USAID Somros Baitang Activity
ID: 344071Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh (USAID-CAM)

Award Range

$10M - $25M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/344071
Timeline
    Description

    The Cambodia USAID-Phnom Penh is seeking insights through a Request for Information (RFI) for the "USAID Somros Baitang Activity," aimed at addressing Cambodia's environmental challenges via innovative partnerships and strategies. The initiative, with a projected budget ranging from $10 million to $25 million, focuses on combating biodiversity loss, illegal wildlife trade, and deforestation while enhancing community livelihoods through sustainable natural resource management. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide input on strategies for wildlife trafficking reduction, waste management improvement, and environmental education promotion. Responses are due by October 28, 2022, and interested organizations should include their capabilities and contact information in their submissions. For further inquiries, contact Samsak Sao at ssao@usaid.gov or by phone at 023728334.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samsak Sao Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
    023728334
    ssao@usaid.gov
    Files
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    Somros Baitong RFI.pdf
    Somros.pdf
    The USAID Cambodia has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the "USAID Somros Baitang Activity" to solicit insights on addressing Cambodia's environmental challenges through innovative partnerships and strategies. The planned initiative, with an anticipated budget of $10-$25 million, aims to combat biodiversity loss, illegal wildlife trade, and deforestation while enhancing community livelihoods through sustainable natural resource management. Key objectives include developing community-based ecotourism, exploring blue carbon credit generation, and reducing wildlife conflicts via behavior change communications. Stakeholders are invited to provide input regarding strategies for curbing wildlife trafficking, improving waste management, and fostering environmental education. Responses must be submitted by October 28, 2022, with a focus on concise comments that directly address the RFI's inquiries. The RFI serves as a market research tool, and participation does not imply a commitment from the U.S. Government to fund subsequent proposals. Interested organizations should include their capabilities and contact information in their responses, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to protect Cambodia's rich biodiversity in light of ongoing development pressures and climate change impacts.
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