2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST)
Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific · Department of State
At a glance
2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific (Department of State). The application deadline was August 30, 2019. Individual awards are listed as $1.5M, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.017 (Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Jul 15, 2019Posted
- Aug 30, 2019Application deadline
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2019
- Close date
- Aug 30, 2019
- Award floor
- $1,500,000
- Award ceiling
- $1,500,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. tax code and U.S. educational institutions. Foreign organizations or Public International Organizations will NOT be considered for this competition.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
GIST is a program that highlights American leadership in innovation, promotes S&T innovation and entrepreneurship among young innovators in low and middle income countries through networking, skills building, mentoring, and access to financing, and connects foreign entrepreneurs to American businesses in support of U.S. economic and security priorities.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.017
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST)”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST)”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1.5m and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST)”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0006044), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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