Opportunity Information: Apply for AID 492 C 13 00017
Apply for AID 492 C 13 00017
- The Agency for International Development in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 30, 2014 and posted on May 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2014 The concept paper deadline is explained in Amendment #3 and a modified briefer template is provided in Amendment #4.. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- See Solicitation for additional eligibility details.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) designed to finance climate-focused activities across the Pacific Islands region. The central aim is to reduce long-term vulnerabilities associated with climate change while promoting sustainable, climate-resilient development. In practical terms, PACAM is meant to help Pacific Island communities and institutions plan for, adapt to, and lessen the impacts of climate-related stresses and disasters, in ways that strengthen development outcomes over time rather than offering only short-lived fixes. USAID also frames the fund as complementary to other U.S. Government support already provided in the region, meaning proposed projects are expected to align with broader U.S. development objectives and add value alongside existing programs.
The opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number AID 492 C 13 00017, titled "Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM)," and it falls under the Environment funding activity category. The funding instrument type is a grant, and there is no stated cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for organizations that might struggle to contribute non-federal funds. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $1,000,000, indicating that individual grants could be sizeable and aimed at projects with meaningful scale or strong potential for regional or community-level impact.
Eligibility is broad but defined by categories that typically include a mix of nonprofit and for-profit entities. The listing indicates eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again excluding institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Because the eligibility field also notes "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)" and directs applicants to the solicitation for full details, the official announcement would be the definitive source for any additional requirements or restrictions, such as geographic presence, partnership expectations, or past performance standards.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted May 23, 2014, with a creation date of June 30, 2014. The original closing date was March 5, 2015, but the current closing date shown is September 30, 2014, and the notice references multiple amendments that modified the process and deadlines. Specifically, rolling review deadlines are described in Amendment #2, the concept paper deadline is described in Amendment #3, and Amendment #4 provides a modified and shorter concept paper template. Taken together, this suggests the application process involved an initial concept paper stage, and that USAID adjusted submission timing and requirements through formal amendments during the open period. The archive date is April 4, 2015, meaning the opportunity is no longer active and is retained for reference.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Doug Carpenter. The announcement also includes an "Additional Information Link" labeled "Pacific American Climate Fund," which would normally direct prospective applicants to the full solicitation package and any amendments, templates, and detailed instructions needed to develop and submit a compliant application.
Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM) - FAQs
What is the Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM)?
The Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to finance climate-focused activities across the Pacific Islands region.
What is the main purpose of PACAM?
PACAM is intended to reduce long-term vulnerabilities associated with climate change while promoting sustainable, climate-resilient development in the Pacific Islands region. The focus is on strengthening outcomes over time rather than supporting only short-lived fixes.
What kinds of impacts is PACAM meant to address?
PACAM is meant to help Pacific Island communities and institutions plan for, adapt to, and lessen the impacts of climate-related stresses and disasters, in ways that support longer-term development resilience.
How does PACAM relate to other U.S. Government support in the region?
USAID frames PACAM as complementary to other U.S. Government support already provided in the Pacific Islands region. Proposed projects are expected to align with broader U.S. development objectives and add value alongside existing programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is AID 492 C 13 00017.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM)."
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $1,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing indicates eligibility includes:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Others (with clarification referenced in the solicitation under "Additional Information on Eligibility")
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
The eligibility categories explicitly exclude institutions of higher education in the nonprofit categories listed.
Are small businesses eligible?
The eligibility list includes "for-profit organizations other than small businesses," which indicates small businesses are not included in that for-profit eligibility category based on the information provided.
What does "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility)" mean?
It means there may be additional eligible applicant types or clarifying requirements not fully captured in the high-level listing. The full solicitation is identified as the definitive source for those details.
Where is this opportunity intended to have impact?
PACAM is designed to finance climate-focused activities across the Pacific Islands region.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 23, 2014.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is June 30, 2014.
What are the closing dates mentioned, and why do they differ?
The original closing date is listed as March 5, 2015, but the current closing date shown is September 30, 2014. The notice references multiple amendments that modified the process and deadlines, which explains why different dates appear in the record.
Did the application process involve a concept paper?
Yes. The information provided indicates the process involved an initial concept paper stage and that USAID adjusted concept paper requirements through amendments.
What changes were made through amendments?
The notice references several amendments, including:
- Amendment #2: rolling review deadlines
- Amendment #3: concept paper deadline
- Amendment #4: a modified and shorter concept paper template
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is April 4, 2015, which indicates the opportunity is no longer active and is retained for reference.
Who is the contact person for questions or access to the full announcement?
The contact listed is Doug Carpenter.
Where can applicants find the full solicitation and related documents?
The announcement includes an "Additional Information Link" labeled "Pacific American Climate Fund," which would normally direct applicants to the full solicitation package and any amendments, templates, and detailed instructions.
Why is the full solicitation important for applicants?
The summary information points applicants to the official announcement as the definitive source for additional eligibility requirements or restrictions and for the complete application instructions, including any amended deadlines and templates.
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