaboration, more structured coordination, and potentially more frequent reporting or approval points compared to a typical grant.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under the Environment activity area and is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the program rules) as part of the overall project budget. The precise cost-share expectations, what qualifies as match, and how it is documented would be detailed in the full RFA and program description.
Eligibility is broadly stated as “unrestricted,†which generally means a wide range of entity types may apply, but it is still subject to the additional eligibility clarifications within the announcement. The geographic eligibility referenced includes code 937 (the United States, the host country, and developing countries). In addition, organizations from geographic code 935 (the Free World, excluding U.S. foreign policy restricted countries) are also eligible to compete as the prime recipient. In practical terms, this opens competition to a broad international pool while still aligning with standard U.S. government foreign assistance eligibility rules.
Key dates included in the notice are a questions deadline of June 13, 2012, and an application closing date of July 10, 2012 (the original and current closing dates are the same in the posting). The funding opportunity number is RFA492 12 000027 (often written as RFA492-12-000027), and the posting date is May 29, 2012. For applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is an Assistance Specialist associated with USAID Philippines (USAID Manila).
MARSH (Mangrove Rehabilitation for Sustainably Managed, Healthy Forests) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the MARSH opportunity?
MARSH (Mangrove Rehabilitation for Sustainably Managed, Healthy Forests) is a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) for a Cooperative Agreement focused on environmental and forest-health outcomes through mangrove rehabilitation.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) that will be awarded as a Cooperative Agreement (not a standard grant).
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making one award under this opportunity.
What is the expected project period (duration)?
The opportunity is for a single, five-year Cooperative Agreement, meaning the project is expected to run for five years.
What is the expected total funding amount?
The expected total funding level is about USD 7.5 million spread across the five-year period, subject to the availability of funds.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
The award floor is USD 7.0 million and the award ceiling is USD 7.5 million.
Does the funding range affect how proposals should be designed?
Yes. Because the range is relatively tight (USD 7.0 million to USD 7.5 million), proposals are generally expected to be designed at or near the stated funding level.
Which USAID office is issuing this RFA?
The RFA is issued by the USAID Mission in the Philippines on behalf of USAID's Office in the Pacific Islands, which is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Where is the main point of contact located?
The listed point of contact is an Assistance Specialist associated with USAID Philippines (USAID Manila), particularly for applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically.
What is the main technical focus of the project?
The stated focus is on environmental and forest-health outcomes delivered through mangrove rehabilitation.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the Environment activity area.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
Because the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, applicants should plan for substantial involvement by USAID during implementation. This often includes closer technical collaboration, more structured coordination, and potentially more frequent reporting or approval points than a typical grant.
Who is responsible for delivering the program objectives and results?
The selected recipient is responsible for delivering the program objectives and expected results described in the Program Description attached to the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What types of resources can count toward cost share/match?
The notice indicates non-federal resources may include cash and/or in-kind contributions, depending on the program rules. The full RFA and program description would specify what qualifies and how it must be documented.
How is eligibility described?
Eligibility is broadly stated as "unrestricted," meaning a wide range of entity types may apply, but it remains subject to additional eligibility clarifications within the announcement.
What geographic eligibility codes are referenced?
The notice references geographic code 937 (the United States, the host country, and developing countries). It also states that organizations from geographic code 935 (the Free World, excluding U.S. foreign policy restricted countries) are eligible to compete as the prime recipient.
Does the geographic eligibility open the competition internationally?
Yes. The referenced geographic codes indicate broad eligibility for applicants across an international pool, while still aligning with standard U.S. government foreign assistance eligibility rules.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA492 12 000027 (often written as RFA492-12-000027).
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is May 29, 2012.
What is the deadline to submit questions?
The questions deadline is June 13, 2012.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is July 10, 2012. The notice indicates the original and current closing dates are the same.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice provides a point of contact: an Assistance Specialist at USAID Philippines (USAID Manila) for applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically.
Is the award guaranteed?
No. The notice states the anticipated funding level is subject to the availability of funds.
Where are the detailed program objectives and expected results described?
They are described in the Program Description attached to the announcement.
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