U.S. Embassy Djibouti Green City Program

The U. S. Embassy Djibouti is pleased to announce that funding is available for reforestation efforts in Djibouti City.

This notice of funding opportunity outlines the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Purpose of the Grant:
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S. Embassy Djibouti invites proposals from local organizations to combat climate change and urban heat in Djibouti City through reforestation and sustainable landscaping.

Djibouti is one of the hottest countries on the planet and increasingly vulnerable to climate change.

Djibouti has suffered from chronic drought, which has worsened over the years due to climate change.

Average annual temperatures oscillate between 23°C and 40°C but can easily reach 50°C during the months of June, July, and August.

Djibouti is a highly urbanized country with more than 70 percent of the population living in the capital city, Djibouti City.

In the capital, the level of sunshine and temperatures remain well above the national average.

The effects of climate change coupled with rapid urbanization have contributed to the destruction of vegetation cover in Djibouti City.

Reforestation has been proven to reduce the mean temperature in cities by 0. 4°C.

Climate change, rapid urbanization, deforestation, and aging and inadequate drainage infrastructure has increased the risk of severe flooding when it does rain.

The variability and intensity of rainfall, combined with urbanization, increase the risk of flooding.

In April 2024, severe flooding from a few hours of rain trapped communities and destroyed roads and bridges in the city.

The Mayor of Djibouti has set a Green City vision.

Part of this effort is to increase reforestation, climate smart practices, and reduce urban heat.

This project will support sustainable reforestation efforts in Djibouti City.

Priority Program Areas:
Funding will support proposals that directly respond to extreme heat and climate response efforts in Djibouti City.

As the effects of climate change push rural communities to the city, the city needs to adapt and mitigate the effects of extreme heat.

This project will advance broader climate change mitigation efforts being led by the Government of Djibouti.

The project’s key objectives are to:
1. Provide training on sustainable landscaping and tree placement to mitigate urban flooding and extreme heat.

2. Increase reforestation in Djibouti City.
Agency: Department of State

Office: U.S. Mission to Djibouti

Estimated Funding: $100,000





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
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Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are limited to: Victim service providers (including culturally specific and population-specific organizations), Tribal governments, and Tribal organizations.

All applicants must have a documented history of providing flexible financial assistance to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/media/1360126/dl?inline

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Date Posted:
2024-07-12

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Archive Date:
2024-09-14


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