Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008001
The Air Quality Management Community of Practice in Southern Africa grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008001) is a U.S. Department of State initiative administered by the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would be expected to work closely with the U.S. government during planning and implementation rather than operating fully independently. The opportunity was created on April 9, 2021, with an original application closing date of June 16, 2021, and it anticipated making one award with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $440,440.
The core purpose of the project is to strengthen and operationalize Regional Framework Agreements (RFAs) on Air Pollution in Africa, with a targeted focus on Southern Africa. Rather than starting from scratch, the award is designed to build on the existing Southern Africa RFA foundation by creating and sustaining a regional "community of practice." In practical terms, this community of practice is meant to be an organized network that regularly convenes the key people who shape air quality outcomes in the region, including technical experts (such as monitoring and modeling specialists), government decision makers, community organizations, private sector actors, and other practitioners and stakeholders involved in air quality work.
A major emphasis of the funded work is knowledge-sharing and the development of practical best practices that countries and institutions in Southern Africa can adopt and replicate. The community of practice is expected to help improve the technical and institutional capabilities needed for effective air quality management, including stronger air quality monitoring systems, improved air pollution modeling and forecasting, and better data management practices. Just as important, the project aims to expand general awareness and shared understanding of air quality problems and their impacts, helping align stakeholders around evidence-based approaches and common priorities.
Beyond the technical improvements, the opportunity also focuses on turning knowledge into governance and action. The community of practice is intended to support the development and implementation of air quality management frameworks and to promote clear air solutions that can be applied across the region. In other words, the project is not only about generating better data, but also about using that data to inform policies, planning, and coordinated interventions that reduce harmful pollution and improve public and environmental health.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the opportunity's additional eligibility information, and the activity category is Environment under CFDA number 19.017. Overall, the grant is structured to fund one lead implementer to convene partners, strengthen regional coordination, and accelerate practical, region-wide progress on monitoring, understanding, and managing air pollution in Southern Africa.Apply for SFOP0008001
- The Department of State, Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Air Quality Management Community of Practice in Southern Africa" 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 Apr 09, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 2021. (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 $440,440.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "Air Quality Management Community of Practice in Southern Africa" grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008001.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State initiative administered by the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for the recipient?
A cooperative agreement means the selected recipient is expected to work closely with the U.S. government during planning and implementation, rather than operating fully independently.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 9, 2021.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 16, 2021.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum funding level) was $440,440.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to strengthen and operationalize Regional Framework Agreements (RFAs) on Air Pollution in Africa, with a targeted focus on Southern Africa.
Is the project expected to start from scratch?
No. The award is designed to build on the existing Southern Africa RFA foundation, rather than creating a new framework from the beginning.
What is meant by a "community of practice" in this project?
In this context, a community of practice is an organized regional network intended to regularly convene the key people who influence air quality outcomes, so they can share knowledge, align priorities, and apply practical approaches to air quality management.
Who is expected to be part of the community of practice?
The community of practice is intended to include technical experts (such as air quality monitoring and modeling specialists), government decision makers, community organizations, private sector actors, and other practitioners and stakeholders involved in air quality work in Southern Africa.
What kinds of activities are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes knowledge-sharing and the development of practical best practices that can be adopted and replicated by countries and institutions in Southern Africa.
What technical capabilities is the project expected to strengthen?
The project is expected to help improve technical and institutional capabilities for air quality management, including stronger air quality monitoring systems, improved air pollution modeling and forecasting, and better data management practices.
Does the project focus only on technical improvements?
No. In addition to technical improvements, the project aims to expand awareness and shared understanding of air quality problems and their impacts, helping stakeholders align around evidence-based approaches and common priorities.
How is data expected to be used under this opportunity?
The opportunity is not only about generating better data. It also focuses on using that data to inform policies, planning, and coordinated interventions that reduce harmful pollution and improve public and environmental health.
What governance or policy outcomes are intended?
The community of practice is intended to support the development and implementation of air quality management frameworks and to promote clear air solutions that can be applied across the region.
What is the geographic focus of the project?
The targeted focus is Southern Africa, within the broader goal of strengthening RFAs on air pollution in Africa.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the opportunity's additional eligibility information.
What is the expected role of the selected recipient?
The grant is structured to fund one lead implementer that will convene partners, strengthen regional coordination, and accelerate region-wide progress on monitoring, understanding, and managing air pollution in Southern Africa.
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