Deadline: 26-Jul-24
The U.S. Embassy Praia of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to enhance Cabo Verde’s climate resilience and adaptability by implementing comprehensive dune restoration strategies.
Program Goal
- By the end of the performance period, the project will strengthen climate resilience and adaptability by completing dune restoration strategies at the selected area and implementing awareness of dunes’ ecological significance and of sustainable eco-tourism practices.
Program Objectives
- Objective 1: Implement Sustainable Dune Restoration Techniques: Champion the use of evidence-based, sustainable practices to safeguard biodiversity and stop erosion.
- Objective 2: Integrate Ecotourism: Help drive localized climate adaptation projects promoting the integration of sustainable eco-tourism as an economic development tool.
- Objective 3: Strengthen Capacity and Awareness: Build local expertise and leadership and heighten awareness of the ecological importance of dunes through educational initiatives, leading to policy change at the central and municipal levels.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 100,000
- Award Ceiling: $100,000
- Award Floor: $80,000
- Number of Awards: One
- Period of Performance: Two years. The anticipated period of performance for this grant will be from January 2025 – December 2027.
Expected Results
- Expected results of the project must at least include:
- Result 1: Launch dune restoration techniques, laying the groundwork for subsequent initiatives across Cabo Verde.
- Result 2: Enhance capacity at local and national levels for executing dune restoration projects.
- Result 3: Elevate awareness and engagement among the local population regarding the value of coastal dunes to prevent flooding and conserve biodiversity.
Activities
- Detailed activities should be proposed by applicants and include references to partnerships that the applicant will establish with relevant government entities at both the central and local levels, as well as with other stakeholders, these activities should include at minimum:
- Forge technical partnerships to ensure successful dune restoration project execution.
- Formulate a green belt plan to regulate visitor and vehicular access in crucial dune regions, adhering to best practices.
- Design and implement cost-effective dune restoration strategies, not using invasive plants for dune restoration, but prioritizing native species recovery.
- Host a workshop for Protected Area managers and conservation groups, imparting knowledge from dune restoration specialists.
- With expert assistance, create adaptable protocols and guidelines for initiating dune restoration projects.
- Establish an interpretive trail within a restoration site, complete with educational signage detailing the restoration process and its significance.
- Produce and distribute an educational video, complemented by social media content, to broaden understanding and support for dune preservation efforts.
Performance Indicators
- Adaptation Indicators:
- Number of people trained in climate change adaptation supported by the project (USG assistance).
- Number of institutions with improved capacity to assess or address climate change risks supported by the project (USG assistance).
- Number of people supported by the project (USG assistance) to adapt to the effects of climate change.
- Number of people using climate information or implementing risk-reducing actions to improve resilience to climate change as supported by the project (USG assistance)
- Key indicators:
- Number of hectares with improved management.
- Area of land or habitat under restoration in hectares.
- Number of people with improved capacity.
- Number of information panels placed informing about the restoration project.
Participants and Audiences
- Main project beneficiaries are the local populations of the targeted areas. Given the awareness component of the project, it is expected that there may be positive knock-on effects at the national level as more access to information leads to more people benefiting from project implementation than originally planned.
Priority Region
- Project activities will be implemented in Cabo Verde. Proposals should prioritize high-value tourism sites and specify targeted areas where restoration works could be completed with the available budget and within the anticipated period of performance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility is limited to the entities listed below, Cabo Verdean or non-Cabo Verdean, with relevant Cabo Verde experience in the area(s) targeted by the project:
- Non-profit organizations including conservation think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.