Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 611 15 000004
Apply for RFA 611 15 000004
- The Zambia USAID Lusaka in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Various Incentive based Grant Opportunities and Rewards II" 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 Mar 10, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The RFA is restricted to local recipients of the Various Incentive based Grant Opportunities and Rewards I (VIGOR I)award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Various Incentive based Grant Opportunities and Rewards II" (VIGOR II) is a USAID/Zambia funding round focused on environmental outcomes in Zambia, specifically around forest conservation, sustainable forest management, and improved access to renewable energy. It is designed to support innovative, incentive-based activities that build on earlier work funded under the first VIGOR round. The goal is to help organizations advance practical solutions that protect forests, sustain responsible management practices over time, or expand renewable energy access, with the specific types of activities and expected approaches laid out in the full Funding Opportunity Description.
This opportunity is not open to the general public. It is a limited competition restricted to the nine local organizations that received awards under VIGOR I. In other words, only those prior VIGOR I recipients are eligible to apply for VIGOR II. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects to remain substantially involved during implementation compared to a standard grant, often through collaboration on planning, monitoring, and technical direction.
USAID anticipated making up to five awards under this solicitation. The total estimated funding available is $800,000, with an award ceiling of $800,000 and a minimum award size (floor) of $50,000. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants are expected to contribute resources toward the project, such as cash, in-kind support, or other allowable contributions, consistent with USAID rules and the specific terms described in the announcement.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity issued by USAID’s Mission in Zambia (USAID/Zambia, Lusaka) under Funding Opportunity Number RFA 611 15 000004. It falls under the Environment activity category and is associated with CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted on February 13, 2015, with an application closing date of March 10, 2015, and it was later archived on April 9, 2015.
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the contact listed for assistance was Ethel Mwanaumo, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at phone number 00260211357195.
VIGOR II Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Various Incentive based Grant Opportunities and Rewards II" (VIGOR II).
Who is issuing the VIGOR II opportunity?
It is issued by USAID's Mission in Zambia (USAID/Zambia, Lusaka).
What is the main purpose of VIGOR II?
VIGOR II focuses on environmental outcomes in Zambia, specifically supporting activities related to forest conservation, sustainable forest management, and improved access to renewable energy.
What kinds of projects or activities does VIGOR II support?
It is designed to support innovative, incentive-based activities that build on earlier work funded under the first VIGOR round. The specific types of activities and expected approaches are described in the full Funding Opportunity Description.
Is this opportunity open to the general public?
No. This is a limited competition and is not open to the general public.
Who is eligible to apply for VIGOR II?
Only the nine local organizations that received awards under VIGOR I are eligible to apply for VIGOR II.
How is VIGOR II connected to VIGOR I?
VIGOR II is intended to build on earlier work funded under VIGOR I, and eligibility is restricted to organizations that previously received VIGOR I awards.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that USAID expects to be substantially involved during implementation compared to a standard grant, often through collaboration on planning, monitoring, and technical direction.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making under VIGOR II?
USAID anticipated making up to five awards under this solicitation.
How much total funding is available under VIGOR II?
The total estimated funding available is $800,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) for VIGOR II?
The award ceiling is $800,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor) for VIGOR II?
The minimum award size (floor) is $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required.
What does "cost sharing or matching required" mean for applicants?
Applicants are expected to contribute resources toward the project, such as cash, in-kind support, or other allowable contributions, consistent with USAID rules and the specific terms described in the announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for VIGOR II?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA 611 15 000004.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Environment activity category.
What type of opportunity is this administratively?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 13, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was March 10, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on April 9, 2015.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed for assistance is Ethel Mwanaumo, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
What is the phone number for the listed contact?
The phone number provided is 00260211357195.
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