Capacity-building support for the environmentally sound end-of-life management of lead-acid batteries in Africa.
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0016671
- Agency
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Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $369,937 to $739,875
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Environment
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) is seeking applications for a federal grant opportunity to provide capacity-building support for the environmentally sound end-of-life management of lead-acid batteries (LABs) and used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) in Africa. The program aims to reduce lead pollution and promote sustainable consumption and production practices. Key objectives include developing policies, providing technical assistance, building local monitoring and surveillance capacity, and advocating for stronger industry regulations. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and for-profit businesses. The application deadline is 23:59 PM EST on July 29, 2024.
The total funding available for this opportunity is $739,875, with one anticipated cooperative agreement award. The program will run for a 2-year project period from January 2023 to December 2024, and will take place in multiple countries across Africa to build regional capacity for environmentally sound LAB/ULAB management.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) announces an open competition (see eligibility information in Funding Announcement), under the Toxic Chemicals earmark to reduce and mitigate environmental contamination and human exposures to lead by supporting capacity-building efforts for environmentally sound end-of-life management of lead-acid batteries (LABs) and used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) in Africa. This program aims to reduce lead pollution as well as promote and advance environmentally sustainable consumption and production at international, national, and subnational levels.
Please see full list of eligible countries in Section A.2. of the notice of funding opportunity
Update #1 ·
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) announces an open competition (see eligibility information in Funding Announcement), under the Toxic Chemicals earmark to reduce and mitigate environmental contamination and human exposures to lead by supporting capacity-building efforts for environmentally sound end-of-life management of lead-acid batteries (LABs) and used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) in Africa. This program aims to reduce lead pollution as well as promote and advance environmentally sustainable consumption and production at international, national, and subnational levels.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring Indicator Table - Sample and Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Timeline - Sample.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI).pdf | ||
| Budget Guidance - Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity Lead-Acid Battery Management in Africa.pdf |
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