Opportunity Information: Apply for 72049220APS00001 02
Save Forests and Biodiversity (NRSG Addendum No. 2) is a USAID/Philippines grant opportunity focused on environmental programming, specifically activities that protect forests and conserve biodiversity. It is issued as an addendum to an existing Annual Program Statement (APS) and is meant to guide prospective applicants as they develop and submit a concept paper, with the possibility of being invited to submit a full application later. In practical terms, this addendum functions as a set of additional instructions and clarifications that explain what USAID/Philippines is trying to achieve, what kinds of interventions it is willing to fund, and how applicants should engage with the multi-step selection process laid out under the parent APS.
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under CFDA 98.001 and is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which usually means the donor anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. That often translates into closer collaboration with USAID on technical direction, work planning, monitoring and evaluation, and approvals during the life of the award. The funding activity category is Environment, reinforcing that the core purpose is natural resource protection and biodiversity conservation rather than, for example, infrastructure or purely humanitarian assistance.
In terms of competition structure and timing, the addendum was created on December 4, 2020, with an original closing date of January 18, 2021. The process described is concept-paper driven: organizations first submit a shorter, targeted concept that aligns with USAID/Philippines objectives, and only selected applicants may be asked to proceed to later phases, which can include submission of a full application and further review steps. The addendum emphasizes that applicants must follow the submission process and requirements precisely and remain fully responsive to both the addendum and the underlying APS (Funding Opportunity Number 72049220APS00001; this addendum is identified as "02" under that APS). The APS and related materials are hosted on Grants.gov, and applicants are expected to rely on that official posting for the complete instructions, templates, and compliance requirements.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition is broadly open to any type of entity, with the caveat that applicants should still check the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section in the official notice for any specific restrictions or clarifications that might apply. This kind of framing commonly allows participation from local and international NGOs, universities, private firms, and other organizations, as long as they can meet USAID compliance, registration, and responsibility requirements.
Financially, the opportunity indicates an award ceiling of up to $16,000,000 and anticipates making one award. That combination suggests USAID is looking for a single lead implementer capable of managing a large, multi-year environment and conservation effort, potentially with a consortium of partners and subcontractors. Because only one award is expected, the concept paper stage is especially important for showing a clear, credible theory of change, a strong understanding of the Philippine context for forest and biodiversity threats, and an implementation approach that matches USAID priorities described in the addendum.
Overall, the addendum is not just an announcement of funding availability; it is a roadmap for what USAID/Philippines wants to support under its natural resources, sustainable governance, and conservation agenda. It signals that successful applicants should design activities that directly contribute to forest protection and biodiversity outcomes, be prepared for close donor engagement typical of a cooperative agreement, and strictly follow the APS-driven, phased submission and review process hosted on Grants.gov.Apply for 72049220APS00001 02
- The Agency for International Development in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Save Forests and Biodiversity (NRSG Addendum No. 2)" 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 Dec 04, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 18, 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 $16,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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