Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 617 13 000004
Apply for RFA 617 13 000004
- The Uganda USAID Kampala in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Uganda Education and Research to Improve Climate Change 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 May 23, 2013 and posted on May 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 21, 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 $3,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,800,000.00 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:
This USAID/Uganda funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 617 13 000004) is a discretionary grant competition for a single cooperative agreement focused on strengthening Uganda's ability to adapt to climate variability and climate change, specifically in the agricultural sector. The central purpose is to partner with Makerere University to expand education and training, build professional expertise, and generate practical research that can help farmers, institutions, and policymakers respond more effectively to climate-related risks affecting agriculture.
The activity is positioned within the Natural Resources funding category and is intended to support efforts that connect higher education and applied research to real-world adaptation needs. In practical terms, the opportunity emphasizes building human capital (through improved education and professional development) and strengthening the evidence base (through research) so Uganda can better anticipate, manage, and reduce climate impacts on agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. Because the award instrument is a cooperative agreement, USAID would expect to remain substantially involved during implementation, typically meaning there would be close collaboration on planning, monitoring, and achieving technical results.
USAID anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of up to USD 3,800,000, which also serves as the award ceiling. There is no stated award floor. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected recipient would need to contribute resources alongside USAID funding, in line with the specific terms described in the full announcement. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, indicating that a broad range of organizations could apply, although applicants would still need to comply with any additional eligibility conditions or clarifications contained in the complete notice.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on May 10, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 21, 2013, and an archive date of July 21, 2013. The program is managed by USAID in Kampala, Uganda, under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Liz Nabasirye, Acquisition and Assistance Assistant, reachable by phone at 256414306001 or by email at lnabasirye@usaid.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID/Uganda discretionary grant competition (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 617 13 000004) to award one cooperative agreement focused on strengthening Uganda's ability to adapt to climate variability and climate change, with a specific emphasis on agriculture.
2) What is the main purpose of the award?
The central purpose is to partner with Makerere University to expand education and training, build professional expertise, and generate practical research that helps farmers, institutions, and policymakers respond more effectively to climate-related risks affecting agriculture.
3) What sector or theme does the opportunity focus on?
The activity is positioned within the Natural Resources funding category and focuses on climate adaptation in the agricultural sector.
4) What kinds of results is the activity meant to support?
Based on the opportunity description, the activity is meant to support outcomes such as:
- Improved education and training related to climate variability and climate change adaptation in agriculture.
- Strengthened professional expertise (human capital) to address climate-related agricultural risks.
- Practical, applied research that can be used by farmers, institutions, and policymakers.
- Better ability in Uganda to anticipate, manage, and reduce climate impacts on agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.
5) What type of award instrument will USAID use?
USAID plans to use a cooperative agreement.
6) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The opportunity states that because the award instrument is a cooperative agreement, USAID would expect to remain substantially involved during implementation. In practice, this typically means close collaboration on planning, monitoring, and achieving technical results.
7) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipated making one award.
8) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is up to USD 3,800,000.
9) Is there an award ceiling?
Yes. The award ceiling is USD 3,800,000.
10) Is there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the selected recipient would need to contribute resources alongside USAID funding, consistent with the specific terms described in the full announcement.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, which indicates that a broad range of organizations could apply. Applicants would still need to comply with any additional eligibility conditions or clarifications contained in the complete notice.
13) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 10, 2013.
14) What is the closing date to apply?
The original and current closing date is June 21, 2013.
15) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 21, 2013.
16) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
17) Which USAID office is managing this opportunity?
The program is managed by USAID in Kampala, Uganda.
18) Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Liz Nabasirye, Acquisition and Assistance Assistant.
19) How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 256414306001
Email: lnabasirye@usaid.gov
20) What is the geographic focus of the activity?
Based on the information provided, the activity is focused on Uganda, with program management based in Kampala.
21) What is the competition type?
This is described as a discretionary grant competition for a single cooperative agreement.
22) What is emphasized: research, training, or implementation?
The description emphasizes connecting higher education and applied research to real-world adaptation needs, with a strong focus on education and training, professional development, and generating practical research that informs decision-making and supports agricultural adaptation.
23) Is partnership with Makerere University part of the design?
Yes. The central purpose explicitly states partnering with Makerere University to expand education and training, build expertise, and generate practical research.
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