Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009748
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs is offering a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Reducing Lead Pollution" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009748). The program is focused on practical, on-the-ground efforts that measurably reduce human exposure to lead, with a particular emphasis on lead pollution linked to lead-acid battery recycling, though projects addressing other significant lead sources may also be relevant. The core intent is to support interventions that lower lead releases into the environment and reduce the resulting health risks, especially in contexts where informal or poorly controlled recycling and waste handling can contaminate air, soil, dust, food, and water.
This opportunity will be funded through a cooperative agreement, which usually means the agency expects to stay actively involved during the life of the project rather than providing a simple pass-through grant. In practice, cooperative agreements often include closer coordination with the funder on planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, and may involve iterative adjustments to ensure activities align with U.S. government objectives and deliver measurable outcomes. The activity category is environmental, and the assistance listing is associated with CFDA 19.017, reflecting the Department of State's role in advancing international environmental and public health priorities.
The total available funding for this announcement is up to $1,480,000, with an expected number of awards of one. That structure suggests a single, relatively substantial project rather than multiple small awards, and it implies the selected applicant will likely need the capacity to manage a complex program, coordinate partners, and document results at a level appropriate for a high-visibility, single-award initiative. The original application closing date was July 16, 2023, and the opportunity was created on May 17, 2023.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" and points applicants to additional eligibility details in the full notice. In grant listings, that kind of label typically indicates eligibility may include a specific mix of organizations such as non-profits, NGOs, academic institutions, international organizations, or other entities, potentially with limitations based on location, organizational type, or demonstrated technical capacity. Because the eligibility category is not fully specified in the summary fields, applicants would normally need to review the full announcement text to confirm whether they qualify and whether any partnership, geographic, or registration requirements apply.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at reducing lead exposure by improving how lead is managed in the real world, especially where lead-acid batteries are collected, broken down, smelted, or otherwise processed in ways that expose workers, families, and surrounding communities. Projects under this type of program commonly focus on reducing emissions and releases, improving handling practices, strengthening oversight and standards, building capacity for safer recycling and waste management, expanding public awareness and worker protections, and establishing monitoring approaches that can show reductions in lead contamination or exposure over time. The central measure of success is likely to be demonstrated reductions in lead exposure risk, supported by credible implementation and reporting, rather than purely research-oriented outputs.Apply for SFOP0009748
- The Department of State, Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reducing Lead Pollution" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.017.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 17, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,480,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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