Regional Environment, Science, Technology & Health (ESTH) Program for Northeast and Southeast Asia (Pacific Islands focus)

Regional Environment, Science, Technology & Health (ESTH) Program for Northeast and Southeast Asia (Pacific Islands focus) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP). This program seeks applications for small environmental awards to support local and regional small-scale environmental projects in eligible countries in the Pacific Islands region.

## View Grant Opportunity Regional Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) Program for Northeast and Southeast Asia Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:2017-EAP-BKREO Funding Opportunity Title:Regional Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) Program for Northeast and Southeast Asia Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards:4 Assistance Listings:19.

124 -- East Asia and Pacific Grants Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jun 09, 2017 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 09, 2017 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 09, 2017 Archive Date:Jul 10, 2017 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 87,500 Eligible Applicants:Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility: ## Additional Information Agency Name:Department of State Description:***Project activities may take place only in following countries: Burma; Cambodia; Indonesia; Laos; Malaysia; Mongolia; Philippines; Thailand; or Vietnam.

***The U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asia Pacific Affairs (EAP) announces an open competition for environmental awards (up to $24,999) to support local and regional small-scale environmental projects in eligible countries in Southeast Asia.

Since Fiscal Year 2007, EAP and the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) have worked together to award and administer small environmental grants in the EAP region. These awards are funded through EAP regional foreign assistance funds, and managed by the OES Regional Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) Officer for Northeast and Southeast Asia posted to Bangkok.

Projects should address one or more of the following environmental areas of focus:• Food security: agriculture and/or fisheries• Sustainable economic development• Adaptation to changing environmental conditions, e.g., coastal management• Waste management, including marine litter• Air quality• Maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems • Creation and/or management of marine protected areas • Environment or health-related education (particularly for underserved groups)• Capacity building for scientific research on environmental issues• Development of new technology for application to environmental issues Link to Additional Information:[](https://www.

grants. gov/search-results-detail/293685) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Regional Environment Officer