The Department of State’s Office of Environmental Policy is offering a grant opportunity to support sustainable agriculture projects in the Dominican Republic and CAFTA-DR countries. With a total funding of $1,188,000, the grant aims to enhance existing initiatives by providing technical assistance, vocational training, and best practices adoption. Eligible applicants include NGOs, research institutions, and universities with experience in the region, focusing on coffee, bananas, and cacao crops. Approximately four projects will be funded, with a maximum budget of $300,000 per project. For submission details, refer to the solicitation package before the closing date on May 16, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41287
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-08-RFA-ENV-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Sustainable Agricultural Initiatives (Coffee, Bananas, Cacao) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | The United States negotiated an Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA) in association with the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). Through implementation of CAFTA-DR ECA, the parties are striving to achieve the following long-term goals: Compliance with CAFTA-DR Environmental (Chapter 17)obligations to: 1. Ensure CAFTA-DR environmental laws and policies provide for and encourage high levels of environmental protection 2. Effectively enforce CAFTA-DR environmental laws; 3. Ensure that Judicial and quasi-judicial or administrative proceedings are available to saction or remedy violations of environmental laws; Improved protection and conservation of the environment. Transparency and public participation in environmental decision-making. Improved culture of enviromental protection and compliance with environmental laws through the promotion of economic opportunities, voluntary measures to enhance environmental performance, and job creation, and regional harmonization and integration of environmental laws and policies to facilitate improved environmental protection and a level playing field across the region. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2008 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EDT), Friday, May 16,2008. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2008 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EDT), Friday, May 16,2008. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,188,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants may include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), research institutions, international or regional organizations, and US and non-US Colleges and universities. Please see the Proposal Submission Instruction or PSI for further eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | Executive Summary: The Office of Environmental Policy of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) at the Department of State announces an open competition to support regional and local initiatives that demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture in the Dominican Republic, Central American Free Trade Agreement countries (hereinafter referred to as CAFTA-DR countries). This effort looks to support projects that build on existing initiatives or ongoing collaboration with cooperatives and regional networks, and to equip small and medium-scale entrepreneurs with commercial strategies that generate sustainable incomes through technical assistance, vocational training, and the adoption of best practices. This announcement invites organizations to submit proposals addressing the objectives referenced above. Total funding available is $1,188,000. The Office of Environmental Policy anticipates funding approximately four projects from this competition. Total funding available per project should not exceed $300,000. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs), research institutions, International Organizations (IO), and U.S. and non-US colleges and universities with experience in the region are eligible to submit proposals to support existing sustainable agricultural initiatives focused on the crops of coffee, bananas, and cacao. Contact Person: Aaron Spencer Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science spencerae@state.gov Phone: (202) 647-8772 Fax: (202) 647-5947 This solicitation package consists of three sections: 1) RFA announcement, 2) program description, and 3) Proposal Submissions Instructions (PSI). Please carefully read the entire solicitation package if you plan to submit an application as there are steps you should take immediately in order to make your submissions on grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aaron Spencer
Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science Email:spencerae@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment incorporated with responses to questions | May 05, 2008 | |
| Modified and corrected information in the executive summary; included the right estimated total program funding and modified award ceiling amount. | May 05, 2008 | |
| Added zeros for CFDA numbers | Apr 16, 2008 | |
| Apr 15, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-08-RFA-ENV-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Sustainable Agricultural Initiatives (Coffee, Bananas, Cacao) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | The United States negotiated an Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA) in association with the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). Through implementation of CAFTA-DR ECA, the parties are striving to achieve the following long-term goals: Compliance with CAFTA-DR Environmental (Chapter 17)obligations to: 1. Ensure CAFTA-DR environmental laws and policies provide for and encourage high levels of environmental protection 2. Effectively enforce CAFTA-DR environmental laws; 3. Ensure that Judicial and quasi-judicial or administrative proceedings are available to saction or remedy violations of environmental laws; Improved protection and conservation of the environment. Transparency and public participation in environmental decision-making. Improved culture of enviromental protection and compliance with environmental laws through the promotion of economic opportunities, voluntary measures to enhance environmental performance, and job creation, and regional harmonization and integration of environmental laws and policies to facilitate improved environmental protection and a level playing field across the region. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 05, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2008 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EDT), Friday, May 16,2008. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2008 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EDT), Friday, May 16,2008. