Promoting mercury-free processing in sub-Saharan Africa Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining sector

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Promoting mercury-free processing in sub-Saharan Africa Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining sector: The purpose of this project is to develop a pilot model for the sustainable and replicable promotion of mercury-free/reduced processing in the sub-Saharan Africa Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector.

Federal Grant Title:	Promoting mercury-free processing in sub-Saharan Africa Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining sector
Federal Agency Name:	Ocean and International Environmental Scientific
Grant Categories:	Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	OES-OMM-15-001
Type of Funding:	Grant
CFDA Numbers:	19.017
CFDA Descriptions:	Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs
Current Application Deadline:	Jun 29, 2015 No Explanation
Original Application Deadline:	Jun 29, 2015 No Explanation
Posted Date:	May 19, 2015
Creation Date:	May 19, 2015
Archive Date:	Jul 29, 2015
Total Program Funding:	$100,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$100,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$70,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. tax code, L3Cs, foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. Applicants must supply evidence that they have significant experience working on ASGM programs in Africa.
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