USAID/Ecuador: Conservation of Key Ecosystems for Improved Watershed Management

This grant opportunity from USAID/Ecuador aims to support local entities in Ecuador engaged in the conservation of key ecosystems for enhanced watershed management. The funding, totaling approximately $550,000, will be used to award 3-5 grants lasting 1 to 2 years, with each grant ranging from $100,000 to $200,000. Eligible organizations can submit concept papers to be considered for this opportunity, with a closing date of April 8, 2013.

Opportunity ID: 218740

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	RFA-518-13-000002
Funding Opportunity Title::	Conservation of Key Ecosystems for Improved Watershed Management.
Opportunity Category::	Earmark
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	3
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	Yes
Version::	Synopsis 7
Posted Date::	Feb 05, 2013
Last Updated Date::	Mar 22, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Feb 28, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Apr 08, 2013
Archive Date::	May 08, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 550,000
Award Ceiling::	$200,000
Award Floor::	$100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility::

1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Because this program is also intended to strengthen the capacity of local organizations, in order to be considered for award, in addition to the technical area described above, an applicant must:

a) if a for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be majority beneficially owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador, or
b) if a not-for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador.
c) Have been in operation as a local Ecuadorian organization for no less than three years immediately preceding the date of application.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	Ecuador USAID-Quito
Description::	The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ecuador (USAID/Ecuador) is seeking concept papers from legally registered local entities in Ecuador who are working on the conservation of Key Ecosystems for improved watershed Management. Subject to availability of funds, the United States Government intends to fund approximately 3-5 grants (in total) lasting from 1 to 2 years under this RFA. USAID however, reserves the right to enter into more, or not to enter into any awards. The award(s) will be made in accordance with evaluation procedures provided in Section 2.4. USAID intends to provide approximately $550,000 (between $100,000 to $200,000 per award). Should additional funds become available; an amendment to this RFA will be issued.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 7	1. At the end of the existing RFA-518-13-000002, replace the “Attachment No. 1 – Courtesy Translation” in its entirety and include with the “Attachment No.1 – Revised Courtesy Translation” which includes some edits highlighted for ease of reference. Traducción de Cortesía: Al final del RFA-518-13-000002, reemplazar el “Adjunto No. 1 – Traducción de Cortesía” en su totalidad e incluir el “Adjunto No. 1 – Traducción de Cortesía Revisada”, el mismo que incluye algunas ediciones que han sido resaltadas para facilidad de referencia. 2. Include at the end of Amendment 1, the following Questions and Answers as Attachment 2d, which clarifies inquiries submitted by interested parties to RFA-518-13-000002 up to March 15, 2013. Traducción de Cortesía: Incluir al final de la Enmienda No. 1 las Preguntas y Respuestas abajo como Ajunto 2d, el mismo que aclara dudas remitidas por las partes interesadas a la convocatoria RFA-518-13-000002 hasta Marzo 15, 2013.	Mar 22, 2013
Synopsis 6	Include Questions and Answers as Attachment 2d, which clarifies inquiries submitted by interested parties to RFA-518-13-000002 up to March 15, 2013. Traducción de Cortesía: Incluir Preguntas y Respuestas como Ajunto 2d, el mismo que aclara dudas remitidas por las partes interesadas a la convocatoria RFA-518-13-000002 hasta Marzo 15, 2013.
Synopsis 5	Include Questions and Answers as Attachment 2d, which clarifies inquiries submitted by interested parties to RFA-518-13-000002 up to March 15, 2013. Traducción de Cortesía: Inclusión de Preguntas y Respuestas como Ajunto 2d, el mismo que aclara dudas remitidas por las partes interesadas a la convocatoria RFA-518-13-000002 hasta Marzo 15, 2013.
Synopsis 4	Closing date modified.
Synopsis 3	– Extend the due date to sumbit questions (March 14, 2013) and Concept Papers (April 8, 2013). – Provide an Spanish version of the requested information – Respond to questions submitted – Provide USAID Organization Capacity Assessment (OCA) Tool in Spanish.
Synopsis 2	Correction of close date from February 28, 2013 to March 1, 2013.
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:	98.001
Competition ID:
Competition Title:
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00163118
Opening Date:	Feb 01, 2013
Closing Date:	Apr 08, 2013
Agency Contact Information::	Esteban Proano
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
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