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,188,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants may include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), research institutions, international or regional organizations, and US and non-US Colleges and universities. Please see the Proposal Submission Instruction or PSI for further eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | Executive Summary: The Office of Environmental Policy of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) at the Department of State announces an open competition to support regional and local initiatives that demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture in the Dominican Republic, Central American Free Trade Agreement countries (hereinafter referred to as CAFTA-DR countries). This effort looks to support projects that build on existing initiatives or ongoing collaboration with cooperatives and regional networks, and to equip small and medium-scale entrepreneurs with commercial strategies that generate sustainable incomes through technical assistance, vocational training, and the adoption of best practices. This announcement invites organizations to submit proposals addressing the objectives referenced above. Total funding available is $1,188,000. The Office of Environmental Policy anticipates funding approximately four projects from this competition. Total funding available per project should not exceed $300,000. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs), research institutions, International Organizations (IO), and U.S. and non-US colleges and universities with experience in the region are eligible to submit proposals to support existing sustainable agricultural initiatives focused on the crops of coffee, bananas, and cacao. Contact Person: Aaron Spencer Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science spencerae@state.gov Phone: (202) 647-8772 Fax: (202) 647-5947 This solicitation package consists of three sections: 1) RFA announcement, 2) program description, and 3) Proposal Submissions Instructions (PSI). Please carefully read the entire solicitation package if you plan to submit an application as there are steps you should take immediately in order to make your submissions on grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aaron Spencer
Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science Email:spencerae@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-08-RFA-ENV-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Sustainable Agricultural Initiatives (Coffee, Bananas, Cacao) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | The United States negotiated an Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA) in association with the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). Through implementation of CAFTA-DR ECA, the parties are striving to achieve the following long-term goals: Compliance with CAFTA-DR Environmental (Chapter 17)obligations to: 1. Ensure CAFTA-DR environmental laws and policies provide for and encourage high levels of environmental protection 2. Effectively enforce CAFTA-DR environmental laws; 3. Ensure that Judicial and quasi-judicial or administrative proceedings are available to saction or remedy violations of environmental laws; Improved protection and conservation of the environment. Transparency and public participation in environmental decision-making. Improved culture of enviromental protection and compliance with environmental laws through the promotion of economic opportunities, voluntary measures to enhance environmental performance, and job creation, and regional harmonization and integration of environmental laws and policies to facilitate improved environmental protection and a level playing field across the region. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2008 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EDT), Friday, May 16,2008. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,188,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants may include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), research institutions, international or regional organizations, and US and non-US Colleges and universities. Please see the Proposal Submission Instruction or PSI for further eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | Executive Summary: The Office of Environmental Policy of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) at the Department of State announces an open competition to support regional and local initiatives that demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture in the Dominican Republic, Central American Free Trade Agreement countries (hereinafter referred to as CAFTA-DR countries). This effort looks to support projects that build on existing initiatives or ongoing collaboration with cooperatives and regional networks, and to equip small and medium-scale entrepreneurs with commercial strategies that generate sustainable incomes through technical assistance, vocational training, and the adoption of best practices. This announcement invites organizations to submit proposals addressing the objectives referenced above. Total funding available is $1,188,000. The Office of Environmental Policy anticipates funding approximately four projects from this competition. Total funding available per project should not exceed $300,000. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs), research institutions, International Organizations (IO), and U.S. and non-US colleges and universities with experience in the region are eligible to submit proposals to support existing sustainable agricultural initiatives focused on the crops of coffee, bananas, and cacao. Contact Person: Aaron Spencer Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science spencerae@state.gov Phone: (202) 647-8772 Fax: (202) 647-5947 This solicitation package consists of three sections: 1) RFA announcement, 2) program description, and 3) Proposal Submissions Instructions (PSI). Please carefully read the entire solicitation package if you plan to submit an application as there are steps you should take immediately in order to make your submissions on grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aaron Spencer
Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science Email:spencerae@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-08-RFA-ENV-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Sustainable Agricultural Initiatives (Coffee, Bananas, Cacao) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | The United States negotiated an Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA) in association with the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). Through implementation of CAFTA-DR ECA, the parties are striving to achieve the following long-term goals: Compliance with CAFTA-DR Environmental (Chapter 17)obligations to: 1. Ensure CAFTA-DR environmental laws and policies provide for and encourage high levels of environmental protection 2. Effectively enforce CAFTA-DR environmental laws; 3. Ensure that Judicial and quasi-judicial or administrative proceedings are available to saction or remedy violations of environmental laws; Improved protection and conservation of the environment. Transparency and public participationi in environmental decision-making. Improved culture of enviromental protection and compliance with environmental laws through the promotion of economic opportunities, voluntary measures to enhance environmental performance, and job creation, and regional harmonization and integration of environmental laws and policies to facilitate improved environmental protection and a level playing field across the region. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2008 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EDT), Friday, May 16,2008. