Request for Information (RFI) for USAID/India Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity (CMCA)
ID: 351093Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

India USAID-New Delhi (USAID-INA)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Earmark

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351093
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity (CMCA) in India, aimed at soliciting innovative solutions for coastal and marine biodiversity conservation. This RFI seeks feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders, including public institutions, NGOs, and private sector actors, to inform the development of future funding opportunities that address critical challenges such as pollution, climate change, and the sustainable management of marine resources. The initiative emphasizes the importance of strengthening Marine Protected Areas, enhancing coastal ecosystem management, and promoting community resilience, particularly among women and youth. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by December 22, 2023, and can direct inquiries to Dev Kant Sharma at desharma@usaid.gov or by phone at 911124198456.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dev Kant Sharma Grantor
    911124198456
    desharma@usaid.gov
    Files
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    Amend# 1 - India Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity RFI.pdf
    Amend#.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) to support its anticipated Coastal and Marine Conservation Activity (CMCA) in India. The purpose of this RFI is to gather innovative solutions addressing coastal and marine biodiversity conservation challenges, with responses due by December 22, 2023. USAID plans to host a workshop on January 12, 2024, to discuss feedback received. The document outlines key areas of engagement including strengthening Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), enhancing coastal ecosystem management, increasing coastal community resilience, improving knowledge and data sharing, and promoting women's and youth leadership in coastal communities. It highlights the significance of these ecosystems in providing services vital for millions living in coastal areas while addressing threats like pollution and climate change. Participants are urged to respond with details regarding challenges to conservation, stakeholder identification, and actionable recommendations. This RFI serves as a preliminary step towards developing funding opportunities and engaging potential partners for effective coastal and marine resource management in India, demonstrating USAID's commitment to environmental sustainability and community well-being.
    RFI Question and Answers.pdf
    RFI.pdf
    This document is a notice from USAID regarding Request for Information (RFI) No. 72052024RFI00001 related to the Governance for Local Development Project in Guatemala. Issued on March 20, 2024, it serves as Amendment No. 2, which extends the deadline for responses from March 27, 2024, to April 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM in Guatemala time. This extension allows interested parties more time to prepare and submit their responses. The letter expresses gratitude for the interest shown in this USAID initiative, signed by Anthony R. Raneses, the Contracts Officer for USAID in Guatemala. This RFI aims to gather information to inform potential project implementation strategies, reflecting USAID’s commitment to local governance improvement and development initiatives in Guatemala.
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