The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering a grant through its Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon (ICAA) Phase II. This grant is designed to support organizations implementing crucial landscape-based conservation programs within the vital Andean Amazon region. USAID is actively inviting concept papers from Non-Governmental Organizations, educational institutions, partnerships, and consortia. The primary purpose of this funding is to foster significant, impactful activities that contribute to the long-term preservation and sustainable management of this unique ecosystem. Applicants should note that only concept papers will be reviewed at this initial stage; full applications or proposals are not yet accepted. Instructions for preparing concept papers are provided to guide submissions.
Opportunity ID: 160873
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M-OAA-GRO-LMA-12-00317 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon Phase II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Biodiversity conservation program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking concept papers and later, applications, from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), education institutions, partnerships and consortia to implement activities to support the Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon (ICAA) with Landscape-based programs. Please note, at this time we are not accepting full applications or proposals. Only concept papers will be reviewed. Instructions on how to prepare a concept paper are provided within this APS. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cecilia Yanez
Agreement Specialist Email:LimaSolicitations@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Please see Amendment #1 in the Synopsis section of this opportunity on grants.gov. | Apr 23, 2012 | |
| Apr 23, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M-OAA-GRO-LMA-12-00317 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon Phase II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Biodiversity conservation program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking concept papers and later, applications, from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), education institutions, partnerships and consortia to implement activities to support the Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon (ICAA) with Landscape-based programs. Please note, at this time we are not accepting full applications or proposals. Only concept papers will be reviewed. Instructions on how to prepare a concept paper are provided within this APS. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cecilia Yanez
Agreement Specialist Email:LimaSolicitations@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | M-OAA-GRO-LMA-12-00317 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon Phase II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Biodiversity conservation program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Agency for International Development |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking concept papers and later, applications, from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), education institutions, partnerships and consortia to implement activities to support the Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon (ICAA) with Landscape-based programs. Please note, at this time we are not accepting full applications or proposals. Only concept papers will be reviewed. Instructions on how to prepare a concept paper are provided within this APS. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cecilia Yanez
Agreement Specialist Email:LimaSolicitations@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 160873 Full Announcement-1 -> aps m.oaa.gro.lma.12.00317 icaa ii.pdf
Folder 160873 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment #1 to APS 1 -> amendment 1 aps m.oaa.gro.lma.12.00317.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cecilia Yanez Agreement Specialist Email: LimaSolicitations@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00113210 | Apr 02, 2012 | Apr 02, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
160873 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
160873 SF424D-1.1.pdf
160873 SF424C-1.0.pdf
160873 SF424B-1.1.pdf
160873 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
160873 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf