The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO), in the form of an Annual Program Statement (APS), is used when USAID intends to support a variety of creative approaches towards developing methodologies to assess and implement development objective activities. Under this APS, the Mission will issue Addendums where specific objectives, expected results, funding ceilings, and other requirements shall be detailed. These Addendums will be separately posted on Grants.gov. Prior to submitting an application, applicants are encouraged to thoroughly read this APS and the specific Addendum/s of their interest, in order to understand the types of interventions sought, the application process, the submission requirements and the evaluation process. Any questions regarding this APS, its amendments (if any) and subsequent Addendums, and their amendments (if any), must be submitted by email to
[email protected]. Relevant responses to APS questions will be posted under the APS on www.grants.gov. Relevant responses to questions to Addendums will be posted under each specific Addendum on www.grants.gov. Issuance of this APS does not constitute an award commitment on the part of USAID nor does it commit USAID to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of concept paper and/or full applications and for oral presentations. In addition, any resultant award in response to the Addendums of this APS cannot be made until funds have been fully appropriated, allocated and committed through internal USAID procedures. While it is anticipated that these procedures will be successfully completed, potential applicants are hereby notified of these requirements and conditions for award. All preparation and submission costs incurred are at the applicant’s expense. Thank you for your interest in the environment programs of USAID/Philippines. Sincerely, Sandra Jansen Agreement Officer Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance