Resilience of Ethnic Tibetans (ResET) Activity
ID: 350586Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Thailand USAID-Bangkok (USAID-THA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Earmark

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "Resilience of Ethnic Tibetans (ResET) Activity," aimed at supporting cultural preservation and sustainable development within Tibetan communities. This initiative seeks to enhance the resilience of ethnic Tibetans against urbanization and governmental policies that threaten their cultural identity and natural resource management, with a focus on promoting education, environmental conservation, and the preservation of cultural traditions. Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations with relevant experience, and feedback is requested on the draft activity description and cost-sharing proposals. Interested organizations must submit their responses by October 31, 2023, to Suthicha Chussananalin at schussananalin@usaid.gov, with the anticipated award date set for July 31, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Suthicha Chussananalin Acquisition and Assistance Specialist
    (662) 257-3000
    schussananalin@usaid.gov
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking information regarding the anticipated Resilience of Ethnic Tibetans (ResET) Activity, aimed at supporting cultural preservation and sustainable development in Tibetan communities. The Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines eligibility criteria, limited to organizations with experience in Tibetan community work. Feedback is requested on the draft activity description and cost-sharing proposals. The primary focus of the ResET Activity is to enhance the resilience of ethnic Tibetans in the face of urbanization and governmental policies that threaten their cultural identity and natural resource management. The initiative highlights the interconnectedness of Tibetan culture and its environment, emphasizing the importance of cultural services and the preservation of Tibetan language and customs. The geographic scope encompasses the Tibet Autonomous Region and Tibetan prefectures in Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan. The outcomes should facilitate better lives for Tibetans amidst rapid development, aligning with USAID's mission to promote cultural sustainability and environmental conservation.
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