This grant, offered by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asia Pacific Affairs (EAP) and managed by its Regional ESTH Officer, is for supporting small-scale environmental projects across select Pacific Island Countries. Awards, capped at $24,999, are provided to initiatives addressing critical regional challenges. Eligible projects should focus on key environmental areas such as food security, sustainable economic development, climate change adaptation, waste management (including marine litter), and maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. Proposals promoting environmental education or capacity building for scientific research are also encouraged. The grant seeks to empower local organizations in countries like Fiji, Samoa, and Vanuatu to implement vital environmental improvements, emphasizing local expertise and robust monitoring to meet specific regional needs.
Opportunity ID: 294098
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2017-EAP-SUVAREO |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Regional Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Program for Select Pacific Island Countries (PICs) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.124 — East Asia and Pacific Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $87,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,999 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | EAP welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO), public international organizations, private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. EAP’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited. For-profit entities should be aware that their applications may be subject to additional review following the panel selection Other items of note:• Grants cannot be awarded for research projects. • Conducting training is allowed.• Grants can be awarded to universities and NGO/Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) • Grants cannot be awarded to foreign government agencies, offices, or departments.• For-profit organizations may apply, but are subject to further review.• The SF-424 forms must be completed and submitted along with the grant application.• All fields on the SF-424 and the grant application must be completed in English.• All organizations applying to this notice will need a DUNS number and SAM.gov registration. This can be obtained online and is free. See Section D for more information. Please see: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/pages/CCRSearch.jsp |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Fiji |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asia Pacific Affairs (EAP) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a series of small environmental awards to support local and regional small-scale environmental projects in eligible countries in the Pacific Islands region, via the Regional Environmental Office in Suva, at $24,999 or less per award. Since FY 2007, EAP and the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) have worked together to award and administer small environmental grants in the EAP region. These awards are funded through EAP regional foreign assistance funds, and managed by the OES Regional Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) Officer for the Pacific Island states posted to Suva.Projects should address one or more of the following environmental areas of focus:• Food security: agriculture and/or fisheries• Sustainable economic development• Adaptation to changing environmental conditions, e.g., coastal management• Waste management, including marine litter• Air quality• Maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems • Creation and/or management of marine protected areas • Environment or health-related education (particularly for under served groups)• Capacity building for scientific research on environmental issues• Deployment of new technology for application to environmental issuesProjects may propose activities targeted through this solicitation in the following countries: Fiji; Kiribati; Marshall Islands; the Federated States of Micronesia; Nauru; Palau; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; or Vanuatu.Projects should seek to meet local or regional needs, involve local expertise and know-how in the design and implementation phases of the project, and should build monitoring and evaluation – including time-bound milestones for performance/results into the project. Proposals for $25,000 or over will not be considered. Projects may serve to implement discrete phases of larger projects or programs (e.g., one country of a multi-country program, only the public education phase of an environmental law project, tree planting in only one region of a country-wide program, only a fish population study of a broader river quality program, etc.) The authority for this funding opportunity is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aloysius Peckham
Regional Environmental Clerk Phone 679 331 4466 Email:PeckhamAT@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close date correct to July 17, 2017. | Jul 11, 2017 | |
| Format edit. | Jul 11, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2017-EAP-SUVAREO |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Regional Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Program for Select Pacific Island Countries (PICs) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.124 — East Asia and Pacific Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $87,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,999 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | EAP welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO), public international organizations, private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. EAP’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited. For-profit entities should be aware that their applications may be subject to additional review following the panel selection Other items of note:• Grants cannot be awarded for research projects. • Conducting training is allowed.• Grants can be awarded to universities and NGO/Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) • Grants cannot be awarded to foreign government agencies, offices, or departments.• For-profit organizations may apply, but are subject to further review.• The SF-424 forms must be completed and submitted along with the grant application.• All fields on the SF-424 and the grant application must be completed in English.