The Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) is offering the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) grant. This grant aims to support young innovators in low and middle income countries by providing networking opportunities, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing. Projects funded through GIST focus on developing startup solutions that address economic and development challenges in these regions. The funding for this opportunity is provided through the Fiscal Year 2016 Economic Support Funds, pending fund availability. Closing date for applications is December 15, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 289894
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OES-OPP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.017 — Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 04, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 15, 2016 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 15, 2016 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jan 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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 non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairsâ (OES) Office of Science and Technology Cooperation at the Department of State, announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (âÂÂNOFOâÂÂ) for Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) projects. GIST empowers young innovators in low and middle income countries through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing to develop startup solutions that address economic and development challenges. The agreements awarded will use Fiscal Year 2016 Economic Support Funds, subject to the availability of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) – UPDATED 11/14/16 | Nov 14, 2016 | |
| Nov 14, 2016 | ||
| Nov 14, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OES-OPP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.017 — Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 04, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 15, 2016 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 15, 2016 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jan 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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 non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairsâ (OES) Office of Science and Technology Cooperation at the Department of State, announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (âÂÂNOFOâÂÂ) for Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) projects. GIST empowers young innovators in low and middle income countries through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing to develop startup solutions that address economic and development challenges. The agreements awarded will use Fiscal Year 2016 Economic Support Funds, subject to the availability of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OES-OPP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.017 — Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 15, 2016 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jan 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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 non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairsâ (OES) Office of Science and Technology Cooperation at the Department of State, announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (âÂÂNOFOâÂÂ) for Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) projects. GIST empowers young innovators in low and middle income countries through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing to develop startup solutions that address economic and development challenges. The agreements awarded will use Fiscal Year 2016 Economic Support Funds, subject to the availability of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OES-OPP-17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.017 — Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 15, 2016 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jan 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| 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 non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairsâ (OES) Office of Science and Technology Cooperation at the Department of State, announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (âÂÂNOFOâÂÂ) for Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) projects. GIST empowers young innovators in low and middle income countries through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing to develop startup solutions that address economic and development challenges. The agreements awarded will use Fiscal Year 2016 Economic Support Funds, subject to the availability of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 289894 Full Announcement-OES-OPP-17-001 -> Budget Template 2016 with instruction sheet (2).pdf
Folder 289894 Full Announcement-OES-OPP-17-001 -> Proposal Submission Instructions 2016.pdf
Folder 289894 Full Announcement-OES-OPP-17-001 -> GIST Notice of Funding Opportunity FAQ’s.pdf
Folder 289894 Full Announcement-OES-OPP-17-001 -> NOFO v9.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.017 | OES-OPP-17-001 | Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) | PKG00229039 | Nov 04, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
289894 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
289894 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
289894 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
289894 SF424A-1.0.pdf
289894 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
289894 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
289894 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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