The USAID Uganda is offering a grant for a four-year economic growth program in Uganda, with approximately $10 million in total funding available. The program aims to utilize eco-tourism to reduce threats to biodiversity, focusing on biodiversity conservation as a primary goal. By developing Uganda’s nature-based tourism industry, the initiative aims to enhance visitor experiences, promote stewardship of natural resources, and boost economic development. The grant seeks to involve local communities in managing and protecting natural resources, while ensuring they benefit from the economic potential of Uganda’s diverse natural resources.
Opportunity ID: 142253
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-617-12-000004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Tourism for Biodiversity and Economic Growth |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
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:: | Uganda USAID-Kampala |
| Description:: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Uganda is seeking applications to fund one or more organizations through a Cooperative Agreement for a four-year USAID/Uganda economic growth program in Uganda. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide approximately $10 million in total USAID funding to be allocated over the four-year period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted and expects one award as a result of this solicitation; however, more than one award may result.The activity aims to use eco-tourism to reduce threats to biodiversity. Biodiversity conservation is the primary goal of USAID/Ugandas environment program activities. The program will help develop Ugandas nature-based tourism industry to deliver an improved experience for visitors and improved stewardship of the natural resources necessary to sustain Ugandas economic development. Tourism revenues resulting from the enjoyment of biological diversity, often located in the worlds less-developed regions, are a significant source of income and employment for local communities. It is important to involve frontline communities and ensure that they learn to manage and protect natural resources, and share in the potential economic benefits of Ugandas natural resources. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 7 | The purpose of this modification is to change the deadline from March 20, 2012 Eastern Standard Time (EST) to March 20, 2012 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). All other terms and conditions of this RFA remain in full force and effect. | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Synopsis 6 | The purpose of this modification is to amend the RFA and post questions and answers | |
| Synopsis 5 | The purpose of this modification is to amend the RFA and add questions and answers. | |
| Synopsis 4 | The purpose of this modification is to attach questions and answers in response to RFA-617-12-000004. | |
| Synopsis 3 | The purpose of this modification is to attach questions and answers in reponse to RFA-617-12-000004. | |
| Synopsis 2 | The purpose of this modification is to post amendment No.1 Questions and answers to RFA-617-12-000004 and USAID STAR Final Report. | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00095911 |
| Opening Date: | Feb 03, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | SARAH ACIO |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Attachments [V1.1] Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D) [V1.1] Budget Information for Construction Programs (SF-424C) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms | Faith Based EEO Survey [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00095911 | Feb 03, 2012 | Mar 20, 2012 | View | SARAH ACIO | Organization and Individual Applicants |