Opportunity Information: Apply for OES OTI 14 001
Apply for OES OTI 14 001
- The Ocean and International Environmental Scientific in the education employment, labor and training science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative" 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 Jan 17, 2014 and posted on Dec 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 23, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $990,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $990,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Public International Organizations (PIOs), foreign not for profit organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Science and Technology Cooperation. Its overall purpose is to strengthen science and technology entrepreneurship worldwide by giving young innovators practical training, business skills development, and access to networks and mentors. The larger policy goal behind the program is economic growth, achieved by helping early-stage entrepreneurs turn science and technology ideas into viable products, services, and companies. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Applications and uses a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically means the government expects to remain actively involved in shaping or supporting implementation rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
This funding opportunity is structured around two separate projects that can be applied for independently or together, but applicants must submit separate application packages for each project. The total estimated funding is $990,000, split between Project A and Project B. Project A, funded at $594,000, covers the 2014 GIST Technology Idea (Tech I) Competition. Project B, funded at $396,000, covers GIST Boot Camps and TechConnects. Across both projects, applicants are expected to demonstrate expert-level capability in innovation education and international entrepreneurship capacity building, and to show how they will address gender equality in science and technology entrepreneurship and innovation.
Project A focuses on planning and delivering the fourth annual GIST Technology Idea (Tech I) Competition, which targets young science and technology entrepreneurs ages 18 to 35 from eligible GIST countries (listed in the program appendix). The competition is designed for idea-stage and startup-stage ventures that are built around science or technology-enabled products or services. To be eligible within the competition theme, ventures must align with at least one of four priority sectors: Health, Energy, Agriculture, and ICT (Information and Communications Technology). The competition model begins with a streamlined online application used to select finalists, then builds visibility and community engagement through a public voting component. Finalists ultimately advance to an in-person pitch round where winners are selected. Beyond the competitive element, Tech I is also framed as a training and capacity-building pathway: all finalists receive entrepreneurship and business skills training, and the program culminates in a public awards ceremony held in conjunction with the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Morocco in 2014. Importantly, the project also includes post-summit mentorship and follow-up for all finalists, signaling that the Department is looking for sustained impact rather than a one-time event.
Project B supports the planning and implementation of at least two GIST Boot Camps and at least two GIST TechConnects. The boot camps are intensive, hands-on, in-country (or on-the-ground) programs lasting roughly 2 to 3 days, aimed at strengthening the practical entrepreneurship capabilities of young innovators (again, ages 18 to 35) from GIST-eligible countries and within the same four sectors: Health, Energy, Agriculture, and ICT. The boot camps are positioned as capacity-building interventions that help participants either launch new products and ventures or advance existing ones. A key operational expectation is that boot camps are delivered in partnership with a strong local organization and in coordination with the U.S. Embassy, both to ensure targeted recruitment of participants who will benefit most and to improve follow-up, continuity, and longer-term sustainability after the training ends. The TechConnects complement the in-person activities by using live, interactive webchats where geographically dispersed audiences can engage directly with U.S. experts on entrepreneurship topics. These sessions emphasize timely, practical issues relevant to early-stage founders, such as bootstrapping, networking, and other real-world challenges faced by science and technology entrepreneurs.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 19.017 (Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs), with an expectation of up to two awards. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private and public institutions of higher education (including public and state-controlled universities), and other eligible entities as described in the full announcement. The eligibility information also indicates that Public International Organizations and foreign not-for-profit organizations may be eligible, reflecting the program’s international orientation. The opportunity was posted on December 11, 2013, with a final closing date of January 23, 2014, and an archive date of February 20, 2014. For applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the official announcement materials, the listing points to the Grants.gov Contact Center for technical support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative?
GIST is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Science and Technology Cooperation. Its purpose is to strengthen science and technology entrepreneurship worldwide by providing practical training, business skills development, and access to networks and mentors for young innovators.
2) What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The program is designed to support economic growth by helping early-stage entrepreneurs turn science and technology ideas into viable products, services, and companies. The activities are framed around entrepreneurship training, mentoring, and network-building rather than being limited to a single competition or event.
3) What type of federal funding mechanism is being used?
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Applications and uses a cooperative agreement mechanism. A cooperative agreement typically indicates the government expects to remain actively involved in shaping or supporting program implementation, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
4) How is the funding opportunity structured?
