Opportunity Information: Apply for APS OAA 12 000003 ADDENDUM
Apply for APS OAA 12 000003 ADDENDUM
- The Agency for International Development in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sustainable Landscapes, Clean Energy and Adaptation" 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 Jan 23, 2013 and posted on Nov 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Landscapes, Clean Energy and Adaptation opportunity is a USAID climate change funding addendum that looks for partnerships with the private sector to jointly deliver results across three core climate pillars. The central idea is collaboration: USAID wants to work with companies, investors, foundations, and other private actors on projects that advance development and climate outcomes while also aligning with the partner's legitimate business goals or philanthropic priorities. Rather than treating climate work as a stand-alone activity, the addendum frames it as a set of investable, scalable programs that can reduce emissions, expand access to cleaner energy, and help communities cope with climate impacts.
The first pillar, Sustainable Landscapes, focuses on land use and natural resource approaches that stop, slow, or reverse greenhouse gas emissions tied to deforestation and forest degradation, as well as other landscape-level degradation. In practice, this can include activities such as improving forest governance and management, shifting agricultural production toward practices that reduce pressure on forests, restoring degraded lands, strengthening supply chain sustainability, and promoting land-use planning that protects carbon-rich ecosystems. The emphasis is on measurable climate mitigation outcomes from better management of forests and broader landscapes, paired with development benefits like improved livelihoods and ecosystem services.
The second pillar, Clean Energy, supports investments that build the foundation for low-carbon energy systems. This is not limited to one technology, but generally points toward expanding renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, strengthening enabling policies and institutions, and de-risking early-stage markets so cleaner energy can scale. Typical efforts in this space might involve supporting grid and off-grid solutions, mobilizing private capital, improving utility performance, and encouraging regulatory frameworks that make low-carbon energy more competitive and reliable. The underlying goal is to accelerate a transition away from high-emission energy pathways while supporting economic growth and energy access.
The third pillar, Adaptation, targets resilience-building so people, places, and livelihoods can better withstand climate variability and long-term climate change. This includes strengthening the ability of communities, businesses, and institutions to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to climate risks such as drought, floods, extreme heat, changing rainfall patterns, and sea-level rise. Common adaptation approaches can include climate-smart agriculture, improved water resource management, climate risk information services, resilient infrastructure planning, and livelihood diversification. The focus is practical: reducing vulnerability and safeguarding development gains in areas already experiencing climate stress.
Administratively, the opportunity is issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development under Funding Opportunity Number APS-OAA-12-000003 ADDENDUM, titled Sustainable Landscapes, Clean Energy and Adaptation. It is categorized as a continuation and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, indicating an expectation of substantial involvement and collaboration between USAID and the awardee during implementation. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The estimated total funding is listed as $10,000,000, with an award ceiling of $10,000,000 and an award floor of $500,000, suggesting potential for a small number of sizable awards or multiple mid-sized awards depending on the proposals received and USAID priorities.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types may apply, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the summary information, which can lower barriers for organizations that do not have large pools of flexible capital, although private-sector collaboration is still central to the purpose of the addendum. Key dates listed include a posted date of November 28, 2012, a creation date of January 23, 2013, and an application closing date of January 31, 2013. For access issues or administrative questions about the full announcement, the point of contact provided is George Irby, Contract Specialist, at (202) 567-5047.
FAQs: USAID Sustainable Landscapes, Clean Energy and Adaptation (APS-OAA-12-000003 ADDENDUM)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID climate change funding addendum titled Sustainable Landscapes, Clean Energy and Adaptation, issued under Funding Opportunity Number APS-OAA-12-000003 ADDENDUM. It seeks partnerships, especially with the private sector, to deliver results across climate mitigation and adaptation priorities.
2) What is the main goal of the addendum?
The central idea is collaboration. USAID is looking to work with companies, investors, foundations, and other private actors on projects that advance development and climate outcomes while also aligning with a partner's legitimate business goals or philanthropic priorities.
3) What are the three core climate pillars covered by this opportunity?
The addendum focuses on three pillars:
- Sustainable Landscapes
- Clean Energy
- Adaptation
4) What kinds of activities fit under the Sustainable Landscapes pillar?
Sustainable Landscapes focuses on land use and natural resource approaches that stop, slow, or reverse greenhouse gas emissions tied to deforestation, forest degradation, and broader landscape degradation. Examples described include improving forest governance and management, shifting agricultural production toward practices that reduce pressure on forests, restoring degraded lands, strengthening supply chain sustainability, and promoting land-use planning that protects carbon-rich ecosystems.
5) What outcomes are emphasized for Sustainable Landscapes projects?
The emphasis is on measurable climate mitigation outcomes achieved through improved management of forests and landscapes, paired with development benefits such as improved livelihoods and ecosystem services.
6) What kinds of activities fit under the Clean Energy pillar?
Clean Energy supports investments that help build the foundation for low-carbon energy systems. The description points to expanding renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, strengthening enabling policies and institutions, and de-risking early-stage markets so cleaner energy can scale. Typical efforts mentioned include supporting grid and off-grid solutions, mobilizing private capital, improving utility performance, and encouraging regulatory frameworks that make low-carbon energy more competitive and reliable.
7) What is the main objective of the Clean Energy pillar?
The underlying goal is to accelerate a transition away from high-emission energy pathways while supporting economic growth and energy access.
8) What kinds of activities fit under the Adaptation pillar?
Adaptation targets resilience-building so people, places, and livelihoods can better withstand climate variability and long-term climate change. Examples provided include climate-smart agriculture, improved water resource management, climate risk information services, resilient infrastructure planning, and livelihood diversification.
9) What climate risks does the Adaptation pillar focus on?
The opportunity highlights risks such as drought, floods, extreme heat, changing rainfall patterns, and sea-level rise.
10) Who is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
11) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which indicates an expectation of substantial involvement and collaboration between USAID and the awardee during implementation.
12) How is the opportunity categorized administratively?
It is categorized as a continuation. The activity category is listed as Natural Resources. The CFDA listing is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
13) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $10,000,000.
14) What are the minimum and maximum award sizes?
The award ceiling is $10,000,000 and the award floor is $500,000.
15) Does the summary suggest how many awards might be made?
Based on the listed total funding and the award floor and ceiling, the summary suggests the possibility of a small number of sizable awards or multiple mid-sized awards, depending on proposal quality and USAID priorities.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types may apply, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the summary information.
18) If cost sharing is not required, is private-sector collaboration still important?
Yes. Even though the summary does not state a cost-sharing or matching requirement, private-sector collaboration is described as central to the purpose of the addendum.
19) What key dates are provided?
- Posted date: November 28, 2012
- Creation date: January 23, 2013
- Application closing date: January 31, 2013
20) Who is the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The point of contact listed is George Irby, Contract Specialist, at (202) 567-5047.
21) What does the opportunity say about how USAID views climate work in this addendum?
The addendum frames climate work not as a stand-alone activity, but as investable, scalable programs that can reduce emissions, expand access to cleaner energy, and help communities cope with climate impacts, while also aligning with partner goals.
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