Addressing Ocean Plastics in Kenya
ID: 335472Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Kenya USAID-Nairobi (USAID-KEN)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/335472
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking innovative ideas from Kenyan organizations to address the pressing issue of ocean plastic pollution in Kenya through a Request for Information (RFI) designated 72061521RFI000004. The initiative aims to gather responses that will inform the design of a new project valued at approximately $1,000,000, which will run from January 2022 to January 2025, with a focus on solutions led by local women, youth, and disadvantaged communities. This effort aligns with Kenya's Country Development Strategy and the U.S. Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, emphasizing the importance of local engagement in enhancing waste management and establishing a circular economy. Interested organizations must submit their responses via email to Ms. Sandra Jansen at sjansen@usaid.gov and Milly Warobi at mwarobi@usaid.gov by September 27, 2021, as this RFI serves solely for information gathering without any funding commitments at this stage.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sandra Jansen Grantor
    254-20-721 2000
    sjansen@usaid.gov
    Files
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    GOK Plastics ban action-plan 02.2020.pdf
    GOK.pdf
    The Republic of Kenya's Ministry of Environment and Forestry outlines its "Implementation Plan for the Ban of Single Use Plastics in Protected Areas," aimed at mitigating plastic pollution, particularly in conservation zones. Recognizing the detrimental effects of single use plastics (SUPs) on the environment, the government has initiated a comprehensive strategy following previous successful bans on polythene bags. Key components of the action plan include promoting public awareness, providing incentives for alternative materials, and implementing strict regulations to prohibit SUPs in protected areas such as national parks, beaches, and forests. Categories identified as single use plastics include PET bottles, cutlery, and various packaging materials. Proposed alternatives involve reusable items like glass bottles and eco-friendly utensils. The plan delineates responsibilities among relevant ministries and stakeholders, highlighting collaborative efforts for public education, enforcement of the ban, and establishment of waste management initiatives. Ultimately, the objective is to enhance the conservation of Kenya's natural resources while promoting sustainable practices across the private sector and communities.
    RFI 72061521RFI000004.pdf
    RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather innovative ideas for addressing ocean plastic pollution in Kenya. The RFI, designated 72061521RFI000004, seeks responses from Kenyan organizations to inform the anticipated design of a new project valued at approximately $1,000,000, running from January 2022 to January 2025. It targets solutions led by local women, youth, and disadvantaged communities aligned with Kenya's Country Development Strategy. The initiative follows the U.S. Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, emphasizing a multi-sector approach to improve waste management and establish a circular economy. Interested organizations are asked to provide contact details, technical approaches to combat plastic pollution, existing partnerships, and their organizational capacity in managing donor-funded projects. The submission deadline is September 27, 2021, with responses to be sent via email. This RFI is an information-gathering exercise, without commitment for funding or proposals at this stage, underscoring the strategic importance of local engagement in environmental challenges.
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