Strengthening Transparency and Governance in Malawi's Extractive Industry and Public Debt Management
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DOS-AF-MWI-FY24-01
- Agency
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US Embassy Lilongwe
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $781,854
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Business and Commerce
- Eligible applicants
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- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
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- John Matsen lilongweftif@state.gov +265887010655
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe is seeking grant applications for the Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) to promote transparency in Malawi's extractive industry and public debt management. The grant, administered by the Department of State's Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, aims to enhance public access to information on mining licensing, contract awarding, beneficial ownership, mining revenue collection, and public debt. Key objectives include improving transparency in natural resource contracts, curtailing illicit practices through beneficial ownership monitoring, and enhancing fair taxation and community impact of mining projects. Eligible applicants include both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The critical application deadline is August 25, 2025, at 17:00 PM CAT, with unsuccessful applicants to be notified by September 26, 2025.
The grant opportunity offers up to $781,854 in Fiscal Year 2024 Economic Support Funds, with a single award anticipated for a 24-month project period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027. The place of performance is Malawi, with key program partners including the Ministry of Finance, Malawi Debt and Aid Management Division, Ministry of Mining, Malawi EITI (MWEITI), and various civil society organizations. The project will support Malawi's compliance with Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) international standards, aiming to create a more stable business environment and encourage fair competition in the extractive sector by improving fiscal discipline and promoting ethical business practices.
Synopsis
U.S. Embassy Lilongwe announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF) grant up to $781,854 in FY 2024 Economic Support Funds (ESF) to be awarded (pending availability of funds) to promote transparency in Malawi's extractive sector and the impact of mining revenues on government borrowing. The program aims to enhance public access to information on mining licensing and contract awarding, beneficial ownership, mining revenue collection, and public debt. The program will result in, among other things, 1) improving transparency in awarding natural resource contracts and licenses, and public debt management; 2) curtailing illicit practices and corruption through monitoring of beneficial ownership; and 3) enhancing fair taxation, prudent mining revenue utilization, and community impact of the mining projects. These will help strengthen Malawi's compliance with Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) international standards, supporting investors in making well-informed investment decisions, reducing investment risk, and building investor confidence. This project will enhance public debt transparency in Malawi by developing a standard for national debt data publication and publishing increased information about Malawi's debt situation (inclusive of state-owned enterprise (SOE) debt). Improved public debt transparency will strengthen parliamentary and public oversight over excessive government borrowing, a key driver of Malawi's economic instability. Public access to mining information and public debt data will also enhance fiscal discipline and promote ethical business practices, creating a more stable business environment and encouraging fair competition for all players in the sector. Key program partners should include the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Malawi Debt and Aid Management Division (DAD), Ministry of Mining, other relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Malawi EITI (MWEITI), Tax Justice and Extractive Platform, Natural Resources Justice Network (NRJN), extractive companies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and journalists. The period of performance is a maximum of twenty-four months.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-25 Notice of Funding Opportunity Lilongwe FTIF .pdf | ||
| 2025-08-4 Notice of Funding Opportunity Lilongwe FTIF.docx | DOCX document |
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