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 Implementation Approach

COMMUNITIES

CONSERVATION GOVERNANCE

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.

អរគុណ! Thanks!