Through the Climate Smart and Disaster Ready Annual Program Statement (APS), USAID BHA will implement innovative and applicable adaptation solutions in communities at greatest risk to climate-related disasters in current and foreseeable humanitarian settings. This APS focuses on local, inclusive climate solutions and partnerships. It will work across communities to reduce the risk of climate-related disasters and improve communities’ resilience to climate change.

This umbrella APS only outlines the goal, objectives, expected results and priorities of the Climate Smart and Disaster Ready program, with future amendments that will announce Rounds of Applications. This umbrella APS will not be accepting concept papers or applications and BHA may amend this APS to increase the funding available for it.

Questions and Answers Questions regarding this APS should be submitted in writing to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than November 18, 2022 at 12 a.m. EST. Any information given to a prospective applicant concerning this APS will be furnished promptly to all other prospective applicants as a round to this APS, if that information is necessary in submitting applications or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to any other prospective applicant.

Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000,000
Award Ceiling: $10,000,000
Award Floor: $3,000,000

Application Deadline: Anticipated. This umbrella Annual Program Statement (APS) only outlines the goal, objectives, expected results and priorities of the Climate Smart and Disaster Ready program, with future amendments that will announce Rounds of Applications.

Announcement: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344247