Land, Environment and Natural Resource Management Policy Program
At a glance
Land, Environment and Natural Resource Management Policy Program is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Kenya USAID-Nairobi (Agency for International Development). The application deadline was April 14, 2023. Individual awards are listed as $1M – $3.5M, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Mar 22, 2023
- Close date
- Apr 14, 2023
- Award floor
- $1,000,000
- Award ceiling
- $3,500,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Eligibility is restricted to Local Partners, who are Kenyan entities as defined below: Local entity means an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that— (1) is legally organized under the laws of; (2) has as its principal place of business or operations in; (3) is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of; and (4) managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of a country receiving assistance from funds appropriated under title III of this Act. For purposes of this section, “majority-owned’ and “-managed by” include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization's managers or a majority of the organization's governing body by any means.”
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking submission of concepts and ultimately full application from qualified entities to implement the Land, Environment and NRM Policy Program. Eligibility for this award is restricted to local organizations. USAID intends to fund one award under this opportunity. USAID KEA intends to award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria under this call for concepts request, full application and subject to a risk assessment. This opportunity disseminates information to prospective respondents so they may develop and submit Concept Notes in response to this call for concepts and ultimately to be considered for USAID funding. This document describes and provides:
● The type of activities for which Concept Notes will be considered;
● Available funding, process and requirements for submitting Concept Notes;
● The Criteria for evaluating Concept Notes; and
● Refers prospective Applicants to relevant documentation and resources.
The purpose of this program is to facilitate policy reforms in support of deepening engagement among the private sector, local communities and other actors in key landscapes and localized development across sectors. The activity will also support environmental governance, climate change adaptation and mitigation, the development of a land tenure policy, carbon finance legal framework and implementation support and support for the Blue Economy and youth and women’s engagement in eco-entrepreneurship and green jobs. This will be done within the context of the anticipated and ongoing legal reforms in Kenya. This is a follow-on activity that builds on the results of the previous policy support programs (see background section under A.1) that undertook an in-depth analysis of the range of policies and regulations that are necessary, applicable, and relevant for effective and sustainable biodiversity conservation based on secure land tenure. The focus of this follow-on activity is to facilitate policy reforms in support of deepening engagement between the private sector, local communities and other actors in key landscapes and localized development across sectors. The activity will also support environmental governance, climate change adaptation and mitigation, the development of a land tenure policy and support for the Blue Economy and youth and women’s engagement in eco-entrepreneurship and green jobs. This will be done within the context of the anticipated and ongoing legal reforms in Kenya.
Based on the submitted Concept Note(s), USAID/KEA will determine whether to invite respondents to participate in co-creation and subsequently submit a Full Application from an eligible organization..
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 98.001
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
MILLY W WAROBI Grantor
mwarobi@usaid.gov
254-20-721 2313
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Land, Environment and Natural Resource Management Policy Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Land, Environment and Natural Resource Management Policy Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1m – $3.5m and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “Land, Environment and Natural Resource Management Policy Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 72061523RFA00005), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.