# USAID Small Grants for Biodiversity

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/72036724rfa00001-usaid-small-grants-for-biodiversity/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352203

> Nepal USAID-Kathmandu offered grants of up to $9.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on April 5, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 72036724RFA00001 |
| Agency | Nepal USAID-Kathmandu |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 5, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $9.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 98.001 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility for this award is limited to Nepali organizations. Please see Section C.1 for details

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is 72036724RFA00001 still open?

No. It closed on April 5, 2024.

### Who can apply for USAID Small Grants for Biodiversity?

Nepal USAID-Kathmandu accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for USAID Small Grants for Biodiversity?

Closed April 5, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $9.0 million each.

### Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.