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Annual Program Statement (APS)
Extension Round 2Q&A Session
January 18, 2021
USAID Greening Prey Lang
Agenda
I. 14:30 – Introductions
II. 14:40 – Overview of USAID Greening Prey Lang
and Annual Program Statement
III. 15:30 – Questions and Answers
USAID GPL Activity Overview
• Goal – Improve biodiversity conservation, increase economic
opportunities, and strengthen governance in the Prey Lang
Extended Landscape (PLEL) (see map on next slide)
• Duration – Five years; began August 2018
• Implementors – Tetra Tech, Wildlife Conservation Society,
and Conservation International and $2.8m Grant Facility
• Additional information about USAID GPL can be found on the
USAID Development Experience Clearinghouse at:
https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/search/FusionSearchResults.aspx?q=Greening+Prey+Lang
USAID GPL Objectives:
Objective 1: Improved biodiversity conservation and
ecosystem health (Conservation);
Objective 2: Increased sustainable and
equitable economic opportunities,
community livelihoods, and natural capital
reinvestment (Communities); and
Objective 3: Strengthened inclusive and effective
landscape governance (Governance).
Purpose and Objectives of Extension of
USAID GPL APS- Objective 2 Focus
• USAID GPL focuses this solicitation on addressing the
economic impacts of COVID-19.
• Grantee activities must focus on livelihoods activities
that adopt a market-based approach.
• Beneficiaries must be from the PLEL, but the private
sector partners can be based anywhere locally or
internationally.
Purpose and Objectives of USAID GPL
Grants Program (cont.)
• Grants should link private sector actors including
buyers, processors, traders with the local
communities that produce products such as non-
timber forest products, wild honey, rice, and
other agriculture or livelihoods related activities
including ecotourism.
• In almost all instances grantee activities should be
scalable.
No. Livelihood
Components
Proposed Sites
1 Agriculture
Cooperatives
Kampong Thom: Sakream Rong Roeung.
Kratie: Koh Thnaot*, Kampong Damrey*, and Ou
Krieng*.
2 Community-Based
Eco Tourism
Kampong Thom: Reaksmei Phoupirkriboeung Kranhak,
Sambor Preikuk, Preah Rumkel, and Prey Kbalbie*.
Kratie: Koh Samseb, Koh Pdao*, Koh Thnaot*, and Koh
Chraeng*.
Stung Treng: Borei Osvay, Phnom Chumrok Sat, Samros
Koh Han*, and Koh Preah*.
Preah Vihear: Tmart Boey, Prey Veng, Dong Phlet, Taing
You (Phnum Tbeng), Da Taveuk (Phnum Tbeng),
Bakkaim, Phnom Dek Chambok Hoh*, and Tabos Village
in PTPP WS*.
Location of Proposed Sites (1)
No. Livelihood
Components
Proposed Sites
3 Non-Timber Forest
Product (Honey)
Kratie: Veal Kansaeng*, Tonsorng Thlak*, and Koh
Chbar*.
Stung Treng: Krala Peas* and Kroam*.
Preah Vihear: Chhaeb Lech*, Kunpheap 1*, Kunpheap
2*, Sangkae*, and Dang Phlet*.
4 Non-Timber Forest
Product (Resin)
Stung Treng: Daung, Kes, and Taol.
5 Non-Timber Forest
Product (Traing)
Preah Vihear: Chhaeb Lech*, Chhaeb Keut*, Krasaing*,
Sa Em*, and Sangkae*.
6 Non-Timber Forest
Product Bamboo
Kratie: Koh Anchey, Kampong Damrei, Kampong
Kboeung, and Okrasaing.
*Note: these are the sites that USAID GPL’s current grantees are implementing.
Location of Proposed Sites (2)
USAID GPL Indicators
Grantee activities must contribute to achieving Objective 2 and one or
more of USAID GPL performance indicators (Objective 2 indicators
below).
1. Number of people with improved economic benefits derived from sustainable NRM and/or
biodiversity conservation.
2. Number of people receiving livelihood co- benefits (monetary or non-monetary)
associated sustainable landscapes activities
3. Amount of investment mobilized (in U.S.$) for sustainable landscapes
4. Amount mobilized (in U.S.$) for climate change adaptation as supported by USG
assistance
Information on monitoring and evaluation of GPL available here https://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PA00X34P.pdf
Initial concepts are not required to include proposed indicators, but should
clearly present how the concept will work to achieve Objective 2.
Evaluation Criteria for Concept PapersConcepts that pass an initial eligibility screening will be
evaluated based on the following:
1. Does the concept paper contribute towards USAID GPL’s
Objective 2?
