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

Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific · SFOP0008842

Closed

Award Range

$493.75K – $493.75K

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 6, 2022

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative in the Balkans. Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific. 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... $493,750-$493,750 per award; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•OES welcomes applications from U
•Deadline: 2022-06-06

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

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.

Attachments

PDF

Budget Template And Guidance

Budget_Guidance_for_FADR_Dec_2021.xlsx

PDF

SFOP0008842 NOFO

OES_GIST_in_the_Balkans_NOFO.docx

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $493.75K
Maximum Award: $493.75K
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: April 7, 2022

Application Deadline: June 6, 2022 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

TaylorDJ@state.gov

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