Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 674 12 000016
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- The South Africa USAID Pretoria in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RESILIENCE IN THE LIMPOPO BASIN PROGRAM (RESILIM)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 12, 2012 and posted on Feb 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 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 $9,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility is limited to Local organizations only from South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana or Zimbabwe.
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Opportunity Summary:
The RESILIENCE IN THE LIMPOPO BASIN PROGRAM (RESILIM) is a USAID/Southern Africa funding opportunity focused on strengthening how the Limpopo River Basin is managed across national borders so that both communities and ecosystems in the basin become more resilient over time. The program is structured as a five-year effort and is centered on improving transboundary (cross-country) river basin management, recognizing that water resources, environmental conditions, and climate-related risks in the Limpopo system affect multiple countries at once. The overall aim is to support better coordinated planning, governance, and environmental management in ways that reduce vulnerability and improve the long-term sustainability of livelihoods and natural systems tied to the basin.
This opportunity was issued by USAID in Southern Africa (USAID Pretoria) under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 674 12 000016. It is a discretionary award and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation (for example, active collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination). The activity category is Environment, and USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
The total estimated funding available is USD 9,000,000, with an award ceiling of USD 9,000,000 and an award floor of USD 0. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected applicant is expected to contribute resources toward the project in addition to USAID funding (the specific percentage or acceptable forms of cost share would normally be detailed in the full announcement). The posting date for the opportunity was February 16, 2012. The original closing date was March 29, 2012, which was later extended; the current closing date listed is April 13, 2012. The archive date is April 28, 2012, indicating when the opportunity would be removed from active listings after the submission window closed.
Eligibility is limited to local organizations only from the four Limpopo Basin countries specified in the announcement: South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, or Zimbabwe. USAID specifically sought applications from qualified local Non Governmental Organizations, and the eligible applicants field notes "Others" with clarification in the eligibility text, which is consistent with a solicitation that restricts competition to local entities in specific countries. The emphasis on local eligibility suggests an intent to strengthen regional ownership, ensure locally grounded implementation capacity, and support organizations that are embedded in the basin context and relationships.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement, USAID provided a point of contact: Paul Vacik, an Assistance Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 0027 12 452 2177 and by email at pvacik@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - RESILIENCE IN THE LIMPOPO BASIN PROGRAM (RESILIM)
What is the RESILIENCE IN THE LIMPOPO BASIN PROGRAM (RESILIM)?
RESILIM is a USAID/Southern Africa funding opportunity focused on strengthening how the Limpopo River Basin is managed across national borders, with the goal of increasing long-term resilience for both communities and ecosystems in the basin.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The overall aim is to support better coordinated planning, governance, and environmental management across the Limpopo River Basin so that vulnerability is reduced and the sustainability of livelihoods and natural systems tied to the basin improves over time.
What does "transboundary river basin management" mean in this program?
In RESILIM, transboundary management refers to cross-country coordination because water resources, environmental conditions, and climate-related risks in the Limpopo system affect multiple countries at once.
How long is the program expected to run?
RESILIM is structured as a five-year effort.
Which USAID office issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by USAID in Southern Africa (USAID Pretoria).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 674 12 000016.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary award.
What funding instrument will be used?
USAID planned to use a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as active collaboration on technical direction, monitoring, and coordination.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment.
How many awards did USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making one award under this solicitation.
How much funding is available under RESILIM?
The total estimated funding available is USD 9,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is USD 9,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is USD 0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the selected applicant is expected to contribute resources toward the project in addition to USAID funding.
Is the required cost share percentage specified here?
No. The specific percentage or acceptable forms of cost share are not provided in the information shown here and would normally be detailed in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local organizations only from the four Limpopo Basin countries specified: South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, or Zimbabwe.
Are international organizations eligible to apply?
No. Based on the eligibility description provided, competition is restricted to local organizations from South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, or Zimbabwe.
What types of local organizations did USAID specifically seek applications from?
USAID specifically sought applications from qualified local Non Governmental Organizations.
Why does the opportunity emphasize local eligibility?
The emphasis suggests an intent to strengthen regional ownership, ensure locally grounded implementation capacity, and support organizations embedded in the basin context and relationships.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was February 16, 2012.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was March 29, 2012.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was later extended.
What is the current closing date listed?
The current closing date listed is April 13, 2012.
What is the archive date and what does it indicate?
The archive date is April 28, 2012. It indicates when the opportunity would be removed from active listings after the submission window closed.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
USAID provided a point of contact: Paul Vacik, Assistance Agreement Specialist.
How can I contact the USAID point of contact for this opportunity?
Paul Vacik can be reached by phone at 0027 12 452 2177 and by email at pvacik@usaid.gov.
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