The U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou is offering this grant to support organizations in rehabilitating an urban green site, specifically the Ouagadougou Greenbelt, to address pressing environmental challenges. This grant is for the purpose of mitigating climate change impacts, primarily by reducing net greenhouse gas emissions through ecological restoration and sustainable practices. The initiative also critically aims to strengthen community livelihoods and enhance resilience for populations within the vicinity of the greenbelt. Through this open competition, eligible organizations are invited to submit applications for projects that will strategically transform and restore this vital urban area. The overarching goal is to foster long-term environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and improved socio-economic conditions for the local community, contributing significantly to climate action and urban resilience.
Opportunity ID: 355235
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECON-BF-FY24-ESF-NOFO-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ouagadougou Greenbelt Biodiversity Restoration |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Economic |
| 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: | Greenbelt Biodiversity Restoration |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.989 — State/African Regional – Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 02, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to support the rehabilitation of an urban green site to mitigate climate change impacts, reduce net greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen community livelihoods and resilience. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Economic Section
Grantor Phone 0022625495300 Email:OuagaEcon@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 355235 Full Announcement-Ouagadougou Greenbelt Biodiver -> Notice of Funding Opportunity – Ouagadougou Climate Project V062824.pdf
Folder 355235 Other Supporting Documents-French NOFO Greenbelt -> Notice of Funding Opportunity Ouagadougou Climate Project French.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Economic Section Grantor Phone 0022625495300 Email: OuagaEcon@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECON-BF-FY24-ESF-NOFO-001 | Ouagadougou Greenbelt Biodiversity Restoration | PKG00287253 | Jul 02, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355235 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355235 SF424A-1.0.pdf
355235 SF424B-1.1.pdf
355235 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355235 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
355235 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
355235 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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