The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ Office of Environment, Conservation, and Water announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for a program to take advantage of the momentum and opportunities stemming from the 2023 UN Water Conference and Water Action Decade and will seek to strategically leverage existing arenas for dialogue, such as academic, policy, and intergovernmental gatherings on water and water-related sectors and processes.
This Track 1.5 Dialogue on Global Water Security aims to foster discussions that will inform and help shape the future direction of the global water security agenda, prioritizing the involvement of “High Priority Country” representatives and strengthening their capacity to engage in international water processes. A Track 1.5 dialogue process combines elements of both official government-level negotiations (Track 1) and informal, unofficial discussions (Track 2) to foster a more inclusive and flexible environment, allowing for a broader range of perspectives and expertise while maintaining the potential for official decision-making and implementation. It offers the advantages of leveraging the expertise and influence of official actors while also incorporating the participation of non-state actors and civil society, building trust among all stakeholders and leading to a more comprehensive and sustainable resolution to complex issues.,
Eligibility Criteria
OES welcomes applications from U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education.