Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs

To support sustainable growth across the globe, the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) builds international partnerships to address environmental, scientific, and health concerns. Key areas of funding include but are not limited to, programs that: address climate change and its impact, and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions; conserve natural resources and reduce international threats to biodiversity; improve access to safe drinking water; promote a level playing field with free trade partners; protect fisheries and oceans; reduce the threat from mercury and other pollutants; and foster international scientific collaboration.

The use of assistance is to support a wide range of partnerships responding to diverse international environmental initiatives.

Applicants respond to a specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) posted on www.grants.gov. SF-424 and full proposal required. To be eligible for federal grants, applicants must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) also known as DUNS number. DUNS number are registered in SAMS.gov. Applicants must also have an active CAGE code (for U.S. organizations) and NCAGE code (for non-U.S. organizations) and updated in www.SAMS.gov

A technical review panel reviews proposals and scored them in accordance with published review criteria and determines priority program recommendations for final negotiation on the grant or cooperative agreement by a Department of State Grants Officer.