The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) is offering this grant through an open competition to advance the Minamata Convention on Mercury. This grant is for implementing projects that significantly improve operational controls and strengthen management systems within small-scale gold processing centers. A critical goal is to prevent the environmentally hazardous and unsafe dual use of both mercury and cyanide in these operations, focusing on impactful interventions within Tanzania. Eligible organizations should possess expertise in environmental protection, sustainable resource management, and responsible mining practices, contributing to a cleaner and safer future for gold extraction.
Opportunity ID: 354225
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0014397 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Operations and Reducing Mercury Use in Small-scale Gold Mining Processing |
| 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: | May 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO). |
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) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting an application to implement a project aimed the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury by improving operational controls and management systems at small-scale gold processing centers to prevent the dual use of mercury and cyanide in Tanzania. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jenny Novotney, NovotneyJL@state.gov
Email:NovotneyJL@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated Eligibility. | Jun 18, 2024 | |
| May 15, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0014397 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Operations and Reducing Mercury Use in Small-scale Gold Mining Processing |
| 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: | May 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO). |
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) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting an application to implement a project aimed the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury by improving operational controls and management systems at small-scale gold processing centers to prevent the dual use of mercury and cyanide in Tanzania. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jenny Novotney, NovotneyJL@state.gov
Email:NovotneyJL@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0014397 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Improving Operations and Reducing Mercury Use in Small-scale Gold Mining Processing |
| 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: | May 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
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) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting an application to implement a project aimed the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury by improving operational controls and management systems at small-scale gold processing centers to prevent the dual use of mercury and cyanide in Tanzania. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jenny Novotney, NovotneyJL@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 354225 Full Announcement-2024 CN and HG NOFO -> 2024 CN and Hg NOFO.pdf
Folder 354225 Full Announcement-2024 CN and HG NOFO -> Budget Guidance-Template for Multi-Year Awards (FY23) (15).pdf
Folder 354225 Full Announcement-2024 CN and HG NOFO -> Example-Sample Timeline (1).pdf
Folder 354225 Full Announcement-2024 CN and HG NOFO -> Monitoring Indicator Table Sample (7).pdf
Folder 354225 Full Announcement-2024 CN and HG NOFO -> 2024 Proposal Submission Instructions (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jenny Novotney, NovotneyJL@state.gov Email: NovotneyJL@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.017 | PKG00286460 | Jul 12, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354225 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354225 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354225 SF424B-1.1.pdf
354225 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354225 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
354225 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
354225 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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