Market Research for USAID/Philippines Biodiversity and Climate Change
ID: 348400Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Philippines USAID-Manila (USAID-PHI)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/348400

Additional Information

https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/opportunity/manageOpportunity.faces?oppId=348400#
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is forecasting a new opportunity for market research related to its upcoming Biodiversity and Climate Change Activity in the Philippines. This initiative aims to address biodiversity loss and climate change by enhancing institutional capacities and leveraging private sector investments for nature-based conservation efforts over a five-year period. The Sources Sought Notice invites responses from a diverse range of stakeholders, including NGOs, universities, and for-profit entities, to gather insights and capabilities that will inform the development of this initiative. Interested parties must submit their responses by June 26, 2023, to Gracelda M. Laspinas at manila-roaa-rfa@usaid.gov, with further details available through the provided link to the full notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gracelda M. Laspinas Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
    +632 53014929
    manila-roaa-rfa@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Biodiversity and Climate Change Activity SSN 72049223SSN00001.pdf
    USAID/Philippines is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for a new five-year Activity focused on biodiversity conservation and climate change, inviting responses from a broad range of organizations to assess market capabilities and interest. The SSN outlines the submission guidelines, including response content requirements and formatting instructions, emphasizing that this is not a solicitation for proposals or an indication of future funding opportunities. The closing date for responses is June 26, 2023, and USAID will not provide feedback or payment for the information gathered.
    Biodiversity.pdf
    The USAID/Philippines has issued a Sources Sought Notice regarding the development of a new five-year initiative focused on biodiversity conservation and climate change. The objective of this Activity is to address biodiversity loss while enhancing institutional capacities and private sector financing for environmental solutions. The initiative, subject to funding availability, aims to gather insights and capabilities from various stakeholders, including NGOs, universities, and for-profit entities, both locally and internationally. This notice serves as a market research tool rather than a formal Request for Proposals or funding opportunity. Responses to the notice are voluntary and will inform USAID about potential interest and capacity in implementing nature-based solutions tailored to biodiversity and climate challenges in the Philippines. Interested parties must submit responses by June 26, 2023, which should include organizational details, experience with nature-based solutions, proposed activities for carbon sequestration, and strategies for private sector engagement. The document emphasizes the importance of local knowledge and experience, as well as the necessity for innovative approaches to support vulnerable communities and ecological resilience. In summary, this initiative seeks to leverage local and international expertise to combat environmental challenges through collaborative and innovative funding solutions. Responses will not form binding contracts but will aid future project development under USAID's strategic objectives in the region.
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