Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008284
The Counterterrorism Strategic Communications grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008284) is a discretionary funding competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs, under CFDA 19.040. The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the government expects to stay actively involved during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2021, with an original application deadline of August 18, 2021, and it anticipates making a single award.
The program is structured as a single-stage competitive process. Applicants are expected to submit a complete, full proposal from the start that directly addresses all proposed program objectives tied to counterterrorism strategic communications. Proposals are reviewed in full and scored by a merit review panel, so selection depends on how convincingly the proposal matches what the program is trying to achieve and how strong the applicant looks on paper as an implementer.
Evaluation focuses on two main things. First, the panel will look closely at how well the proposed activities align with the program objectives, meaning applicants need to show a clear, logical connection between what they plan to do and the strategic communications outcomes the program is seeking. Second, reviewers will assess the applicant's documented capacity to deliver timely results, so evidence of relevant experience, staffing, management systems, and the ability to execute on schedule is likely to matter heavily in scoring.
Funding details indicate an award ceiling of $700,000, with one expected award, suggesting a single selected institution will receive up to that amount to carry out the work. Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, narrowing the applicant pool to qualifying public colleges and universities and similar state-controlled higher education entities.
The full Notice of Funding Opportunity is available through the Department of State's SAMS Domestic system, and applicants are directed to create an account there to access the complete requirements, instructions, and any additional details that are not included in the summary listing.Apply for SFOP0008284
- The Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Counterterrorism Strategic Communications" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 15, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 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 $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: Counterterrorism Strategic Communications Grant (SFOP0008284)
What is the name and focus of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Counterterrorism Strategic Communications grant opportunity. It supports activities tied to counterterrorism strategic communications objectives, and proposals are expected to directly address those program objectives.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008284.
Which government office is running this funding competition?
The competition is run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040.
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula/entitlement program?
This is a discretionary funding competition.
What type of award is anticipated?
The award is planned as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the government expects to stay actively involved during implementation, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2021.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was August 18, 2021.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $700,000, meaning the selected recipient may receive up to $700,000 to carry out the work.
Is this a multi-stage application process or a single-stage process?
The program is structured as a single-stage competitive process.
What is expected in the application package?
Applicants are expected to submit a complete, full proposal from the start. The proposal should directly address all proposed program objectives tied to counterterrorism strategic communications.
How are proposals reviewed and selected?
Proposals are reviewed in full and scored by a merit review panel. Selection depends on how convincingly the proposal matches what the program is trying to achieve and how strong the applicant appears as an implementer.
What are the main evaluation criteria?
Evaluation focuses on two main areas: (1) how well the proposed activities align with the program objectives, including a clear, logical link between activities and the strategic communications outcomes being sought; and (2) the applicant's documented capacity to deliver timely results.
What does "alignment with program objectives" mean in practice for applicants?
Reviewers will look for a clear and logical connection between what you plan to do and the strategic communications outcomes the program is seeking, showing that proposed activities are designed to achieve the stated objectives.
What does "documented capacity to deliver timely results" refer to?
Reviewers will assess whether the applicant has evidence of relevant experience, appropriate staffing, workable management systems, and an ability to execute activities on schedule.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, such as qualifying public colleges and universities and similar state-controlled higher education entities.
Does this opportunity appear to allow multiple institutions to be funded?
Based on the summary provided, only one award is expected, suggesting a single selected institution will be funded under this opportunity.
Where can applicants find the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)?
The full Notice of Funding Opportunity is available through the Department of State's SAMS Domestic system.
How do applicants access the complete requirements and instructions?
Applicants are directed to create an account in SAMS Domestic to access the complete requirements, instructions, and any additional details not included in the summary listing.
Are all application requirements included in the summary listing?
No. The summary notes that additional details, requirements, and instructions may not be included in the listing and should be obtained by accessing the full NOFO in SAMS Domestic.
What makes this competition "competitive"?
It is competitive because full proposals are scored by a merit review panel, and selection depends on comparative scoring and how well each proposal aligns with the program objectives and demonstrates implementation capacity.
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