Deadline: 23-Dec-21
The Tetra Tech and Clean Cities, Blue Ocean (CCBO) are seeking applications for the grant program to build local capacity for communities to manage solid waste aggregation facilities and enhance reduce, reuse, recycle (3R) markets in Semarang, Indonesia.
CCBO seeks to fund one organization which will work closely with Tetra Tech to build local capacity of communities to manage waste by leveraging existing infrastructure and designing a sustainable business model that strengthens 3R markets in Semarang and professionalizes waste bank and TPR3R staff.
To prevent plastics and other waste from entering Indonesia’s waters and other natural environments, a sustainable enabling environment must be built with better access to recycling markets and reuse opportunities; enhanced operating systems for 3R/SWM infrastructure, combined with more efficient equipment and technologies; and supporting systems and regulations to create an effective enabling environment.
Semarang is uniquely positioned to already have some of the infrastructure in place. What is lacking is the ability and resources of local communities to both optimize and manage the existing TPS 3R facilities and Waste Banks.
CCBO expects the successful applicant to work closely with Tetra Tech solid waste and recycling professionals on the following in 1 or more TPS 3R facilities and/or waste banks in Semarang, to:
- Strengthen the labor/management business model at local facilities (e.g., through revenue generation that can sustain a workforce, facilities and operation expenses).
- Increase aggregation of waste (unsegregated and segregated) by proposing a pilot model that can be easily replicated at the regional-level.
- Identify all waste-generating structures that exist in Semarang to locate where collection must take place and their proximity to TPS, TPS 3R, TPA, Waste Banks, or other waste aggregation facilities. Include informal settlements, slums or other under-recognized areas. Identify areas that currently serviced by Semarang employees.
- Conduct socialization about waste management to households by engaging neighborhood associations/community groups (rukun tetangga/rukun warga) on how to segregate the waste, effective collection schemes (collection frequency per week, proper way to bag or bin waste, location for depositing, introduction to the TPS3R, waste bank, etc.), informing households of recycling and reuse options and where to sell materials. to the participants for the implementation kits.
- Conduct Social and Behavior Change (SBC) training and must be inline with the SBC strategy and follow local government’s SWM plan and only teach segregation if markets are available.
- An incentive model that motivates residents to use the local facilities and is sustainable once the grant period is over.
- Conduct training to individuals on ways to profitably manage organic (composting, etc.) and recycle waste.
- Conduct waste management training for businesses (markets, café, hotel, hospital perhaps, schools) on how to segregate the waste, the collection scheme (collection frequency per week, proper way to bag or bin waste, location for depositing, introduction to the TPS3R, etc.), and an introduction to materials that can be recycled and reused and where to sell them.
- Identify and map local, national, and regional markets for recyclable material to understand their requirements for accepting materials (volume, quality, material type, pricing), and propose a way to aggregate enough material to meet these requirements (e.g., through purchase of equipment and materials and/or workforce training for staff to increase volumes, and brokering with buyers).
- Develop a sustainable model that can be replicated throughout Semarang and/or the immediate region with private sector investment.
Funding Information
- CCBO anticipates awarding one (1) grant that is not expected to exceed $250,0000. Grant budgets must fully align with the proposed activities, and in certain instances the final budget will be less than $250,000.
- It is anticipated that the grant implementation will begin on or around March 2022 and the overall period of performance will be for approximately 24 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants include:
- Non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) with demonstrated experience in SWR/3R;
- Local Indonesia organizations21 who are located and operate in Semarang City;
- Organizations who have worked or have the knowledge to work in Semarang City; and
- Organizations who have never received funding from USAID are encouraged to apply.
- Eligible applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Be legally registered to operate in Indonesia;
- Be in good standing with all civil and fiscal authorities in Indonesia;
- Sign applicable assurances and certifications; and
- Have a DUNS number of be willing to register for a DUNS number.
For more information, visit https://urban-links.org/project/ccbo-grants/