2. Is the technical approach market-based and has the
potential to be scaled-up?
3. Are there private sector resources leveraged within the
concept?
4. Is there feasibility and viability of the concept including a
plan for sustainable funding (or revenue) following the
completion of the grant?
5. Does the organization have prior experience in the
technical scope?
Illustrative Activities
• Scaling up of proven livelihood interventions that do not
promote the expansion of activities into protected areas.
• Value chain analysis and subsequent development and
capacity building of demand driven non-timber forest
products (NTFP) supply chains. Efforts could focus on
women entrepreneurs and indigenous groups.
• Promotion of product development to meet current
market demand for community-based enterprises,
agriculture cooperatives, water user groups, NTFP,
and/or ecotourism groups within the PLEL (market-based
approach).
Ineligible Activities
• Activities that duplicate the activities of other USG-
supported program or programs conducted by other
organizations in the PLEL;
• Activities that are inconsistent with international
standards of human rights or with democratic goals of
racial and ethnic tolerance and harmony;
• Ceremonies, parties, celebrations, or “representation”
expenses except for those that are specified in the grant
(for example, opening ceremonies) to promote the
visibility of USAID in the eyes of the communities USAID
is trying to serve;
Ineligible Activities (cont.)
• Involuntary sterilization programs;
• Abortion-related activities and biomedical
research relating to abortion; and
• Activities outside the contract scope and/or not
approved by USAID.
Eligible Applicants
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs);
• Community Based Organizations (CBOs);
• National, regional, and local organizations;
• Non-US NGOs;
• US NGOs;
• Private foundations and universities;
• Private enterprises or firms (profit/fee is not
allowed under GPL grants); and
• Business associations.
Eligible Applicants (cont.)To be eligible for this award, applicants must be able to
demonstrate that they:
• Are legally registered and recognized under the laws
of Cambodia;
• Are in good standing with all civil and fiscal
authorities;
• Possess and apply a system of internal controls that
safeguard assets and protect against fraud, waste, and
conflicts of interest;
• Possess sound managerial, technical and institutional
capacities to achieve project results;
Eligible Applicants (cont.)
• Possess financial accountability and maintain detailed
records of all expenses; …
• Are willing to sign applicable assurances and
certifications if selected to proceed to the next
round;
• Can provide a valid DUNS number with its full
application or show verification that it has registered
and is pending receipt of a DUNS number; and
• Not have a negative determination on the SAM, UN
1267, or OFAC Blocked Persons Lists.
Ineligible Applicants
• Political parties, their subsidiaries, or affiliates;
• Organizations that promote or engage in illegal or anti-
democratic activities;
• Faith-based organizations that are not in compliance with
ADS 303.3.28, which is in accordance with Executive
Order 13279, Equal Protection for the Laws of Faith-based
Community Organizations;
• Organizations that are not legally registered in Cambodia;
Ineligible Applicants (cont.)
• Any entity that has been found to have misused
USAID funds in the past three years;
• An organization that refuses to sign the required
certifications; and
• Any organization not approved by USAID.
APS Award Information
• USAID GPL anticipates awarding approximately
8-10 awards as a result of this APS.
• Grants are expected to range between $50,000-
$100,000 but may be less or more depending on
the technical scope.
• Grant durations are anticipated to be between
12-18 months but may be shorter or longer
depending on the technical scope. All grants
under this APS are expected to end by April
2023.
APS Award Information (cont.)
• Cost Share is not required under this APS.
• USAID GPL and USAID reserve the right to fund
any or none of the applications submitted.
Submission Information
• Concept papers received by January 22, 2021
will be included in the second round of review;
after the second round, the frequency of review
will be determined by USAID GPL based on the
number of concepts received.
• Concept Papers must be submitted electronically
in English to: Grants@greeningpreylang.org
• Refer to the APS for additional instructions
A two-tiered application process:
1. Concept Paper
2. Full-Application: Co-Creation (technical + budget)
Negotiation + Pre-award Assessment
Application Process
• This APS will follow a two-tiered application
process:
– Under the first tier, applicants are requested to
submit a brief concept note, not to exceed 3 pages
(not including cover page)
– Organizations with successful Concept Papers will
be invited to submit a full application.
– Applicants invited to the full application stage will
be provided additional information and templates.
Questions?
• We will post minutes from Q&A to the APS link
• Following this Q&A session, applicants may
submit additional questions to:
grants@greeningpreylang.org
• For questions received by the 01st of the month,
responses will be posted by the 08th of that
month.
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