Ports for the Future Partnerships
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0017000
- Agency
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Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $1,275,904
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Transportation
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA/STA) is seeking applications for the Ports for the Future Partnerships in the Indo Pacific program. This cooperative agreement opportunity aims to enhance sustainable and resilient port infrastructure development in the Indo-Pacific region by leveraging the expertise and resources of Quad governments and regional partners. Key objectives include improving regional connectivity, economic development, and global trade efficiency. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, and public/private educational institutions. The application deadline is 11:59 PM EST on December 16, 2024. Proposals will be evaluated based on demonstrated expertise in U.S. Indo-Pacific policy priorities, ports/infrastructure project implementation, and program monitoring/evaluation.
The available funding for this 24-month program is up to $1,275,904.07. Grantees will be responsible for arranging travel, lodging, and per diem for 10-15 delegates per eligible country plus speakers to attend the inaugural Quad Ports and Transportation Conference in Mumbai, India, targeted for May 2025. The grantee will also coordinate with U.S. and Quad government representatives, with a focus on priority region countries while exploring broader Indo-Pacific engagement opportunities.
Synopsis
The Ports of the Future program will coordinate closely with Quad partners to hold the inaugural Quad Ports and Transportation Conference in Mumbai India. The Ports of the Future program will also explore opportunities to actively engage with Quad partners to coordinate technical assistance and capacity building efforts to ensure efforts under this new partnership meet the significant infrastructure demands in the region. The US Department of State is seeking to partner with organizations that have extensive expertise and access to established existing networks in the region's ports sector.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Design-and-Performance-Management-Toolkit (1).pdf | ||
| PFP NOFO Questions Programs.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sample Timeline.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| NOFO-DFOP0017000-Ports for the Future Partnerships in the Indo Pacific .pdf | ||
| 2024 Budget Template.pdf |
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