Project Grant SAQMIP24GR5023

This $294,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (CFDA 19.017 - Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs) to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will provide a forum for engaging governments and FCPF members to maintain high-level attention and action on the urgent need to combat forest loss, increase restoration, and support sustainable development. The grant has an award...

This Cooperative Agreement award, issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the Experienced Services Program (CFDA 15.072), provides $127,904.00 to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. (NEW Solutions), a nonprofit organization, to recruit and deploy experienced professionals aged 55 and older to assist the USGS Office of International Programs (OIP) with the implementation of the Los Planes Watershed Project and provide advisory support for the former USGS Afghanistan...

This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs under the State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs (CFDA 19.989), will support the National Environment Directorate (DINAB) in Mozambique to register and hire independent consultants. The consultants will peer review at least 10 environmental impact assessments (EIAs) of coastal/shallow waters mining projects within 18 months, ensuring DINAB is updated on grant...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Experienced Services Program (CFDA 15.070) provides $253,224.00 in funding to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. (NEW Solutions) from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The award supports NEW Solutions in providing economic support and deliverables across several key areas, including: 1) a playbook on 2030 repayment, 2) a memo on CVP cost allocation issues, 3) a memo on...

This Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the National Park Service (NPS) under the Experienced Services Program (CFDA 15.011), supports the delivery of technical assistance and specialized expertise to NPS natural and cultural resource conservation projects. The $307,001 award to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. (NEW Solutions), a non-profit organization, will fund the placement of qualified individuals aged 55 and older with specific technical skills not currently available...

This $168,682 project grant from the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) will support Asociacion Educacional Para El Desarrollo Integral De LOS Movimientos Comunitarios (Entre Mundos) in delivering community-based tourism and organizational development training and services. Under the IAF Assistance for Overseas Programs (CFDA #85.750), which aims to strengthen partnerships and support self-help efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean, Entre Mundos will work with community organizations in...

The Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $944,000 Project Grant under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117) to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the Puerto Rico Climate Resilience Project (PRCRP). The key objectives of this 3-year project are to: 1) Increase the off-grid operational duration of the Ramey Border Patrol Station/Headquarters site by 14 days beyond the...

This Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements program (CFDA 15.654), provides $140,000 to Protectores De Cuencas Inc. (PDC) to recondition and repair the greenhouse facilities in the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico. The project tasks include inspecting and replacing components of the existing solar photovoltaic system, and all work will be completed in close...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the International Forestry Programs (CFDA 10.684) provides $111,364 to Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, a foreign non-profit organization in Mozambique, to support improved forest governance and law enforcement in Mozambique. The award period runs from the start date of December 29, 2023 through the ultimate completion date of January 1, 2028. The funded activities are intended to extend the Forest...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.682 - Experienced Services Program) provides funding of $117,935.58 to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. (NEW Solutions), a non-profit organization, to deploy experienced professionals aged 55 and older to assist the agency with various environmental planning and conservation initiatives. The award is intended to add temporary skilled workers to support the completion of environmental assessments,...