Funding-Limited Submission – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – Brazil Partnership Development Program (APS-512-15-000001); March 24, 2015

Overview: This Annual Program Statement (APS) seeks to create new partnerships to support USAID/Brazil’s Environmental priorities in the areas of biodiversity conservation; protection of indigenous lands and natural resources; and applied biodiversity science, technology, and innovation.

Estimated Funds: Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide approximately $2,500,000 in total USAID funding for various awards and various amounts. USAID estimates that two to three awards will be made under this APS.

Cost Share: The minimum cost share contribution ratio for this program must be 1:1.

Limited Submission: An organization may submit no more than two (2) concept papers.

Link to Solicitation: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=274694

Internal Notification: To participate in UK’s internal selection process, interested applicants must send the Proposal Development Office (PDO@uky.edu) a brief project overview (1/2 – 1 page) and list of non-federal sources of support that will help cover the cost share requirement by Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Note: Because of ongoing commitments, the Office of the Vice President for Research is unable to provide matching funds.

Deadline: The USAID deadline is August 19, 2015. (Concept Papers will be accepted until this date, as long as there are funds available. Since funding under this APS is limited and awards will be apportioned on a rolling basis, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.)