Deadline: 21-Jul-24
The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, announces an open competition for experienced Cameroon-based Civil Society Organizations that are working in the areas of Environment to submit applications under the FY 2023 Climate Grants Program to advance sustainable landscapes.
Program Objectives
- The overall goal is to contribute to the restoration and preservation of the mangrove ecosystems in Cameroon, as a means of enhancing local resilience to climate change and promoting sustainable economic growth.
- Proposals should address the objectives below:
- Objective 1: By September 2025, at least 70 % of target population would have carried actions to enhance the coastline’s resilience against storm surges and sea-level rise while preserving the landscape’s ability to sequester carbon, thus maintaining the functionality of the landscape.
- Objective 2: By September 2025, 50% of target population would have reduced their dependence and the pressure on mangroves through alternative economic practices and sources of fuel.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: One award
- Award amounts: $50,000
- Total available funding: $50,000
Expected Results
Specific results could include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Degraded mangroves are conserved.
- Enhanced community resilience to climate change impacts such as erosion and flooding.
- Adoption of sustainable livelihood practices that reduce dependence on mangrove resources.
- Increased participation of women in decision-making processes related to climate adaptation and resource management.
Possible Activities
To achieve the goals and expected results, project activities could include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Restore degraded mangrove lands with mangrove trees.
- Organize workshops/trainings to enlighten the population on sustainable livelihoods practices and the need to diversify.
- Provide climate related and other trainings for the women.
Participants and Audiences
- The intended target audiences should be CSOs active in the field of Environment, with specific focus on climate; administrative authorities; local leaders; local populations, including women and the youth.
Priority Region: Littoral Region.
Eligible Applicants
- The Climate Grants Program is limited to Cameroonian local registered Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with at least two years of experience working in Environment.
- Organizations and entities with a prior history of poor performance of U.S. government grants are ineligible for this funding.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.