Opportunity Information: Apply for OES OWA 11 001
Apply for OES OWA 11 001
- The Ocean and International Environmental Scientific in the energy environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Applications Announcement Nexus Dialogue on Water Infrastructure" 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 May 18, 2012 and posted on Apr 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2012 No Explanation. (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 $297,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Public international organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), announced a new cooperative agreement opportunity called the "Nexus Dialogue on Dams and Water Infrastructure Optimization" (CFDA 19.017). The program is designed to fund one award of up to $297,000 (FY 2011 Economic Support Funds) for an initial two-year period of performance, under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. The core purpose is to support the management and delivery of a workshop series and related activities that build a practical, global dialogue around multi-purpose water infrastructure, especially dams, and the natural infrastructure surrounding them. The emphasis is on the water-food-energy nexus, with a clear intent to help developing countries improve outcomes across these interconnected sectors.
At a practical level, the Department of State is looking for an organization (or a consortium) that can establish and implement a structured "Nexus Dialogue" platform. This platform is expected to identify, analyze, and widely share best practices on optimizing dam and water infrastructure operations while accounting for environmental and riverine impacts. The opportunity is not just about convening events; it is about building an ongoing mechanism for collecting lessons learned, comparing approaches, and disseminating guidance that countries and practitioners can actually use. Proposals that go beyond discussion and include incentives or approaches that encourage country buy-in for improved operations and system optimization receive added consideration, reflecting the program's interest in real-world adoption rather than purely academic exchange.
The solicitation strongly encourages applicants to leverage existing knowledge, expertise, and initiatives across multiple sectors, such as hydropower, water management, energy planning, and riverine ecology. Partnership-building is treated as a central capability, not an optional extra. Applicants are expected to show they can bring together relevant stakeholders and credible technical expertise, coordinate across institutions, and connect ongoing initiatives in ways that reduce duplication and accelerate learning. The Department of State also signals openness to innovative partnerships, suggesting that creative consortium structures or cross-sector collaborations may be viewed favorably if they strengthen impact and implementation.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations (including U.S. 501(c)(3) entities or similar organizations), foreign nonprofit organizations, educational institutions (public and private institutions of higher education are listed), and public international organizations. Regardless of organizational type, applicants must be able to demonstrate technical expertise relevant to multi-purpose dams and/or riverine ecology and experience in the hydropower, water, and/or energy sectors, along with a track record of forming and managing partnerships. There is no stated cost-sharing or matching requirement, and the award floor is listed as $0, with an award ceiling of $297,000.
The timeline provided in the announcement is specific. Applications were due by 5:00 PM Eastern on Monday, June 4, 2012. Application review and selection were expected by June 22, 2012, with notification of project approval and grant signing anticipated by July 23, 2012. The agency also notes that, with OES approval, the selected grantee(s) may use funds to pay for some attendees to participate in relevant activities and workshops, which signals that travel support and participant inclusion can be part of the project design when justified and cleared by the Bureau.
Administrative submission guidance in the notice highlights the importance of organizational registration in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), which was required for full processing at the time. The announcement warned of scheduled CCR maintenance from May 23 to May 29, 2012, and urged applicants to register early to avoid delays. If CCR registration could not be finalized due to the maintenance window, applicants were instructed to submit the application by email directly to the program contact, although email submission was described as a fallback option rather than the preferred method.
For questions, the listed program contact is Julien Katchinoff at OES (katchinoffjm@state.gov; phone 1-202-647-6811; fax 1-202-647-1052). For technical issues accessing the announcement through Grants.gov, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726; support@grants.gov), which operates continuously except on federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Nexus Dialogue on Dams and Water Infrastructure Optimization (CFDA 19.017)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is a cooperative agreement titled "Nexus Dialogue on Dams and Water Infrastructure Optimization" (CFDA 19.017), announced by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES).
Which agency is offering this cooperative agreement?
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), is the sponsoring bureau for this opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to support the management and delivery of a workshop series and related activities that create a practical, global dialogue about multi-purpose water infrastructure, especially dams, and the natural infrastructure surrounding them. The emphasis is on the water-food-energy nexus, with a stated intent to help developing countries improve outcomes across these interconnected sectors.
