Opportunity Information: Apply for 72011524RFI00003
The opportunity titled "Water/environment in Central Asia" (Funding Opportunity Number 72011524RFI00003) is a USAID Central Asia Request for Information (RFI) focused on shaping the design of a potential future regional program in the water and environment space. It is not a grant competition or a funding solicitation at this stage. Instead, USAID is collecting ideas, technical recommendations, and practical approaches from interested organizations and experts on how the agency should support Central Asian countries in reforming and modernizing their water sectors.
The RFI is framed around several interconnected U.S. Government objectives for the region. First, it seeks ways to increase regional, transboundary cooperation on water and environmental management, which is a core issue in Central Asia where rivers, reservoirs, and watersheds cross national borders and require coordinated rules, data sharing, and joint planning. Second, USAID is looking for approaches that promote water and environmental security, meaning improved resilience and reduced risk from water scarcity, pollution, climate stresses, and governance weaknesses that can affect livelihoods, agriculture, energy, and public health. Third, the agency is interested in ideas that can catalyze investment in water efficiency, which can include improvements in irrigation performance, municipal and industrial water savings, leakage reduction, better metering, infrastructure modernization, and policies that encourage efficient use. Fourth, the RFI highlights increasing transparency in water markets across Central Asia, signaling an interest in clearer information, pricing, allocation mechanisms, accountability, and systems that reduce corruption and strengthen trust among users and institutions.
Because this is an RFI, USAID explicitly notes that it does not currently intend to issue an award and that responding does not guarantee any future funding opportunity. The notice also clarifies that the release of the RFI does not obligate USAID to publish a solicitation later and does not commit the government to reimburse any costs that organizations incur while preparing or submitting feedback. In other words, the immediate purpose is market research and program design input rather than selecting an implementer.
Administrative details included in the listing indicate the activity category is Environment, the CFDA (assistance listing) number is 98.001, and eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of entities could provide input. The agency is USAID (Central Asia), with the posting associated with USAID-Almaty (Kazakhstan). The original closing date for RFI submissions is March 28, 2024. The listing shows an award ceiling of 0, reinforcing that this is not a funded call, and it indicates an expected awards count of 1, which is best interpreted as an internal system field rather than a confirmed plan to issue a single grant. For full submission instructions and any specific questions USAID wants answered, the announcement directs interested parties to consult the attached files referenced in the posting.Apply for 72011524RFI00003
- The Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water/environment in Central Asia" 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 2024-02-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-03-28. (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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Water/environment in Central Asia (USAID Central Asia RFI)
1) What is this opportunity?
This is a USAID Central Asia Request for Information (RFI) titled "Water/environment in Central Asia" (Funding Opportunity Number 72011524RFI00003). The purpose is to collect ideas, technical recommendations, and practical approaches to inform the design of a possible future regional USAID program in the water and environment space.
2) Is this a grant competition or a funding solicitation?
No. This is not a grant competition and not a funding solicitation at this stage. It is an information-gathering process (market research) to help USAID shape program design.
3) Is USAID planning to make an award now?
No. USAID states it does not currently intend to issue an award based on this RFI. The listing also shows an award ceiling of 0, which aligns with the RFI being non-funded.
4) Does submitting a response guarantee future funding?
No. Responding to the RFI does not guarantee that USAID will issue a future funding opportunity, and it does not guarantee funding to any respondent.
5) Does this RFI obligate USAID to publish a future solicitation?
No. The notice clarifies that issuing the RFI does not obligate USAID to publish a solicitation later.
6) Will USAID reimburse costs for preparing or submitting an RFI response?
No. The RFI states the U.S. Government does not commit to reimbursing any costs incurred to prepare or submit information in response to the RFI.
7) What kinds of input is USAID looking for?
USAID is seeking ideas, technical recommendations, and practical approaches for supporting Central Asian countries in reforming and modernizing their water sectors, with a focus on regional and transboundary water and environmental management challenges.
8) What are the main objectives or themes highlighted in the RFI?
The RFI is framed around interconnected U.S. Government objectives for Central Asia, including:
- Increasing regional, transboundary cooperation on water and environmental management
- Promoting water and environmental security (resilience and reduced risk related to scarcity, pollution, climate stresses, and governance weaknesses)
- Catalyzing investment in water efficiency (e.g., irrigation performance, municipal/industrial savings, leakage reduction, metering, infrastructure modernization, and policies that encourage efficient use)
- Increasing transparency in water markets (clearer information, pricing, allocation mechanisms, accountability, and systems to reduce corruption and strengthen trust)
9) What does "transboundary cooperation" mean in this context?
It refers to coordinated management of shared rivers, reservoirs, and watersheds that cross national borders in Central Asia. The RFI highlights needs such as coordinated rules, data sharing, and joint planning among countries.
10) What does "water and environmental security" refer to here?
In this RFI, it refers to improving resilience and reducing risks from water scarcity, pollution, climate stresses, and governance weaknesses that can affect livelihoods, agriculture, energy, and public health.
11) What types of water efficiency investments are within scope?
The RFI mentions potential efficiency improvements such as irrigation performance upgrades, municipal and industrial water savings, leakage reduction, improved metering, infrastructure modernization, and policies that encourage more efficient water use.
12) What does "transparency in water markets" mean in the RFI?
The RFI signals interest in clearer information, pricing, allocation mechanisms, accountability, and systems that reduce corruption and strengthen trust among water users and institutions across Central Asia.
13) Who is the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is USAID (Central Asia). The posting is associated with USAID-Almaty (Kazakhstan).
14) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Environment.
15) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this notice?
The CFDA (assistance listing) number shown is 98.001.
16) Who is eligible to respond?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of entities can provide input. The RFI is aimed at interested organizations and experts who can offer relevant ideas and recommendations.
17) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 72011524RFI00003.
18) What is the closing date to submit information?
The original closing date listed for RFI submissions is March 28, 2024.
19) Why does the listing show an "award ceiling" of 0?
An award ceiling of 0 reinforces that this is not a funded call. The RFI is intended for information collection and program design input rather than awarding funding.
20) The listing shows "expected awards: 1." Does that mean USAID will make one award?
Not necessarily. Given that this is an RFI (not a solicitation) and the award ceiling is 0, the "expected awards count of 1" is best interpreted as an internal system field rather than a confirmed plan to issue a single grant award.
21) Where can I find the specific submission instructions and USAID's detailed questions?
The announcement directs interested parties to consult the attached files referenced in the posting for full submission instructions and any specific questions USAID wants answered.
22) What is the immediate purpose of the RFI?
The immediate purpose is to gather market research and program design input so USAID can shape a potential future regional program supporting water sector reform and modernization in Central Asia.
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