Opportunity Information: Apply for 72060518RFA00002
USAID released a Request for Applications (RFA) for a cooperative agreement called the "USAID-Funded Community Based Counter Wildlife Trafficking Activity." The opportunity was issued on January 3, 2018, with a deadline for applicant questions of January 19, 2018 (by 1700 Kinshasa time) and a final application deadline of February 7, 2018 (also by 1700 Kinshasa time). The funding opportunity number is 72060518RFA00002, and it is listed under CFDA 98.001 with an activity category labeled "Other." The instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee should expect ongoing involvement from USAID during implementation rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
The competition is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations and is described as unrestricted in terms of eligibility, as long as applicants meet the standards and provide the required information outlined in the RFA (notably in Section C). USAID indicates that, assuming funds are available, it intends to make an award to the applicant whose proposal best aligns with the stated objectives and meets the selection criteria in the solicitation. While USAID anticipates making one award, it explicitly reserves the right to fund more than one, or none at all, depending on what it receives and broader funding realities.
In terms of funding size, the notice lists an award ceiling of up to $10,000,000. The application package and any subsequent amendments are posted on Grants.gov, and applicants are expected to monitor that site for updates. USAID also flags practical submission issues: applicants may need Adobe software to work with required forms, and it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they have the complete and correct RFA materials after downloading. For technical problems related to Grants.gov registration or accessing documents, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk by phone or email.
Operationally, the selected recipient would be responsible for delivering the activity's objectives related to community-based efforts to counter wildlife trafficking, with performance judged against the RFA's objectives and evaluation criteria. Questions submitted before the question deadline would be answered through an amendment posted to Grants.gov so all prospective applicants receive the same information. Finally, USAID emphasizes standard federal solicitation conditions: publishing the RFA does not guarantee an award, does not commit the U.S. Government to reimburse proposal preparation costs, and applicants assume all costs and risks associated with preparing and submitting an application.Apply for 72060518RFA00002
- The Agency for International Development in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID-Funded Community Based Counter Wildlife Trafficking Activity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-01-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-02-07. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "USAID-Funded Community Based Counter Wildlife Trafficking Activity."
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
USAID is soliciting applications for a cooperative agreement. This generally means the selected recipient should expect ongoing involvement from USAID during implementation, rather than a fully hands-off grant relationship.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 72060518RFA00002.
What is the CFDA number and activity category listed for this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 98.001 and the activity category is labeled "Other".
When was the Request for Applications (RFA) issued?
USAID issued the RFA on January 3, 2018.
What is the deadline to submit applicant questions?
Applicant questions were due by January 19, 2018 at 1700 Kinshasa time.
What is the final application deadline?
Applications were due by February 7, 2018 at 1700 Kinshasa time.
Where can applicants find the application package and any amendments?
The application package and any amendments are posted on Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to monitor Grants.gov for updates.
How will USAID respond to questions submitted by applicants?
Questions submitted before the question deadline will be answered through an amendment posted to Grants.gov so that all prospective applicants receive the same information.
Who is eligible to apply?
The competition is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, as long as applicants meet the standards and provide the required information outlined in the RFA (notably in Section C).
Is USAID required to make an award because it published this RFA?
No. USAID states that publishing the RFA does not guarantee an award.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making one award, but it reserves the right to fund more than one award or none at all, depending on what it receives and broader funding realities.
What is the maximum potential funding amount for an award?
The notice lists an award ceiling of up to $10,000,000.
How will USAID choose the recipient?
Assuming funds are available, USAID intends to make an award to the applicant whose proposal best aligns with the stated objectives and meets the selection criteria in the solicitation.
What is the general focus of the activity?
The selected recipient would be responsible for delivering objectives related to community-based efforts to counter wildlife trafficking, with performance judged against the RFA's objectives and evaluation criteria.
What does it mean for applicants that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the awardee should plan for USAID to have an active role during implementation (ongoing involvement), rather than treating the relationship as a purely recipient-directed project after award.
Do applicants need any specific software to complete the application?
USAID notes that applicants may need Adobe software to work with required forms.
Who is responsible for ensuring the application materials are complete and correct after downloading?
The applicant is responsible for ensuring they have the complete and correct RFA materials after downloading from Grants.gov.
What should an applicant do if they have technical problems with Grants.gov?
For technical problems related to Grants.gov registration or accessing documents, applicants are directed to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk by phone or email.
Will USAID reimburse proposal preparation or submission costs?
No. USAID states that the U.S. Government does not commit to reimburse any costs associated with proposal preparation.
Who bears the risk and cost of preparing and submitting an application?
Applicants assume all costs and risks associated with preparing and submitting an application.
Does USAID commit to funding if funds are not available?
No. USAID indicates that its intention to make an award is conditioned on funds being available.
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