The Energy Resource Governance Initiative (ERGI) Academy
Agency: Bureau of Energy Resources
Assistance Listings
- 19.027 -- Energy Governance and Reform Programs
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) of the U.S. Department of State announces an opportunity for organizations to submit applications to enter a Cooperative Agreement with ENR.
This three-year Cooperative Agreement with ENR will focus on establishing the Energy Resource Governance Initiative (ERGI) Academy, a center for convening delegates from governments around the world to experience hands-on training in minerals governance topics of their choosing, as well as site visits to active mining operations to see these principles in action. To achieve this goal, the Recipient will provide delegates...
training and advisory support to strengthen institutional capacity in modern, best-in-class mining sector operations, management, regulation, and enforcement. Activities under this Cooperative Agreement will include course curriculum development and training, capacity-building, on-site mining site visits, technical advisory support for mining sector governance topics, and job shadowing.
Please see the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity document for a detailed description of the project.
For questions on technical content:
Jenna Schroeder
Bureau of Energy Resources
SchroederJN@state.gov
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
SchroederJN@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| ERGI_Academy_NOFO_Final.pdf | ERGI Academy NOFO | Jul 10, 2020 01:16 PM UTC |
| ERGI_Academy_QA_Batch_4.docx | NOFO Q&A Batch 4 | Aug 3, 2020 05:29 PM UTC |
| ERGI_Academy_QA_Batch_1.docx | NOFO Q&A Batch 1 | Jul 20, 2020 08:27 PM UTC |
| ERGI_Academy_QA_Batch_3.docx | NOFO Q&A Batch 3 | Jul 30, 2020 06:46 PM UTC |
| ERGI_Academy_QA_Batch_2.docx | NOFO Q&A Batch 2 | Jul 23, 2020 02:47 PM UTC |
| DoS_Grant_and_Cooperative_Agreements_Budget_Template.xlsx | DoS Grant and Cooperative Agreements Budget Template | Jul 10, 2020 01:21 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: August 9, 2020
Award
$691,250
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$691,250
Award Minimum
$691,250
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SFOP0007190
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
July 9, 2020
Archive date:
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