Opportunity Information: Apply for 72049220APS00001
The Natural Resource Security and Governance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 72049220APS00001) is a USAID/Philippines discretionary funding announcement focused on environmental programming, released as an Annual Program Statement (APS). Rather than funding a single, pre-defined project, this APS is designed to attract a range of creative and technically sound approaches that help develop, test, refine, or apply methodologies to assess needs and implement activities tied to USAID development objectives in natural resource security and governance. In practical terms, the APS acts as an umbrella solicitation: USAID signals the overall program area and intent, while the specific work USAID wants to fund is later spelled out through separate Addendums.
A key feature of this APS is that USAID will issue one or more Addendums that provide the real operational detail applicants need to respond effectively. Each Addendum is expected to lay out the specific objectives USAID is targeting, the expected results, the funding ceiling for that particular call, and any additional requirements or instructions. These Addendums are posted separately on Grants.gov, meaning applicants must track and review the individual Addendums that match their interests and capabilities. The APS is essentially the standing framework and ground rules, while the Addendums function like the specific competitions or focus areas within that framework.
The intended award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity area and is associated with CFDA number 98.001. The total award ceiling listed for the APS is up to $23,000,000, with an expectation of around three awards, though the actual number and size of awards would depend on what is ultimately competed and funded under the various Addendums and on the availability of appropriated funds.
Eligibility is not limited to a single narrow applicant type; it is labeled as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." In other words, prospective applicants need to consult the full posting and any Addendum-specific eligibility language to confirm whether they qualify and whether there are restrictions or preferences (for example, local entities, non-profits, universities, or other organizations) tied to a particular Addendum. Because the solicitation is structured as an APS with multiple Addendums, eligibility and submission expectations may vary depending on the specific Addendum being pursued.
Applicants are instructed to read both the APS and any relevant Addendum carefully before submitting, because the APS explains the overall application and evaluation approach while the Addendum provides the specific intervention areas and required deliverables. Questions about the APS itself, any APS amendments, and any resulting Addendums (including their amendments) must be submitted by email to manila-roaa-rfa@usaid.gov. USAID will post relevant responses publicly on Grants.gov: APS-related questions and answers will appear under the APS listing, and Addendum-related questions and answers will appear under the specific Addendum listing. This setup is meant to keep the process transparent and ensure all applicants have access to the same clarifications.
The timeline information indicates the APS was created on February 3, 2020, with an original closing date of February 2, 2021. In APS-style opportunities, that "closing date" typically reflects the open period for the umbrella statement, while specific Addendums may have their own deadlines, submission steps (such as concept papers versus full applications), and review cycles. Anyone interested would need to confirm the current status on Grants.gov and focus on the active Addendum deadlines rather than relying only on the umbrella APS date.
Finally, USAID makes several standard but important disclaimers. Issuing the APS does not guarantee any award and does not commit USAID to reimburse any costs incurred by applicants in preparing or submitting concept papers, full applications, or presentations. Any award resulting from an Addendum depends on funding being fully appropriated, allocated, and committed through internal USAID procedures. Even if the Mission anticipates those steps will be completed, applicants are explicitly warned that awards cannot be finalized until those conditions are met, and all proposal development costs remain the applicant's responsibility.Apply for 72049220APS00001
- The Agency for International Development, Philippines USAID-Manila in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Security and Governance" 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 Feb 03, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 02, 2021. (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 $23,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: USAID/Philippines Natural Resource Security and Governance (APS) - 72049220APS00001
What is the Natural Resource Security and Governance opportunity (72049220APS00001)?
It is a USAID/Philippines discretionary funding announcement released as an Annual Program Statement (APS) focused on environmental programming related to natural resource security and governance.
Is this APS funding one single, pre-defined project?
No. This APS is designed to attract a range of creative and technically sound approaches rather than fund one pre-set project. It supports work that develops, tests, refines, or applies methodologies to assess needs and implement activities tied to USAID development objectives in natural resource security and governance.
