Closed · DOS-AF-MWI-FY24-01 · CFDA 19.662 · Discretionary

Strengthening Transparency and Governance in Malawi’s Extractive Industry and Public Debt Management

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

$782K-$782K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 25, 2025
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Strengthening Transparency and Governance in Malawi’s Extractive Industry and Public Debt Management is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Malawi that offered $781,854 -- $781,854 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$782K-$782K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.662
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Strengthening Transparency and Governance in Malawi’s Extractive Industry and Public Debt Management - is cataloged under number DOS-AF-MWI-FY24-01 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 July 25, 2025 and last updated on August 4, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $781,854 -- $781,854. The agency has projected $782,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $782,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $782,000. 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 August 25, 2025. 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

$781,854 -- $781,854

Close Date

August 25, 2025

Applications are due no later than August 25th,2025, 17:00 PM, CAT. All applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Posted

July 25, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$781,854

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) grant up to $781,854 in FY 2024 Economic Support Funds (ESF) to be awarded (pending availability of funds) to promote transparency in Malawi’s extractive sector and the impact of mining revenues on government borrowing. The program aims to enhance public access to information on mining licensing and contract awarding, beneficial ownership, mining revenue collection, and public debt. The program will result in, among other things, 1) improving transparency in awarding natural resource contracts and licenses, and public debt management; 2) curtailing illicit practices and corruption through monitoring of beneficial ownership; and 3) enhancing fair taxation, prudent mining revenue utilization, and community impact of the mining projects. These will help strengthen Malawi’s compliance with Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) international standards, supporting investors in making well-informed investment decisions, reducing investment risk, and building investor confidence. This project will enhance public debt transparency in Malawi by developing a standard for national debt data publication and publishing increased information about Malawi’s debt situation (inclusive of state-owned enterprise (SOE) debt). Improved public debt transparency will strengthen parliamentary and public oversight over excessive government borrowing, a key driver of Malawi’s economic instability. Public access to mining information and public debt data will also enhance fiscal discipline and promote ethical business practices, creating a more stable business environment and encouraging fair competition for all players in the sector. Key program partners should include the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Malawi Debt and Aid Management Division (DAD), Ministry of Mining, other relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Malawi EITI (MWEITI), Tax Justice and Extractive Platform, Natural Resources Justice Network (NRJN), extractive companies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and journalists. The period of performance is a maximum of twenty-four months.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

ATTN: John Matsen (LilongweFTIF@state.gov) Grantor Phone +265887010655

Key Dates

Posted July 25, 2025
Close Date August 25, 2025
Archive Date September 24, 2025
Last Updated August 4, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Transparency and Governance in Malawi’s Extractive Industry and Public Debt Management", 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 $781,854 in FY 2024 Economic Support Funds (ESF) to be awarded (p...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 25, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $781,854 -- $781,854. Total estimated funding: $781,854. 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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