Opportunity Information: Apply for 7200AA24RFA00012
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification (CRSI) is a USAID funding opportunity focused on supporting applied research and innovation that help agricultural systems become more productive, sustainable, and resilient in the face of climate stress. USAID is soliciting applications under a Leader with Associates Cooperative Agreement, which typically means a centrally managed "Leader" award designed to set the overall technical direction and research agenda, and the ability to add "Associate" awards later that align with the same overarching program. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial USAID involvement during implementation, including collaboration on planning, oversight, learning, and potentially adjustments to activities as the work progresses.
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development under the Feed the Future initiative, and it is categorized as an earmark with a funding activity category listed as Disaster Prevention and Relief (CFDA/Assistance Listing 98.001). The focus on climate-resilient sustainable intensification signals an emphasis on improving agricultural output and livelihoods without expanding agriculture into new land or degrading natural resources, while also addressing climate variability, extreme weather, and longer-term climate change. In practical terms, projects under an innovation lab like this often span areas such as climate-smart agronomy, soil and water management, resilient crop and livestock systems, resource-efficient production practices, risk management, and the generation and use of evidence to guide scaling and investment decisions. The precise technical priorities, target geographies, and expected results would be defined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) referenced in the announcement.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, specifically public and state-controlled colleges and universities as well as private institutions of higher education. This aligns with the Innovation Lab model, which commonly centers on university-led research partnerships that may include collaborators such as other universities, research institutes, NGOs, private sector actors, and host-country stakeholders, depending on what the NOFO allows and encourages. While only higher education institutions are listed as eligible applicants, these lead institutions generally build consortia to provide the interdisciplinary research capacity and field presence needed to deliver results across multiple contexts.
USAID anticipates making one award under this announcement, with an award ceiling of up to $50,000,000. The opportunity number is 7200AA24RFA00012 and the funding opportunity title is Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification (CRSI). The opportunity was created on May 13, 2024, and the original closing date for applications is July 12, 2024. Interested applicants are directed to consult the attached NOFO for the full set of requirements, including the program description, expected outcomes, application components, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and any cost-sharing or compliance obligations.
For questions about the announcement, USAID provided a point of contact: Leah Leach, reachable at lleach@usaid.gov.Apply for 7200AA24RFA00012
- The Agency for International Development in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification (CRSI)" 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 2024-05-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-12. (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 $50,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the USAID Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification (CRSI). It is focused on applied research and innovation to help agricultural systems become more productive, sustainable, and resilient under climate stress.
Which agency is offering the funding?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Feed the Future initiative.
What is the opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 7200AA24RFA00012.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number and category?
The Assistance Listing/CFDA is 98.001, and the funding activity category is listed as Disaster Prevention and Relief.
What does "Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification (CRSI)" mean in this context?
CRSI emphasizes improving agricultural output and livelihoods without expanding agriculture into new land or degrading natural resources, while also addressing climate variability, extreme weather, and longer-term climate change.
What types of activities or research areas might be supported?
Based on the Innovation Lab framing in the announcement, supported work often spans topics such as climate-smart agronomy, soil and water management, resilient crop and livestock systems, resource-efficient production practices, risk management, and generating evidence to guide scaling and investment decisions. The exact technical priorities are defined in the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
What kind of award instrument is being used?
USAID is soliciting applications under a Leader with Associates Cooperative Agreement.
What does "Leader with Associates" mean for applicants?
It typically means USAID intends to make a centrally managed "Leader" award that sets the overall technical direction and research agenda. It also allows for "Associate" awards to be added later, as long as they align with the same overarching program.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally involves substantial USAID involvement during implementation. Applicants should expect collaboration with USAID on planning, oversight, and learning, and there may be adjustments to activities as work progresses.
Who is eligible to apply as the lead applicant?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, specifically public and state-controlled colleges and universities, as well as private institutions of higher education.
Can organizations that are not universities participate?
Only institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants. However, the announcement notes that Innovation Labs commonly involve university-led research partnerships that may include collaborators such as other universities, research institutes, NGOs, private sector actors, and host-country stakeholders, depending on what the NOFO allows and encourages.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID anticipates making one award under this announcement.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is up to $50,000,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created on May 13, 2024.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date for applications is July 12, 2024.
Where can applicants find the detailed requirements and instructions?
Applicants are directed to consult the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the complete set of requirements, including the program description, expected outcomes, required application components, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and any cost-sharing or compliance obligations.
What details will be defined in the NOFO rather than in the announcement summary?
The announcement indicates that the precise technical priorities, target geographies, and expected results are defined in the NOFO referenced in the announcement.
Is this opportunity connected to Feed the Future?
Yes. The opportunity is issued under the Feed the Future initiative and is structured as an Innovation Lab award focused on climate resilient sustainable intensification.
Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement?
USAID provided a point of contact: Leah Leach. Email: lleach@usaid.gov.
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