Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 520 15 000001
Apply for RFA 520 15 000001
- The Guatemala USAID Guatemala City in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sustainable Economic Observatory" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2015 and posted on Feb 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 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 $9,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sustainable Economic Observatory (SEO) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 520-15-000001) is a USAID/Guatemala cooperative agreement focused on creating an independent research center in Guatemala called the Sustainable Economic Observatory. The core idea is to build a credible, evidence-driven institution that can strengthen participation and engagement among civil society, the private sector, and other stakeholders at both the national and local levels. By producing and promoting solid analysis, the SEO is meant to help different groups take part more effectively in policy discussions and decision-making tied to rural development and broader economic and social progress.
Programmatically, the SEO is expected to support Government of Guatemala (GOG) rural development priorities and selected Millennium Development Goals by advancing policies and programs in four main areas: food security; agriculture sector development; environment, climate change, and biodiversity conservation; and competitiveness along with the broader business enabling environment. In practical terms, this implies research, policy analysis, and convening or engagement functions that translate data into actionable recommendations, while also creating pathways for stakeholders to use that information to influence reforms and investments. The activity category described in the announcement emphasizes improved economic growth and social development in the Western Highlands, alongside biodiversity and global climate change objectives, signaling that the initiative is meant to connect rural livelihoods and economic opportunity with environmental sustainability and resilience.
This opportunity was posted February 13, 2015, with an application closing date of April 13, 2015, and it anticipated making one award. The expected funding range was high-value, with an award floor of $8.5 million and a ceiling of $9 million. It required cost sharing or matching, meaning the recipient would need to contribute resources alongside USAID funding as part of the overall project budget. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility details that may have appeared in the full announcement.
Administratively, the awarding agency was USAID/Guatemala (Guatemala City), and the assistance listing was CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Because the mechanism is a cooperative agreement, USAID would typically expect substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant, often including close collaboration on work planning, deliverables, and monitoring. For questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Alejandra Garcia at guatemalaproposals@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Sustainable Economic Observatory (SEO) Grant Opportunity
1) What is the Sustainable Economic Observatory (SEO) grant opportunity?
The Sustainable Economic Observatory (SEO) grant opportunity is a USAID/Guatemala cooperative agreement focused on establishing an independent research center in Guatemala called the Sustainable Economic Observatory. The initiative is designed to generate credible, evidence-driven research and analysis that supports better participation in policy discussions and decision-making related to rural development and broader economic and social progress.
2) What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 520-15-000001.
3) Who is the awarding agency and where is it located?
The awarding agency is USAID/Guatemala, located in Guatemala City.
4) What type of funding mechanism is this?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. That generally means USAID is expected to have substantial involvement during implementation, often through close collaboration on work planning, deliverables, and monitoring compared to a standard grant.
5) What is the main purpose of creating the SEO?
The central purpose is to build a credible institution that produces and promotes solid analysis, helping civil society, the private sector, and other stakeholders engage more effectively in policy discussions and decision-making at national and local levels. The SEO is intended to translate data and analysis into actionable recommendations and support pathways for stakeholders to influence reforms and investments.
6) What kinds of activities or functions is the SEO expected to carry out?
Based on the description, the SEO is expected to conduct research and policy analysis and to perform convening or engagement functions that connect evidence to action. The intent is not only to produce analysis, but also to promote it and increase its use by stakeholders involved in policy and investment decisions.
7) What thematic areas will the SEO focus on?
The announcement describes four main program areas the SEO is expected to advance through policies and programs:
- Food security
- Agriculture sector development
- Environment, climate change, and biodiversity conservation
- Competitiveness and the broader business enabling environment
8) How does this opportunity relate to Government of Guatemala priorities and the Millennium Development Goals?
The SEO is expected to support Government of Guatemala rural development priorities and selected Millennium Development Goals by advancing evidence and analysis that informs policies and programs across the four stated areas (food security, agriculture, environment/climate/biodiversity, and competitiveness/business enabling environment).
9) Is there a geographic focus mentioned in the opportunity?
Yes. The activity category emphasized improved economic growth and social development in Guatemala's Western Highlands, alongside biodiversity and global climate change objectives. This signals an intention to connect rural livelihoods and economic opportunity with environmental sustainability and resilience.
10) When was this opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on February 13, 2015. The application closing date was April 13, 2015.
11) How many awards did USAID anticipate making under this opportunity?
The announcement anticipated making one award.
12) What was the expected funding range for the award?
The expected award funding range had an award floor of $8.5 million and a ceiling of $9 million.
13) Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning the selected recipient would need to contribute resources alongside USAID funding as part of the overall project budget.
14) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility details that may have appeared in the full announcement.
15) What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing was CFDA 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
16) What is the overall development approach implied by the SEO concept?
The opportunity emphasizes strengthening participation and engagement among civil society, the private sector, and other stakeholders. By producing and promoting credible analysis, the SEO is meant to help different groups take part more effectively in policy discussions and decision-making connected to rural development and broader economic and social progress.
17) What should applicants do if they have questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement was Alejandra Garcia. The email provided was guatemalaproposals@usaid.gov.
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