Elevating Women Science and Technology Entrepreneurs and Women-Focused Startups in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Member Economies
Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific · Department of State
At a glance
Elevating Women Science and Technology Entrepreneurs and Women-Focused Startups in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Member Economies is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific (Department of State). The application deadline was May 19, 2022. Individual awards are listed as $346K, with about 1 award expected and $346K in total estimated funding. The notice is unrestricted by applicant type, subject to any clarifications in the 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
- Apr 6, 2022Posted
- May 19, 2022Application deadline
- Posted
- Apr 6, 2022
- Close date
- May 19, 2022
- Award floor
- $345,625
- Award ceiling
- $345,625
- Est. total funding
- $345,625
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Unrestricted (any entity type)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
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.
- Public colleges & universities
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
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.
To support U.S. economic security priorities, including those identified in the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality via the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative. GIST is a program that strengthens the capacity of young science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries and the innovation ecosystems in which they operate. GIST priority countries for this award include: Chile; Indonesia; Malaysia; Mexico; Papua New Guinea; Peru; Philippines; Thailand; Vietnam.
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 this opportunity?
The notice lists eligibility as unrestricted — open to any type of entity — subject to clarifications in the notice's additional eligibility information.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $346k, total estimated program funding is $345,625 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for this opportunity?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0008823), 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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