Supporting the Adoption of Mercury-Free Processing in Africa’s Sahel

Agency: Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific

19.017 -- Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs

Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) announces an open competition for programming to support the adoption of mercury-Free processing technologies in Africa’s Sahel, focusing on Cote d’Ivoire. aimed at advancing the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury by reducing mercury usage in artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Cote d’Ivoire. This programming will include developing mine site plans that will facilitate the application of interventions tailored to facilitating miners’ access to the formal financial sector and mercury-free gold processing technologies.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; and U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses

Grantor contact information

Description

Jenny Novotney, NovotneyJL@state.gov

Email

Grantor Contact

NovotneyJL@state.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
2024_CDI_NOFO_1.pdf	CDI NOFO	Jun 12, 2024 04:46 PM UTC
2024_Proposal_Submission_Instructions_5.pdf	PSI	Jun 12, 2024 04:46 PM UTC
NOFO_DFOP0016638-QA.docx	Questions and Answers 6-27	Jun 27, 2024 03:37 PM UTC
Example-Sample_Timeline_4.xlsx	Sample Timeline	Jun 12, 2024 04:46 PM UTC
Budget_Guidance-Template_for_Multi-Year_Awards_FY23_18.xlsx	Budget Template	Jun 12, 2024 04:46 PM UTC
Monitoring_Indicator_Table_Sample_10.xlsx	Monitoring Indicator Table	Jun 12, 2024 04:47 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Closed: July 24, 2024

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

Expected awards

$300,000

Award Minimum

$300,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DFOP0016638

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Environment

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

June 11, 2024

Archive date: