Opportunity Information: Apply for 72061521RFA00022
The USAID "Scaling Sustainability and Resilience of Community Conservancies in Northern Rangelands and Coastal Ecosystems of Kenya" program is a U.S. government grant opportunity issued by USAID/Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) to support environmental and conservation-focused development work in Kenya, specifically targeting community conservancies in the northern rangelands and coastal ecosystems. The intent is to strengthen the long-term sustainability and resilience of these community conservancies by adopting and scaling innovative solutions that address development challenges identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO). USAID signals that it is interested in either launching new partnerships or expanding existing ones, with an emphasis on maximizing development impact and using resources efficiently across priority geographic and thematic areas described in the full program document.
This opportunity is structured as an assistance award using a grant mechanism (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and is categorized under the Environment activity area (CFDA 98.001). Eligibility is unrestricted, meaning USAID is open to concept papers from any qualified entity type, provided applicants meet any additional eligibility conditions laid out in the NFO itself. USAID anticipates making up to two awards (Expected Awards: 2). The listing shows an award ceiling of 0, which typically indicates the ceiling was not specified in the public summary and applicants need to rely on the full NFO for any funding range, ceiling guidance, or budgeting expectations.
A key feature of this solicitation is its three-phase selection process, designed to narrow applicants and refine program design before full proposals are submitted. Phase 1 requires submission of a concept paper. USAID will screen concept papers for responsiveness to the NFO purpose and then evaluate them using merit review criteria described in Section E of the NFO. Applicants that score well and are considered successful at this stage may be invited to Phase 2, which is a co-creation workshop process. This co-creation step is invitation-only and is intended to help USAID and selected applicants collaboratively refine approaches, strengthen partnerships (including potentially forming consortia), and sharpen the final activity design prior to full application submission. USAID also reserves the right to skip co-creation for any apparently successful applicant and invite them directly to Phase 3, where a full application is requested. After co-creation (if conducted), the organizations and/or consortia that move forward will submit full applications that are again evaluated against the Section E criteria, with final award decisions also subject to a risk assessment.
Operationally, the opportunity was posted on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number 72061521RFA00022, with a creation date of August 12, 2021 and an original closing date of September 13, 2021. Because USAID notes the announcement may be amended, applicants are responsible for monitoring Grants.gov to ensure they are working from the most current version of the NFO and have all attachments and instructions. USAID explicitly disclaims responsibility for transmission or conversion errors when downloading the notice, and it directs applicants who have technical trouble accessing the NFO or registering for notifications to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov).
On compliance and registration, USAID highlights that no award will be made unless the applicant has satisfied unique entity identifier and registration requirements, including DUNS and the System for Award Management (SAM), as detailed in Section D of the NFO. Since registration can take weeks, applicants are encouraged to start early to avoid being disqualified on administrative grounds. The solicitation also provides a formal questions process: applicants must submit questions to the points of contact listed in Section D by the stated deadline, and USAID will share responses with all potential applicants via an amendment posted to Grants.gov to keep the competition fair and consistent.
Finally, USAID emphasizes standard federal grant conditions that matter for planning and budgeting: the notice does not represent a commitment to fund any applicant, and it does not obligate the U.S. government to pay for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a concept paper, participating in co-creation, or developing a full application. All proposal development costs are borne by the applicant, and applications are submitted at the applicant's own risk.Apply for 72061521RFA00022
- The Agency for International Development, East Africa USAID-Kenya in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Scaling Sustainability and Resilience of Community Conservancies in Northern Rangelands and Coastal Ecosystems of Kenya program" 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 Aug 12, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Scaling Sustainability and Resilience of Community Conservancies in Northern Rangelands and Coastal Ecosystems of Kenya."
2) Which USAID office is issuing this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity is issued by USAID/Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA).
3) What is the main purpose of the program?
The intent is to strengthen the long-term sustainability and resilience of community conservancies in Kenya by adopting and scaling innovative solutions that address development challenges identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO).
4) What geographic areas does the program focus on?
The program specifically targets community conservancies in Kenya's northern rangelands and coastal ecosystems, as described in the full program document/NFO.
