This grant aims to assist small-scale miners in Suriname to adopt mercury-free processing techniques through the use of mobile processing units. By reducing the use of mercury in the Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector, this project serves as a model for sustainable practices and helps build trust within the community. The grant will support the promotion and implementation of mercury-free processing equipment, ultimately leading to a decrease in mercury emissions in Suriname.
Opportunity ID: 304820
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005041 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Abating Mercury Emissions Via Mobile Processing Units for Small-scale Gold Processing in Suriname |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.017 — Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 08, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U. S. tax code, foreign not-for-profit/nongovernmental organizations, educational institutions, and to public international organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | This project aims to assist small-scale miners to adopt more profitable mercury-free processing techniques, building trust within the sector and serving as a demonstration for other small-scale miners. The project will reduce the use and release of mercury by promoting the use of mercury-free processing equipment in the ASGM sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jane Dennison
dennisonje@state.gov Email:dennisonje@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 304820 Full Announcement-Mercury Program NOFO Suriname -> DoS Grant and Cooperative Agreements Budget Template (3).pdf
Folder 304820 Full Announcement-Mercury Program NOFO Suriname -> Mercury Program NOFO Suriname.Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jane Dennison dennisonje@state.gov Email: dennisonje@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.017 | SFOP0005041 | Abating Mercury Emissions Via Mobile Processing Units for Small-scale Gold Processing in Suriname | PKG00241887 | May 08, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
304820 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
304820 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
304820 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
304820 SF424A-1.0.pdf
304820 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
304820 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
304820 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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