Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Francophone West Africa Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific AffairsÂ’ (OES) Office of Environmental Policy at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications for Reducing Mercury Use and Release in Francophone West Africa Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM).
The purpose is to stimulate actions that will lead to a higher awareness of mercury issues among stakeholders and the sustained reduction of mercury use and release in the ASGM sector.
Preference will be given to countries where previous ASGM projects have already been initiated, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal.
The agreement awarded will use FY 2010 Economic Support Funds.
Although similar challenges to the reduction of use and release of mercury are encountered across the ASGM sector globally, each region has its unique ASGM features.
An appropriate ASGM project for a particular area will need to consider the level of awareness among stakeholders, government engagement, effectiveness of previous ASGM projects in the area, the type of mining used, and other factors.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the ASGM dynamics in a particular country and effectively link their proposed projectÂ’s activities on the reduction of the use and release of mercury to the corresponding state of evolution of the ASGM sector in the country selected.
The purpose is to stimulate actions that will lead to a higher awareness of mercury issues among stakeholders and the sustained reduction of mercury use and release in the ASGM sector.
Preference will be given to countries where previous ASGM projects have already been initiated, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal.
The agreement awarded will use FY 2010 Economic Support Funds.
Although similar challenges to the reduction of use and release of mercury are encountered across the ASGM sector globally, each region has its unique ASGM features.
An appropriate ASGM project for a particular area will need to consider the level of awareness among stakeholders, government engagement, effectiveness of previous ASGM projects in the area, the type of mining used, and other factors.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the ASGM dynamics in a particular country and effectively link their proposed projectÂ’s activities on the reduction of the use and release of mercury to the corresponding state of evolution of the ASGM sector in the country selected.
Agency: Department of State
Office: Ocean and International Environmental Scientific
Estimated Funding: $198,000
Office: Ocean and International Environmental Scientific
Estimated Funding: $198,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Non-profits having 501(c)(3) statsus, foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Dr. Jane DennisonPhone 202-647-6880
Agency Email Description:
DennisonJE@state.gov
Agency Email:
DennisonJE@state.gov
Date Posted:
2011-02-09
Application Due Date:
2011-03-21
Archive Date:
2011-04-20
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