The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and Embassy Tunis Assistance Unit are offering this grant to enhance the climate change adaptation capacity of Tunisian farmers, fishers, and related enterprises. This grant is for supporting innovative approaches that leverage climate and data science to spur upgrades within the agriculture and fishery sectors. The project aims to improve operations, boost yields, and facilitate access to new resources and technologies for small farmers and fishers. It emphasizes collaboration with the private sector, government institutions like the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Higher Education, and seeks to foster technology transfer by connecting Tunisian and U.S. research institutions to develop and deploy local climate-smart solutions. The goal is to build resilience and sustainability in Tunisia’s vital food production sectors.
Opportunity ID: 341190
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008978 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Sharing Underutilized Resources with Fishers and Farmers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $6,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public international organizations; Small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of: Climate change and agriculture in the MENA region. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and Embassy Tunis Assistance Unit seek proposals to improve the capacity of Tunisian farmers, fishers, agriculture and fishery firms, and cooperatives to adapt to climate change. The project should promote the use of climate and data science to spur innovations and upgrades while working with the private sector, government-run educational institutions, small famers and fishers, and other key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries (MAHRF) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR). The project will also assist small farmers and fishers to improve operations, boost yields, and access new resources and technologies while also connecting Tunisian and U.S research institutions for technology transfer to develop, fund, and deploy local climate smart technologies and innovations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA-Grants@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 11:42:03 – Rohan Thomas (Modification Comments) Adding the Q&A document to the NOFO packet. |
Mar 21, 2024 | |
| 2024-03-21 11:41:59 – Rohan Thomas (Modification Comments) Adding the Q&A document to the NOFO packet. |
Jun 16, 2022 | |
| Jun 16, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008978 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Sharing Underutilized Resources with Fishers and Farmers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $6,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public international organizations; Small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of: Climate change and agriculture in the MENA region. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and Embassy Tunis Assistance Unit seek proposals to improve the capacity of Tunisian farmers, fishers, agriculture and fishery firms, and cooperatives to adapt to climate change. The project should promote the use of climate and data science to spur innovations and upgrades while working with the private sector, government-run educational institutions, small famers and fishers, and other key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries (MAHRF) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR). The project will also assist small farmers and fishers to improve operations, boost yields, and access new resources and technologies while also connecting Tunisian and U.S research institutions for technology transfer to develop, fund, and deploy local climate smart technologies and innovations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA-Grants@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008978 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Sharing Underutilized Resources with Fishers and Farmers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $6,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public international organizations; Small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of: Climate change and agriculture in the MENA region. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and Embassy Tunis Assistance Unit seek proposals to improve the capacity of Tunisian farmers, fishers, agriculture and fishery firms, and cooperatives to adapt to climate change. The project should promote the use of climate and data science to spur innovations and upgrades while working with the private sector, government-run educational institutions, small famers and fishers, and other key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries (MAHRF) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR). The project will also assist small farmers and fishers to improve operations, boost yields, and access new resources and technologies while also connecting Tunisian and U.S research institutions for technology transfer to develop, fund, and deploy local climate smart technologies and innovations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA-Grants@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008978 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Sharing Underutilized Resources with Fishers and Farmers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $6,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public international organizations; Small businesses with function and regional experience in the areas of: Climate change and agriculture in the MENA region. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: | The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and Embassy Tunis Assistance Unit seek proposals to improve the capacity of Tunisian farmers, fishers, agriculture and fishery firms, and cooperatives to adapt to climate change. The project should promote the use of climate and data science to spur innovations and upgrades while working with the private sector, government-run educational institutions, small famers and fishers, and other key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries (MAHRF) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR). The project will also assist small farmers and fishers to improve operations, boost yields, and access new resources and technologies while also connecting Tunisian and U.S research institutions for technology transfer to develop, fund, and deploy local climate smart technologies and innovations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA-Grants@state.gov
Email:- |
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