RFI-612-24-SEG-01: Lake Malawi Fisheries Conservation Project
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Malawi USAID-Lilongwe notices from 2024.
Malawi USAID-Lilongwe offered grants of up to $17.0 million (at least $15.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on February 19, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 5, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$17.0 million
- Award floor$15.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeOther
Key dates
| Posted | January 5, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 19, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 20, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $17.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to 1) solicit public feedback on the attached draft concept and 2) identify qualified organizations capable of implementing the activity. This RFI calls for interested individuals and organizations to provide recommendations to help reduce threats to Lake Malawi's biodiversity while bolstering Malawi capacity and resilience. Anticipated funding for this activity is between $15 and $17 million over a 5-year implementation period.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFI-612-24-SEG-01 still open?
No. It closed on February 19, 2024.
Who can apply for Lake Malawi Fisheries Conservation Project?
Malawi USAID-Lilongwe accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Lake Malawi Fisheries Conservation Project?
Closed February 19, 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 $17.0 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.
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