USAID/Pacific Islands Regional Climate Finance Activity
ID: 343205Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Philippines USAID-Manila (USAID-PHI)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/343205
Timeline
    Description

    The Philippines USAID-Manila is forecasting a Request for Information (RFI) for the USAID/Pacific Islands Regional Climate Finance Activity, aimed at enhancing community resilience to climate change in the Pacific Islands. This initiative aligns with the USAID Pacific Islands 2022 – 2027 Strategic Framework, specifically focusing on increasing the capacity to adapt and respond to climate and disaster impacts. The RFI seeks insights from public and private entities regarding climate finance initiatives, emphasizing the importance of inclusive participation from vulnerable communities and the identification of institutional barriers to effective climate finance management. Interested parties can reach out to Aileen Joy Ferrer at aferrer@usaid.gov or by phone at 63-2-5301-4933 for further information, noting that this is not a proposal request but a means to gather valuable feedback to inform future program design.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aileen Joy Ferrer Grantor
    63-2-5301-4933
    aferrer@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI# 72088722-PACIFIC-RFI-00001 Pacific Islands Regional Climate Finance Activity.pdf
    USAID is soliciting responses via a Request for Information (RFI) to inform the design of its upcoming five-year Pacific Islands Regional Climate Finance Activity, aimed at enhancing climate resilience within the region. The RFI seeks feedback on proposed objectives and management strategies for mobilizing climate finance and improving adaptation capacities against the backdrop of serious climate challenges faced by Pacific Island Countries (PICs). Responses to this non-binding request are due by noon on September 6, 2022, with any potential future solicitations to be announced separately.
    RFI#.pdf
    The USAID/Pacific Islands Regional Climate Finance Activity issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from public and private entities regarding climate finance initiatives in the Pacific Islands. This five-year program aims to bolster community resilience against climate impacts, contributing to broader US and regional strategies. The RFI solicits feedback on the draft Statement of Objectives, particularly regarding the feasibility of proposed objectives and the identification of institutional barriers to managing climate finances. Respondents are encouraged to share their experiences and recommendations about improving climate finance access, management, and effectiveness throughout the region. The document emphasizes that this RFI is not a proposal request or commitment to contract, but rather a means to gather information on industry capabilities and interests. The aim is to enhance the Pacific Islands' capacity to mobilize climate finance from various sources, tackle adaptation and mitigation challenges, and ensure inclusive participation from vulnerable communities, including women and indigenous peoples. The insights gained will inform the design and implementation of effective climate finance solutions tailored to local needs, ultimately improving resilience against climate change across the twelve participating nations.
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