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.