The Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) offers this grant for the environmentally sound management of mercury in Southeast Asia, specifically focusing on secure storage solutions. As countries like Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Malaysia, and the Philippines reduce mercury use and recycle, secure storage becomes critical. This funding supports national and regional efforts to address this vital need. Applicants must have significant international experience in mercury storage; partnerships are encouraged. Proposals should demonstrate creativity and relevance to the OES goal over a one-year period.
Opportunity ID: 68473
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-11-RFA-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development of National and Regional Approaches to Environmentally Sound Management of Mercury in Southeast Asia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 04, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $198,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $198,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-profit that have 501(c)(3) status, foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, 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 Environmental Policy at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Development of National and Regional Approaches to the Environmentally Sound Management of Mercury in Southeast Asia. The OES goal is the environmentally sound management of mercury, specifically through the development of management options, with special attention to storage issues. As countries become successful in reducing the use of mercury in products and in the Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector, recovering mercury in industrial processes, and recycling mercury products, they will need access to secure storage. This grant is intended to support activities that further the process by which countries and/or regions in Southeast Asia are addressing the issue of the secure storage of mercury. Countries that will be considered for this funding include Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Applicants must have significant experience working on mercury storage issues outside the United States. Applicants are encouraged to partner or to engage with other institutions to leverage available funds. Proposals should demonstrate creativity, substance, and relevance to the OES goal. The initial period of performance will be for one year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Jane Dennison
Email:DennisonJE@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This RFA was modified to allow email submission of proposal and all required documents if applicant’s grants.gov registration was delayed due to CCR system issues. | Mar 11, 2011 | |
| Mar 11, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-11-RFA-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development of National and Regional Approaches to Environmentally Sound Management of Mercury in Southeast Asia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 04, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $198,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $198,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-profit that have 501(c)(3) status, foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, 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 Environmental Policy at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Development of National and Regional Approaches to the Environmentally Sound Management of Mercury in Southeast Asia. The OES goal is the environmentally sound management of mercury, specifically through the development of management options, with special attention to storage issues. As countries become successful in reducing the use of mercury in products and in the Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector, recovering mercury in industrial processes, and recycling mercury products, they will need access to secure storage. This grant is intended to support activities that further the process by which countries and/or regions in Southeast Asia are addressing the issue of the secure storage of mercury. Countries that will be considered for this funding include Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Applicants must have significant experience working on mercury storage issues outside the United States. Applicants are encouraged to partner or to engage with other institutions to leverage available funds. Proposals should demonstrate creativity, substance, and relevance to the OES goal. The initial period of performance will be for one year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Jane Dennison
Email:DennisonJE@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-11-RFA-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Development of National and Regional Approaches to Environmentally Sound Management of Mercury in Southeast Asia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| 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: | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $198,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $198,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-profit that have 501(c)(3) status, foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, 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 Environmental Policy at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Development of National and Regional Approaches to the Environmentally Sound Management of Mercury in Southeast Asia. The OES goal is the environmentally sound management of mercury, specifically through the development of management options, with special attention to storage issues. As countries become successful in reducing the use of mercury in products and in the Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector, recovering mercury in industrial processes, and recycling mercury products, they will need access to secure storage. This grant is intended to support activities that further the process by which countries and/or regions in Southeast Asia are addressing the issue of the secure storage of mercury. Countries that will be considered for this funding include Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Applicants must have significant experience working on mercury storage issues outside the United States. Applicants are encouraged to partner or to engage with other institutions to leverage available funds. Proposals should demonstrate creativity, substance, and relevance to the OES goal. The initial period of performance will be for one year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Jane Dennison
Email:DennisonJE@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 68473 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa sound management of mercury in southeast asia.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dr. Jane Dennison
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 | S-OES-11-RFA-0001 | Development of National and Regional Approaches to Environmentally Sound Management of Mercury in So | PKG00030990 | Feb 04, 2011 | Mar 14, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
68473 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
68473 Budget-1.1.pdf
68473 Project-1.1.pdf
68473 SF424A-1.0.pdf
68473 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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