The OES at the DOS is offering a grant to manage the Small Grants Program in CAFTA-DR countries to boost public participation in environmental affairs. NGOs and IOs within the region can apply to oversee the program, ensuring transparent administration, sub-grantee selection, and outcome dissemination. The program aims to involve local organizations in leveraging the public participation opportunities of the CAFTA-DR Environment Chapter. A $396,000 grant will be provided for effective management and coordination of this initiative by engaging with government contacts and stakeholders. Application deadline is Jun 23, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41727
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-08-RFA-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Management of Small Grant Program for Public Participation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program to support public participation. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 20, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 02, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $396,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $396,000 |
| Award Floor: | $396,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations or international organizations with a strong regional profile and experience in grant management and public participation related to environmental issues. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The Office of Environmental Policy of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) at the Department of State (DOS) announces the Requests for Applications for Management of the Small Grants program in the Dominican Republic-Central AmericanUnited States Free Trade Agreement countries (CAFTA-DR). The purpose of the Small Grants Program is to promote public participation in environmental issues by engaging local organizations in the CAFTA-DR countries (Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua), such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, professional organizations, and other civil society organizations, in the public participation opportunities and mechanisms that the CAFTA-DR Environment Chapter and Environmental Cooperation Agreement provide. NGOs and International Organizations (IO) with strong regional presence in the region may submit applications to manage the Small Grants Program. The applicants must demonstrate the ability to manage and coordinate all aspects of the program, including open competition process, review and selection of the sub-grantees, monitoring, reporting, and dissemination of the results in coordination with CAFTA-DR government points of contact and the DOS. For the purpose of this document, the CAFTA-DR countries or region include Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. One grant will be awarded in the amount of $396,000 in Economic Support and Development Assistance FY 2007 funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Urbina
OES/EX/CPU Phone 202-647-4346 Email:urbinaMA1@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| There was inconsistent information for the deadline date. One part had indicated 6/20/08 deadline and another section had indicated that proposals were due on Monday, which is 6/23/08. This amendment corrects that inconsistency. The new deadline should say 6/23/08. | Jun 02, 2008 | |
| Jun 02, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-08-RFA-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Management of Small Grant Program for Public Participation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program to support public participation. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 20, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 02, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $396,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $396,000 |
| Award Floor: | $396,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations or international organizations with a strong regional profile and experience in grant management and public participation related to environmental issues. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The Office of Environmental Policy of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) at the Department of State (DOS) announces the Requests for Applications for Management of the Small Grants program in the Dominican Republic-Central AmericanUnited States Free Trade Agreement countries (CAFTA-DR). The purpose of the Small Grants Program is to promote public participation in environmental issues by engaging local organizations in the CAFTA-DR countries (Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua), such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, professional organizations, and other civil society organizations, in the public participation opportunities and mechanisms that the CAFTA-DR Environment Chapter and Environmental Cooperation Agreement provide. NGOs and International Organizations (IO) with strong regional presence in the region may submit applications to manage the Small Grants Program. The applicants must demonstrate the ability to manage and coordinate all aspects of the program, including open competition process, review and selection of the sub-grantees, monitoring, reporting, and dissemination of the results in coordination with CAFTA-DR government points of contact and the DOS. For the purpose of this document, the CAFTA-DR countries or region include Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. One grant will be awarded in the amount of $396,000 in Economic Support and Development Assistance FY 2007 funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Urbina
OES/EX/CPU Phone 202-647-4346 Email:urbinaMA1@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-OES-08-RFA-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Management of Small Grant Program for Public Participation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | CAFTA-DR Environmental Cooperation Program to support public participation. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 02, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $396,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $396,000 |
| Award Floor: | $396,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations or international organizations with a strong regional profile and experience in grant management and public participation related to environmental issues. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Oceans – Int. Environmental – Scientific |
| Description: | The Office of Environmental Policy of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) at the Department of State (DOS) announces the Requests for Applications for Management of the Small Grants program in the Dominican Republic-Central AmericanUnited States Free Trade Agreement countries (CAFTA-DR). The purpose of the Small Grants Program is to promote public participation in environmental issues by engaging local organizations in the CAFTA-DR countries (Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua), such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, professional organizations, and other civil society organizations, in the public participation opportunities and mechanisms that the CAFTA-DR Environment Chapter and Environmental Cooperation Agreement provide. NGOs and International Organizations (IO) with strong regional presence in the region may submit applications to manage the Small Grants Program. The applicants must demonstrate the ability to manage and coordinate all aspects of the program, including open competition process, review and selection of the sub-grantees, monitoring, reporting, and dissemination of the results in coordination with CAFTA-DR government points of contact and the DOS. For the purpose of this document, the CAFTA-DR countries or region include Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. One grant will be awarded in the amount of $396,000 in Economic Support and Development Assistance FY 2007 funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Urbina
OES/EX/CPU Phone 202-647-4346 Email:urbinaMA1@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 41727 Full Announcement-1 -> CAFTA Public Participation RFA.pdf
Folder 41727 Full Announcement-2 -> Small Grants QA 05 30 and 06 06 .pdf
Folder 41727 Other Supporting Documents-Questions and Answers 1 -> RFAQUESTIONSJAN26.pdf
Folder 41727 Other Supporting Documents-Questions and Answers up to May 30, 2008 1 -> Small Grants QA 05 30 .pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Maria Urbina OES/EX/CPU Phone 202-647-4346 Email: urbinaMA1@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-002 | Management of Small Grant Program for Public Participation (CAFTA-DR) | PKG00007297 | May 20, 2008 | Jun 23, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41727 SF424-2.0.pdf
41727 Budget-1.1.pdf
41727 Project-1.1.pdf
41727 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41727 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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