Ports for the Future Partnerships
ID: 356847Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Counterterrorism (DOS-SCT)

Award Range

$1M - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356847

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https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=dbf8731d875dde1020b862060cbb3530&view=Default
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    Description

    The Bureau of Counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Ports for the Future Partnerships," aimed at fostering collaboration with organizations that have expertise in the ports sector. The initiative will focus on coordinating the inaugural Quad Ports and Transportation Conference in Mumbai, India, in 2025, while also exploring technical assistance and capacity-building efforts to address significant infrastructure demands in the region. This grant, with a total funding amount of $1,275,904 and a single award expected, is open to a wide range of applicants, including U.S.-based nonprofits, foreign organizations, for-profit entities, and educational institutions. Interested parties should note that the application deadline is December 6, 2024, and can reach out to khanz@state.gov for further inquiries.

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