How much funding is available?
The announcement describes funding for one award of up to $297,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity is designed to fund one award.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $297,000, and the award floor is listed as $0.
What is the period of performance?
The initial period of performance is an initial two-year period.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is described as a cooperative agreement.
What is the source of funds?
The funds are described as FY 2011 Economic Support Funds.
Under what authority is this program offered?
The opportunity is offered under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
What kinds of activities is the selected organization expected to carry out?
The selected organization (or consortium) is expected to establish and implement a structured "Nexus Dialogue" platform that supports a workshop series and related activities. The platform is expected to identify, analyze, and widely share best practices on optimizing dam and water infrastructure operations while also accounting for environmental and riverine impacts.
Is this opportunity only about hosting workshops and meetings?
No. The notice emphasizes that the opportunity is not just about convening events. It is also about building an ongoing mechanism to collect lessons learned, compare approaches, and disseminate guidance that countries and practitioners can use.
What technical or thematic focus areas are highlighted?
The solicitation highlights multi-purpose water infrastructure (especially dams), optimization of dam and water infrastructure operations, environmental and riverine impacts, and the water-food-energy nexus. It also encourages leveraging expertise and initiatives across hydropower, water management, energy planning, and riverine ecology.
Are proposals expected to encourage real-world adoption?
Yes. Proposals that go beyond discussion and include incentives or approaches that encourage country buy-in for improved operations and system optimization receive added consideration. The notice signals interest in real-world adoption rather than purely academic exchange.
Is partnership-building important for this program?
Yes. The solicitation treats partnership-building as a central capability. Applicants are expected to demonstrate they can bring together relevant stakeholders and credible technical expertise, coordinate across institutions, and connect ongoing initiatives to reduce duplication and accelerate learning.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes. The announcement indicates the Department of State is looking for an organization or a consortium. It also notes openness to innovative partnerships and suggests creative consortium structures or cross-sector collaborations may be viewed favorably if they strengthen impact and implementation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to:
- Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations (including U.S. 501(c)(3) entities or similar organizations)
- Foreign nonprofit organizations
- Educational institutions (public and private institutions of higher education are listed)
- Public international organizations
What experience or capabilities must applicants demonstrate?
Regardless of organizational type, applicants must be able to demonstrate:
- Technical expertise relevant to multi-purpose dams and/or riverine ecology
- Experience in the hydropower, water, and/or energy sectors
- A track record of forming and managing partnerships
Is there a required cost share or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
Can grant funds be used to support participant travel or attendance?
The notice states that, with OES approval, the selected grantee(s) may use funds to pay for some attendees to participate in relevant activities and workshops. This indicates that participant support may be included when justified and cleared by the Bureau.
What is the application deadline?
Applications were due by 5:00 PM Eastern on Monday, June 4, 2012.
When were review and selection expected to occur?
Application review and selection were expected by June 22, 2012.
When was notification and grant signing expected?
Notification of project approval and grant signing were anticipated by July 23, 2012.
What registration system was required for full processing of the application?
The submission guidance highlights the importance of registration in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), which was required for full processing at the time.
Was there any known CCR maintenance that could affect applications?
Yes. The announcement warned of scheduled CCR maintenance from May 23 to May 29, 2012, and urged applicants to register early to avoid delays.
What if CCR registration could not be finalized because of the maintenance window?
If CCR registration could not be finalized due to the maintenance window, applicants were instructed to submit the application by email directly to the program contact. The notice describes email submission as a fallback option rather than the preferred method.
Who is the program contact for questions about the opportunity?
The listed program contact is Julien Katchinoff at OES:
- Email: katchinoffjm@state.gov
- Phone: 1-202-647-6811
- Fax: 1-202-647-1052
Who should applicants contact for technical problems with Grants.gov?
For technical issues accessing the announcement through Grants.gov, applicants were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center:
- Phone: 1-800-518-4726
- Email: support@grants.gov
- Hours: Operates continuously except on federal holidays
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