The Department of State’s Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) is offering this grant to support regional and local initiatives aimed at significantly reducing marine litter and debris released into the waters of the Wider Caribbean Region. This grant also seeks to mitigate the environmental impact caused by existing marine debris. A total of $123,750 is available, with the Office anticipating a single grant award, though the grantee may distribute funds across sub-projects. This opportunity is specifically for International and U.S. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) with proven experience working within the Wider Caribbean region. Proposals should address the core objectives of marine litter reduction and environmental mitigation.
Opportunity ID: 47124
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-09-RFA-0013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Reducing Marine Litter in the Wider Caribbean |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $123,750 |
| Award Ceiling: | $123,750 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | OES/OPA expects to award a single grant of $123,750; however various projects may be included under this single grant. Preference will be given to a U.S.-based or international NGO that partners with a local Caribbean-based NGO for all or part of this project. Preference may also be given to projects that are transferable to other islands within the Wider Caribbean, that engage both the public and private sectors, and that are likely to lead to continuing long-term efforts to combat this type of pollution. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) at the Department of State announces an open competition to support regional and local initiatives in the Wider Caribbean Region that will reduce the amount of marine litter and debris released into waters of the Caribbean region, and/or mitigate the environmental impact of marine debris/litter.
This announcement invites organizations to submit proposals addressing the objectives referenced above. Total funding available is $123,750. The Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs anticipates funding a single grant award from competition. However, the grantee may elect to distribute the grant funds among various sub-projects. International and U.S. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) with experience in the region are eligible to submit proposals for these grant funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
David C. Hermann
Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science Phone: (202) 647-3879 Email:HermannDC@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 47124 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa_for_2009_carib_marine_debris_lbs_projects_4_29_09.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | David C. Hermann Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science Phone: (202) 647-3879 Email: HermannDC@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00011938 | Apr 29, 2009 | May 29, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47124 SF424-2.0.pdf
47124 Budget-1.1.pdf
47124 Project-1.1.pdf
47124 SF424A-1.0.pdf
47124 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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