Opportunity Information: Apply for OES OER 16 002
Apply for OES OER 16 002
- The DOS-OES in the energy, environment, natural resources, regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Nexus Futures Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.017.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 17, 2016 and posted on Jun 17, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 01, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $473,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Nexus Futures Program (Funding Opportunity Number: OES OER 16 002) was a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (DOS-OES) discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement. It focused on the Sekong, SrePok, and Sesan (the "3S") river system, a major set of Mekong tributaries that cross and connect Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The core idea behind the program was to push decision-makers and institutions in the region toward more coordinated, integrated approaches to development, rather than treating water management, energy generation, food systems, and environmental protection as separate, competing agendas.
The program aimed to strengthen political will and practical cooperation for solutions built around the water-energy-food-environment nexus. In practice, that means supporting planning and dialogue that recognizes how choices in one sector affect the others, such as how hydropower development can change river flows and fisheries, how irrigation and agriculture alter water availability and quality, and how ecosystem degradation can reduce long-term economic stability and climate resilience. By encouraging integrated planning across sectors, the opportunity sought to reduce conflicts, improve development outcomes, and support sustainable economic growth in the Lower Mekong countries while also addressing climate-related risks.
A central emphasis was on strengthening regional discussions and cooperation mechanisms, preferably through processes that are officially recognized or supported within each country. The intent was not simply to hold standalone meetings, but to help embed nexus-based thinking into legitimate policy and planning channels where it could influence real decisions. The desired outcome was stronger regional integration and better-aligned development strategies for the 3S sub-basin, with improved capacity to handle climate change impacts through cooperative planning and more resilient management of shared natural resources.
The opportunity anticipated a single award with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $473,000 and an expected number of awards of 1. Eligible applicants included a wide range of organizations: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and other applicants as allowed under additional eligibility guidance. The CFDA number associated with the program was 19.017, and the activity area was listed under energy, environment, natural resources, and regional development.
Key administrative details include an original and current closing date of August 1, 2016, with the opportunity created and posted on June 17, 2016. Overall, the grant was designed to support collaborative, cross-border, cross-sector planning and dialogue in the 3S river system, aiming to translate nexus concepts into coordinated development actions that strengthen sustainability, regional cooperation, and climate resilience in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
FAQs: Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Nexus Futures Program (OES OER 16 002)
What is the LMI Nexus Futures Program?
The LMI Nexus Futures Program was a U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, DOS-OES) discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement. It was designed to support coordinated, integrated development planning in the Lower Mekong region.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) was OES OER 16 002.
Which U.S. government office sponsored the opportunity?
The opportunity was sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (DOS-OES).
What geographic area did the program focus on?
The program focused on the Sekong, SrePok, and Sesan river system (the "3S" system), a major set of Mekong tributaries crossing and connecting Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Which countries were specifically connected to the 3S river system focus?
The 3S river system focus connected Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The main purpose was to push decision-makers and institutions toward more coordinated and integrated approaches to development, rather than treating water management, energy generation, food systems, and environmental protection as separate or competing agendas.
What does "nexus" mean in the context of this grant?
In this context, the nexus refers to the interconnected relationship among water, energy, food, and the environment. The program emphasized planning and dialogue that recognizes how decisions in one sector can affect outcomes in the others.
What kinds of cross-sector relationships did the opportunity highlight?
The opportunity highlighted examples such as hydropower development changing river flows and fisheries, irrigation and agriculture affecting water availability and quality, and ecosystem degradation undermining long-term economic stability and climate resilience.
What outcomes was the program trying to achieve in the region?
The program sought stronger political will and practical cooperation for water-energy-food-environment nexus solutions, reduced conflicts across competing uses, improved development outcomes, and sustainable economic growth in the Lower Mekong countries while addressing climate-related risks.
How did the program plan to strengthen regional cooperation?
A central emphasis was on strengthening regional discussions and cooperation mechanisms, preferably through processes that are officially recognized or supported within each country, so that nexus-based thinking could influence real policy and planning decisions.
Was the intent to fund standalone events like one-off meetings?
No. The intent was not simply to hold standalone meetings, but to help embed nexus-based thinking into legitimate policy and planning channels where it could influence real decisions.
What was the desired long-term result for the 3S sub-basin?
The desired result was stronger regional integration and better-aligned development strategies for the 3S sub-basin, with improved capacity to handle climate change impacts through cooperative planning and more resilient management of shared natural resources.
What type of funding mechanism was used?
The opportunity was offered through a cooperative agreement.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was 1.
What was the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum funding level (award ceiling) was $473,000.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and other applicants as allowed under additional eligibility guidance.
Does the opportunity specify a CFDA number?
Yes. The CFDA number associated with the program was 19.017.
What activity area did this opportunity fall under?
The activity area was listed under energy, environment, natural resources, and regional development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on June 17, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was August 1, 2016.
What kinds of efforts was the grant designed to support?
The grant was designed to support collaborative, cross-border, cross-sector planning and dialogue in the 3S river system, aiming to translate nexus concepts into coordinated development actions that strengthen sustainability, regional cooperation, and climate resilience in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
How does climate resilience fit into the program goals?
Climate resilience was a core concern, with the program aiming to improve the region's ability to handle climate change impacts through cooperative planning and more resilient management of shared natural resources.
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