Enabling Advanced IUU Fishing Exposure
ID: 354415Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Global Public Affairs (DOS-PA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Global Public Affairs is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Enabling Advanced IUU Fishing Exposure," aimed at addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices, particularly those associated with the People's Republic of China (PRC). This initiative seeks to empower civil society, academics, and journalists to enhance exposure and awareness of IUU fishing, countering the PRC's unsustainable fishing practices and related disinformation efforts. The total estimated funding for this cooperative agreement is $1.5 million, with a single award anticipated, and applications are due by July 5, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to GEC-Programs@state.gov for further information and are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria before applying.

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