Opportunity Information: Apply for S OES 11 RFA 0001
Apply for S OES 11 RFA 0001
- The Ocean and International Environmental Scientific in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of National and Regional Approaches to Environmentally Sound Management of Mercury in Southeast Asia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.017 Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 11, 2011 and posted on Feb 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $198,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $198,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Non profit that have 501(c)(3) status, foreign non profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Environmental Policy, offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Development of National and Regional Approaches to the Environmentally Sound Management of Mercury in Southeast Asia" (Funding Opportunity Number: S OES 11 RFA 0001). The core purpose of the grant is to help Southeast Asian countries strengthen environmentally sound mercury management, with a clear emphasis on developing practical options for secure mercury storage. The opportunity is framed around a growing need: as countries phase down mercury use in products, reduce mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), recover mercury from industrial processes, and recycle mercury-containing products, they inevitably generate surplus mercury that must be stored safely to prevent releases to people and the environment.
The program focuses on supporting actions that move countries and/or the region closer to having workable, secure storage solutions for mercury. While the announcement does not list specific required activities in the summary text provided, it strongly signals interest in efforts that help governments and stakeholders plan and implement storage approaches, evaluate or develop storage management options, and advance decision-making and coordination around storage needs that will arise from successful mercury reduction and recovery programs. Proposals were expected to be creative, substantive, and directly relevant to OES goals, and applicants were encouraged to partner with other organizations or institutions to stretch the impact of available funds.
Geographically, the grant was limited to work involving countries in Southeast Asia, specifically identifying Indonesia, Timor Leste, Malaysia, and the Philippines as countries considered for funding. A key eligibility-related expectation was technical credibility and demonstrated experience: applicants needed significant experience working on mercury storage issues outside the United States, reflecting OES interest in implementers who understand real-world storage challenges and can apply international lessons learned in the Southeast Asian context.
In terms of funding and award structure, OES anticipated making one award. Total estimated funding was USD 198,000, with an award ceiling of USD 198,000 and an award floor of USD 150,000. Cost sharing or matching was not required. The initial period of performance was one year, indicating the project was intended to deliver near-term, actionable progress rather than a multi-year program.
Eligibility included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, foreign nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement). The funding instrument type was a grant, the activity category was environment, and the CFDA number associated with the program was 19.017 (Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs). Key dates show it was posted February 4, 2011, with an application closing date of March 14, 2011, and an archive date of April 13, 2011.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Dr. Jane Dennison at DennisonJE@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Development of National and Regional Approaches to the Environmentally Sound Management of Mercury in Southeast Asia."
Which U.S. government office offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Environmental Policy.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S OES 11 RFA 0001.
What is the core purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to help Southeast Asian countries strengthen environmentally sound mercury management, with a clear emphasis on developing practical options for secure mercury storage.
Why is secure mercury storage emphasized?
As countries phase down mercury use in products, reduce mercury use in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), recover mercury from industrial processes, and recycle mercury-containing products, they generate surplus mercury. That surplus must be stored safely to prevent releases to people and the environment.
What kinds of outcomes was the program trying to support?
The program focused on supporting actions that move countries and/or the region closer to having workable, secure storage solutions for mercury, including planning and implementing storage approaches, evaluating or developing storage management options, and advancing decision-making and coordination around storage needs.
Are specific activities required?
The summary information provided does not list specific required activities. However, it strongly signals interest in efforts that help governments and stakeholders plan and implement storage approaches, evaluate or develop storage management options, and advance decision-making and coordination around future storage needs.
Is the grant focused on national approaches, regional approaches, or both?
Both. The title and framing indicate interest in national and regional approaches to environmentally sound mercury management in Southeast Asia, particularly as it relates to secure storage.
Which countries were included in the eligible geography?
The grant was limited to work involving countries in Southeast Asia. Countries specifically identified as considered for funding were Indonesia, Timor Leste, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Can projects include work outside Southeast Asia?
The opportunity was limited geographically to work involving countries in Southeast Asia, with specific emphasis on Indonesia, Timor Leste, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The provided summary does not describe support for work outside this region.
How many awards did OES anticipate making?
OES anticipated making one award.
How much funding was available?
Total estimated funding was USD 198,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling was USD 198,000 and the award floor was USD 150,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
How long was the period of performance?
The initial period of performance was one year.
What does the one-year project period suggest about expectations?
The one-year period of performance suggests the project was intended to deliver near-term, actionable progress rather than operate as a multi-year program.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was environment.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number was 19.017 (Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, foreign nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement).
Did applicants need to demonstrate specific expertise?
Yes. A key eligibility-related expectation was technical credibility and significant experience working on mercury storage issues outside the United States.
Why was experience outside the United States important?
The summary indicates OES was interested in implementers who understand real-world storage challenges and can apply international lessons learned in the Southeast Asian context.
Were partnerships encouraged?
Yes. Applicants were encouraged to partner with other organizations or institutions to stretch the impact of available funds.
What kind of proposals were OES looking for?
Proposals were expected to be creative, substantive, and directly relevant to OES goals, particularly around progressing toward workable and secure mercury storage solutions.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 4, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was March 14, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 13, 2011.
Who was the point of contact for questions or for accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Dr. Jane Dennison at DennisonJE@state.gov.
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