USAID Biodiversity Conservation Activity – Vietnam

USAID Biodiversity Conservation Activity – Vietnam

Deadline: 15 April 2020

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vietnam (USAID/Vietnam) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the “USAID Biodiversity Conservation” activity.

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The USAID Biodiversity Conservation activity aims to:

Maintain and increase forest quality in high-conservation value provinces and,
Protect and stabilize wildlife populations in national parks and reserves in high-conservation value provinces.

Theory of Change

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The working theory of change for this activity is that IF:

Conservation-friendly benefits to forest dependent communities are improved; and if
Management of special use and protection forests is strengthened; and if
Law enforcement systems are more functional; and if
Local demand for wildlife is reduced through behavior change methodologies.

THEN communities and management authorities will be able to better conserve, protect, and manage wildlife and forests in focal provinces through reducing threats from wildlife hunting, unsustainable natural forest use and natural forest conversion.

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Strategic Approaches

The USAID Biodiversity Conservation activity has four mutually reinforcing strategic approaches:

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Promote Conservation-Friendly Enterprises in Forest Dependent Communities
Strengthen Management of Special Use and Protection Forests
Increase Functionality of Law Enforcement Systems for Forest and Wildlife Crimes
Reduce Local Demand through Behavior Change Methodologies

Funding Information

USAID intends to provide up to US $38,000,000 in total USAID funding.
The period of performance anticipated herein is five years, starting from [actual date to be filled in at the time of award].

Geographic Focus

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This activity will be implemented in Vietnam’s high biodiversity provinces including but not limited to Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, Quang Tri, Quang Binh and Lam Dong to protect the global significant wildlife and tree species currently managed in special use forests and protection forests.

Eligibility Criteria

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While for-profit firms may participate, pursuant to 2 CFR 200.400(g), it is USAID policy not to award profit to prime recipients and sub recipients under assistance instruments. However, while profit is not allowed for sub-awards, the prohibition does not apply when the recipient acquires goods and services in accordance with 2 CFR 200.317 -326, “Procurement Standards.” Forgone profit does not qualify as cost-share.
Each applicant must be found to be a responsible entity before receiving an award. The Agreement Officer (AO) may determine that a pre-award survey is required in accordance with ADS 303.3.9.1 to determine whether the applicant 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 established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations.
Applicants who do not currently meet all USAID requirements for systems and controls may still be eligible under special award considerations and should not be discouraged from applying. USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. The prime recipient is encouraged to promote involvement of “underutilized” partners and local organizations in the implementation of this activity.

For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=324942