The opportunity is split into two separate projects (Project A and Project B). Applicants may apply for one project or both, but must submit separate application packages for each project.
5) What is the total estimated funding available?
The total estimated funding is $990,000, split between Project A and Project B.
6) How much funding is allocated to Project A?
Project A is funded at an estimated $594,000 and covers the 2014 GIST Technology Idea (Tech I) Competition.
7) How much funding is allocated to Project B?
Project B is funded at an estimated $396,000 and covers GIST Boot Camps and GIST TechConnects.
8) How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The announcement indicates an expectation of up to two awards.
9) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
10) What is CFDA 19.017 and how does it relate to this grant?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 19.017, titled Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private and public institutions of higher education (including public and state-controlled universities), and other eligible entities described in the full announcement. The eligibility information also indicates that Public International Organizations and foreign not-for-profit organizations may be eligible.
12) What kind of capability are applicants expected to demonstrate?
Across both projects, applicants are expected to demonstrate expert-level capability in innovation education and international entrepreneurship capacity building.
13) Are there thematic or cross-cutting priorities applicants must address?
Yes. Applicants are expected to show how they will address gender equality in science and technology entrepreneurship and innovation.
14) What is Project A (Tech I Competition)?
Project A supports planning and delivery of the fourth annual GIST Technology Idea (Tech I) Competition for young science and technology entrepreneurs. It targets idea-stage and startup-stage ventures built around science or technology-enabled products or services.
15) Who can participate in the Tech I Competition?
The Tech I Competition targets young entrepreneurs ages 18 to 35 from eligible GIST countries (listed in the program appendix).
16) What sectors are eligible for the Tech I Competition theme?
To align with the competition theme, ventures must fit at least one of four priority sectors: Health, Energy, Agriculture, and ICT (Information and Communications Technology).
17) How does the Tech I Competition work?
The model starts with a streamlined online application used to select finalists. It includes a public voting component to build visibility and community engagement. Finalists then advance to an in-person pitch round where winners are selected.
18) Is Tech I only a competition, or does it include training?
Tech I is framed as a training and capacity-building pathway. All finalists receive entrepreneurship and business skills training, not only the winners.
19) Where and when does the Tech I program culminate?
The program culminates in a public awards ceremony held in conjunction with the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Morocco in 2014.
20) Does Project A include activities after the summit?
Yes. The project includes post-summit mentorship and follow-up for all finalists, reflecting an emphasis on sustained impact beyond the event itself.
21) What is Project B?
Project B supports planning and implementation of at least two GIST Boot Camps and at least two GIST TechConnects.
22) What are GIST Boot Camps?
Boot camps are intensive, hands-on, in-country (or on-the-ground) programs lasting roughly 2 to 3 days. They are intended to strengthen practical entrepreneurship capabilities of young innovators and help participants launch new ventures or advance existing ones.
23) Who are GIST Boot Camps designed for?
They are aimed at young innovators ages 18 to 35 from GIST-eligible countries, working within the priority sectors of Health, Energy, Agriculture, and ICT.
24) Are there partnership expectations for Boot Camps?
Yes. Boot camps are expected to be delivered in partnership with a strong local organization and in coordination with the U.S. Embassy. The stated intent is to support targeted recruitment, improve follow-up, and strengthen continuity and sustainability after the training ends.
25) What are GIST TechConnects?
TechConnects are live, interactive webchats that allow geographically dispersed audiences to engage directly with U.S. experts on entrepreneurship topics.
26) What topics do TechConnects typically cover?
The sessions emphasize timely, practical issues relevant to early-stage founders, including topics such as bootstrapping, networking, and other real-world challenges faced by science and technology entrepreneurs.
27) Can an applicant submit one application covering both Project A and Project B?
No. The opportunity allows applicants to apply for one or both projects, but it requires separate application packages for each project.
28) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on December 11, 2013. The final closing date was January 23, 2014. The archive date was February 20, 2014.
29) What should someone do if they cannot access the official announcement materials?
The listing directs applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the official announcement materials to use the Grants.gov Contact Center for technical support.
30) What is the overall policy rationale behind these activities?
The larger policy goal described is economic growth, pursued by strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems and enabling early-stage science and technology innovators to translate ideas into products, services, and companies through training, mentorship, and networks.
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