Deadline: 5 September 2019
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Uganda(USAID/Uganda) is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement theUSAID/Uganda Biodiversity For Resilience Activity.
The goal of the USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience activity is to assist communities, the GOU and the private sector to conserve and manage biodiversity in target ecosystems for lasting environmental and economic sustainability and increased community and household resilience.
The activity will support community wildlife conservancies and protected area management while promoting market-based solutions, including nature-based tourism and other conservation enterprises, to improve stewardship of the natural resources necessary to sustain Uganda’s economic development. Revenues from biodiversity are a significant potential source of income and employment for local communities.
Outcomes
The activity will achieve this through three interrelated outcomes:
- Outcome 1: Economic, financial, and social investments are linked to and incentivize conservation
- Outcome 2: Governance arrangements benefit biodiversity and enable communities to benefit from biodiversity
- Outcome 3: GOU strengthens its sustainable management of targeted protected areas and biodiversity adjacent to protected areas
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $15,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $15,000,000
Threats to Biodiversity
There are multiple threats to biodiversity in Uganda:
- Poorly managed agricultural expansion and detrimental agricultural practices
- The quest for energy and economic growth
- Poaching and other illegal activities
- Trans boundary threats
Geographic Focus OR Area of Program Operation
Geographically, USAID/Uganda’s current biodiversity activities focus in protected areas and neighboring communities in Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo, and the Kidepo Valley as well as in the Kalinzu and Budongo Central Forest Reserves. Species focal points include elephants, hippopotamus, large cats, pangolins, giraffe and great apes. Applicants should also consider opportunities in the Queen Elizabeth landscape.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted. USAID policy encourages competition in the award of Grants and Cooperative Agreements. In response to this NOFO, any U.S. or non-U.S. organizations, non-profit, or for-profit entity is eligible to apply.
- USAID/Uganda welcomes applications from all organizations, including organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
- The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine a pre-award survey is required to conduct an examination that will determine whether the prospective recipient has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills – or ability to obtain them – in order to achieve the objectives of the program and comply with the terms and conditions of the award.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=319195