Atlantic Partnership Marine and Blue Economy
ID: 355557Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Senegal (DOS-SEN)

Award Range

$70K - $70K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355557
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Senegal is inviting organizations to apply for a grant to facilitate the Atlantic Partnership Marine and Blue Economy Hackathon, aimed at addressing critical challenges in Senegal's marine sector, including unsustainable fishing practices and plastic pollution. The selected implementing partner will organize a two- to three-day event that brings together approximately 60 participants, including government officials, private sector experts, and students, to crowdsource innovative technical solutions to marine and blue economy-related problems while promoting public awareness of marine conservation. This initiative is part of the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation Plan of Action, with a total funding amount of $70,000 available for one award, and applications are due by August 23, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Diplomacy Section at PASmallgrant@state.gov for inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    PASmallgrant@state.gov
    Files
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    DOS-DKR-ESF-FY24-01.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State is inviting organizations to apply for funding to facilitate the Atlantic Partnership Marine and Blue Economy Hackathon in Coastal Senegal, aimed at addressing challenges such as unsustainable fishing, plastic pollution, and inadequate technological solutions in the marine sector. Available funding totals $70,000, with a focus on identifying local problems and crowdsourcing technical solutions over a two- to three-day event. The selected implementing partner will engage approximately 60 participants, including government officials, private sector experts, and students, to generate actionable solutions while promoting public awareness of marine conservation. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations, among others. Proposals must clearly outline the problem addressed, program goals, activities, and include a detailed budget. The application deadline is August 23, 2024, and successful applicants will have access to support from the U.S. Embassy in Dakar. Funded initiatives are expected to have lasting positive impacts on marine resource management beyond the grant period, emphasizing the significance of sustainability and community engagement in the process.
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