On behalf of the AgResults Vietnam Emissions Reduction Pilot (AVERP), the Pilot Manager (PM) SNV invites your organization to participate in a national contest through which the Project aims to test “pull” mechanism approaches to scaling up innovative technologies, tools, and approaches to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from rice cultivation. The contest will take place in Thai Binh province in the Red River Delta from 2017 – 2021.

SNV is calling for applications from potential Implementers who are established entities from the private and non-profit sectors to participate in the project. In line with the Government of Vietnam’s Decision #890/QD-BNN-TT and #1898/QD-BNN-TT regarding the Agriculture and Rice restructure implementation plan, applicants shall propose innovative solutions to reducing GHG emissions while increasing yields in rice production, contributing to poverty reduction and leading the rice sector to innovative and sustainable solutions

The below RFA outlines the contest background, objectives, and rules, and includes an application form. In submitting an application, your organization consents to the RFA terms, including the application procedures and instructions.

Please note the deadlines for receipt of the application, with all required signatures and certifications, is due no later than 1700 Hrs. on April 28, 2017. Application documents must be submitted in one email to infoAgresults@snv.org. Please indicate “Implementer RFA-AgResults Vietnam Emissions Reduction Pilot” in the subject line of the email. 

The Project management team will review applications according to the criteria described herein. Up to 15 applicants whose applications best meet the selection criteria will be invited to participate in the contest.

We encourage you to submit an application and join us for a chance to win prizes and contribute to the development of a low-emissions rice sector in Vietnam.  Should you have any questions or comments please direct them to infoAgresults@snv.org. We appreciate your timely response to this RFA and look forward to cooperating with you on this important project.

Sincerely.                                                                          

Tran Thu Ha

Pilot Manager Team Leader

AgResults Vietnam Emissions Reduction Pilot