U.S.-Morocco Trade-related Environmental Cooperation Green Jobs in Morocco
The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs? (OES) Office of Environmental Quality and Transboundary Issues (EQT) at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications (RFA) for a new cooperative agreement:Green Jobs in Morocco. In the context of a growing trade relationship between Morocco and the United States of America, the purpose of this RFA is to support a green economy through the expansion of green jobs. The agreement awarded will use FY 2012 Economic Support Funds. Under this program area OES/EQT seeks applicants who will advance green job creation in Morocco. Proposals should consider the level of awareness among stakeholders, government engagement, and effectiveness of previous green economic growth projects in Morocco and region. The successful applicant will work with local partners to build on existing activities in Morocco, design projects to increase green job growth, and build local capacity for continuing implementation of sustainable practices in the future. Additional consideration will be given to applicants that provide an opportunity for high-level government buy-in, serve as models that can be easily replicated, and can mobilize additional resources, and finally, to establish long-lasting partnerships between U.S. and Moroccan organizations.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/29/2013 (Archived.)
Program Number
OES-OTE-13-007
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of State
Office: BUREAU OF OCEANS AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
1
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U. S. tax code, L3Cs, foreign not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and to public international organizations.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Application Procedure
No Explanation
Deadlines
07/30/2013
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
if applying in Grants.gov
Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726
if applying in Grantsolutions.gov
helpdesk: Help@grantsolutions.gov or callers in the U.S. may call toll free 1.866.577.0771; callers outside the U.S. may call at a charge 1.202.401.5282.
support@grants.
Website Address
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=18234
E-mail Address
support@grants.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$450,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $450,000.00