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The purpose of this amendment is to make an internal administrative change only. Amendment 000001 is unchanged from Base RFI. It is only released to trigger grants.gov posting. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to solicit feedback from industry members, investors, developers, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, potentially impacted communities and other stakeholders on potential projects under this topic all while considering environmental justice, energy transition, tribal, and other impacted communities. Information on concepts, processes, configurations, and systems related to the following comments and questions are requested. While DOE’s preference is that respondents address all number items below, responses that address only a subset of the questions would still be helpful and are welcomed. This is solely a request for information and is not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). U.S. DOE is not accepting applications to this RFI.

The combined objectives of reducing oil and natural gas wastewater volume, beneficial reuse of subsurface energy industry wastewater, potential mitigation of induced seismicity, and characterization and/or recovery of critical resources from oil/natural gas produced water and/or coal combustion residuals wastewater associated with coal power generation are the drivers for this Funding Opportunity Announcement.

DE-FOA-0002399 entitled Water Management For Thermal Power Generation. Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0002399, Water Management for Thermal Power Generation, focuses on supporting projects that facilitate the design, construction, and operation of engineering-scale prototypes of water treatment technologies related to the existing and future fleet of thermoelectric power plants.

The Victorville Municipal Utility Services (VMUS) Energy Efficiency (EE) Program
outlines the parameters for customers to receive incentives and rebates for the installation
of eligible energy savings measures, equipment or systems, and for VMUS to receive
direct funding for eligible projects that benefit VMUS customers through improved
safety, system integrity, energy efficiency, conservation and/or research and development

University Training and Research for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management - UCR. This Funding Opportunity Announcement is to solicit and award research and development grants to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists by supporting novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities.

University Training and Research for Fossil Energy and Carbon Management - Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). This Funding Opportunity Announcement is to solicit and award research and development grants to educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists by supporting novel, early-stage research at U.S. Minority Serving Institutions.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s youth population will double to 830 million by 2050, and helping young people meet their aspirations and have the tools to improve their communities and futures will be key to U.S. policy objectives of regional stability, inclusive economic growth, and promoting democratic values. Higher Education in Africa is under-resourced and ill-prepared to meet this tidal wave of demand. Africa has just 1,500 public and private universities, less than 1% of the world’s top 250 universities, contributes less than 1% to global research, and only 9% of its youth are enrolled in higher education institutions (HEIs). The sector is also struggling with virtual education due to inadequate infrastructure, administration and training. The U.S. Embassy Windhoek of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to create and sustain academic partnership between American and Namibian universities. This may include student and professor exchanges, joint research, curriculum development, joint degree programs. Program Objectives: To establish a sustainable partnership between an American and a Namibian institution of higher education one of the following fields: Public Health (or Medicine, like Telemedicine) Education University administration Climate change and environment Entrepreneurship development Renewable energy, particularly solar and green hydrogen Journalism and Media Disinformation Other topics will be considered by the committee

U.S. Mission Turkey Grants Program Key Strategic Policy Themes for Mission Turkey’s Grants Program ANK-NOFO-FY-22-03 U.S. Mission Turkey announces its country-wide grants program. Funding is available to support projects that address one or more of the following key bilateral themes below. The audiences for these programs are Turkish nationals. Support Shared Security Projects for consideration in this category should support and advance cooperation between the United States and Turkey in efforts to promote cooperation in NATO and other multilateral security organizations, cybersecurity, and the role of women in peace and security, counter terrorism, address transnational crime, and increase cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean. Strengthen Economic Prosperity, Promote Innovation, Foster Entrepreneurship, and Improve the Digital Economy Proposals in this category may include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurship training; small-and-medium enterprise (SME) planning; teaching marketing and outreach techniques; fostering research and development/innovation; and advancing awareness of and adherence to labor rights and laws. Proposals are welcome that strengthen the open and dynamic digital economy and that highlight sectors with growth potential such as local tourism/hospitality, value-added agrobusiness, innovative agricultural technology/practices, and inclusive financial services. These projects could include the utilization of cloud-based technology to meet local needs, training on the importance of the free flow of data, and improving the data literacy of citizens to take advantage of publicly-available information. Proposals are welcome to increase cooperation between U.S. and Turkish scientists and industry, particularly in the fields of agricultural technology innovation, green technology applications, combatting climate change, developing the blue economy, and efforts to address Covid-19. Proposals that partner with U.S. private sector firms to strengthen business-to-business relationships and those that harness the Turkish-American diaspora’s knowledge, experience, and investment resources to spur growth in economically disadvantaged regions across Turkey are welcome. Reinforce Democratic Values Proposals in this area should reinforce respect for international human rights norms within Turkey, counter gender-based violence, support LGBTQI rights, promote the rule of law and freedom of expression, and/or strengthen the capacity of Turkish media and civil society in order to advocate for human rights and freedoms. Programs here may also aim to assist Turkish media as well as media consumers in identifying and responding to misinformation and disinformation. Foster Turkish and U.S. Ties Proposals for this category should include programs to develop English language teaching/learning that also promote diversity, inclusion, and/or the representation of specific marginalized communities. Proposals are also welcome that promote STEAM education, develop networks between U.S. and Turkish STEAM educators and organizations, and encourage study in the United States. Activities would seek to build personal, educational, and commercial ties between the Turkish and American people and promote a positive understanding of the value of the relationship between the two countries. Proposals aiming to protect and/or restore important cultural and historical sites are also welcome.

