Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008955
The Counterterrorism Strategic Communications grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008955) is a U.S. Department of State initiative issued through the Bureau of Global Public Affairs. It is a discretionary funding program that plans to make a single award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects to stay actively involved in the project during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
The central purpose of the opportunity is strategic communications work aimed at countering violent extremist organizations (VEOs). The project goals focus on discrediting VEOs by undermining their credibility and appeal, including targeting the reputations of VEO leaders, exposing or challenging their methods, and countering their narratives. A major intended outcome is to reduce and degrade these groups ability to recruit new members, supporters, and sympathizers by weakening the persuasive power of their messaging and the perceived legitimacy of their cause.
While proposals from all geographic areas may be considered, the call emphasizes alignment with the Global Engagement Center (GEC) Counterterrorism Division FY22 priority regions. The highlighted priority regions are East Africa and South and Central Asia, so projects concentrating on those areas and their specific extremist propaganda environments appear especially responsive to what the funder is seeking. In practice, this suggests the Department of State is looking for targeted communications interventions that reflect local contexts, audiences, languages, and media ecosystems, rather than generic counter-messaging.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, and the eligibility language specifically excludes institutions of higher education. The award ceiling is $300,000, and the opportunity anticipates making one award in total, indicating a competitive process where only one applicant is likely to be selected. The program is associated with CFDA number 19.040. The opportunity was created on May 11, 2022, and the original closing date for submissions was July 10, 2022.
Overall, this funding opportunity supports a focused counterterrorism communications project that can convincingly challenge and weaken extremist narratives and recruitment efforts, with a strong preference for work relevant to East Africa and South and Central Asia, implemented by an eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit under a cooperative agreement structure.Apply for SFOP0008955
- 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 May 11, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2022. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Counterterrorism Strategic Communications grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008955.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State opportunity, issued through the Bureau of Global Public Affairs.
What type of funding program is this?
It is a discretionary funding program.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award.
What is the award instrument (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The Department of State plans to make the award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the government expects to stay actively involved during implementation, rather than only providing funds and stepping back.
What is the central purpose of the project?
The central purpose is strategic communications work aimed at countering violent extremist organizations (VEOs).
What kinds of outcomes is the project trying to achieve?
The intended outcome is to reduce and degrade VEOs' ability to recruit new members, supporters, and sympathizers by weakening the persuasive power of their messaging and the perceived legitimacy of their cause.
What does the opportunity mean by "discrediting" violent extremist organizations?
The goals include undermining the credibility and appeal of VEOs, including targeting the reputations of VEO leaders, exposing or challenging their methods, and countering their narratives.
Does the opportunity focus on countering propaganda and narratives?
Yes. The description emphasizes countering VEO narratives and weakening the persuasive impact of their messaging.
Are proposals from any geographic region allowed?
Proposals from all geographic areas may be considered.
Are there preferred or priority regions?
Yes. The call emphasizes alignment with the Global Engagement Center (GEC) Counterterrorism Division FY22 priority regions.
Which regions are highlighted as priority areas?
The highlighted priority regions are East Africa and South and Central Asia.
If a project is outside the highlighted regions, can it still be submitted?
The information provided says proposals from all geographic areas may be considered, but it also emphasizes alignment with the FY22 priority regions (East Africa and South and Central Asia), suggesting those areas may be especially responsive to the funder's interests.
What kind of approach appears most responsive to the funder?
The description suggests targeted communications interventions that reflect local contexts, audiences, languages, and media ecosystems, rather than generic counter-messaging.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility language specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.040.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 11, 2022.
What was the original closing date for submissions?
The original closing date was July 10, 2022.
What does it mean that only one award is expected?
It indicates a competitive process where only one applicant is likely to be selected.
Does the opportunity indicate a strong preference for any particular kind of organization?
Based on the information provided, the stated eligibility is U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and the opportunity is framed around implementing a focused counterterrorism strategic communications project under a cooperative agreement structure.
What kind of project is this funding meant to support overall?
Overall, it supports a focused counterterrorism communications project intended to convincingly challenge and weaken extremist narratives and recruitment efforts, with a strong preference for work relevant to East Africa and South and Central Asia, implemented by an eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit under a cooperative agreement.
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