In a significant push for environmental innovation and local entrepreneurship, the United States Agency for International Development in Zambia (USAID/Zambia) has announced a new funding opportunity aimed at fostering climate smart innovations. The “Local Climate Action Innovation” grant, detailed under the Funding Opportunity Number 72031623APS00001, invites non-profit and for-profit organizations to partake in a challenge that promises to bolster efforts in business and commerce, particularly within the environmental sector.
The initiative, which comes with an estimated total program funding of $250,000 and offers grants of up to $50,000, is set to support up to 10 awards. This discretionary funding opportunity is open for a wide array of applicants, and it is accompanied by a clear invitation for new, grassroots, community-based, or private sector organizations to bring forward their innovative ideas.
USAID/Zambia underscores the importance of this program in its bid to expand direct relationships with organizations that are working on the ground to turn the tide against climate change and to drive economic growth in alignment with sustainable practices. The grant opportunity is structured to have a rolling review of applications, with a closing date for applications set for May 3, 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to read the announcement thoroughly and follow the submission guidelines, which include a four-page technical application and a detailed budget plan.
Opportunity ID: 350852
General Information
- Document Type: Grants Notice
- Funding Opportunity Number: 72031623APS00001
- Funding Opportunity Title: Local Climate Action Innovation
- Opportunity Category: Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:
- Funding Instrument Type: Grant
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Business and Commerce
- Environment
- Category Explanation:
- Expected Number of Awards: 10
- CFDA Number(s): 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
- Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
- Version: Synopsis 2
- Posted Date: Nov 03, 2023
- Last Updated Date: Nov 03, 2023
- Original Closing Date for Applications: May 03, 2024 The APS will have a closing date of six (6) months after issuance, with a rolling review of applications in two cycles, first at three (3) months and then again at six (6) months.
- Current Closing Date for Applications: May 03, 2024 The APS will have a closing date of six (6) months after issuance, with a rolling review of applications in two cycles, first at three (3) months and then again at six (6) months.
- Archive Date: Jun 02, 2024
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 250,000
- Award Ceiling: $50,000
- Award Floor: $0
Eligibility
- Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility: See Section C Eligibility Information
Additional Information
- Agency Name: Zambia USAID-Lusaka
- Description:
The United States Agency for International Development in Zambia (USAID/Zambia) seeks applications from non-profit and for-profit organizations to participate in USAID’s Local Climate Action Innovation (LCAI) Annual Program Statement (APS).The Zambia LCAI APS seeks to expand USAID’s direct relationship with new, grassroots, community-based, and/or private sector organizations to support climate smart innovations. We are seeking innovations that can drive economic growth as outlined in SECTION H:OTHER INFORMATION.
This APS requires submission of a four-page technical application and a budget. Interested organizations must read this document in its entirety and follow the instructions to apply to this APS.
- Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jameson R Hutton
Grantor
jhutton@usaid.gov