Central Africa regional initiative to advance biodiversity, conservation, forest management and climate change mitigation objectives across the Congo Basin.
ID: 357557Type: Posted
Overview

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Democratic Republic of the Congo USAID-Kinshasa (USAID-DEM)

Award Range

$1 - $1

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The USAID Democratic Republic of the Congo is initiating a new regional initiative aimed at advancing biodiversity conservation, forest management, and climate change mitigation objectives across the Congo Basin. This opportunity seeks to engage industry partners to provide expertise, innovation, and resources that will enhance the impact of the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE) in addressing significant environmental challenges, including armed conflicts, poor governance, and unsustainable land use practices. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the attached Request for Information (RFI), with the program expected to allocate a total funding of $1 million across three anticipated awards. The deadline for submissions is January 6, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to Chritelle Nchangu at cnchangu@usaid.gov or by phone at +243 81 361 4680.

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