This grant supports the Zambia Community-Based Forest Management Program, an initiative dedicated to enhancing forest health and resilience across the nation. The primary purpose of this funding is to prepare Zambia for REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) readiness. By empowering local communities with sustainable forest management practices, the program aims to significantly reduce deforestation and forest degradation rates, while also promoting biodiversity conservation. This grant enables the development and implementation of strategies that involve active community participation in managing forest resources, contributing to global efforts in climate change mitigation. It is designed to build capacity and establish robust frameworks for monitoring, reporting, and verifying carbon stock enhancements, ensuring long-term environmental sustainability and community well-being.
Opportunity ID: 236233
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-611-13-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Community-based Forest-management Program in Zambia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Zambia USAID-Lusaka |
| Description: | Zambia Community-Based Forest Management Program for REDD+ Readiness |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Loongo
Acquisition and Assistance Speciali Phone 260211357000 Email:jloongo@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extended the due date for applications. | Jul 07, 2013 | |
| Added CFDA number. | Jul 07, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-611-13-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Community-based Forest-management Program in Zambia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jun 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Zambia USAID-Lusaka |
| Description: | Zambia Community-Based Forest Management Program for REDD+ Readiness |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Loongo
Acquisition and Assistance Speciali Phone 260211357000 Email:jloongo@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-611-13-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Community-based Forest-management Program in Zambia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Zambia USAID-Lusaka |
| Description: | Zambia Community-Based Forest Management Program for REDD+ Readiness |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Loongo
Acquisition and Assistance Speciali Phone 260211357000 Email:jloongo@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | John Loongo Acquisition and Assistance Speciali Phone 260211357000 Email: jloongo@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00179350 | Jun 13, 2013 | Jul 26, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
236233 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
236233 SF424D-1.1.pdf
236233 SF424C-1.0.pdf
236233 SF424B-1.1.pdf
236233 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
236233 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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