Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative in the Balkans

The summary for the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative in the Balkans grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Bureau of Oceans Int Environmental Scientific, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative in the Balkans: The OES-led Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative catalyzes science, technology, and innovation (STI) activities that support the Administration's economic and national security goals. Over the last ten years GIST has engaged more than 27 million innovation community members from over 130 emerging economies, and GIST has mentored over 15,000 startups. These startups have gone on to generate more than $250 million in revenue and over 6,000 jobs while creating business relationships with American companies like Coca-Cola, Expedia, and Amazon Web Services. Projects include in country trainings of startups, interactive online programs, online mentorship platforms, and global pitch competitions. For more information about the GIST initiative and all its programming, please refer to GISTNetwork.org. This cooperative agreement will include startup training and support for Innovation Hubs (IHubs) in the priority countries of Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

Federal Grant Title:	Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative in the Balkans
Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of Oceans Int Environmental Scientific (DOS-OES)
Grant Categories:	Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	SFOP0008842
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	19.017
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	June 6th, 2022
Original Application Deadline:	June 6th, 2022
Posted Date:	April 7th, 2022
Creation Date:	April 7th, 2022
Archive Date:	July 30th, 2022
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$493,750
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$493,750
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	April 7th, 2022

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
Additional Information on Eligibility: OES welcomes applications from U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. tax code; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education. Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. Please see 2 CFR 200.307 for regulations regarding program income.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic
Grant Announcement Contact: [email protected]
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