Supporting the Adoption of Mercury-Free Processing in Africa’s Sahel
The U. S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) announces an open competition for programming to support the adoption of mercury-Free processing technologies in Africa’s Sahel, focusing on Cote d’Ivoire.
aimed at advancing the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury by reducing mercury usage in artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Cote d’Ivoire.
This programming will include developing mine site plans that will facilitate the application of interventions tailored to facilitating miners’ access to the formal financial sector and mercury-free gold processing technologies.
aimed at advancing the implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury by reducing mercury usage in artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Cote d’Ivoire.
This programming will include developing mine site plans that will facilitate the application of interventions tailored to facilitating miners’ access to the formal financial sector and mercury-free gold processing technologies.
Agency: Department of State
Office: Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Office: Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=fcdd554e47e2ca1067358810326d43f9&view=Default
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
U.S. Embassy Banjul Political and Economic Section’s email
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2024-06-11
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2024-08-11
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