USAID Preserve Natural Resources Activity in Tanzania
Deadline: 15-Jun-22
The United States Agency for International Development (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.
Thematic Areas
The project will strengthen government and civil society capacity for biodiversity conservation through the following themes:
increases private sector engagement in conservation and NRM;
builds the capacity of public sector and civil society in connectivity projects and ultimately
biodiversity conservation; and
strengthens the policy and regulatory framework for biodiversity conservation and NRM.
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:
Institutional capacity building of conservation stakeholders,
Private sector engagement in biodiversity conservation, and
Policy, regulatory, and enabling environment for biodiversity conservation and natural resource management
Funding 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
The duration of any grant award under this solicitation is expected to be 12-24 months depending on the nature of activities.
Eligibility Criteria
USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili project invites concept notes from the following types of eligible organizations:
CSOs
CBOs
Local, international, and US NGOs
Private foundations
Private enterprises or firms eligible for foreign contribution
Business associations
Organizations, Individuals, Activities and Costs that will NOT be Funded
For more information, visit https://www.rti.org/sites/default/files/01.eoi_tm_may2022.pdf