Opportunity ID: 252573
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-492-14-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Request for Information |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 16, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 11, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This is a pre-RFA Conference, hence no submission of applications is required. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Restricted to Local Competition in accordance with ADS303.3.6.6.b(2) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Philippines USAID-Manila |
| Description: | USAID/Philippines is contemplating an activity to strengthen the institutional capacity of Philippine universities and colleges to impact and sustain marine conservation. This planned activity will align with the goals of the Ecosystems Improved for Sustainable Fisheries (ECOFISH) project in improving the management of important coastal and marine resources and associated ecosystems that support livelihoods and economies. It will contribute to the conservation of biological diversity, enhancement of ecosystem productivity and restoration of fisheries profitability in eight (8) marine key biodiversity areas (MKBAs) using ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries management (EAFM) as a cornerstone of improved social, economic and environmental benefits. This activity will contribute to achieving Objective 3: Environmental Resilience Improved, particularly Intermediate Result 3.2 Natural and Environmental Resource Management Improved of the U.S. Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for the Philippines (2011-2016). The activity will also directly support USAIDs new Biodiversity Policy and will work towards achieving a vision of conserving biodiversity for sustainable long-term development. Under this new Policy, all activities funded with biodiversity funds must meet the following criteria: 1) Activities must have an explicit biodiversity objective and stated Theory of Change; 2) Activities must be based on an analysis of drivers and threats to biodiversity loss and the corresponding Theory of ChangE; 3) Site-based activities must have the intent to positively impact biodiversity in biologically significant areas; and, 4) Activities must monitor indicators associated with the stated Theory of Change for biodiversity conservation.
USAID/Philippines has developed a draft Theory of Change for this Philippine University project for marine conservation (see Diagram 1) using the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (http://www.conservationmeasures.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/CMP-OS-V3-0-Final.pdf). Responses (comments, suggestions, and enhancements) to this RFI are due by 30th April 2014 1800hrs (Philippines time). Responders shall provide one (1) electronic copy of their response, in Microsoft Word or PDF formats only. Please e-mail responses to manila-roaa-rfa@usaid.gov with a copy to abcastillo@usaid.gov. Please reference the e-mail with the subject title Response to RFI. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Abegail Castillo
Phone +6323016000 Email:abcastillo@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| USAID/Philippines would like to solicit responses on the following questions:
1. USAID/Philippines may require use of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation and the use of Miradi software for program design, monitoring and adaptive management under the award (See the link above). What is the experience of your organization with the use of Open Standards? With the use of Miradi software? 2. What is your experience with the use of Theories of Change in program design? Can your organization clearly understand the expected results for the Philippine University project from the Theory of Change shown in Diagram 1? 3. Would your organization be interested in serving as the management unit for a consortium of universities under the award, providing financial oversight, managerial coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and administration of a small grants fund? 4. To serve as the managerial unit, what would your organization need in terms of financial resources to meet these responsibilities? 5. What type of management structure would your organization need to establish to manage the consortium to ensure flexibility, responsiveness, transparency and equity among the partners? |
Apr 11, 2014 | |
| USAID/Philippines would like to solicit responses on the following questions:
1. USAID/Philippines may require use of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation and the use of Miradi software for program design, monitoring and adaptive management under the award (See the link above). What is the experience of your organization with the use of Open Standards? With the use of Miradi software? 2. What is your experience with the use of Theories of Change in program design? Can your organization clearly understand the expected results for the Philippine University project from the Theory of Change shown in Diagram 1? 3. Would your organization be interested in serving as the management unit for a consortium of universities under the award, providing financial oversight, managerial coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and administration of a small grants fund? 4. To serve as the managerial unit, what would your organization need in terms of financial resources to meet these responsibilities? 5. What type of management structure would your organization need to establish to manage the consortium to ensure flexibility, responsiveness, transparency and equity among the partners? |
Apr 11, 2014 | |
| see attached | Apr 11, 2014 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-492-14-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Request for Information |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 16, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 11, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This is a pre-RFA Conference, hence no submission of applications is required. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Restricted to Local Competition in accordance with ADS303.3.6.6.b(2) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Philippines USAID-Manila |
| Description: | USAID/Philippines is contemplating an activity to strengthen the institutional capacity of Philippine universities and colleges to impact and sustain marine conservation. This planned activity will align with the goals of the Ecosystems Improved for Sustainable Fisheries (ECOFISH) project in improving the management of important coastal and marine resources and associated ecosystems that support livelihoods and economies. It will contribute to the conservation of biological diversity, enhancement of ecosystem productivity and restoration of fisheries profitability in eight (8) marine key biodiversity areas (MKBAs) using ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries management (EAFM) as a cornerstone of improved social, economic and environmental benefits. This activity will contribute to achieving Objective 3: Environmental Resilience Improved, particularly Intermediate Result 3.2 Natural and Environmental Resource Management Improved of the U.S. Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for the Philippines (2011-2016). The activity will also directly support USAIDs new Biodiversity Policy and will work towards achieving a vision of conserving biodiversity for sustainable long-term development. Under this new Policy, all activities funded with biodiversity funds must meet the following criteria: 1) Activities must have an explicit biodiversity objective and stated Theory of Change; 2) Activities must be based on an analysis of drivers and threats to biodiversity loss and the corresponding Theory of ChangE; 3) Site-based activities must have the intent to positively impact biodiversity in biologically significant areas; and, 4) Activities must monitor indicators associated with the stated Theory of Change for biodiversity conservation.
USAID/Philippines has developed a draft Theory of Change for this Philippine University project for marine conservation (see Diagram 1) using the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (http://www.conservationmeasures.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/CMP-OS-V3-0-Final.pdf). Responses (comments, suggestions, and enhancements) to this RFI are due by 30th April 2014 1800hrs (Philippines time). Responders shall provide one (1) electronic copy of their response, in Microsoft Word or PDF formats only. Please e-mail responses to manila-roaa-rfa@usaid.gov with a copy to abcastillo@usaid.gov. Please reference the e-mail with the subject title Response to RFI. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Abegail Castillo
Phone +6323016000 Email:abcastillo@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-492-14-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Request for Information |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 11, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2014 This is a pre-RFA Conference, hence no submission of applications is required. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Restricted to Local Competition in accordance with ADS303.3.6.6.b(2) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Philippines USAID-Manila |
| Description: | USAID/Philippines is contemplating an activity to strengthen the institutional capacity of Philippine universities and colleges to impact and sustain marine conservation. This planned activity will align with the goals of the Ecosystems Improved for Sustainable Fisheries (ECOFISH) project in improving the management of important coastal and marine resources and associated ecosystems that support livelihoods and economies. It will contribute to the conservation of biological diversity, enhancement of ecosystem productivity and restoration of fisheries profitability in eight (8) marine key biodiversity areas (MKBAs) using ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries management (EAFM) as a cornerstone of improved social, economic and environmental benefits. This activity will contribute to achieving Objective 3: Environmental Resilience Improved, particularly Intermediate Result 3.2 Natural and Environmental Resource Management Improved of the U.S. Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for the Philippines (2011-2016). The activity will also directly support USAIDs new Biodiversity Policy and will work towards achieving a vision of conserving biodiversity for sustainable long-term development. Under this new Policy, all activities funded with biodiversity funds must meet the following criteria:
Activities must have an explicit biodiversity objective and stated Theory of Change; USAID/Philippines has developed a draft Theory of Change for this Philippine University project for marine conservation (see Diagram 1) using the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (http://www.conservationmeasures.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/CMP-OS-V3-0-Final.pdf). Responses (comments, suggestions, and enhancements) to this RFI are due by 30th April 2014 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Abegail Castillo
Phone +6323014690 Email:abcastillo@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-492-14-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Request for Information |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 11, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This is a pre-RFA Conference, hence no submission of applications is required. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Restricted to Local Competition in accordance with ADS303.3.6.6.b(2) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Philippines USAID-Manila |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in the Philippines (USAID/Philippines) is developing a new project design to be implemented by an assistance award (grant or cooperative agreement) that would increase local university involvement in marine conservation efforts in the Philippines. More specifically, the local university project is being designed to enhance existing collaborative networks among Philippine universities, allowing them to become regional leaders in coastal and marine management. This project is expected to contribute to achieving USAID/Philippines Country Development Cooperation Strategy Development Objective 3: Environmental Resilience Improved, particularly Intermediate Result (IR) 1.3: Natural Resources and Environmental Services Improved.
