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Regional Environment, Science, Technology & Health (ESTH) Grants for Pacific Island States
The Pacific Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) Hub -- based at the U. S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji -- announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for small grants to support local or regional small-scale ESTH projects in eligible countries in the
Pacific islands at $20,000 or less per award.
Funding for these awards will be provided by the U. S. Department of State Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES).
Projects should address one or more of the following environmental areas of focus:· Addressing climate change through ingenuity and innovation· Combating conservation crimes and strengthening governance in wildlife, logging, mining, and fishing· Promoting U. S. pollution control and waste management expertise· Combating marine debris and pollution· Protecting against infectious diseases and building global health security Projects may propose activities targeted through this solicitation in the following countries:
the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM); Fiji; Kiribati; Papua New Guinea; Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI); Samoa; the Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; or Vanuatu.
Projects should seek to meet local or regional needs, involve local expertise and know-how in the design and implementation phases of the project, and should build monitoring and evaluation – including time-bound milestones for performance/results into the project.
Proposals for $20,000 or over will not be considered.
Projects may serve to implement discrete phases of larger projects or programs (e.g., one country of a multi-country program, only the public education phase of an environmental law project, tree planting in only one region of a country-wide program, only a fish population study of a broader river quality program, etc.) The funding will be for U. S. Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Economic Support Funds, under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA).
Pacific islands at $20,000 or less per award.
Funding for these awards will be provided by the U. S. Department of State Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES).
Projects should address one or more of the following environmental areas of focus:· Addressing climate change through ingenuity and innovation· Combating conservation crimes and strengthening governance in wildlife, logging, mining, and fishing· Promoting U. S. pollution control and waste management expertise· Combating marine debris and pollution· Protecting against infectious diseases and building global health security Projects may propose activities targeted through this solicitation in the following countries:
the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM); Fiji; Kiribati; Papua New Guinea; Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI); Samoa; the Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; or Vanuatu.
Projects should seek to meet local or regional needs, involve local expertise and know-how in the design and implementation phases of the project, and should build monitoring and evaluation – including time-bound milestones for performance/results into the project.
Proposals for $20,000 or over will not be considered.
Projects may serve to implement discrete phases of larger projects or programs (e.g., one country of a multi-country program, only the public education phase of an environmental law project, tree planting in only one region of a country-wide program, only a fish population study of a broader river quality program, etc.) The funding will be for U. S. Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Economic Support Funds, under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA).
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
ARPA-E eXCHANGE
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The Pacific ESTH Hub welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO), public international organizations, private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses.
The Pacific ESTH Hub’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://arpa-e-foa.energy.gov
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Grants Officer Representative
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2021-03-22
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2021-05-25
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