Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 512 11 000002
Apply for RFA 512 11 000002
- The Brazil USAID Brasilia in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES PROGRAM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 12, 2011 and posted on May 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 13, 2011 Closing time 0900 (Brasilia time). (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 $5,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S and Non U.S. organizations such as non profit organizations (or for profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, faith based organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/Brazil Sustainable Landscapes Program (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 512 11 000002) is a USAID grant opportunity designed to strengthen Brazils ability to prepare for and implement REDD-related actions at the sub-national level. REDD refers to initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation and forest degradation, and it also includes activities that conserve forests, improve sustainable forest management, and increase (or enhance) forest carbon stocks. The program is specifically focused on supporting readiness efforts in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and/or Para, which are key jurisdictions in the Amazon region where land-use change and deforestation pressures have been significant.
USAID/Brazil planned to make a single award under a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the recipient would be expected to work in close partnership with USAID during implementation, with substantial involvement by the agency compared to a more hands-off grant. The anticipated funding level was up to approximately USD 5.5 million total over a two-year period, financed through USAIDs Global Climate Change/Sustainable Landscape funds. The award ceiling was listed as 5,500,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of 0). Only one award was expected, indicating a competitive process intended to select one lead implementer rather than multiple parallel projects.
The opportunity was categorized as an earmark and fell under the Environment funding activity category. It was tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas), which is a broad assistance listing that covers many USAID-funded international development activities. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute a portion of resources (financial or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on the rules in the full solicitation) rather than relying entirely on USAID funding.
Eligibility was open to both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, and it was not limited to governments. Eligible applicants included non-profit organizations and for-profit companies that were willing to forego profits, as well as private voluntary organizations, faith-based organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and other relevant special-interest associations. This wide eligibility pool suggests USAID was open to a range of implementers with expertise in forest governance, climate mitigation, land-use planning, monitoring and verification approaches, stakeholder engagement, and related technical or policy support needed for REDD readiness at the state level.
The announcement was posted and created on May 12, 2011. The closing date for applications was June 13, 2011 at 0900 Brasilia time, with an archive date of July 13, 2011. The issuing agency was USAID/Brazil in Brasilia. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact person was Ana Mendes, an Agreement Specialist, with the phone number 55 61 3312 7233.
FAQs: USAID/Brazil Sustainable Landscapes Program (RFA 512 11 000002)
What is the USAID/Brazil Sustainable Landscapes Program?
It is a USAID grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RFA 512 11 000002) intended to strengthen Brazil's ability to prepare for and implement REDD-related actions at the sub-national (state) level, particularly in the Amazon region.
What does REDD mean in this opportunity?
REDD refers to initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation and forest degradation. In this opportunity, it also includes activities that conserve forests, improve sustainable forest management, and increase (or enhance) forest carbon stocks.
What is the main goal of the opportunity?
The main goal is to support readiness efforts so Brazil can better prepare for and implement REDD-related actions at the sub-national level.
Which geographic areas are the focus of the program?
The program is specifically focused on supporting readiness efforts in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and/or Para.
Why are Mato Grosso and Para emphasized?
They are described as key jurisdictions in the Amazon region where land-use change and deforestation pressures have been significant.
What type of award does USAID plan to make?
USAID/Brazil planned to make a single award under a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement indicates the recipient would be expected to work in close partnership with USAID during implementation, with substantial involvement by the agency compared to a more hands-off grant.
How many awards were expected under this funding opportunity?
Only one award was expected, meaning USAID intended to select one lead implementer rather than fund multiple parallel projects.
What is the anticipated total funding amount?
The anticipated funding level was up to approximately USD 5.5 million total over a two-year period.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed as USD 5,500,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated; the award floor was listed as 0.
How long is the anticipated period of performance?
The funding level described was up to approximately USD 5.5 million total over a two-year period, indicating an anticipated two-year implementation timeframe.
What funding source supports this opportunity?
The opportunity was financed through USAID's Global Climate Change/Sustainable Landscape funds.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Environment.
How is this opportunity categorized by USAID?
The opportunity was categorized as an earmark.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Does the CFDA number indicate a specific program area?
CFDA 98.001 is described as a broad assistance listing that covers many USAID-funded international development activities.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute a portion of resources rather than relying entirely on USAID funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations and was not limited to governments.
Are non-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. Non-profit organizations were included among eligible applicants.
Are for-profit companies eligible?
Yes. For-profit companies could be eligible if they were willing to forego profits.
Are universities and research organizations eligible?
Yes. Universities and research organizations were listed as eligible applicants.
Are faith-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based organizations were included among eligible applicants.
What other types of organizations may be eligible?
Eligible applicants also included private voluntary organizations, professional associations, and other relevant special-interest associations.
What kinds of expertise does USAID appear to be looking for?
The broad eligibility suggests interest in implementers with expertise in areas such as forest governance, climate mitigation, land-use planning, monitoring and verification approaches, stakeholder engagement, and related technical or policy support needed for REDD readiness at the state level.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on May 12, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date for applications was June 13, 2011 at 0900 Brasilia time.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 13, 2011.
Which USAID office issued the opportunity?
The issuing agency was USAID/Brazil in Brasilia.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact person was Ana Mendes, an Agreement Specialist.
What contact details were provided for the listed point of contact?
The phone number provided for Ana Mendes was 55 61 3312 7233.
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