This grant aims to reduce farmer-herder conflict in border communities of Niger and Benin, specifically addressing climate change as a direct driver of disputes. New research indicates that climate-driven rainfall interruptions lead to early herder migration into farmed areas, causing conflict. Crucially, the program leverages a second finding: political representation for transhumant herder communities significantly reduces conflict risk by enabling non-violent dispute resolution. This initiative will galvanize climate advocacy and peacebuilding efforts, fostering stability and reducing tensions in vulnerable Sahelian communities by addressing root causes and promoting inclusive governance for lasting peace.
Opportunity ID: 348975
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009781 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Galvanizing Climate Advocacy and Peacebuilding with Herders in the Sahel |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Conflict prevention |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.121 — Conflict and Stabilization Operations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 08, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $370,312 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Foreign Public Entities and Public International Organizations (PIOs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations |
| Description: | The goal of the program is to reduce the risk of farmer-herder conflict in target communities spanning the border of Niger and Benin, and to specifically address the risk posed by climate change, which has been identified in new research as a direct driver of conflict in these communities. This research has yielded two key results that are fundamental to this program: (1) that early migration of herders occur when there are climate-driven interruptions to rainfall during the wet season, which drives transhumant herders south in search of pasture, and directly into areas under cultivation by farmers, in many cases leading to conflict; and (2) when transhumant herder communities have political representation, the risk of conflict is reduced, likely because of the ability to resolve disputes through non-violent means. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Georgia Jewett Skene
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