Opportunity Information: Apply for 674 09 002
Apply for 674 09 002
- The Malawi USAID Lilongwe in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CROSS SECTOR APPROACH TO COMMUNITY BASED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION IN MALAWI" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2008 and posted on Oct 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
USAID/Malawi issued this Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number 674-09-002) to invite applications for a cross-sector effort focused on community-based natural resource management and biodiversity protection in Malawi. The opportunity sits under USAID/Malawi's Economic Growth objective and is aimed at improving conditions in biologically significant areas by helping communities shift away from practices that degrade land, forests, water, and wildlife, and toward approaches that restore, revitalize, and protect these resources for long-term public benefit. The stated intent is to support rural poor communities as central actors in managing and safeguarding the natural assets that underpin livelihoods and national development.
The program is designed to fund a limited number of awards, with USAID indicating it expects to make one or two awards depending on funding availability and the strength of applications received. Awards may be structured as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID could have varying levels of involvement during implementation depending on the instrument selected. The anticipated performance period for each award runs from about May 2009 through September 2012, with USAID retaining the option to extend the agreement(s) by an additional two years if project performance is judged satisfactory at the end of the initial period.
Total funding across the opportunity is estimated at USD 10,000,000. If two awards are made, USAID anticipates one larger award up to USD 7,000,000 and a second, smaller award ranging from a minimum of USD 1,000,000 to a maximum of USD 3,000,000. USAID also notes it may choose to fund one application, multiple applications, or none at all. For fiscal year 2009 specifically, the agency planned an initial funding increment of approximately USD 955,000, with the expectation that additional funds would follow in later years subject to future budget levels.
From a technical focus standpoint, the funding is primarily supported through biodiversity funds, with the possibility of supplemental agriculture funding as budgets allow. This framing signals an integrated approach that links conservation outcomes with rural production systems and economic realities, rather than treating biodiversity protection as an isolated activity. In practice, applicants would be expected to propose approaches that measurably improve stewardship of biologically important landscapes while also accounting for the pressures that drive degradation, such as fuelwood dependence, unsustainable land use, or livelihood insecurity.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of qualified entity may apply, subject to any additional clarifications included in the full announcement. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to bring some level of non-USAID resources to the table, whether in cash or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with USAID rules and the final award terms.
Key administrative details include a posted date of October 24, 2008, with an original and current closing date of April 30, 2009, and an archive date of May 30, 2009. The opportunity is categorized under the environment activity area (CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas) and was administered by USAID/Malawi in Lilongwe. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Nyembezi Mfune, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at phone number 00265 1 772 455.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID/Malawi Annual Program Statement (APS) inviting applications for a cross-sector effort focused on community-based natural resource management and biodiversity protection in Malawi.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 674-09-002.
Who is issuing and administering the opportunity?
The opportunity was issued and administered by USAID/Malawi, based in Lilongwe.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to improve conditions in biologically significant areas of Malawi by helping communities shift away from practices that degrade land, forests, water, and wildlife, and toward approaches that restore, revitalize, and protect these resources for long-term public benefit.
What kind of approach is USAID/Malawi seeking?
USAID/Malawi describes a cross-sector, integrated approach where biodiversity protection is linked with rural production systems and economic realities, rather than treated as a stand-alone conservation activity.
Who is intended to benefit or lead activities under this program?
The stated intent is to support rural poor communities as central actors in managing and safeguarding the natural assets that underpin livelihoods and national development.
What technical areas does the funding support?
The funding is primarily supported through biodiversity funds, with the possibility of supplemental agriculture funding as budgets allow.
What types of environmental issues or drivers is the program meant to address?
Applicants are expected to account for pressures that drive degradation, such as fuelwood dependence, unsustainable land use, or livelihood insecurity, while proposing ways to measurably improve stewardship of biologically important landscapes.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID indicated it expects to make one or two awards, depending on funding availability and the strength of applications received.
Can USAID decide not to fund any applications?
Yes. USAID noted it may choose to fund one application, multiple applications, or none at all.
What award instruments might be used?
Awards may be structured as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID could have varying levels of involvement during implementation depending on the instrument selected.
What is the anticipated performance period?
The anticipated performance period for each award runs from about May 2009 through September 2012.
Is there an option to extend the award period?
Yes. USAID retained the option to extend the agreement(s) by an additional two years if project performance is judged satisfactory at the end of the initial period.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the opportunity?
Total funding across the opportunity is estimated at USD 10,000,000.
How much funding might an individual award receive?
If two awards are made, USAID anticipated one larger award up to USD 7,000,000 and a second, smaller award ranging from a minimum of USD 1,000,000 to a maximum of USD 3,000,000.
How will funding be provided over time?
For fiscal year 2009, USAID planned an initial funding increment of approximately USD 955,000, with the expectation that additional funds would follow in later years subject to future budget levels.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of qualified entity may apply, subject to any additional clarifications included in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to bring some level of non-USAID resources to the table, whether in cash or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with USAID rules and the final award terms.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is October 24, 2008.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is April 30, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 30, 2009.
What is the activity area and CFDA number?
The opportunity is categorized under the environment activity area and listed under CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Nyembezi Mfune, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 00265 1 772 455.
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