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
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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.

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    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Administration has released updated Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) for grant applications, effective January 2024. The document outlines critical steps for applicants, emphasizing the necessity of electronic submission via MYGRANTS or Grants.gov by the specified deadline and adherence to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Key sections include application registration procedures, required forms such as the SF-424 series, and detailed guidelines for proposal documents. Applicants must register in SAM.gov for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and ensure their application includes a comprehensive cover page, executive summary, and proposal narrative. Additional requirements involve a detailed line-item budget, a monitoring and evaluation plan, as well as an analysis addressing racial equity and engagement with underserved communities. The instructions highlight the importance of documenting budget justifications and the necessity for compliance with federal regulations. The aim of this structured guidance is to facilitate potential recipients in submitting thorough and compliant grant applications to advance specific programmatic goals of the Department of State, reflecting a commitment to structured transparency and accountability in federal funding processes.
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