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $118,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants may include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), research institutions, international or regional organizations, and US and non-US Colleges and universities. Please see the Proposal Submission Instruction or PSI for further eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | Request for Assistance (RFA) Announcement CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program Sustainable Agriculture Announcement Type: New Cooperative Agreement Key Dates: Applications must be submitted by11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT) Friday, May 16, 2008. Executive Summary: The Office of Environmental Policy of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) at the Department of State announces an open competition to support regional and local initiatives that demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture in the Dominican Republic, Central American Free Trade Agreement countries (hereinafter referred to as CAFTA-DR countries). This effort looks to support projects that build on existing initiatives or ongoing collaboration with cooperatives and regional networks, and to equip small and medium-scale entrepreneurs with commercial strategies that generate sustainable incomes through technical assistance, vocational training, and the adoption of best practices. This announcement invites organizations to submit proposals addressing the objectives referenced above. Total funding available is $1,188,000. The Office of Environmental Policy anticipates funding approximately four projects from this competition. Total funding available per project should not exceed $300,000. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs), research institutions, International Organizations (IO), and U.S. and non-US colleges and universities with experience in the region are eligible to submit proposals to support existing sustainable agricultural initiatives focused on the crops of coffee, bananas, and cacao. Contact Person: Aaron Spencer This solicitation package consists of three sections: 1) RFA announcement, 2) program description, and 3) Proposal Submissions Instructions (PSI). Please carefully read the entire solicitation package if you plan to submit an application as there are steps you should take immediately in order to make your submissions on grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aaron Spencer
Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science Email:spencerae@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-08-RFA-ENV-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening Sustainable Agricultural Initiatives (Coffee, Bananas, Cacao) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | The United States negotiated an Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA) in association with the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). Through implementation of CAFTA-DR ECA, the parties are striving to achieve the following long-term goals: Compliance with CAFTA-DR Environmental (Chapter 17)obligations to: 1. Ensure CAFTA-DR environmental laws and policies provide for and encourage high levels of environmental protection 2. Effectively enforce CAFTA-DR environmental laws; 3. Ensure that Judicial and quasi-judicial or administrative proceedings are available to saction or remedy violations of environmental laws; Improved protection and conservation of the environment. Transparency and public participationi in environmental decision-making. Improved culture of enviromental protection and compliance with environmental laws through the promotion of economic opportunities, voluntary measures to enhance environmental performance, and job creation, and regional harmonization and integration of environmental laws and policies to facilitate improved environmental protection and a level playing field across the region. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2008 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EDT), Friday, May 16,2008. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $118,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants may include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), research institutions, international or regional organizations, and US and non-US Colleges and universities. Please see the Proposal Submission Instruction or PSI for further eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | Request for Assistance (RFA) Announcement CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program Sustainable Agriculture Announcement Type: New Cooperative Agreement Key Dates: Applications must be submitted by11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EDT) Friday, May 16, 2008. Executive Summary: The Office of Environmental Policy of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) at the Department of State announces an open competition to support regional and local initiatives that demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture in the Dominican Republic, Central American Free Trade Agreement countries (hereinafter referred to as CAFTA-DR countries). This effort looks to support projects that build on existing initiatives or ongoing collaboration with cooperatives and regional networks, and to equip small and medium-scale entrepreneurs with commercial strategies that generate sustainable incomes through technical assistance, vocational training, and the adoption of best practices. This announcement invites organizations to submit proposals addressing the objectives referenced above. Total funding available is $1,188,000. The Office of Environmental Policy anticipates funding approximately four projects from this competition. Total funding available per project should not exceed $300,000. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs), research institutions, International Organizations (IO), and U.S. and non-US colleges and universities with experience in the region are eligible to submit proposals to support existing sustainable agricultural initiatives focused on the crops of coffee, bananas, and cacao. Contact Person: Aaron Spencer This solicitation package consists of three sections: 1) RFA announcement, 2) program description, and 3) Proposal Submissions Instructions (PSI). Please carefully read the entire solicitation package if you plan to submit an application as there are steps you should take immediately in order to make your submissions on grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aaron Spencer
Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science Email:spencerae@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 41287 Full Announcement-1 -> Sustainable Agriculture.pdf
Folder 41287 Full Announcement-2 -> Proposal Instructions or PSI.pdf
Folder 41287 Other Supporting Documents-Sustainable Agriculture RFA 1 -> Sustainable Agriculture Questions 2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Aaron Spencer Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science Email: spencerae@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00.000 | S-OES-08-RFA-ENV-0001 | Strengthening Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives (Coffee, Bananas, Cacao) | PKG00006858 | Apr 15, 2008 | May 16, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41287 SF424-2.0.pdf
41287 Budget-1.1.pdf
41287 Project-1.1.pdf
41287 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41287 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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