APS-OAA-16-000001/72053220APS00001 GDA Addendum JAMAICA | APS OAA 16 000001 72053220APS00001

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This opportunity, titled "APS-OAA-16-000001/72053220APS00001 GDA Addendum JAMAICA," is a USAID/Jamaica request for partnerships focused on strengthening Jamaica's energy resilience by working directly with energy-sector and disaster risk reduction (DRR) stakeholders and by leveraging assets and capabilities that already exist in the local private sector. The core idea is to improve how Jamaica's energy systems withstand, respond to, and recover from shocks and disasters, with an emphasis on practical collaboration among institutions that influence energy reliability and emergency preparedness.

The funding is issued by the Agency for International Development (USAID), specifically the USAID mission in Kingston, Jamaica, and it is categorized under "Disaster Prevention and Relief" with CFDA number 98.001. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically means USAID expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaborating on planning, oversight, and coordination to achieve shared objectives. The opportunity is listed under an "Other" category and is structured as an addendum under a broader APS (Annual Program Statement) framework, signaling that it fits within an ongoing USAID partnership and co-creation approach rather than a single stand-alone solicitation.

Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of applicants can potentially apply, subject to any additional eligibility conditions that may be specified in the full text of the addendum. In practice, "unrestricted" generally allows applications from organizations such as nonprofits, NGOs, private companies, universities, and other qualified entities, including those with technical expertise in energy systems, resilience planning, emergency management, and private-sector engagement. Because the stated focus is on leveraging local private-sector assets, competitive proposals would typically be expected to show credible engagement with Jamaican businesses and institutions, and to demonstrate a clear plan for mobilizing private capabilities in ways that support public resilience goals.

The opportunity was created on January 24, 2020, with an original closing date of March 24, 2020. USAID anticipated making up to two awards, with an award ceiling of USD 4,000,000. That ceiling represents the maximum potential funding level for an award under this announcement, and the limited number of expected awards suggests USAID was looking for a small set of strong, well-scoped partnerships rather than a large portfolio of smaller projects. Overall, the opportunity is aimed at building stronger, more disaster-resilient energy systems in Jamaica through collaborative work that connects DRR planning with energy-sector actions and that brings private-sector resources into resilience solutions.

• The Agency for International Development, Jamaica USAID-Kingston in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "APS-OAA-16-000001/72053220APS00001 GDA Addendum JAMAICA" 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 Jan 24, 2020.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 24, 2020. (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 $4,000,000.00 in funding.
• 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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