Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Andean Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Office of Environmental Policy at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Andean Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM).
The purpose is to galvanize actions that will reduce mercury use and release in the Andean ASGM sector; the cooperative agreement issued with FY 2009 funds will focus on work in Peru.
The Recipient will work collaboratively with the U. S. Embassy in Peru in order to help implement, in an approach consistent with Perus national law and policy, best practices and/or pilot projects that reduce mercury use and release in Perus ASGM sector.
There are multiple ways to reduce mercury use and release in ASGM, including eliminating whole ore amalgamation, promoting retorts, using other mercury-capture devices, encouraging mercury-free alternatives, assisting miners to formalize, and coordinating closely with local and national governmental bodies to develop effective regulatory approaches.
OES will give full consideration to proposals which incorporate any of these activities, as well as to other innovative approaches.
The purpose is to galvanize actions that will reduce mercury use and release in the Andean ASGM sector; the cooperative agreement issued with FY 2009 funds will focus on work in Peru.
The Recipient will work collaboratively with the U. S. Embassy in Peru in order to help implement, in an approach consistent with Perus national law and policy, best practices and/or pilot projects that reduce mercury use and release in Perus ASGM sector.
There are multiple ways to reduce mercury use and release in ASGM, including eliminating whole ore amalgamation, promoting retorts, using other mercury-capture devices, encouraging mercury-free alternatives, assisting miners to formalize, and coordinating closely with local and national governmental bodies to develop effective regulatory approaches.
OES will give full consideration to proposals which incorporate any of these activities, as well as to other innovative approaches.
Agency: Department of State
Office: Ocean and International Environmental Scientific
Estimated Funding: $242,000
Office: Ocean and International Environmental Scientific
Estimated Funding: $242,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not-for-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U. S. tax code, foreign not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and international organizations.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Barbara JonesProgram AnalystPhone 202-647-6885Jacob PalleyProgram AnalystPhone 202-647-6744
Agency Email Description:
JonesBL2@state.gov, PalleyJE@state.gov
Agency Email:
JonesBL2@state.gov, PalleyJE@state.gov
Date Posted:
2010-05-11
Application Due Date:
2010-07-08
Archive Date:
2010-07-28
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