It is also planned to contribute to the priority goals and actions laid out in the Philippine Development Plan (2011-2016), particularly Chapter 4 (Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries), and Chapter 10 (Protection, Conservation and Rehabilitation of Environment and Natural Resources). USAID estimates a five year assistance award funded at up to $9M to implement the project. In order to create a project design that best represents the needs for marine conservation in the Philippines and the local universities working in the coastal and marine sectors, USAID invites Philippine universities to a one-day consultation on April 3, 2014, at the Charles Parsons Ballroom, Chancery Building, U.S. Embassy Compound, 8:00AM 3:00PM. During the consultation, USAID/Philippines will present the results of its market survey and facilitate a discussion on the following key areas: 1) Priority research to support coastal and marine management in the Philippines 2) Roles of Philippine universities in coastal and marine resource management 3) Capacities and resources of Philippine universities 4) Known universities with interest or experience 5) USAID grant and cooperative agreement implementing mechanisms 6) Recipient cost-sharing. In order to attend the consultation, each interested attendee must register their name, title and affiliated organization via email to rvasquez@usaid.gov no later than March 26, 2014. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Abegail Castillo
Phone +6323014690 Email:abcastillo@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-492-14-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pre-RFA Conference |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 11, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This is a pre-RFA Conference, hence no submission of applications is required. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Restricted to Local Competition in accordance with ADS303.3.6.6.b(2) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Philippines USAID-Manila |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in the Philippines (USAID/Philippines) is developing a new project design to be implemented by an assistance award (grant or cooperative agreement) that would increase local university involvement in marine conservation efforts in the Philippines. More specifically, the local university project is being designed to enhance existing collaborative networks among Philippine universities, allowing them to become regional leaders in coastal and marine management. This project is expected to contribute to achieving USAID/Philippines Country Development Cooperation Strategy Development Objective 3: Environmental Resilience Improved, particularly Intermediate Result (IR) 1.3: Natural Resources and Environmental Services Improved.
It is also planned to contribute to the priority goals and actions laid out in the Philippine Development Plan (2011-2016), particularly Chapter 4 (Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries), and Chapter 10 (Protection, Conservation and Rehabilitation of Environment and Natural Resources). USAID estimates a five year assistance award funded at up to $9M to implement the project. In order to create a project design that best represents the needs for marine conservation in the Philippines and the local universities working in the coastal and marine sectors, USAID invites Philippine universities to a one-day consultation on April 3, 2014, at the Charles Parsons Ballroom, Chancery Building, U.S. Embassy Compound, 8:00AM 3:00PM. During the consultation, USAID/Philippines will present the results of its market survey and facilitate a discussion on the following key areas: 1) Priority research to support coastal and marine management in the Philippines 2) Roles of Philippine universities in coastal and marine resource management 3) Capacities and resources of Philippine universities 4) Known universities with interest or experience 5) USAID grant and cooperative agreement implementing mechanisms 6) Recipient cost-sharing. In order to attend the consultation, each interested attendee must register their name, title and affiliated organization via email to rvasquez@usaid.gov no later than March 26, 2014. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Abegail Castillo
Phone +6323014690 Email:abcastillo@usaid.gov |
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