Supporting the Adoption of Mercury-Free Processing in Africa’s Sahel
ID: 354884Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific (DOS-OES)

Award Range

$300K - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354884

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=fcdd554e47e2ca1067358810326d43f9&view=Default
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Supporting the Adoption of Mercury-Free Processing in Africa's Sahel," aimed at reducing mercury usage in artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Cote d'Ivoire. The grant seeks to support the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury by developing mine site plans that facilitate miners' access to formal financial sectors and mercury-free processing technologies. This initiative is crucial for advancing environmental sustainability and public health in the region. Interested applicants, including U.S.-based non-profits, foreign NGOs, and for-profit organizations, can apply for a funding amount of $300,000, with proposals due by July 24, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Jenny Novotney at NovotneyJL@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NovotneyJL@state.gov
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