Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 641 14 000005
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- The Ghana USAID Accra in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sustainable Fisheries Management Project" 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 Jun 19, 2014 and posted on May 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $23,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $23,800,000.00 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 Fisheries Management Project is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement opportunity run through USAID/Ghana (Accra) focused on addressing severe overfishing and preventing the collapse of marine fisheries in the Gulf of Guinea. The core purpose is to reduce the over-exploitation of marine resources and help reverse a downward trend in fish stocks and remaining biomass. The opportunity is framed as urgent because continued overfishing could lead to a fishery collapse with wide-ranging social, economic, and environmental consequences, including threats to coastal livelihoods, food security, and marine ecosystems.
USAID is inviting applications for an assistance award from qualified organizations worldwide, including both U.S. and non-U.S. entities, with eligibility listed as unrestricted. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category, and it is issued under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. While for-profit organizations are allowed to apply and participate, USAID notes that it does not pay profit under assistance instruments (per 22 CFR 226.81). In practical terms, this means a for-profit recipient could recover allowable project-related costs, but not add a profit margin simply for performing the work.
Funding is planned as a single award over a five-year period, with an expected total of approximately USD 23.8 million, subject to availability of funds. Notably, the listed award ceiling and floor are both USD 23.8 million, signaling USAID anticipated one award at that approximate level rather than a range of award sizes. The opportunity also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources in line with the solicitation terms. As with many competitive RFAs, USAID explicitly reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the applications received.
The solicitation details include Funding Opportunity Number RFA 641-14-000005 and CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted May 28, 2014, with a closing date of July 9, 2014, and an archive date of September 30, 2014. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Frederique Rakotoarivelo, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Ghana (phone +233 21 741 272).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Sustainable Fisheries Management Project?
The Sustainable Fisheries Management Project is a USAID-funded cooperative agreement opportunity managed through USAID/Ghana (Accra). It focuses on addressing severe overfishing and helping prevent the collapse of marine fisheries in the Gulf of Guinea.
What problem is this opportunity trying to address?
The opportunity targets severe overfishing and the risk of marine fishery collapse. It is framed as urgent because continued overfishing could cause wide-ranging social, economic, and environmental impacts, including harm to coastal livelihoods, food security, and marine ecosystems.
What is the core purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to reduce the over-exploitation of marine resources and help reverse the downward trend in fish stocks and remaining biomass.
Where is the project focused geographically?
The project focus is on marine fisheries in the Gulf of Guinea. The managing USAID mission is USAID/Ghana in Accra.
Who is funding and running the opportunity?
USAID is the funder, and the opportunity is run through USAID/Ghana (Accra).
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in this context?
The notice states that, compared with a standard grant, USAID anticipates being more involved during implementation under a cooperative agreement. The specific form of involvement would be defined in the solicitation terms.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What legal authority is cited for this opportunity?
The solicitation is issued under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
Who is eligible to apply?
USAID is inviting applications from qualified organizations worldwide, including both U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations are allowed to apply and participate.
Will USAID pay profit to a for-profit recipient?
No. USAID notes it does not pay profit under assistance instruments (per 22 CFR 226.81). A for-profit recipient could recover allowable project-related costs, but cannot add a profit margin simply for performing the work.
How many awards does USAID plan to make?
Funding is planned as a single award over a five-year period, subject to availability of funds.
How long is the project period?
The planned period of performance is five years.
What is the expected total funding amount?
The expected total is approximately USD 23.8 million, subject to availability of funds.
Is there a funding range (floor and ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling and floor are both USD 23.8 million. This signals USAID anticipated one award at that approximate level rather than a range of award sizes.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources in line with the solicitation terms.
Can USAID decide not to fund any application?
Yes. USAID explicitly reserves the right to fund all, some, or none of the applications received.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 641-14-000005.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 28, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was July 9, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 30, 2014.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Frederique Rakotoarivelo, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Ghana.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Phone: +233 21 741 272.
What are the main risks if overfishing continues, according to the opportunity description?
The description warns that continued overfishing could lead to a fishery collapse with broad consequences, including threats to coastal livelihoods, food security, and marine ecosystems.
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