The Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) offers this grant to reduce mercury use and release in Francophone West Africa’s Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector. The purpose is to foster higher awareness of mercury issues among stakeholders and achieve sustained mercury reduction. Preference is given to countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal, where previous ASGM projects exist. Successful proposals will demonstrate a strong understanding of ASGM dynamics in a chosen country, linking proposed activities to the sector’s specific evolution. Projects should consider stakeholder awareness, government engagement, and the effectiveness of prior ASGM initiatives. Funding utilizes FY 2010 Economic Support Funds.
Opportunity ID: 69813
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-11-RFA-0002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Francophone West Africa Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining |
| 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 09, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 09, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $198,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $198,000 |
| Award Floor: | $170,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-profits having 501(c)(3) statsus, 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 Affairs (OES) Office of Environmental Policy at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications for Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Francophone West Africa Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM). The purpose is to stimulate actions that will lead to a higher awareness of mercury issues among stakeholders and the sustained reduction of mercury use and release in the ASGM sector. Preference will be given to countries where previous ASGM projects have already been initiated, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. The agreement awarded will use FY 2010 Economic Support Funds. Although similar challenges to the reduction of use and release of mercury are encountered across the ASGM sector globally, each region has its unique ASGM features. An appropriate ASGM project for a particular area will need to consider the level of awareness among stakeholders, government engagement, effectiveness of previous ASGM projects in the area, the type of mining used, and other factors. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the ASGM dynamics in a particular country and effectively link their proposed projects activities on the reduction of the use and release of mercury to the corresponding state of evolution of the ASGM sector in the country selected. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Jane Dennison
Phone 202-647-6880 Email:DennisonJE@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected title | Feb 09, 2011 | |
| Feb 09, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-11-RFA-0002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Francophone West Africa Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining |
| 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 09, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 09, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $198,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $198,000 |
| Award Floor: | $170,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-profits having 501(c)(3) statsus, 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 Affairs (OES) Office of Environmental Policy at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications for Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Francophone West Africa Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM). The purpose is to stimulate actions that will lead to a higher awareness of mercury issues among stakeholders and the sustained reduction of mercury use and release in the ASGM sector. Preference will be given to countries where previous ASGM projects have already been initiated, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. The agreement awarded will use FY 2010 Economic Support Funds. Although similar challenges to the reduction of use and release of mercury are encountered across the ASGM sector globally, each region has its unique ASGM features. An appropriate ASGM project for a particular area will need to consider the level of awareness among stakeholders, government engagement, effectiveness of previous ASGM projects in the area, the type of mining used, and other factors. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the ASGM dynamics in a particular country and effectively link their proposed projects activities on the reduction of the use and release of mercury to the corresponding state of evolution of the ASGM sector in the country selected. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Jane Dennison
Phone 202-647-6880 Email:DennisonJE@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-11-RFA-0002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Francophone West Africa |
| 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: | Feb 09, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $198,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $198,000 |
| Award Floor: | $170,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-profits having 501(c)(3) statsus, 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 Affairs (OES) Office of Environmental Policy at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications for Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Francophone West Africa Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM). The purpose is to stimulate actions that will lead to a higher awareness of mercury issues among stakeholders and the sustained reduction of mercury use and release in the ASGM sector. Preference will be given to countries where previous ASGM projects have already been initiated, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. The agreement awarded will use FY 2010 Economic Support Funds. Although similar challenges to the reduction of use and release of mercury are encountered across the ASGM sector globally, each region has its unique ASGM features. An appropriate ASGM project for a particular area will need to consider the level of awareness among stakeholders, government engagement, effectiveness of previous ASGM projects in the area, the type of mining used, and other factors. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the ASGM dynamics in a particular country and effectively link their proposed projects activities on the reduction of the use and release of mercury to the corresponding state of evolution of the ASGM sector in the country selected. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Jane Dennison
Phone 202-647-6880 Email:DennisonJE@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 69813 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa reducing mercury in francophone west africa asgm.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dr. Jane Dennison Phone 202-647-6880 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-0002 | Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Francophone West Africa Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining | PKG00032130 | Feb 09, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
69813 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
69813 Budget-1.1.pdf
69813 Project-1.1.pdf
69813 SF424A-1.0.pdf
69813 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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