USDA International Climate Hub Collaboration
ID: 354806Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354806
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 7, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Aug 9, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The USDA International Climate Hub Collaboration grant opportunity, offered by the Foreign Agricultural Service, is currently open for applications. This opportunity falls under the category of Agriculture and is a Cooperative Agreement type of funding instrument. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching.

The International Climate Hub is a USDA initiative that aims to translate climate science into action worldwide. It supports natural resource managers, country officials, researchers, students, and communities by providing scientific research and data synthesis, tools and resources, and training, outreach, and convening opportunities. The goal is to promote climate-informed decision making both domestically and internationally.

The grant seeks to collaborate closely with an institution that shares similar goals to develop and execute initiatives that would yield stronger results through collaboration. The estimated total program funding for this opportunity is $2,575,590, with an expected number of awards being 1. The award ceiling for this grant is also $2,575,590.

For more information on eligibility and the close date, please refer to Section C and Section D of the funding opportunity announcement, respectively. The opportunity is currently open and will close on August 9, 2024. The archive date for this opportunity is September 8, 2024.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, you can contact Barbara Bennett at Barbara.Bennett1@usda.gov or (202) 384-4468. The hours of operation for contacting Barbara Bennett are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EDT.

Please note that the summary provided is centered around the USDA International Climate Hub Collaboration grant opportunity and its purpose of promoting climate-informed decision making globally.

Point(s) of Contact
Barbara.Bennett1@usda.gov
Files
Title
Posted
FY24 NOFO Int'l Climate Hub (FINAL).pdf
6/08/2024
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