Opportunity Information: Apply for TRN 10 080 OFR RFA
Apply for TRN 10 080 OFR RFA
- The Agency for International Development in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program USAID" 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 Apr 27, 2010 and posted on Apr 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 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).
- This grant competition is open to U.S. PVOs who are registered with USAID at the time of application submission.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID Ocean Freight Reimbursement (OFR) Program is a long-running grant program designed to help U.S.-based private voluntary organizations (PVOs) move donated goods overseas by covering a portion of their transportation expenses. Authorized under Section 123(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended), the program allows USAID to reimburse eligible ocean freight charges for shipments of privately donated commodities and certain U.S. excess property destined for developing countries. In practical terms, OFR functions as a cost-reimbursement style support mechanism that helps humanitarian and development organizations stretch their resources further by reducing the out-of-pocket cost of shipping large, bulky donations internationally.
The opportunity is structured as a discretionary grant competition in the transportation assistance category, with USAID expecting to make about 50 awards each year. The total estimated funding for this particular solicitation is about $2,000,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $150,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect that USAID will not cover all costs associated with a shipment and that the organization will need to contribute resources of its own or secure other support to complete the overall activity.
Funding is specifically intended to reimburse the direct cost of ocean freight for shipping donated items to developing countries. Examples of typical shipped commodities include medical supplies, agricultural equipment, educational materials, and building or construction-related equipment. Importantly, USAID does not pay for the broader set of expenses that usually come with international commodity shipments. Participating PVOs remain responsible for indirect and ancillary costs such as acquiring or procuring the commodities, warehousing and storage, insurance, in-country or local transportation after arrival, and last-mile distribution to intended recipients. This makes the program particularly well-suited for organizations that already have donation pipelines and distribution networks in place, but need help absorbing the high cost of international sea transport.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. PVOs that are registered with USAID at the time the application is submitted. The solicitation is identified as Funding Opportunity Number TRN-10-080-OFR-RFA, titled "Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program - USAID," and is listed under CFDA 98.003 (Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program). Key dates for the posted notice include a posted date of April 23, 2010, with an application closing date of June 7, 2010 (and an archive date of July 7, 2010). Organizations looking for more detailed program background are directed to USAID resources online, including the USAID OFR web page referenced in the notice.
For assistance related to accessing the full announcement or related questions, the listed point of contact is John Abood, Agreement Officer, reachable by phone at 202-712-1779 or by email at OFR@usaid.gov.
USAID Ocean Freight Reimbursement (OFR) Program FAQs
1) What is the USAID Ocean Freight Reimbursement (OFR) Program?
The USAID Ocean Freight Reimbursement (OFR) Program is a discretionary grant program that helps U.S.-based private voluntary organizations (PVOs ship donated goods overseas by reimbursing a portion of eligible ocean freight costs. It is intended to reduce the out-of-pocket expense of moving large donated commodities to developing countries.
2) What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to reimburse eligible direct ocean freight charges for shipments of privately donated commodities and certain U.S. excess property sent to developing countries, allowing organizations to stretch their resources further.
3) What law authorizes the OFR Program?
The program is authorized under Section 123(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended).
4) What type of funding mechanism is described?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant competition in the transportation assistance category, and it functions as a cost-reimbursement style support mechanism for eligible ocean freight expenses.
5) How many awards does USAID expect to make each year?
USAID expects to make about 50 awards each year.
6) What is the estimated total funding for this solicitation?
The total estimated funding for this particular solicitation is about $2,000,000.
7) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Individual awards range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $150,000.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should expect that USAID will not cover all costs associated with a shipment and that the organization must contribute its own resources or secure other support to complete the overall activity.
9) What costs does OFR funding cover?
Funding is specifically intended to reimburse the direct cost of ocean freight for shipping donated items to developing countries.
10) What costs are not covered by the OFR Program?
USAID does not pay for indirect or ancillary expenses commonly associated with international shipments. Examples listed include acquiring or procuring the commodities, warehousing and storage, insurance, in-country or local transportation after arrival, and last-mile distribution to intended recipients.
11) What types of donated goods are typically shipped under this program?
Examples of typical shipped commodities include medical supplies, agricultural equipment, educational materials, and building or construction-related equipment.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. private voluntary organizations (PVOs) that are registered with USAID at the time the application is submitted.
13) Does the organization need to be registered with USAID before applying?
Yes. The opportunity specifies that the organization must be registered with USAID at the time the application is submitted.
14) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The solicitation is identified as Funding Opportunity Number TRN-10-080-OFR-RFA and is titled "Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program - USAID."
15) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.003 (Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program).
16) What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The posted date is April 23, 2010. The application closing date is June 7, 2010. The archive date is July 7, 2010.
17) Where can applicants find more program background information?
The notice directs organizations to USAID resources online, including the USAID OFR web page referenced in the notice.
18) Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is John Abood, Agreement Officer.
19) How can the point of contact be reached?
John Abood can be reached by phone at 202-712-1779 or by email at OFR@usaid.gov.
20) What kinds of organizations is this program best suited for (based on what it does and does not cover)?
Based on the description, it is best suited for PVOs that already have donation pipelines and distribution networks in place, but need financial help covering the high cost of international ocean transport. The organization must still be able to handle non-reimbursed costs like storage, insurance, and in-country distribution.
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