The U.S. Department of State, OES/ENV, is offering this grant to improve technical aspects of mercury-free gold processing in Colombia’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector. This grant is for organizations to implement projects focused on enhancing environmental quality and promoting safer, more sustainable gold extraction methods. The purpose is to reduce reliance on harmful mercury by refining existing techniques and developing new solutions for responsible mining. The initiative aims to achieve significant positive impacts on local communities and ecosystems, fostering environmentally sound practices in gold extraction within Colombia.
Opportunity ID: 348904
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009620 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Technical Improvements and Training for Mercury-Free Gold Extraction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Tax code, foreign non-profit organizations, and public international organizations . |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Office of Environmental Quality (ENV) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications to implement a project to improve technical aspects of mercury-free gold processing in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector. The country of focus is Colombia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DennisonJE@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 11:27:35 – Chenique C Lofton (Modification Comments) Additional Information for Applicants |
Mar 21, 2024 | |
| 2024-03-21 11:27:31 – Chenique C Lofton (Modification Comments) Update Grantor Contact |
Jun 23, 2023 | |
| Jun 23, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009620 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Technical Improvements and Training for Mercury-Free Gold Extraction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Tax code, foreign non-profit organizations, and public international organizations . |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Office of Environmental Quality (ENV) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications to implement a project to improve technical aspects of mercury-free gold processing in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector. The country of focus is Colombia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DennisonJE@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009620 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Technical Improvements and Training for Mercury-Free Gold Extraction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Tax code, foreign non-profit organizations, and public international organizations . |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Office of Environmental Quality (ENV) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications to implement a project to improve technical aspects of mercury-free gold processing in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector. The country of focus is Colombia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DennisonJE@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009620 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Technical Improvements and Training for Mercury-Free Gold Extraction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $400,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Tax code, foreign non-profit organizations, and public international organizations . |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Office of Environmental Quality (ENV) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications to implement a project to improve technical aspects of mercury-free gold processing in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector. The country of focus is Colombia. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
DennisonJE@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 348904 Full Announcement-Mercury Free Gold Extraction -> Budget Guidance-Template for Multi-Year Awards (FY23) (10).pdf
Folder 348904 Full Announcement-Mercury Free Gold Extraction -> Sample Timeline.pdf
Folder 348904 Full Announcement-Mercury Free Gold Extraction -> NOFO- Colombia final (1).pdf
Folder 348904 Full Announcement-Mercury Free Gold Extraction -> Sample Logic Model.pdf
Folder 348904 Full Announcement-Mercury Free Gold Extraction -> Monitoring Indicator Table Sample.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | 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 | PKG00282289 | Jun 23, 2023 | Jul 03, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
348904 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
348904 SF424A-1.0.pdf
348904 SF424B-1.1.pdf
348904 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
348904 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
348904 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
348904 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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