Call for Expression of Interest
- Partnership calls for “Coastal Harmony: Resilient Ecosystems, Thriving Communities (CHRETC)” project
| Posted | 07 April 2025 |
| Clarification Request Deadline | 12 April 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 20 April 2025 |
| Notification of Results | 30 April 2025 |
| Start Date | 01 May 2025 |
| End Date | 30 April 2029 |
2. Target Locations:
Barishal Division, Bangladesh
- Taltali Upazila, Barguna (Sonakata and Nishanbaria Unions)
- Kalapara Upazila, Patuakhali (Latachapli and Dulashar Unions)
3. Maximum Budget: Up to USD 650,000 over a period of 4 years.
4. Sector(s) and area(s) of specialization
a. Coastal Ecosystem Restoration:
- Mangrove reforestation, Land use practices, Biodiversity enhancement
b. Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Disaster Risk Reduction:
- Climate resilience farming techniques for marginalized farmers
- Capacity enhancement of the targeted communities on DRR
5. Issuing Agency: Good Neighbors Bangladesh
6. Project Background
Bangladesh ranks 9th globally in the 2023 World Risk Index for climate-related disasters. Coastal areas such as Taltali and Kalapara face increasing threats from sea-level rise, flooding, and ecosystem degradation—disproportionately affecting women and marginalized populations. CHRETC is designed to address these vulnerabilities through integrated environmental and socio-economic interventions aligned with community needs and national climate strategies.
- Strategic outcome 1: Increased community-led coastal mangrove reforestation and sustainable land use practices (aimed at biodiversity, eocsystem reilience and land productivity) demonstrated amongst women and marginalized farmers of Taltali and Kalapara Upazilas, by 2028.
- Strategic outcome 2: Increased adoption of climate-resilient agricultural and adaptive land management practices amongst women and marginalized farmers in Taltali and Kalapara Upazilas, by 2028.
Good Neighbors Bangladesh recognizes that (a) there is a significant paucity of research to action (R2A) initiatives overall in this region and (b) that an integrated approach to nature, climate and people must recognize the synergies and trade-offs across each, ensuring they are balanced, beneficial and sustainable. Good Neighbors is seeking cooperating partners for a period of 48 months to support the implementation of “Coastal Harmony: Empowering Resilient Ecosystems, Thriving Communities (CHRETC)” project in Taltali and Kalapara Upazila of Barishal division.
7. Expected Results:
Outcome 1: Increased community-led coastal mangrove reforestation and sustainable land use practices (aimed at biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and land productivity) demonstrated amongst women and marginalized farmers of Taltali and Kalapara Upazilas, by 2028.
| Outputs | Indicators |
| 1.1: 14 Campaigns conducted on the restoration of mangroves with local government authorities for women and marginalized farmers in the communities |
1.1.1: 14 campaigns organized on restoration of mangroves (incl. tenure security and resource rights) 1.1.2: 14 meetings held between cooperative leaders and relevant local authorities (200 leaders – Union Chairperson, Faith leaders, Rakhain Leaders) for campaigns on restoration of mangroves 1.1.3: 14 meetings where local government participants report a (self-reported) high level of participation and engagement (stakeholder feedback on likert scale). |
| 1.2: 800 hectares of Coastal land designated and prepared for community-led mangrove reforestation activities (incl. 1,060,000 saplings) in Taltali and Kalapara Upazilas |
1.2.1: 1,060,000 mangrove, forest medicinal and fruit saplings planted by women-led community groups (3,100 men/women – 60% differently-abled) 1.2.2: 800 hectares of land designated and prepared by women-led reforestation groups |
| 1.3: 124 Women-led volunteer community groups trained in sustainable land management and biodiversity enhancement practices, by 2025 |
1.3.1: 124 women leaders (1 from each group) trained on sustainable land management and biodiversity enhancement practices for women-led volunteer community groups 1.3.2: 3,100 women demonstrating increased knowledge in sustainable land management and biodiversity practices, in pre-post testing |
| 1.4: 3,100 volunteers (124 groups) trained and mobilized to conduct Biodiversity monitoring activities (producing actionable information) across 100% of restored areas, by 2027 |
1.4.1: 3,100 volunteers (in 124 groups) participating regularly in biodiversity monitoring activities (E.g. species counts, habitat assessments, etc.) 1.4.2: 16 biodiversity reports generated (and shared with local authorities) from volunteer-led monitoring activities 1.4.3: 496 training (and refresher) activities conducted in biodiversity monitoring, for volunteers |
Outcome 2: Increased adoption of climate-resilient agricultural and adaptive land management practices amongst women and marginalized farmers in Taltali and Kalapara Upazilas, by 2028
| 2.1: Emergency preparedness strengthened to ensure effective response to the government-led Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP), for women and marginalized farmers, in Taltali and Kalapara Upazilas |
2.1.1: 400 men and women trained to respond to CPP early warning system (124 women leaders from agro-forestry groups, 200 community leaders, 76 youth leaders) 2.1.2: 8 emergency preparedness (mock) drills conducted with women and marginalized farmers to test response 2.1.3: 400 participants demonstrating increased awareness of CPP protocols (early warning system) adoption in pre-post test |
| 2.2: Training sessions conducted for 2,000 marginalized farmers (at least 80% women) on climate-resilient agricultural techniques (including salt-tolerant crops) by 2025. |
2.2.1: 2,000 marginalized farmers (80% women) with increased knowledge during pre-post assessment at training sessions 2.2.2: 80 training sessions conducted for women and marginalized farmers on climate-resilient agricultural techniques 2.2.3: 2,000 marginalized farmers (80%) applying climate-resilient farming techniques (e.g., soil management, salt-tolerant crop planting) within 6 months following training |