5) What sector or activity area does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is categorized under the Environment activity area and is listed under CFDA 98.001.
6) What type of award is USAID planning to make?
This is an assistance award using a grant mechanism (Funding Instrument Type: Grant).
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning concept papers may be submitted by any qualified entity type, as long as applicants meet any additional eligibility conditions laid out in the NFO.
8) How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making up to two awards (Expected Awards: 2).
9) What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The public listing shows an award ceiling of 0, which typically indicates the ceiling was not specified in the public summary. Applicants are expected to rely on the full NFO for any funding range, ceiling guidance, or budgeting expectations.
10) What is the selection process for this opportunity?
The solicitation uses a three-phase selection process: (1) concept paper submission and review, (2) an invitation-only co-creation workshop process for selected applicants, and (3) submission and evaluation of full applications (with final decisions also subject to a risk assessment).
11) What is required in Phase 1?
Phase 1 requires submission of a concept paper. USAID first screens concept papers for responsiveness to the NFO purpose and then evaluates them using merit review criteria described in Section E of the NFO.
12) How does USAID decide which concept papers move forward?
Concept papers are screened for responsiveness and evaluated against the merit review criteria in Section E of the NFO. Applicants that score well and are considered successful may be invited to the next phase.
13) What is Phase 2 (co-creation), and who participates?
Phase 2 is a co-creation workshop process that is invitation-only. It is designed to help USAID and selected applicants collaboratively refine approaches, strengthen partnerships (including potentially forming consortia), and sharpen the final activity design before full proposals are submitted.
14) Is co-creation required for every apparently successful applicant?
Not necessarily. USAID reserves the right to skip co-creation for any apparently successful applicant and invite them directly to Phase 3 for submission of a full application.
15) What happens in Phase 3?
Phase 3 involves submission of a full application by the organizations and/or consortia that move forward. Full applications are evaluated against the Section E criteria, and final award decisions are also subject to a risk assessment.
16) Where are the evaluation criteria described?
The merit review criteria used to evaluate concept papers and full applications are described in Section E of the NFO.
17) Does submitting a concept paper or full application guarantee funding?
No. USAID emphasizes that the notice does not represent a commitment to fund any applicant.
18) Will USAID pay for costs related to proposal preparation or participation in co-creation?
No. USAID states it does not obligate the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in preparing or submitting a concept paper, participating in co-creation, or developing a full application. Applicants bear these costs and submit at their own risk.
19) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this solicitation?
The opportunity was posted on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number 72061521RFA00022.
20) When was this opportunity posted, and what was the original closing date?
The Grants.gov listing shows a creation date of August 12, 2021 and an original closing date of September 13, 2021.
21) Can this announcement be amended?
Yes. USAID notes the announcement may be amended, and applicants are responsible for monitoring Grants.gov to ensure they are using the most current version of the NFO and all attachments/instructions.
22) What if there are issues downloading the notice or attachments?
USAID disclaims responsibility for transmission or conversion errors when downloading the notice. If applicants have technical trouble accessing the NFO or registering for notifications, they are directed to contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
23) Are there registration requirements that must be completed before award?
Yes. USAID states that no award will be made unless the applicant has satisfied unique entity identifier and registration requirements, including DUNS and the System for Award Management (SAM), as detailed in Section D of the NFO.
24) When should applicants start the registration process (DUNS/SAM)?
As early as possible. USAID notes registration can take weeks, so applicants are encouraged to start early to avoid being disqualified on administrative grounds.
25) How can applicants ask questions about the opportunity?
Applicants must submit questions to the points of contact listed in Section D by the stated deadline. USAID will share responses with all potential applicants through an amendment posted to Grants.gov to keep the competition fair and consistent.
26) Is USAID looking for new partnerships, existing partnerships, or both?
USAID signals interest in either launching new partnerships or expanding existing ones, with an emphasis on maximizing development impact and using resources efficiently across priority geographic and thematic areas described in the full program document.
27) Can applicants form consortia under this opportunity?
Yes. The co-creation phase is intended to strengthen partnerships and may include forming consortia as part of refining the final activity design.
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