The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, announces an open competition for experienced Cameroon-based Civil Society Organizations that are working in the areas of Environment to submit applications under the FY 2023 Climate Grants Program to advance sustainable landscapes.
Program Objectives
The overall goal is to contribute to the restoration and preservation of the mangrove ecosystems in Cameroon, as a means of enhancing local resilience to climate change and promoting sustainable economic growth.
Proposals should address the objectives below:
Objective 1: By September 2025, at least 70 % of target population would have carried actions to enhance the coastline’s resilience against storm surges and sea-level rise while preserving the landscape’s ability to sequester carbon, thus maintaining the functionality of the landscape.
Objective 2: By September 2025, 50% of target population would have reduced their dependence and the pressure on mangroves through alternative economic practices and sources of fuel.
Funding Information
Length of performance period: 12 months
Number of awards anticipated: One award
Award amounts: $50,000
Total available funding: $50,000
Expected Results
Specific results could include, but are not limited to, the following:
Degraded mangroves are conserved.
Enhanced community resilience to climate change impacts such as erosion and flooding.
Adoption of sustainable livelihood practices that reduce dependence on mangrove resources.
Increased participation of women in decision-making processes related to climate adaptation and resource management.
Possible Activities
To achieve the goals and expected results, project activities could include, but are not limited to, the following:
Restore degraded mangrove lands with mangrove trees.
Organize workshops/trainings to enlighten the population on sustainable livelihoods practices and the need to diversify.
Provide climate related and other trainings for the women.
Participants and Audiences
The intended target audiences should be CSOs active in the field of Environment, with specific focus on climate; administrative authorities; local leaders; local populations, including women and the youth.
Priority Region: Littoral Region.
Eligible Applicants
The Climate Grants Program is limited to Cameroonian local registered Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with at least two years of experience working in Environment.
Organizations and entities with a prior history of poor performance of U.S. government grants are ineligible for this funding.
