This department is offering a grant to support smallholder farmers in CAFTA-DR and Pathways partner countries to access markets by implementing sustainable agriculture practices. The initiative aims to promote inclusive growth and social justice by equipping small farmers with tools to market goods sustainably. Eligible entities include non-profits, educational institutions, and public international organizations. The grant amount is up to 247,500 USD, with a performance period of 18-30 months. Applicants must demonstrate experience in working with small farmers and a commitment to long-term regional activities. Contact Maina C. Martir-Torres for more information. Closing date for submissions is Jun 15, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 171655
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | OES-OTE-11-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas: Pathways to Increased Market Access for Smallholder Producers Implementing Sustainable Agriculture Practices |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.017 — Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | May 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | May 19, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $247,500 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
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 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description:: | Executive Summary:The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Environmental Policy at the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announces an open competition to support an initiative in CAFTA-DR and other Pathways partner countries geared toward increasing market access for smallholder farmers or producers implementing sustainable agriculture practices. This activity is in support of Pillar IV, Promoting Sustainable Business Practices and Environmental Cooperation, of the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas Initiative. Pathways to Prosperity links 15 Western Hemisphere countries committed to democracy and open markets in an initiative to promote inclusive growth, prosperity, and social justice.This effort looks to promote the sharing of best practices and to equip small farmers or producers in at least three Pathways countries with tools to access markets for goods produced using sustainable agricultural practices. Proposed activities should build on existing initiatives or ongoing collaboration with local communities, cooperatives and/or regional networks supporting sustainable agricultural practices. Applicants must have significant experience working with small farmers or producers, and/or rural communities in the Western Hemisphere, and are encouraged to partner or engage with other institutions to leverage available funds. Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U. S. tax code, foreign not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and to public international organizations. Proposals should demonstrate creativity, substance, and a commitment to promoting regional and local activ ities that will continue well past the timeframe of the cooperative agreement. Subject to Congressional approval of funds, DOS will award a cooperative agreement for up to 247,500 U.S. Dollars (USD). The initial period of performance will be for 18-30 months. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Contact Person: Maina C. Martir-Torres Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs MartirTorresMC@state.gov +1 202-647-4750 (T)+1 202-647-5947(F)Please read carefully the entire solicitation package including Proposal Submission Instructions if you plan to submit an application; there are steps that you should take immediately in order to make your submissions by the deadline. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | May 19, 2012 | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.017 |
| Competition ID: | OES-OTE-11-004 |
| Competition Title: | Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas: Pathways to Increased Market Access for Smallholder Producer |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00122691 |
| Opening Date: | May 19, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Maina C. Martir-Torres |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.017 | OES-OTE-11-004 | Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas: Pathways to Increased Market Access for Smallholder Producer | PKG00122691 | May 19, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 | View | Maina C. Martir-Torres | Organization Applicants |