What does it mean that this opportunity is an Annual Program Statement (APS)?
An APS functions as an umbrella solicitation. USAID describes the overall program area and intent in the APS, and then provides the specific work it wants to fund later through separate Addendums.
What are Addendums, and why do they matter?
Addendums are separate, later-issued postings that contain the operational details applicants need to respond effectively. They are where USAID specifies the objectives being targeted, expected results, the funding ceiling for that particular call, and any additional requirements or instructions.
Where will USAID post the Addendums?
Addendums are posted separately on Grants.gov. Applicants need to track and review the individual Addendums that match their interests and capabilities.
What should applicants read before applying?
Applicants should read both the APS and the relevant Addendum carefully. The APS explains the overall application and evaluation approach and establishes the standing framework and ground rules, while the Addendum provides the specific intervention areas, expected results, and required deliverables for that competition.
What award mechanism does USAID intend to use?
The intended award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
What is a Cooperative Agreement in this context?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant.
What funding activity area is this opportunity under?
This opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity area.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 98.001.
How much funding is available under the APS?
The total award ceiling listed for the APS is up to $23,000,000.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID indicates an expectation of around three awards, but the actual number and size of awards depend on what is competed and funded under the various Addendums and on the availability of appropriated funds.
Does the $23,000,000 ceiling apply to each Addendum or to the overall APS?
Based on the information provided, the $23,000,000 figure is listed as the total award ceiling for the APS overall, while each Addendum is expected to include its own funding ceiling for that specific call.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is labeled as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." This means applicants need to consult the full posting and any Addendum-specific eligibility language to confirm whether they qualify and whether any restrictions or preferences apply.
Can eligibility differ by Addendum?
Yes. Because the solicitation is structured as an APS with multiple Addendums, eligibility and submission expectations may vary depending on the specific Addendum being pursued.
What kinds of restrictions or preferences might appear in an Addendum?
The information provided indicates that Addendums may include restrictions or preferences tied to a particular call (for example, whether a call is oriented toward local entities, non-profits, universities, or other organization types). Applicants must confirm details in the posting and relevant Addendum language.
How do applicants submit questions about the APS or Addendums?
Questions about the APS itself, APS amendments, and any resulting Addendums (including their amendments) must be submitted by email to manila-roaa-rfa@usaid.gov.
Where will USAID post answers to questions?
USAID will post relevant responses publicly on Grants.gov. APS-related questions and answers will appear under the APS listing, and Addendum-related questions and answers will appear under the specific Addendum listing.
Why does USAID post questions and answers on Grants.gov?
This approach is meant to keep the process transparent and to ensure all applicants have access to the same clarifications.
When was the APS created and what is the listed closing date?
The APS was created on February 3, 2020, and has an original closing date of February 2, 2021.
Should applicants rely on the APS closing date as the real deadline to apply?
Not necessarily. In APS-style opportunities, that "closing date" often reflects the open period for the umbrella APS, while specific Addendums may have their own deadlines, submission steps, and review cycles. Interested applicants should confirm the current status on Grants.gov and focus on active Addendum deadlines.
Will all Addendums have the same submission process?
Not necessarily. The information provided indicates that Addendums may have their own submission steps (for example, concept papers versus full applications) and their own review cycles.
Does issuing this APS guarantee USAID will make an award?
No. USAID states that issuing the APS does not guarantee any award.
Will USAID reimburse proposal preparation costs?
No. USAID states it does not commit to reimburse any costs incurred by applicants in preparing or submitting concept papers, full applications, or presentations.
What conditions must be met before any award can be finalized?
Any award resulting from an Addendum depends on funding being fully appropriated, allocated, and committed through internal USAID procedures. Applicants are warned that awards cannot be finalized until those conditions are met.
What financial risk do applicants assume by applying?
Applicants are responsible for all proposal development and submission costs, and they should account for the fact that an award is not assured and depends on funding and internal commitment procedures.
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