This USAID/Nicaragua grant aims to expand the economic benefits of tourism to disadvantaged communities in Nicaragua. Its primary purpose is to foster sustainable tourism development, thereby contributing to poverty reduction. The initiative focuses on assisting Nicaragua by promoting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through market-driven ecotourism programs and cluster activities. A key component involves protecting the country’s environment and natural resources, ensuring that economic development is environmentally sustainable. Additionally, the grant seeks to improve the quality of public education and outreach related to conservation. Ultimately, this grant supports comprehensive, market-based strategies to link tourism growth with environmental stewardship and improved livelihoods for vulnerable populations.
Opportunity ID: 50510
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-NICARAGUA-RFA-524-10-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Market-based Opportunities for Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in Nicaragua |
| 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: | Supporting the effective management of selected areas of significant biological or historical importance while promoting responsible economic growth. Interventions will focus on the conservation and managed use of biodiversity, water, forests, and other natural and cultural resources contained within activity areas. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 04, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 09, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 14, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $13,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nicaragua USAID-Managua |
| Description: | The overall objective of USAID/Nicaraguas sustainable tourism activity is to assist Nicaragua in expanding the economic benefits of tourism to the less advantaged through the growth of small businesses, the protection of the countrys environment and natural resources, and improvement in the quality of public education and outreach.One of the activities principal goals is to increase MSME business growth in an environmentally sustainable manner through market-driven ecotourism development/linkage programs, cluster activities, and environmental protection in order to reduce poverty for the less advantaged. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms Karla Vanessa Morales
Office of Acquisition and Assistance Phone 50522527804 Email:vmorales@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The number 5 was erroneously entered under "Expected Number of Awards" in a previous version of this Synopsis. This error has been corrected and the number 1 entered as only one award is expected as a result of this Request for Applications (RFA). Applicants should refer to the RFA for more information.
The previous Synopsis erroneously stated that there was no Cost Sharing requirement, however this RFA does have a Cost Sharing requirement and applicants should refer to the RFA. |
Dec 09, 2009 | |
| Dec 09, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-NICARAGUA-RFA-524-10-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Market-based Opportunities for Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in Nicaragua |
| 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: | Supporting the effective management of selected areas of significant biological or historical importance while promoting responsible economic growth. Interventions will focus on the conservation and managed use of biodiversity, water, forests, and other natural and cultural resources contained within activity areas. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 04, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 09, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 14, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $13,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nicaragua USAID-Managua |
| Description: | The overall objective of USAID/Nicaraguas sustainable tourism activity is to assist Nicaragua in expanding the economic benefits of tourism to the less advantaged through the growth of small businesses, the protection of the countrys environment and natural resources, and improvement in the quality of public education and outreach.One of the activities principal goals is to increase MSME business growth in an environmentally sustainable manner through market-driven ecotourism development/linkage programs, cluster activities, and environmental protection in order to reduce poverty for the less advantaged. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms Karla Vanessa Morales
Office of Acquisition and Assistance Phone 50522527804 Email:vmorales@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-NICARAGUA-RFA-524-10-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Market-based Opportunities for Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in Nicaragua |
| 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: | Supporting the effective management of selected areas of significant biological or historical importance while promoting responsible economic growth. Interventions will focus on the conservation and managed use of biodiversity, water, forests, and other natural and cultural resources contained within activity areas. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 09, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 14, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $13,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nicaragua USAID-Managua |
| Description: | The overall objective of USAID/Nicaraguas sustainable tourism activity is to assist Nicaragua in expanding the economic benefits of tourism to the less advantaged through the growth of small businesses, the protection of the countrys environment and natural resources, and improvement in the quality of public education and outreach.
One of the activities principal goals is to increase MSME business growth in an environmentally sustainable manner through market-driven ecotourism development/linkage programs, cluster activities, and environmental protection in order to reduce poverty for the less advantaged. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms Karla Vanessa Morales
Office of Acquisition and Assistance Phone 50522527804 Email:vmorales@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 50510 Full Announcement-1 -> rfaecotourismactivity.pdf
Folder 50510 Other Supporting Documents-Sustainable Tourism Amendment 1 1 -> sustainabletourismrfaamendment1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ms Karla Vanessa Morales Office of Acquisition and Assistance Phone 50522527804 Email: vmorales@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00014953 | Dec 04, 2009 | Jan 15, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
50510 SF424-2.0.pdf
50510 SF424D-1.1.pdf
50510 SF424C-1.0.pdf
50510 SF424B-1.1.pdf
50510 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
50510 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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