Renda Verde: Melhoria da Gestão dos Recursos Naturais e Empoderamento de Populações Locais
ID: 354232Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mozambique USAID-Maputo (USAID-MOZ)

Award Range

$5M - $25M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354232
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mozambique is seeking information regarding the Renda Verde program, which aims to enhance natural resource management and empower local communities in key biodiversity conservation areas. The program's objectives include gathering market insights, assessing interest in future proposals, and exploring innovative partnerships to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods. This initiative is crucial for promoting locally-led development and sustainable practices, with funding ranging from $5 million to $25 million. Interested parties should submit their responses electronically by June 24, 2024, and can contact Paulo F Manhique at pmanhique@usaid.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pmanhique@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFI7206562024RENDAVERDE.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mozambique issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a new program, Renda Verde, aimed at improving natural resource management and empowering local populations in key biodiversity conservation areas. The RFI, open until June 24, 2024, seeks to gather market insights and industry comment to inform the program's development. The primary objectives include assessing interest in future proposals, understanding technical capabilities of potential organizations, exploring innovative partnerships, and enhancing the program's scope. USAID intends to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods by funding initiatives that align with four main criteria: explicit biodiversity objectives, driver and threat assessments, site-specific positive impacts, and robust monitoring systems. The program will prioritize locally-led development, equity, collaboration, and private sector involvement in driving sustainable practices. Potential respondents are encouraged to provide specific feedback on their organizational experience, partnerships, and recommendations related to biodiversity and sustainability. Responses should be submitted electronically and must follow specific formatting requirements. This RFI emphasizes that it is informational and does not commit the U.S. government to any future funding or procurement.
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