The Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues (EQT) is offering a grant aiming to support a green economy and create green jobs in Morocco. The grant will utilize FY 2012 Economic Support Funds to advance green job creation by working with local partners to expand green job opportunities, enhance sustainable practices, and establish long-lasting partnerships between U.S. and Moroccan organizations. Proposals should demonstrate awareness among stakeholders, government engagement, and effectiveness in green economic growth projects in the region. The deadline for applications is July 30, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 236953
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | OES-OTE-13-007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | U.S.-Morocco Trade-related Environmental Cooperation Green Jobs in Morocco |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.017 — Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 30, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 450,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $450,000 |
| 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 non-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U. S. tax code, L3Cs, foreign not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and to public international organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description:: | The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs? (OES) Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues (EQT) at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications (RFA) for a new cooperative agreement:Green Jobs in Morocco. In the context of a growing trade relationship between Morocco and the United States of America, the purpose of this RFA is to support a green economy through the expansion of green jobs. The agreement awarded will use FY 2012 Economic Support Funds.
Under this program area OES/EQT seeks applicants who will advance green job creation in Morocco. Proposals should consider the level of awareness among stakeholders, government engagement, and effectiveness of previous green economic growth projects in Morocco and region. The successful applicant will work with local partners to build on existing activities in Morocco, design projects to increase green job growth, and build local capacity for continuing implementation of sustainable practices in the future. Additional consideration will be given to applicants that provide an opportunity for high-level government buy-in, serve as models that can be easily replicated, and can mobilize additional resources, and finally, to establish long-lasting partnerships between U.S. and Moroccan organizations. |
| 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 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-13-007 |
| Competition Title: | U.S.-Morocco Trade-related Environmental Cooperation Green Jobs in Morocco |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00180090 |
| Opening Date: | Jun 30, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Thomas Jeffrey Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs JeffreyTB@state.gov +1 202-647-1410 (T) |
| 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-13-007 | U.S.-Morocco Trade-related Environmental Cooperation Green Jobs in Morocco | PKG00180090 | Jun 30, 2013 | Jul 30, 2013 | View | Thomas Jeffrey Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs JeffreyTB@state.gov +1 202-647-1410 (T) | Organization Applicants |