Closed · 72036724RFA00001 · CFDA 98.001 · Discretionary

USAID Small Grants for Biodiversity

Federal grant opportunity posted by Nepal USAID-Kathmandu, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $9M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 5, 2024
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

USAID Small Grants for Biodiversity is a closed discretionary listing from Nepal USAID-Kathmandu that offered Up to $9,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $9M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
98.001
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - USAID Small Grants for Biodiversity - is cataloged under number 72036724RFA00001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 98.001, posted by Nepal USAID-Kathmandu. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 6, 2024 and last updated on March 22, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $9,000,000. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 April 5, 2024. 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 $9,000,000

Close Date

April 5, 2024

Posted

February 6, 2024

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

USAID Small Grants for Biodiversity will support locally-led conservation initiatives that help protect biodiversity while improving community well-being, and is divided into two interlinked objectives and their sub-objectives: Objective 1: Enhance Biodiversity Conservation through Community Engagement and Ownership. Sub-objective 1.1: Foster local community participation in biodiversity conservation initiatives. Sub-objective 1.2: Promote awareness and education on community-led biodiversity conservation. Sub-objective 1.3: Support community-led conservation projects. Sub-objective 1.4: Facilitate the establishment of community-based conservation agreements. Objective 2: Strengthen Local Capacity for Biodiversity Conservation Implementation. Sub-objective 2.1: Provide support to local organizations and communities to be used towards training and technical assistance Sub-objective 2.2: Build the capacity of local partners to effectively plan and manage conservation activities. Sub-objective 2.3: Support research and innovation in biodiversity conservation practices. Sub-objective 2.4: Support collaboration and partnerships among local stakeholders in conservation efforts.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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

Tejendra P Paudel Acquisition and Assistance Agent

Key Dates

Posted February 6, 2024
Close Date April 5, 2024
Archive Date May 5, 2024
Last Updated March 22, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "USAID Small Grants for Biodiversity", offered by Nepal USAID-Kathmandu. It is associated with CFDA program 98.001. USAID Small Grants for Biodiversity will support locally-led conservation initiatives that help protect biodiversity while improving community well-being, and is divided into two interlinked objective...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 5, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $9,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
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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