Opportunity Information: Apply for TRN 15 040 OFR
Apply for TRN 15 040 OFR
- The Agency for International Development in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program(OFR) FY2015 and FY2016" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 12, 2015 and posted on May 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This competition is open to U.S. PVOs registered with USAID at the time of application submission.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program (OFR) for FY2015 and FY2016 is a discretionary USAID grant opportunity managed through USAID's Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Transportation Division. The program is designed to reimburse eligible organizations for certain ocean freight costs tied to USAID-supported shipments, and it is re-competed on a two-year cycle. This specific solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number TRN 15 040 OFR) covered grant awards made in FY2015 with the expectation that funding actions could extend into FY2016 through modifications, depending on USAID priorities and the availability of funds.
USAID indicated it expected to make roughly 20 to 40 awards during the first year of the cycle, with individual award amounts generally ranging from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $150,000 for FY2015. While the application process covered both fiscal years, the FY2016 portion was not guaranteed up front. Instead, USAID anticipated that second-year funding and any changes to award amounts would be handled through award modifications based on factors such as USAID goals and objectives, pipeline and spending analysis, and the level of funds available at the time. The announcement also made clear that USAID retained broad discretion: it could choose to fund, partially fund, or decline to fund any application, and it could also fund or partially fund modifications to existing agreements.
Eligibility for the competition was limited to U.S. private voluntary organizations (PVOs) that were registered with USAID at the time the application was submitted. Another key limitation was geographic: applications would only be accepted and reviewed for activities involving countries included on an eligible country list referenced in the announcement (not reproduced in the summary but noted as appearing on page 33 of the full solicitation). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or award.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on May 12, 2015, and closed on June 15, 2015, with an archive date of July 15, 2015. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was transportation. For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed USAID contact was Agreement Officer Prince Boateng (202-567-4104, Pboateng@usaid.gov).
Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program (OFR) FY2015-FY2016 (TRN 15 040 OFR) - FAQs
1) What is the Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program (OFR) for FY2015 and FY2016?
The Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program (OFR) for FY2015 and FY2016 is a discretionary USAID grant opportunity designed to reimburse eligible organizations for certain ocean freight costs tied to USAID-supported shipments.
2) Which USAID office manages this OFR grant opportunity?
This opportunity is managed through USAID's Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Transportation Division.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is TRN 15 040 OFR.
4) What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
5) What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is transportation.
6) Is this program competed every year?
No. The OFR program is re-competed on a two-year cycle.
7) Does this solicitation cover both FY2015 and FY2016?
The application process covered both fiscal years, but the solicitation covered grant awards made in FY2015 with the expectation that funding actions could extend into FY2016 through modifications, depending on USAID priorities and the availability of funds.
8) Is FY2016 funding guaranteed if an organization applies or receives funding in FY2015?
No. The FY2016 portion was not guaranteed up front. USAID anticipated that second-year funding would be handled through award modifications based on USAID priorities and available funds.
9) How many awards did USAID expect to make during the first year?
USAID indicated it expected to make roughly 20 to 40 awards during the first year of the two-year cycle.
10) What were the typical award size expectations for FY2015?
For FY2015, individual award amounts were generally expected to range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $150,000.
11) Could award amounts change in the second year (FY2016)?
Yes. USAID anticipated that second-year funding and any changes to award amounts could be implemented through award modifications, depending on factors such as USAID goals and objectives, pipeline and spending analysis, and the level of funds available at the time.
12) What factors might USAID consider when deciding on FY2016 modifications?
The announcement indicated that modifications could depend on USAID goals and objectives, pipeline and spending analysis, and the level of funds available at the time.
13) Does USAID have discretion to fund only part of an application?
Yes. USAID retained broad discretion and could choose to fund, partially fund, or decline to fund any application.
14) Can USAID choose to fund or partially fund modifications to existing agreements?
Yes. The announcement stated that USAID could also fund or partially fund modifications to existing agreements.
15) Who was eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. private voluntary organizations (PVOs) that were registered with USAID at the time the application was submitted.
16) Does an organization need to be registered with USAID before submitting the application?
Yes. To be eligible, a U.S. private voluntary organization (PVO) had to be registered with USAID at the time the application was submitted.
17) Were applications accepted for any country?
No. Applications were only accepted and reviewed for activities involving countries included on an eligible country list referenced in the announcement.
18) Where was the eligible country list located?
The announcement referenced an eligible country list and noted that it appeared on page 33 of the full solicitation (the list itself was not reproduced in the summary).
19) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
20) What does it mean that this was a discretionary USAID grant opportunity?
Based on the announcement language, USAID had broad discretion in making award decisions, including the ability to fund, partially fund, or decline to fund applications, and to decide whether to provide second-year funding through modifications depending on priorities and available funds.
21) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 12, 2015.
22) What was the application closing date?
The closing date was June 15, 2015.
23) What was the archive date?
The archive date was July 15, 2015.
24) Who was the USAID point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed USAID contact was Agreement Officer Prince Boateng.
25) What contact information was provided for the USAID point of contact?
Phone: 202-567-4104. Email: Pboateng@usaid.gov.
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