Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006538
The Building Air Quality Monitoring Capacity in Southeast Asia grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0006538) is a U.S. Department of State program, issued through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, focused on improving how air pollution is measured and understood in Southeast Asia. The opportunity supports practical, on-the-ground work to strengthen local institutions ability to monitor air quality and to broaden awareness of air quality problems among both government decision makers and the general public. The effort is intended to operate in at least two countries in Southeast Asia and emphasizes building durable local capability rather than one-time data collection.
At its core, the project is designed to expand air quality monitoring capacity by helping key local partners (including host government entities, universities, and non-governmental organizations) develop or improve monitoring networks using low- or medium-cost sensors. These sensors would be used to generate more localized and timely information about harmful particulate pollution, particularly PM2.5 and/or PM10, which are widely associated with respiratory and cardiovascular health impacts. A major theme of the opportunity is turning monitoring into usable information, so the program also calls for educational materials that explain air quality concepts such as the Air Quality Index (AQI) and how PM2.5/PM10 readings relate to health and policy decisions.
In addition to equipment and educational outreach, the opportunity includes a strong training and coordination component. Applicants are expected to deliver formal expert workshops to build technical skills and institutional knowledge among relevant stakeholders. These workshops would typically cover topics like sensor deployment and maintenance, data quality considerations, interpreting particulate measurements, and communicating results to different audiences. The intent is to create a shared understanding of air quality conditions and to improve the ability of local agencies and partners to use monitoring data to guide decisions and public messaging.
A notable requirement is the integration of professional monitoring and evaluation (M&E) support. The project is expected to engage a qualified M&E expert to develop and design a monitoring and evaluation plan that can be adopted and used by key agencies. This signals that the funder is looking for measurable outcomes, clear performance indicators, and a structured approach to assessing what capacity was built, how effectively the monitoring systems function, and whether awareness and decision-making improved as a result. The emphasis on an M&E plan also suggests that the work should be replicable and scalable, providing a framework local institutions can continue using after the award period ends.
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under the environment activity category, with CFDA number 19.017. The posted award ceiling is $296,296. The listing notes expected awards as 0, which typically reflects administrative posting details rather than a statement that no awards will be made, but it does indicate that the announcement itself does not commit to a specific number of awards.
Key administrative details include a creation date of February 27, 2020, and an original closing date of April 27, 2020. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility conditions referenced in the full announcement text. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted capacity-building program: it aims to help Southeast Asian partners deploy accessible monitoring technology, improve technical and institutional competence around air quality measurement, strengthen communication and public understanding of AQI and particulate pollution, and ensure the work is tracked and evaluated through a professionally designed M&E framework.Apply for SFOP0006538
- The Department of State, Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Air Quality Monitoring Capacity in Southeast Asia" 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 Feb 27, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 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 $296,296.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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