Opportunity Information: Apply for S OES 11 RFA 0002
Apply for S OES 11 RFA 0002
- The Ocean and International Environmental Scientific in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Francophone West Africa Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining" 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 Feb 9, 2011 and posted on Feb 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 21, 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 profits having 501(c)(3) statsus, foreign non profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Environmental Policy. It is a discretionary grant focused on environmental and public health outcomes in the artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) sector in Francophone West Africa, specifically targeting the reduction of mercury use and mercury releases associated with gold extraction. The central goal is not just a short-term intervention, but to spark practical actions that raise awareness among key stakeholders and lead to sustained, long-lasting reductions in mercury use and contamination in mining communities and surrounding environments.
The program is designed with the understanding that ASGM mercury problems are widespread globally, but the drivers and on-the-ground realities vary by region and even by country. Because of that, applicants are expected to propose a project tailored to the specific ASGM context of the country they select. A strong application would show clear knowledge of local mining practices (for example, the type of mining and processing used), the current level of stakeholder awareness about mercury risks, how engaged relevant government bodies are, and what has or has not worked in previous ASGM or mercury-reduction efforts in the area. The announcement explicitly notes a preference for countries where earlier ASGM projects have already begun, naming Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal as examples, implying that proposals building on existing momentum, partnerships, or prior lessons learned may be more competitive.
Funding for the award is drawn from FY 2010 Economic Support Funds. The opportunity anticipates making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $198,000. The award ceiling is $198,000 and the award floor is $170,000, suggesting proposals should fit within that band and be appropriately scoped for a single-grant project at that funding level. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which can make the program more accessible to qualified organizations that may not have large pools of flexible co-funding.
Eligibility includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, foreign nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. The listing also notes "Others (see text field...)" as an eligible applicant category, but the explicit eligibility language points most directly to nonprofit, academic, and international public entities that can demonstrate the technical competence and local understanding needed to operate effectively in ASGM settings. The underlying expectation is that the selected grantee can translate mercury-reduction goals into credible field activities that fit the maturity and "state of evolution" of the ASGM sector in the chosen country, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Key administrative details: the funding opportunity number is S-OES-11-RFA-0002 and the CFDA number is 19.017 (Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs). The opportunity was posted February 9, 2011, with an application closing date of March 21, 2011, and it was archived April 20, 2011. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Dr. Jane Dennison at the U.S. Department of State (phone 202-647-6880, email DennisonJE@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This discretionary grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Environmental Policy.
2) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The grant focuses on environmental and public health outcomes in the artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) sector in Francophone West Africa, with a specific emphasis on reducing mercury use and mercury releases linked to gold extraction.
3) What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The program is intended to spark practical actions that increase awareness among key stakeholders and support sustained, long-lasting reductions in mercury use and contamination affecting mining communities and surrounding environments. The goal is not described as a short-term intervention only, but as a catalyst for durable change.
4) What region does the opportunity target?
The opportunity targets Francophone West Africa, with projects expected to be grounded in the realities of a specific country selected by the applicant.
5) Does the project need to be tailored to a specific country context?
Yes. Applicants are expected to propose a project tailored to the ASGM context of the specific country they select. The announcement emphasizes that drivers and on-the-ground realities vary by region and even by country, so proposals should not use a one-size-fits-all approach.
6) What does a strong application need to demonstrate?
Based on the description provided, a strong application would show clear knowledge of the local ASGM context, including:
- Local mining and processing practices (for example, the type of mining and processing used)
- Current stakeholder awareness of mercury risks
- The level of engagement by relevant government bodies
- What has and has not worked in prior ASGM or mercury-reduction efforts in the area
7) Are any countries specifically preferred?
The announcement notes a preference for countries where earlier ASGM projects have already begun, and it names Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal as examples. This suggests proposals that build on existing momentum, partnerships, or lessons learned may be more competitive.
8) How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
9) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $198,000.
10) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling is $198,000 and the award floor is $170,000. Proposals are expected to fit within this funding band and be scoped appropriately for a single-grant project at this level.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
12) What is the source of funding for this award?
Funding for the award is drawn from FY 2010 Economic Support Funds.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Foreign nonprofit organizations
- Educational institutions
- Public international organizations
The listing also includes "Others (see text field...)" as an eligible applicant category, but the explicit eligibility language provided most directly points to nonprofit, academic, and international public entities able to demonstrate technical competence and strong local understanding for ASGM work.
14) What kind of organizational capability is implied by the opportunity?
The description implies the selected grantee should be able to translate mercury-reduction goals into credible field activities that fit the maturity and "state of evolution" of the ASGM sector in the chosen country, rather than applying a generic model.
15) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is S-OES-11-RFA-0002.
16) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 19.017 (Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs).
17) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 9, 2011, and the application closing date was March 21, 2011.
18) Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 20, 2011.
19) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed for assistance accessing the full announcement is Dr. Jane Dennison at the U.S. Department of State. Phone: 202-647-6880. Email: DennisonJE@state.gov.
20) What sector does the project focus on?
The project focuses on the artisanal and small scale gold mining (ASGM) sector, specifically activities tied to reducing mercury use and releases associated with gold extraction.
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