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Issuance Date: May 23, 2022
Questions due Date: June 1, 2022
Closing Date: June 15, 2022
Dear Applicant,
USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili “Preserve Natural Resources” Activity (hereafter referred to as the project), implemented by Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International, is seeking concept notes using innovative approaches that secure connectivity of wildlife habitats in locations that otherwise have limitations or hindrances to wildlife’s movement. “Innovative approaches” can include (but are not limited to): capacity building to public and private organizations; private sector engagement or investment in those areas; improving policy frameworks related to the natural resource management (NRM) or joint land use plans (LUPs} and associated bylaws in the area/region; and the review/revision of land-use planning and/or other governance tools. The grants under this Expression of Interest (EOI) will be awarded and implemented in accordance with RTI’s International
Grants manual and U.S. Government regulations governing grants under contracts. The funding through this EOI shall be applicable only to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), but NOT the Government of Tanzania (GOT) or any department, ministry, or organ of the Gol, including entities or parastatals owned in whole or part by the government.
EOI Objectives
This EQ! is issued by USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili project and seeks applications to advance conservation interventions ONLY for the following connectivity areas: Kwakuchinja, Udzungwa-Selous, Amani-Nilo, and Pemba Channel Conservation Area (PECCA). USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili invites concept notes from CSOs; community-based organizations (CBOs); national, regional and local organizations; international NGOs; private foundations; private enterprises or firms; and business associations.
Applicants may wish to select more than one area of interest outlined below if they are interdependent to each other to achieve the desired conservation outcomes to the target areas of connectivity by protecting habitat and target species. Please note that all applications should indicate clearly how gender, youth and social inclusion will be promoted as well as climate change adaptation and resilience.
Thematic Areas
In this context, grants awarded under this EOI will support organizations to work on activities that promote connectivity in the aforementioned areas through the following main themes:
1. Institutional capacity building of conservation stakeholders,
2. Private sector engagement in biodiversity conservation, and
3. Policy, regulatory, and enabling environment for biodiversity conservation and natural resources management.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION APPLICATION PROCESS
This EOI will follow a two-tier process to select final applicants:
a) Applicants must first submit a Concept Note in accordance with this EOI. USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili Project will conduct a merit review of the Concept Notes.
b) Organizations with successful Concept Notes that demonstrate an alignment with program objectives and satisfy the minimum requirements, will be invited to submit a full application. The final application will be presented in a format that will be submitted to only successful applicants on the first round.
AWARD INFORMATION
USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili anticipates that each grant award may not exceed the local currency equivalent of USD 250,000 to non-governmental/CSOs, regional or local and international organizations, business associations etc. and USD 100,000 to US-based organizations to promote connectivity activities that fall in one or more of the three thematic areas detailed above. The final amount will be dependent upon grant activities and final negotiation. The duration of any grant award under this solicitation is expected to be 12-24 months depending on
the nature of activities.
All grants will be administered according to USAID grant regulations as managed by RT|. RT! anticipates issuing Fixed Amount Awards, Standard, Simplified, and In-kind grants under this grant program.
Applications must be submitted in English.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
The full Expression of Interest, Concept Note template, and additional information can be downloaded from: https://www.rti.org/current-opportunities Concept Notes will be accepted through June 15, 2022. The estimated start date of grants awarded under this solicitation is variable, depending on when grantees are selected, however, the USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili anticipates the award date to be October 1, 2022.
Any questions concerning this opportunity should be submitted to the Tuhifadhi Maliasili Grants Unit at: [email protected]
ONLY SELECTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED
