The U.S. Embassy in Lilongwe has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund (FTIF). The grant, which can total up to $781,854, aims to improve public access to information on mining and public debt in Malawi. The project seeks to strengthen transparency within Malawi’s extractive industry and public debt management, while also supporting responsible management of mining revenues by the government. These efforts are intended to help address ongoing fiscal deficits and high levels of government borrowing.
The performance period for funded projects is set at a maximum of twenty-four months. Applications will be accepted from July 25, 2025, through August 25, 2025. The announcement of the grant award is scheduled for September 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials electronically via www.Grants.gov or MyGrants under opportunity number OFOP0002208. Submissions may also be sent by email to LilongweFTIF@state.gov. Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Additional details about the funding opportunity and application forms can be accessed through the official grants portal.