Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007200
Reducing Mercury Use and Strengthening Supply Chains in Colombia's Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining Sector (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007200) is a discretionary U.S. government grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. It sits within the Environment funding activity category (CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.017) and was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on planning, oversight, coordination, and technical direction rather than a hands-off grant.
The core aim of the project is to reduce mercury use in Colombia's artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector. The opportunity frames mercury reduction as something that requires more than just awareness raising. It emphasizes a practical, sector-wide approach built around education and training for miners and local stakeholders, adoption of improved technology and processing methods that can replace or sharply reduce mercury, and strengthening the supply chains that determine what equipment and inputs are actually available to miners in the field. In addition, it highlights the importance of improving the gold supply chain itself, pointing toward responsible sourcing practices that reward mercury-free or mercury-reduced production and help connect compliant producers to more formal, transparent markets.
From a project design standpoint, the solicitation signals interest in interventions that combine behavior change with real access to alternatives. In many ASGM contexts, miners may know mercury is harmful but continue using it because it is familiar, relatively accessible, and can be used with minimal equipment. By calling out "better technology" and "stronger equipment supply chains," the opportunity indicates that successful mercury reduction depends on making safer processing options obtainable, affordable, and maintainable, including the availability of parts, repairs, consumables, and trusted vendors. The reference to "more responsible gold supply chains" also suggests an interest in market-based incentives and traceability approaches that can reduce demand for irresponsibly produced gold and help normalize cleaner production methods.
The award parameters indicate one expected award with a maximum federal funding level (award ceiling) of $493,750. The opportunity was created on July 13, 2020, with an original application deadline of August 21, 2020. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice; in practice, this category often includes a range of potential implementers such as non-profits, NGOs, educational institutions, and other qualified organizations depending on the specific conditions in the full announcement.
Overall, this opportunity is focused on practical mercury reduction outcomes in Colombia's ASGM sector by pairing education and training with on-the-ground access to improved mining and processing solutions, while also pushing for stronger, more responsible supply chain linkages that can sustain change beyond the life of the project.Apply for SFOP0007200
- The Department of State, Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reducing Mercury Use and Strengthening Supply Chains in Colombia’s Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining Sector" 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 Jul 13, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2020. (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 $493,750.00 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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