Opportunity Information: Apply for USAID RDMA CHINA 486 08 008 RFA
Apply for USAID RDMA CHINA 486 08 008 RFA
- The Thailand USAID Bangkok in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "US China Clean Energy Partnership" 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 Jul 10, 2008 and posted on Jun 4, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 US China Clean Energy Partnership is a USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA) funding opportunity aimed at expanding clean energy use in China through a coordinated partnership-style program. USAID/RDMA is inviting proposals from U.S. educational institutions and U.S.-based non-governmental organizations to implement activities that advance the program goal and specific objectives described in the solicitation's Program Description (Section C). The expectation is that the selected recipient will design and run a set of interventions that directly promote clean energy adoption in China while also aligning with, and coordinating alongside, USAID/RDMA's broader regional clean energy and development efforts.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on work planning, oversight, and coordination with related initiatives), rather than a hands-off grant. Subject to funding availability, USAID/RDMA planned to provide about $2.0 million total over a three-year period. While the solicitation anticipates making one award, USAID reserved the discretion to fund more than one organization or to fund none of the applications received, depending on proposal quality, strategic fit, and available resources.
In terms of eligibility, the announcement is broadly open ("unrestricted") as long as applicants fall within the categories emphasized in the notice, particularly U.S. universities and NGOs, and meet any additional eligibility language contained in the full solicitation. The opportunity is listed under the Energy funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). Importantly, the program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can lower the barrier to entry for qualified applicants who can propose a strong technical approach and management plan without needing to secure additional non-federal resources.
On financial and compliance rules, USAID emphasized that it does not pay profit under assistance instruments (consistent with 22 CFR 226.81). However, recipients can be reimbursed for reasonable, allocable, and allowable program costs, including both direct and indirect costs, provided they comply with the applicable federal cost principles and standards. The announcement references the core USAID assistance regulations (22 CFR 226 at the time) and the relevant cost circulars/standards depending on the organization type, such as OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofits and OMB Circular A-21 for universities, as well as FAR Part 31 standards referenced for for-profit entities in relation to allowable costs. In practical terms, this means the budget has to be carefully justified, well documented, and compliant with federal rules, but the award can cover legitimate administrative and technical expenses needed to deliver results.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number USAID RDMA CHINA 486 08 008 RFA, posted June 4, 2008, with a closing date of July 17, 2008. The issuing office is USAID/RDMA, with the listing associated with USAID Bangkok, Thailand, reflecting RDMA's regional platform. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Praveena ViraSingh, Procurement Specialist at USAID/RDMA in Bangkok, with the provided phone number for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): US China Clean Energy Partnership (USAID/RDMA)
1) What is the US China Clean Energy Partnership funding opportunity?
The US China Clean Energy Partnership is a USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA) funding opportunity designed to expand clean energy use in China through a coordinated, partnership-style program. The selected recipient is expected to design and implement interventions that directly promote clean energy adoption in China and coordinate those efforts with USAID/RDMA's broader regional clean energy and development activities.
2) Who is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by USAID's Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA). The listing is associated with USAID Bangkok, Thailand, reflecting RDMA's regional platform.
3) What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to expand the use of clean energy in China through a coordinated program that advances the goal and objectives described in the solicitation's Program Description (Section C).
4) What kind of activities should proposals focus on?
Proposals should describe a set of interventions that directly promote clean energy adoption in China, while aligning with and coordinating alongside USAID/RDMA's broader regional clean energy and development efforts. The specific goal and objectives are described in the solicitation's Program Description (Section C).
5) What type of award will USAID make?
USAID expects to make a cooperative agreement award. This structure typically involves substantial USAID involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on work planning, oversight, and coordination with related initiatives, rather than a hands-off grant.
6) What does "cooperative agreement" mean for implementation?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement indicates USAID anticipates substantial involvement during implementation. Examples mentioned include collaboration on work planning, oversight, and coordination with other initiatives. Applicants should be prepared to manage the project in close coordination with USAID/RDMA.
7) How much funding is expected to be available?
Subject to funding availability, USAID/RDMA planned to provide approximately $2.0 million total over a three-year period.
8) What is the expected period of performance?
The opportunity describes planned funding of about $2.0 million over a three-year period, indicating an anticipated three-year implementation timeframe.
9) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
The solicitation anticipates making one award. However, USAID reserved the discretion to fund more than one organization or to fund none of the applications received, depending on proposal quality, strategic fit, and available resources.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
The announcement is described as broadly open (listed as "unrestricted"), as long as applicants fall within the categories emphasized in the notice, particularly U.S. educational institutions and U.S.-based non-governmental organizations, and meet any additional eligibility language contained in the full solicitation.
11) Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
The information provided emphasizes eligibility for U.S. educational institutions and U.S.-based non-governmental organizations. Any additional eligibility language would be contained in the full solicitation.
12) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce barriers for applicants that can propose a strong approach and management plan without securing non-federal resources.
13) What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Energy funding activity category.
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
15) Can an award recipient earn profit under this assistance award?
No. USAID emphasized that it does not pay profit under assistance instruments, consistent with 22 CFR 226.81.
16) What costs can be covered by the award?
Recipients can be reimbursed for reasonable, allocable, and allowable program costs, including both direct and indirect costs, as long as costs comply with applicable federal cost principles and standards. The budget is expected to be well justified, documented, and compliant with federal rules.
17) Which cost principles and regulations are referenced for budgeting and compliance?
The announcement references USAID assistance regulations (22 CFR 226 at the time) and cost standards that depend on organization type, including OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofits and OMB Circular A-21 for universities. It also references FAR Part 31 standards in relation to allowable costs for for-profit entities.
18) What does USAID mean by "allowable, allocable, and reasonable" costs?
The notice indicates that reimbursable costs must meet federal standards for allowability, allocation, and reasonableness under the applicable cost principles and regulations. In practical terms (as described), the budget should be carefully justified, well documented, and compliant with federal rules.
19) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number USAID RDMA CHINA 486 08 008 RFA.
20) When was this opportunity posted and what is the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2008, with a closing date of July 17, 2008.
21) Where is the issuing office located?
The issuing office is USAID/RDMA, with the listing associated with USAID Bangkok, Thailand.
22) Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Praveena ViraSingh, Procurement Specialist at USAID/RDMA in Bangkok, with a phone number provided in the announcement for assistance.
23) Where can applicants find the detailed program goal and objectives?
The detailed program goal and specific objectives are described in the solicitation's Program Description, identified as Section C.
24) Does USAID guarantee it will make an award if applications are submitted?
No. USAID reserved the discretion to fund one, more than one, or none of the applications received, based on proposal quality, strategic fit, and available resources.
25) What should applicants be prepared for in terms of coordination with USAID?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, applicants should be prepared for substantial USAID involvement during implementation, including collaboration on work planning, oversight, and coordination with related initiatives and USAID/RDMA's broader regional efforts.
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