Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID TRN 13 034 OFR RFA
Apply for USAID TRN 13 034 OFR RFA
- The Agency for International Development in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program RFA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.003 Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program (OFR).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 13, 2013 and posted on May 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Private Voluntary Organizations Registered with USAID.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program (OFR) RFA is a USAID grant opportunity designed to reimburse eligible organizations for ocean freight costs tied to shipping donated humanitarian commodities. It is framed as a competitive grant program for fiscal years 2013 and 2014, meaning applicants are not automatically entitled to reimbursement; they must apply and be selected under the terms of the solicitation. The program sits in the transportation activity area and is specifically focused on the shipping leg of humanitarian deliveries that move by ocean freight, helping reduce the financial burden on organizations that are moving donated goods overseas for relief and assistance purposes.
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under Funding Opportunity Number USAID TRN 13 034 OFR RFA, titled "Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program RFA." The opportunity category is listed as an earmark, and the funding instrument type is a grant. USAID anticipated making up to about 50 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $150,000, indicating that the program could support both smaller and more substantial freight reimbursement requests depending on the scale and circumstances of the shipment(s) being proposed for reimbursement.
Eligibility is limited to Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) that are registered with USAID. The listing notes "Others" in the general eligible applicant field but clarifies eligibility in the additional information section as USAID-registered PVOs, so organizations would need to ensure they meet that registration requirement before investing time in an application. The program also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, which means selected applicants should expect that USAID will not necessarily cover 100 percent of eligible ocean freight expenses; applicants may need to contribute a share of costs or otherwise meet matching terms described in the full announcement.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on May 20, 2013, created in the system on June 13, 2013, and had an application deadline of June 18, 2013 (the original and current closing dates are the same). The record was later archived on July 18, 2013. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the point of contact listed was John Abood, Agreement Officer, reachable by phone at 202-567-4641. The CFDA program number associated with this opportunity is 98.003, which corresponds to the Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program.
Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program (OFR) RFA - FAQs
What is the Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program (OFR) RFA?
The Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program (OFR) RFA is a USAID grant opportunity designed to reimburse eligible organizations for ocean freight costs associated with shipping donated humanitarian commodities overseas.
Is this reimbursement automatic if an organization ships humanitarian goods?
No. The OFR RFA is described as a competitive grant program for fiscal years 2013 and 2014, meaning organizations must apply and be selected under the terms of the solicitation. Applicants are not automatically entitled to reimbursement.
What kind of costs does the program focus on?
The program is focused specifically on ocean freight costs tied to the shipping leg of humanitarian deliveries that move by ocean freight.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to help reduce the financial burden on eligible organizations that ship donated goods overseas for relief and assistance by reimbursing ocean freight expenses.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this OFR RFA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USAID TRN 13 034 OFR RFA.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is "Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program RFA."
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is listed as an earmark.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making up to about 50 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the program?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,500,000.
What is the expected minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $150,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) that are registered with USAID.
The listing mentions "Others" as eligible applicants. What does that mean here?
While the general eligible applicant field notes "Others," the additional information clarifies that eligibility is specifically limited to USAID-registered PVOs. Organizations would need to meet the USAID PVO registration requirement to be eligible.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement. This indicates USAID may not cover 100 percent of eligible ocean freight expenses, and applicants should expect to contribute a share of costs or meet matching terms described in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 20, 2013.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
The record indicates it was created in the system on June 13, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 18, 2013. The original and current closing dates are the same.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The record was archived on July 18, 2013.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is John Abood, Agreement Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
John Abood can be reached by phone at 202-567-4641.
What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listing notes that applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically could contact the point of contact, John Abood, at 202-567-4641.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 98.003, which corresponds to the Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program.
What activity area does this program fall under?
The program is identified as being within the transportation activity area.
What shipments are implied to be relevant for reimbursement?
The description ties reimbursement to shipping donated humanitarian commodities overseas by ocean freight, for relief and assistance purposes.
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