USAID Enabling Environment for Climate Resilience Activity (EECRA)
ID: 352076Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka (USAID-BAN)

Award Range

$15M - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352076
Timeline
    Description

    The Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka is offering a funding opportunity titled the USAID Enabling Environment for Climate Resilience Activity (EECRA), aimed at enhancing Bangladesh's capacity to address climate change through a Cooperative Agreement. The initiative seeks to develop a policy environment that fosters transformational changes towards net-zero emissions and climate resilience, focusing on enabling policies, technology transfer, and climate research. With an estimated total program funding of $15 million, the program invites applications from unrestricted eligible applicants, including NGOs and educational organizations, with a deadline for applications set for March 21, 2024. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Sadia Humayun at sadiahumayun@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    sadiahumayun@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO No.72038824RFA00003_ EECRA_signed_2.5.24.pdf
    NOFO-Letter to Amendment 1_signed_02.25.24.pdf
    NOFO-Letter.pdf
    This document presents Amendment 1 to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. 72038824RFA00003, issued by USAID for the Enabling Environment for Climate Resilience Activity (EECRA) in Bangladesh. The amendments provide responses to key queries posed by prospective applicants regarding the application process and requirements. Submissions consist of two main documents: the first addressing technical questions (Factor 1) and the second detailing all other factors (Factors 2-6). The document specifies application deadlines, page limits, and document formatting guidelines. Important clarifications include the requirement for three past performance references, alignment of technical approaches with outlined program objectives, and explicit definitions for various metrics and indicators to be reported. The document emphasizes the need for adaptability in proposals, permitting applicants to focus on specific aspects of climate resilience while ensuring alignment with USAID and Bangladesh governmental priorities. Overall, the NOFO aims to facilitate comprehensive climate resilience efforts engaging local and international stakeholders, ensuring proposed activities contribute effectively within the defined budgetary and regulatory framework.
    NOFO.pdf
    The USAID Enabling Environment for Climate Resilience Activity (EECRA) is a funding opportunity aimed at enhancing Bangladesh's capacity to address climate change. With a budget of $15 million over five years, this initiative invites applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified local and international entities. The objective of EECRA is to support the development of a policy environment conducive to transformational changes towards net-zero emissions and climate resilience. Key components of the program include promoting enabling policies, facilitating technology transfer, and encouraging climate research. The initiative targets systemic shifts in governance, economic structures, and financial systems necessary for long-term sustainability. Specific outcomes will address improved participatory development planning, transparency in climate efforts, and the establishment of mechanisms for disaster risk financing. Eligible applicants include NGOs, educational organizations, and public international organizations, while for-profit firms may participate without profit. The program is designed to align with Bangladesh's National Adaptation Plan and Climate Strategy to ensure comprehensive integration of climate objectives across sectors. The deadline for questions about the application process is February 19, 2024, with applications due by March 21, 2024.
    SF424A-V1.0.pdf
    The document outlines budgetary requirements for federal grants related to non-construction programs, structured via the Standard Form 424A. It includes sections summarizing various budget categories such as personnel, supplies, equipment, and travel, alongside forecasted cash needs and estimates of federal funds necessary to complete project phases. The budgetary details are segmented by federal and non-federal contributions, with totals computed for clarity. Apart from detailing spending forecasts over four quarters, it also encompasses a section for future funding periods. This document serves as a critical guide for applicants seeking federal funding, ensuring they comprehend the financial obligations and projections necessary for program implementation. The structured format facilitates easy navigation of financial requirements, promoting transparency and efficiency in the grant application process.
    SF424B-V1.1_Individual.pdf
    The provided document serves as a notice indicating that Adobe Reader 8 or a higher version is required to access the files within. It states that users may need to install or properly configure Adobe Reader to effectively view the content. A recommendation for installing and configuring Adobe Reader is provided through a link to Adobe's official website. This short notice implicitly relates to the accessibility of federal government RFPs and grants, emphasizing the importance of having the right technological tools to engage with crucial government documentation effectively. The document highlights issues related to technical requirements which are significant for stakeholders seeking to participate in government procurement processes, ensuring that all bidders and applicants can access necessary information to submit proposals or grant applications accurately.
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