Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008978
The grant opportunity titled "Sharing Underutilized Resources with Fishers and Farmers" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008978) is a U.S. Department of State program administered through the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Tunis. It supports a project in Tunisia designed to help farmers, fishers, agricultural and fishery businesses, and cooperatives better adapt to climate change. The overall idea is to strengthen how these groups plan for, respond to, and operate under climate stress by making practical use of climate science, data science, and related innovations that can be applied on the ground.
A central focus is improving capacity and resilience across the agriculture and fisheries sectors by promoting climate-informed decision-making and technology upgrades. The project is expected to encourage the use of climate and data tools to drive innovations, improve productivity, and modernize practices, while also helping smaller producers improve day-to-day operations and increase yields. In addition to the technical side, the opportunity emphasizes collaboration with a broad mix of stakeholders. Applicants are expected to work with the private sector, government-run educational institutions, and small-scale farmers and fishers, as well as coordinate closely with key Tunisian ministries, specifically the Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries (MAHRF) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR). This multi-stakeholder approach signals that the program is meant to connect research, training, and market-oriented implementation rather than operate as an isolated pilot.
Another major component is building stronger links between Tunisian and U.S. research institutions to support technology transfer. That includes developing, funding, and deploying locally relevant climate-smart technologies and innovations. The intention is not just to import tools, but to adapt and scale solutions in Tunisia through research partnerships that can help move ideas from labs or prototypes into real use by farmers, fishers, and related firms. The program also aims to expand access to new resources and technologies for small producers, which could include training, technical assistance, and pathways to adopt tools that improve efficiency, resilience, and productivity.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government anticipates a more hands-on partnership with the recipient compared to a standard grant. It falls under the Disaster Prevention and Relief activity category (CFDA 19.600), reflecting the climate adaptation and risk-reduction nature of the work. Funding is offered as a single expected award with an award ceiling of $7,000,000, indicating one large, comprehensive project rather than multiple smaller awards.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofits that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was created on May 18, 2022, with an original closing date of June 30, 2022.Apply for SFOP0008978
- The Department of State, Assistance Coordination in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sharing Underutilized Resources with Fishers and Farmers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 18, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2022. (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 $7,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Sharing Underutilized Resources with Fishers and Farmers."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008978.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State program.
Which office administers the program?
The program is administered through the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC), in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Tunis.
Where will the project take place?
The project is designed to be implemented in Tunisia.
Who is the project intended to help?
The project is intended to support farmers, fishers, agricultural and fishery businesses, and cooperatives in Tunisia, with an emphasis on helping smaller producers strengthen day-to-day operations and increase yields.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The main purpose is to help agriculture and fisheries stakeholders in Tunisia better adapt to climate change by strengthening their ability to plan for, respond to, and operate under climate stress using practical, on-the-ground applications of climate science, data science, and related innovations.
How does the program approach climate adaptation?
The program emphasizes climate-informed decision-making, the use of climate and data tools, and technology upgrades to improve resilience, productivity, and modernization across agriculture and fisheries.
What types of tools or innovations does the opportunity emphasize?
It emphasizes climate science and data science tools, along with climate-smart technologies and other related innovations that can be deployed in real operating environments for farmers, fishers, and related businesses.
Is the program focused only on technology, or also on partnerships?
It emphasizes both. Alongside technical solutions, it stresses collaboration with a broad mix of stakeholders so that research, training, and market-oriented implementation are connected rather than isolated.
Which stakeholders are applicants expected to work with?
Applicants are expected to work with the private sector, government-run educational institutions, and small-scale farmers and fishers.
Which Tunisian ministries are specifically mentioned for coordination?
Applicants are expected to coordinate closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries (MAHRF) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR).
Does the program include a U.S.-Tunisia research component?
Yes. A major component is building stronger links between Tunisian and U.S. research institutions to support technology transfer.
What does "technology transfer" mean in the context of this opportunity?
It refers to developing, funding, and deploying locally relevant climate-smart technologies and innovations, with an emphasis on adapting and scaling solutions in Tunisia through research partnerships rather than simply importing tools.
Does the opportunity mention support for training or technical assistance?
Yes. The program aims to expand access to new resources and technologies for small producers, which could include training, technical assistance, and pathways to adopt tools that improve efficiency, resilience, and productivity.
What type of award is expected?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
A cooperative agreement indicates the U.S. government anticipates a more hands-on partnership with the recipient compared to a standard grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Disaster Prevention and Relief activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.600.
How many awards are expected?
The funding is offered as a single expected award, suggesting one large, comprehensive project rather than multiple smaller awards.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $7,000,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofits that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 18, 2022.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 30, 2022.
Is this opportunity meant to be a standalone pilot project?
No. The description signals an approach designed to connect research, training, and market-oriented implementation through multi-stakeholder collaboration rather than operating as an isolated pilot.
What outcomes is the program trying to improve for farmers and fishers?
Based on the description, the program aims to improve capacity and resilience under climate stress, strengthen planning and response, modernize practices, boost productivity, and help smaller producers improve operations and increase yields using climate-informed and data-driven approaches.
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