• All organizations applying to this notice will need a DUNS number and SAM.gov registration. This can be obtained online and is free. See Section D for more information. Please see: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/pages/CCRSearch.jsp |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Fiji |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asia Pacific Affairs (EAP) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a series of small environmental awards to support local and regional small-scale environmental projects in eligible countries in the Pacific Islands region, via the Regional Environmental Office in Suva, at $24,999 or less per award. Since FY 2007, EAP and the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) have worked together to award and administer small environmental grants in the EAP region. These awards are funded through EAP regional foreign assistance funds, and managed by the OES Regional Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) Officer for the Pacific Island states posted to Suva.Projects should address one or more of the following environmental areas of focus:• Food security: agriculture and/or fisheries• Sustainable economic development• Adaptation to changing environmental conditions, e.g., coastal management• Waste management, including marine litter• Air quality• Maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems • Creation and/or management of marine protected areas • Environment or health-related education (particularly for under served groups)• Capacity building for scientific research on environmental issues• Deployment of new technology for application to environmental issuesProjects may propose activities targeted through this solicitation in the following countries: Fiji; Kiribati; Marshall Islands; the Federated States of Micronesia; Nauru; Palau; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; or Vanuatu.Projects should seek to meet local or regional needs, involve local expertise and know-how in the design and implementation phases of the project, and should build monitoring and evaluation – including time-bound milestones for performance/results into the project. Proposals for $25,000 or over will not be considered. Projects may serve to implement discrete phases of larger projects or programs (e.g., one country of a multi-country program, only the public education phase of an environmental law project, tree planting in only one region of a country-wide program, only a fish population study of a broader river quality program, etc.) The authority for this funding opportunity is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aloysius Peckham
Regional Environmental Clerk Phone 679 331 4466 Email:PeckhamAT@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2017-EAP-SUVAREO |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Regional Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Program for Select Pacific Island Countries (PICs) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development Transportation |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.124 — East Asia and Pacific Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 25, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $87,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,999 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | EAP welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO), public international organizations, private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. EAP’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited. For-profit entities should be aware that their applications may be subject to additional review following the panel selection Other items of note:
• Grants cannot be awarded for research projects. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Fiji |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asia Pacific Affairs (EAP) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a series of small environmental awards to support local and regional small-scale environmental projects in eligible countries in the Pacific Islands region, via the Regional Environmental Office in Suva, at $24,999 or less per award. Since FY 2007, EAP and the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) have worked together to award and administer small environmental grants in the EAP region. These awards are funded through EAP regional foreign assistance funds, and managed by the OES Regional Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) Officer for the Pacific Island states posted to Suva.Projects should address one or more of the following environmental areas of focus: • Food security: agriculture and/or fisheries • Sustainable economic development • Adaptation to changing environmental conditions, e.g., coastal management • Waste management, including marine litter • Air quality • Maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems • Creation and/or management of marine protected areas • Environment or health-related education (particularly for under served groups) • Capacity building for scientific research on environmental issues • Deployment of new technology for application to environmental issues Projects may propose activities targeted through this solicitation in the following countries: Fiji; Kiribati; Marshall Islands; the Federated States of Micronesia; Nauru; Palau; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; or Vanuatu.Projects should seek to meet local or regional needs, involve local expertise and know-how in the design and implementation phases of the project, and should build monitoring and evaluation – including time-bound milestones for performance/results into the project. Proposals for $25,000 or over will not be considered. Projects may serve to implement discrete phases of larger projects or programs (e.g., one country of a multi-country program, only the public education phase of an environmental law project, tree planting in only one region of a country-wide program, only a fish population study of a broader river quality program, etc.) The authority for this funding opportunity is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aloysius Peckham
Regional Environmental Clerk Phone 679 331 4466 Email:PeckhamAT@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 294098 Full Announcement-SUVA REO Small Grant NOFO -> NOFO for REO Small Grants 2017 – Suva FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Aloysius Peckham Regional Environmental Clerk Phone 679 331 4466 Email: PeckhamAT@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.124 | PKG00232779 | May 26, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294098 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294098 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294098 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294098 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294098 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294098 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
294098 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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