| 2.3: 2,000 Marginalized farmers equipped with necessary knowledge support and business development services (BDS) for climate-resilient crop planting |
2.3.1: 2,000 marginalized farmers (1,600 co-op members + 400 fishermen) received entrepreneurship development training (EDT) and income generation activities (IGA) training 2.3.2: 2,000 farmers (1,600 women) have access to business development services (BDS) 2.3.3: 1,600 women reporting inclusive access to entrepreneurship development training (EDT) and income generation activities (IGA) training |
| 2.4: 8 Farmer-to-farmer learning exchanges events held to promote adaptive land management practices (e.g. Agriculture Fair) |
2.4.1: 8 farmer-to-farmer learning exchanges conducted (to enhance sustainability and knowledge sharing) 2.4.2: 2,000 farmers participating in farmer-to-farmer exchanges 2.4.3: 90% of farmers reporting satisfaction with farmer-to-farmer learning exchanges, as measured by a Likert scale at the end of each event |
| 2.5: Legal Empowerment training conducted for 2,000 women and marginalized farmers to secure land and resource rights |
2.5.1: 2.000 marginalized farmers (esp. women) who have participated in legal empowerment training to secure land and resource rights 2.5.2: 2,000 marginalized farmers (esp. women) who report increased knowledge and understanding of legal rights related to land and resources, as measured by pre- and post-training assessments |
8. Summary of Project Interventions:
The project aims to enhance community resilience and biodiversity conservation in the coastal villages of Sonakata and Nishanbaria in Taltali Upazila, Barguna District and Latachapli and Dulashar in Kalapara Upazila, Patuakhali District. It focuses on the initiatives including ecosystem restoration activities such as mangrove plantation and crab fattening, fostering both ecological and economic benefits and the community education campaigns will raise awareness on environmental conservation and sustainable practices. Climate-smart agricultural practices and early warning systems will be introduced to help communities adapt to climate-related shocks. The project promotes inclusive governance through the formation of community volunteer groups, ensuring local ownership and participation. Targeted training and capacity-building efforts will strengthen women’s leadership and community-based resource management. Collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders will support advocacy and policy influence for environmental protection. Ultimately, the project envisions a model of eco-friendly, gender-inclusive development that can be replicated in other vulnerable coastal regions.
9. Roles and Responsibilities for Good Neighbors Bangladesh:
- Expertise support for quality program implementation
- Guidance for transparent and accountable financial management and audit
- Support staff capacity building
- Technical Support for Monitoring and Evaluation
- Provide overall coordination and support as per the needs of the project
10. The role of the implementing partner/s will be:
- Planning: Make a quarterly basis activities plan as per the project work plan
- Budgeting: Submission of a quarter-based budget request
- Implementing: Ensure the quality implementation of project activities
- Reporting: Timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports/any types of reports required for project purposes.
- Coordination and Collaboration: Maintain regular and as-needed basis collaboration and coordination with the local and other relevant stakeholders.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Conduct regular monitoring, progress tracking, and support to researchers
The co-operating partners will cooperate and support as per the project need-based activities.
11. Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must demonstrate–
- Valid NGOAB registration, TIN/BIN certificates
- Operational presence in the target area
- Proven experience in DRR, climate-resilient agriculture, and emergency response
- Organizational capacity in HR, finance, procurement, and safeguarding
- Strong local networks and stakeholder engagement
- Comprehensive policy frameworks (Safeguarding, PSEA, Procurement, Audit, etc.)
12. Required Documents for Submission:
Applicants must submit the following–
- Concept Note (Prescribed Template)
- Logframe (Prescribed Template)
- Detailed Budget Plan (Prescribed Template)
- Activities Workplan (Prescribed Template)
- NGOAB registration certificate, organizational structure, last 3 years’ audit reports, salary grade
- Organizational policies: Procurement, HR, Finance, Safeguarding/PSEA, Asset Management, SOPs, Authorization Matrix
- Organizational profile
13. Evaluation Criteria and Weight Distribution:
Good Neighbors Bangladesh will assess and evaluate the documents listed above and select the Co-operating Partner based on desk review and assessment of the submitted documents against the following criteria and percentages:
| Name | Description | Weight |
| Clarity of activities & expected results | Reflection of community needs and participation, alignment with the project outcome and objectives towards sustainability | 30% |
| Realistic timeline & budget | Realistic program implementation schedule with appropriate budget allocation | 20% |
| Cost-effectiveness | Quality program implementation through cost effectiveness and total administration cost should not exceed 20% of the total budget. | 15% |
| Local presence & organizational capacity | Local presence in the proposed locations, infrastructure, human resources, yearly turnover and logistics | 15% |
| Experience with INGOs | Previous working experience with the INGO | 10% |
| Submission of required documents | Legal status and policies | 10% |
14. Submission Process
Email Application to: procurement@gnbangla.org
Subject Line: EOI Submission – CHRETC Project_ Organization name
For any clarification, please write to the above-mentioned email by 12 April 2025.
15. Download Templates Here:
| Budget Template | Logframe Template | Workplan Template |
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