U.S. Mission Türkiye of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. U.S. Mission Türkiye invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Türkiye through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All proposals must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority Program Areas: - Support Shared Security - Strengthen Economic Prosperity and Promote Innovation - Reinforce Democratic Values - Advance Turkish and U.S. Cultural Ties - Foster Turkish and U.S. Ties Through Education Please visit our website to download the full Annual Program Statement, Notice of Funding Opportunity outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Diplomacy Section: Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-Nouakchott-APS-FY-2023 Deadline for Applications: March 24, 2023, at 12:00 noon UTC/GMT. Applications for programs are accepted on a rolling basis. Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Estimated Total Amount Available: $300,000 Maximum for Each Award: $150,000 Requests for funding above this amount will not be considered. Minimum for Each Award: $30,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a request for Full proposal from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen ties between the United States and Mauritania through cultural, educational and exchange programming that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. PDS invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit an application outlining program concepts that reflect this goal. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Applicants must submit a full proposal, which is a concise, 8–12-page proposal designed to clearly communicate a program idea and its objectives with the development of a full proposal application. Upon review of eligible applications, PDS will invite selected applicants to be in touch with PDS team for award procedures. Purpose: PDS Nouakchott invites full proposals for programs that strengthen education, entrepreneurship, cultural and environmental ties between the U.S. and Mauritania through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PDS-funded programs include, but are not limited to: · U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Professional and academic exchanges and programs · Libraries, community centers, or other institutions that are interested in becoming an American Space · Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program · Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States This notice is subject to availability of funding. Priority Program Areas: Proposals should be related to one or more of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas: Strengthened Security for Americans and Mauritanians Example projects under this program area could focus on: Crime and safety awareness Countering Violent Extremism Increased Opportunity and Reduced Poverty Example projects under this program area could focus on: Entrepreneurship Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Environmental protection Promoting an Inclusive Society Example projects under this program area could focus on: Promoting social inclusion Reducing discrimination in all its forms Advocacy for inclusive national identity Cross-Cultural dialogue and understanding Human rights Cultural and ethnic diversity Participants and Audiences: The target audiences should be youth, women, culturally/ethnically diverse communities, and/or marginalized groups. The following types of programs are among those not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity. Charitable or development activities Construction programs Programs that support specific religious activities Fund-raising campaigns Lobbying for specific legislation or programs Scientific research Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization. Programs that are not Mauritania-specific Programs submitted on behalf of individuals. Programs that duplicate existing programs C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION Eligible Applicants The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and Mauritania, including from: Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience. Educational institutions Non-profit or governmental educational institutions For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing is not required. When cost sharing is offered, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its proposal. Other Eligibility Requirements Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION 1. Application Package The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Affairs Section will accept proposals until March 24, 2023, at 12:00 noon UTC/GMT. A grant committee composed of U.S. Embassy employees will review eligible applications. The review and selection process may take up to about six weeks from the deadline of the proposal submission. All application materials must be submitted by email to PASNouakchott@state.gov. All proposals should ensure that the following requirements are met. Please follow all instructions below carefully. proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible. 2. Content and Form of Application Submission Please ensure: The proposal clearly addresses a project description summarizing goals, objectives outcomes, performance indicators, beneficiaries, and proposed timeline. A clear statement of the applicant’s organizational capacity to carry out the proposed activity and manage U.S. Government funds. All documents are in English. All budgets are in U.S. dollars. All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins. 3. Program Statement (about 8-12 pages in Microsoft Word) that includes: Name of the organization The target country/countries The total amount of funding requested from PDS, total amount of cost-share (if any), and total program amount (PDS funds + cost-share), and program length. A synopsis of the program, including a brief statement on how the program will have a demonstrated impact and engage relevant stakeholders. A concise breakdown explicitly identifying the program’s objectives, activities and expected results that contribute to each objective. A brief description of the applicant(s) that demonstrates the applicant’s expertise and capacity to implement the program and manage a U.S. government award.