Request for Applications Announcement: Nexus Dialogue on Water Infrastructure

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Announcement Type: New Cooperative AgreementFunding Opportunity Title: Nexus Dialogue on Dams and Water Infrastructure OptimizationFunding Opportunity Number: S-OES-11-RFA-0002 Catalog of Federal DomesticAssistance Number: 19.017Funding Amount: One award of up to $297,000 U.S. Dollars Key Dates: 1. Applications must be submitted by 5 P.M. EST on Monday June 4, 20122. Application review and selection expected by June 22nd, 20123. Notification of project approval and grant signing expected by July 23rd, 2012Executive Summary:The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental, and Scientific Affairs (OES) at the U.S. Department of State (DOS) requests applications from non-profits, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations for grants to support the management of a workshop series on multi-purpose infrastructure. DOS is interested in efforts to catalyze a global dialogue on multi-purpose infrastructure and surrounding natural infrastructure at the nexus of water, food and energy, for the purpose of supporting developing countries. DOS is seeking to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with one, or a consortium of several non-profits, non-governmental organizations, or international organizations to establish and implement the Nexus Dialogue on Dams and Water Infrastructure Optimization. The Cooperative Agreement will support the creation of a platform to identify, analyze and disseminate best practices related to dams and water infrastructure and the surrounding environment. Additional consideration will be given to programs that provide incentives for country buy-in for improved infrastructure operation and system optimization. Leveraging existing knowledge, expertise, and initiatives across multiple sectors will be a critical component of this Cooperative Agreement. DOS will give full consideration to other innovative partnerships. Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, or similar entities, foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. Applicants must have technical expertise in multipurpose dams and/or riverine ecology, the hydropower, water and/or energy sectors and experience in creating partnerships. The cooperative agreement funding is not to exceed the total amount of $ 297,000 in FY 2011 Economic Support Funds. As appropriate and with OES approval, the winning grantee(s) also may use funding to pay for attendees to attend relevant activities and workshops.A grant for up to $297,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2011 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that meets the announced criteria. The initial period of performance will be for 2 (two) years. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Contact Person: Julien Katchinoff Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs katchinoffjm@state.gov +1 202-647-6811(T)+1 202-647-1052(F)Please read carefully the entire solicitation package including Proposal Submission Instructions if you plan to submit an application; there are steps that you should take immediately in order to make your submissions by the deadline. Thank you for your interest in this grant opportunity. As noted in the Proposal Submission Instructions, in order for your application to be fully processed, your organization must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). If your organization does not already have a registration number, or if your registration number is due to expire, please be advised that the CCR system will be down for routine maintenance from May 23 – May 29, 2012. In order to avoid delays processing your organization’s application, we encourage you to submit your CCR registration early. If you are unable to do so, please submit your application via email to KatchinoffJM@state.gov. Note that email submissions are not encouraged, and should only be used in the event that your CCR registration cannot be finalized as a result of this routine maintenance.

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