Closed · AF-MWI-FY22-01 · CFDA 19.662 · Discretionary

Transparency in Debt Accrued by State-Owned Enterprises

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Malawi, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $50K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 15, 2022
Close date
20
Expected awards

The verdict

Transparency in Debt Accrued by State-Owned Enterprises is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Malawi that offered Up to $50,000 across 20 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $50K
award range
Closed
application status
20
expected awards
19.662
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Transparency in Debt Accrued by State-Owned Enterprises - is cataloged under number AF-MWI-FY22-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.662, posted by U.S. Mission to Malawi. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 1, 2022 and last updated on April 27, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $50,000. The agency has projected $50,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $50,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $3,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 15, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $50,000

Close Date

July 15, 2022

Posted

May 1, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$50,000

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Grant

Description

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) grant up to $50,000 to examine debt accrued by state owned enterprises (SOEs) in Malawi. The project will result in an increase in transparency and public oversight of SOE debt. Increased transparency will benefit the Malawian economy by compelling the SOEs, which account for a large part of the country’s economic activity, to run more efficiently and to reduce irresponsible and possibly corrupt debt accruement. The period of performance is maximum of twenty-four monthsU.S. Embassy Lilongwe announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) grant up to $50,000 to examine debt accrued by state owned enterprises (SOEs) in Malawi. The project will result in an increase in transparency and public oversight of SOE debt. Increased transparency will benefit the Malawian economy by compelling the SOEs, which account for a large part of the country’s economic activity, to run more efficiently and to reduce irresponsible and possibly corrupt debt accruement. The period of performance is maximum of twenty-four months. Malawi has 71 SOEs that play a significant role in the economy and that provide important public goods like water, electricity, and education. SOEs are also involved in regulation, fair trade enforcement, and quality assurance. However, SOE finances are opaque and overall statistics on profits and losses are not easily available. SOEs can take on debt to cover losses, and the government of Malawi has on occasion used general budget funds to pay down SOE debt. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs annual debt report provides limited information on loan guarantees to SOEs and debt levels or payment status. The lack of transparency in the accrual and payment of SOE debt makes public oversight of SOE finances very difficult for watchdog civil society organizations (CSOs) and journalists. The U.S. Department of State 2021 Fiscal Transparency Report states that Malawi’s fiscal transparency would be improved by disclosing all SOE debt.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 13. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Kisa L Ngoma Grantor Phone 265887010655

Key Dates

Posted May 1, 2022
Close Date July 15, 2022
Archive Date August 14, 2022
Last Updated April 27, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Transparency in Debt Accrued by State-Owned Enterprises", offered by U.S. Mission to Malawi. It is associated with CFDA program 19.662. U.S. Embassy Lilongwe announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) grant up to $50,000 to examine debt accrued by state owned enterprises (SOEs)...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 15, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $50,000. Total estimated funding: $50,000. Expected number of awards: 20.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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