Vietnam Action Against Plastic Pollution

Background
The United States Agency for International Development in Vietnam (USAID/Vietnam) is seeking applications from qualified entities to implement the 'Vietnam Action Against Plastic Pollution' activity. The overall objective of this activity is to reduce ocean plastic pollution at its source in Vietnam through strategic approaches such as convening stakeholders’ power, promoting the creation and implementation of data-driven policies, enhancing knowledge and sharing learning, promoting appropriately scaled technology and solutions, and providing technical expertise and building capacity of local governments to manage waste at its source and prevent plastic pollution in our oceans.

Grant Details
This funding opportunity is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, as amended. The resulting award will be subject to 2 CFR 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and USAID’s supplement, 2 CFR 700. The activity will work with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g., national and local governments, private sector, communities, NGOs, Academia) to implement activities at the national and sub-national levels. The activity is expected to support the Government of Vietnam's commitment to improving solid waste management and reducing plastic pollution in the environment and oceans.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for this award is not restricted. The authority for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not explicitly mentioned in the provided document text.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location(s) where the grant will be performed are Hanoi, Da Nang, and Hoi An.