[U.S. Mission to Malawi](https://mw.usembassy.gov/)

August 25, 2025

$781,854 (single award; up to 24 months)

Supports projects to promote transparency in Malawi’s extractive sector and improve public access to mining and public debt information.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Malawi supports initiatives aimed at enhancing fiscal transparency in Malawi’s extractive industries, particularly mining, and the associated impact of mining revenues on government borrowing. The program will fund projects that: - Improve transparency in the awarding of natural resource contracts and licenses, as well as public debt management. - Curtail illicit practices and corruption through monitoring of beneficial ownership. - Enhance fair taxation, prudent mining revenue utilization, and the positive community impact of mining projects. The ultimate goal is to strengthen Malawi’s compliance with Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) international standards, support informed investment decisions, reduce investment risk, and build investor confidence. The project will also develop standards for national debt data publication and increase the transparency of Malawi’s debt situation, thereby strengthening oversight over government borrowing and promoting ethical business practices in the sector. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: August 25, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: $781,854 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Award ceiling/floor: $781,854 (single award) - Period of performance: Up to 24 months - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks, trade associations or unions, chambers of commerce, and civil society/non-governmental organizations, with or without 501(c)(3) status) - Public and private educational institutions - Public International Organizations - Governmental institutions --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360143). - Review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and follow all instructions regarding required documents and submission procedures. - For additional program details and application guidance, consult the [MyGrants Opportunity Page](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c8326863473a2a9067358810326d4355&view=Default). --- ## Additional Information - The grant is contingent on the availability of FY 2024 Economic Support Funds. - The program is designed to foster fiscal discipline, ethical business practices, and a stable business environment in Malawi’s extractive sector. - Improved transparency is expected to benefit both the government and investors by reducing risk and encouraging fair competition. --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360143) - [MyGrants Opportunity Information](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c8326863473a2a9067358810326d4355&view=Default) - [U.S. Mission to Malawi](https://mw.usembassy.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | |--------------------|-----------------------------| | John Matsen | LilongweFTIF@state.gov |

Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund - U.S. Mission to Malawi

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