The USAID Southern Africa Mobilizing Investment program is currently inviting innovative proposals from individuals, organizations, and businesses across Botswana and the Southern African region. These live grant opportunities aim to catalyze investment, boost employment, reduce poverty, and promote equality in the region.
This is an exciting chance for prospective partners in Botswana to propose groundbreaking ideas that will help build a robust investment ecosystem while directly addressing local and regional challenges.
About the Grant Opportunity
The grant, known as G-RFC 02 – USAID Southern Africa Mobilizing Investment FY 2025, focuses on funding concepts that:
1. Mobilize Investment: Present strategies to increase investment capital in key sectors.
2. Support Employment: Foster economic opportunities that create jobs and reduce inequality.
3. Promote Inclusivity: Encourage submissions from women and Black- or Indigenous-owned funds and fund managers.
The geographic focus includes Botswana and other Southern African nations, with the goal of generating scalable and replicable solutions that could benefit the broader region.
Why Botswana Should Apply
Botswana, with its growing economy and strategic position in Southern Africa, is uniquely positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Local businesses, fund managers, and organizations can leverage the grants to:
• Access capital for innovative projects.
• Build partnerships within the regional investment ecosystem.
• Reduce risks for local investors and attract new investment streams.
Key Details and Deadlines
• Submission Timeline: Rolling submissions from October 28, 2024, to June 20, 2025.
• Initial Evaluation Deadline: Concepts submitted by February 14, 2025, will be reviewed in the first evaluation round.
• Final Deadline: All submissions must be received by June 20, 2025, 18:00 SAST.
• Submission Email: Send concept notes to [email protected].
Application Scope
Offerors are encouraged to propose activities that:
• Close the gap in raising investment capital.
• Build and enhance investment pipelines in Botswana and the region.
• Test innovative investment options in underexplored sectors.
Submissions should highlight potential for replication, scalability, and measurable impact, particularly in South Africa, Botswana, and neighboring economies.
Inclusive Approach
In line with USAID’s commitment to inclusivity, the grant opportunity strongly encourages submissions from women, Black-owned businesses, and Indigenous fund managers.
How to Apply
To apply, download and review the detailed scope of work and submission guidelines from the link below:
Get Started Today
This is a unique opportunity for Botswana-based businesses and organizations to showcase innovative solutions and tap into USAID’s funding resources. Take action now to position yourself at the forefront of economic development and investment mobilization in the region.
For further inquiries, submit your questions by December 6, 2024, to ensure they are addressed during the information session.
Don’t miss this chance to be a driving force in Botswana’s investment ecosystem. Apply today!
