# Strengthened Investigative Journalism in Natural Resources Management and Other Economic Governance Issues (REAJIR)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/72065621rfa00004-strengthened-investigative-journalism-in-natural-resources/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331977

> Mozambique USAID-Maputo offered grants of up to $1.4 million (at least $1.4 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 7 awards. Applications closed on April 22, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 72065621RFA00004 |
| Agency | Mozambique USAID-Maputo |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 22, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.4 million |
| Award floor | $1.4 million |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 98.001 |

## Who can apply

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

Eligibility for this RFA is restricted to Local Mozambican Organizations (Local Entities) as defined below: “To be considered a “local” organization, an entity must: (1) Be organized under the laws of the recipient country; (2) Have its principal place of business in the recipient country; (3) Be majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the recipient country; and/or(4) Be managed by a governing body, the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of a recipient country.

## What the grant funds

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Fixed Amount Award (FAA) from qualified entities to implement the Strengthened Investigative Journalism in Natural Resources Management and Other Economic Governance Issues (REAJIR). Eligibility for this RFA is restricted to Local Mozambican Organizations (Local Entities) as defined below: “To be considered a “local” organization, an entity must: Be organized under the laws of the recipient country; Have its principal place of business in the recipient country; Be majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the recipient country; and/or Be managed by a governing body, the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of a recipient country. Please see Section D of the RFA for additional information. USAID intends to make one (1) award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this RFA subject to a risk assessment. USAID is seeking to fund one local implementing partner to provide comprehensive, high quality, and cost-effective services to meet the activity objectives. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this RFA thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this RFA and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this RFA. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the RFA has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the RFA, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at suport@grants.gov for technical assistance. Please also send any questions to the points of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov.

## Questions people ask

### Is 72065621RFA00004 still open?

No. It closed on April 22, 2021.

### Who can apply for Strengthened Investigative Journalism in Natural Resources Management and Other Economic Governance Issues (REAJIR)?

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

### What is the deadline for Strengthened Investigative Journalism in Natural Resources Management and Other Economic Governance Issues (REAJIR)?

Closed April 22, 2021. 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 $1.4 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.