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Restoring Fisheries for Sustainable Livelihoods in Lake Malawi (REFRESH)
The purpose of the REFRESH activity is to conserve the freshwater biodiversity of Lake Malawi by restoring the natural fisheries productivity in the lakeshore districts of Karonga, Rumphi, Likoma, Nkhata Bay, Nkhotakota, Salima, Dedza and Mangochi.
Its sub-purposes are:
a) the targeted Lake Malawi aquatic habitats are healthy and well-managed; b) the endemic fish populations of targeted parts of Lake Malawi are healthy and self-sustaining; and c) the fisheries in the targeted parts of Lake Malawi are managed sustainably by 202 4. The REFRESH activity will aim to achieve the following outcomes; Outcome 1 - Fisheries governance and regulatory framework strengthened; Outcome 2 - Ecosystem-based fisheries management improved; Outcome 3 - Decentralization of fisheries management strengthened; Outcome 4 - Commercialization of conservation enterprises to counter unsustainable fishing catalyzed and supported; and Outcome 5 - CDCS priorities for integration advanced.
Its sub-purposes are:
a) the targeted Lake Malawi aquatic habitats are healthy and well-managed; b) the endemic fish populations of targeted parts of Lake Malawi are healthy and self-sustaining; and c) the fisheries in the targeted parts of Lake Malawi are managed sustainably by 202 4. The REFRESH activity will aim to achieve the following outcomes; Outcome 1 - Fisheries governance and regulatory framework strengthened; Outcome 2 - Ecosystem-based fisheries management improved; Outcome 3 - Decentralization of fisheries management strengthened; Outcome 4 - Commercialization of conservation enterprises to counter unsustainable fishing catalyzed and supported; and Outcome 5 - CDCS priorities for integration advanced.
Agency: Agency for International Development
Office: Malawi USAID-Lilongwe
Estimated Funding: $12,000,000
Office: Malawi USAID-Lilongwe
Estimated Funding: $12,000,000
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Public Diplomacy Funding Opportunities
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted.
USAID/Malawi welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
It is a requirement that the organization is legally registered in the country of Malawi.
If the applicant is a U. S. Organization and it is not registered in the country at the time of the award, the registration process should be completed during the first year of project implementation or sooner.
USAID/Malawi may not award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and SAM requirements.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://za.usembassy.gov/education-culture/public-diplomacy-small-grants-program-2/
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
oaa-malawi-solicit@usaid.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2019-03-13
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2019-06-28
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