The OES Department is offering this grant to advance global innovation through science and technology (GIST) initiatives, specifically targeting the Balkans region. This grant is for catalyzing science, technology, and innovation (STI) activities that align with Administration economic and national security goals. Over the past decade, GIST has significantly impacted over 27 million innovation community members and mentored more than 15,000 startups, leading to substantial revenue generation and job creation, alongside fostering business relationships with American companies. This cooperative agreement will specifically focus on providing startup training and support for Innovation Hubs (IHubs) in priority countries: Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia, strengthening their innovation ecosystems.
Opportunity ID: 339305
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008842 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative in the Balkans |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.017 — Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $493,750 |
| Award Floor: | $493,750 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | OES welcomes applications from U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. tax code; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education. Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. Please see 2 CFR 200.307 for regulations regarding program income. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The OES-led Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative catalyzes science, technology, and innovation (STI) activities that support the Administration’s economic and national security goals. Over the last ten years GIST has engaged more than 27 million innovation community members from over 130 emerging economies, and GIST has mentored over 15,000 startups. These startups have gone on to generate more than $250 million in revenue and over 6,000 jobs while creating business relationships with American companies like Coca-Cola, Expedia, and Amazon Web Services. Projects include in country trainings of startups, interactive online programs, online mentorship platforms, and global pitch competitions. For more information about the GIST initiative and all its programming, please refer to GISTNetwork.org. This cooperative agreement will include startup training and support for Innovation Hubs (IHubs) in the priority countries of Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
TaylorDJ@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 339305 Full Announcement-SFOP0008842 NOFO -> OES GIST in the Balkans NOFO.pdf
Folder 339305 Full Announcement-SFOP0008842 NOFO -> Budget Guidance for FADR (Dec 2021).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | TaylorDJ@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.017 | PKG00273158 | Apr 07, 2022 | Jun 06, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
339305 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
339305 SF424A-1.0.pdf
339305 SF424B-1.1.pdf
339305 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
339305 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
339305 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
339305 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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