Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006901
The "Countering Violent Extremism - Countering Terrorist Ideology" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0006901) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) grant competition focused on reducing the influence of terrorist ideology and disrupting the ways that ideology is spread. The core aim is to support projects that directly address extremist narratives, recruitment messaging, and other channels used to radicalize or mobilize individuals and communities. The notice emphasizes both ideology itself and the mechanisms of propagation, which typically points to efforts that weaken distribution networks, improve community resilience to messaging, and counter the appeal and legitimacy of violent extremist narratives in targeted environments.
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State expects to have an active role in shaping or overseeing implementation compared to a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 19.701. The program anticipates making one award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $546,914. The posting date was April 30, 2020, with an original application deadline of June 12, 2020.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. In practice, that typically means eligible applicants are established nonprofit entities capable of managing U.S. government funds, meeting compliance requirements, and demonstrating programmatic experience relevant to countering violent extremism or related fields such as strategic communications, prevention programming, community engagement, or counter-messaging.
Geographically, the NOFO indicates a wide but clearly prioritized set of potential programming locations and beneficiaries across several regions. In East and West Africa, countries specifically highlighted include Burkina Faso, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, and Tanzania, along with the Littoral States. In Central Asia, the focus includes Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. In the Near East, Morocco and Tunisia are singled out. In South and Southeast Asia, the opportunity points to Indonesia, Maldives, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. The wording also leaves room for other locations or beneficiary groups, but the emphasis is on these areas where terrorist groups, affiliated networks, or enabling ecosystems may be active or where ideological influence is a recognized risk factor.
Overall, this opportunity is designed for a nonprofit applicant proposing a targeted, practical project to counter violent extremist ideology in one or more of the identified priority regions, with measurable activities aimed at reducing the reach, credibility, and impact of terrorist messaging and the systems that amplify it. For the most precise expectations about allowable activities, required deliverables, monitoring and evaluation standards, and how the Department of State plans to partner during implementation, applicants are directed to consult the full NOFO text referenced in the announcement.Apply for SFOP0006901
- The Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Countering Violent Extremism - Countering Terrorist Ideology" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.701.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 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 $546,914.00 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 funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Countering Violent Extremism - Countering Terrorist Ideology."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0006901.
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State grant competition administered by the Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT).
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The core aim is to reduce the influence of terrorist ideology and disrupt how that ideology is spread. Projects are expected to directly address extremist narratives, recruitment messaging, and other channels used to radicalize or mobilize individuals and communities.
What kinds of problems or threats does the program focus on?
The notice emphasizes both (1) the ideology itself (violent extremist narratives and recruitment messaging) and (2) the mechanisms of propagation (the ways content is distributed, amplified, and made persuasive). This generally points to efforts that weaken distribution networks, improve community resilience to messaging, and counter the appeal and legitimacy of violent extremist narratives in targeted environments.
What type of award is being offered?
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the Department of State expects to have an active role in shaping, partnering on, or overseeing implementation compared to a standard grant.
Is this discretionary or mandatory funding?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA listing provided is 19.701.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The program anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $546,914.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is April 30, 2020.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 12, 2020.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS.
Are universities or colleges eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded, even if they are otherwise nonprofit.
What types of organizations does this opportunity appear designed for?
Based on the eligibility and program description, it is designed for established nonprofit entities capable of managing U.S. government funds, meeting compliance requirements, and demonstrating experience relevant to countering violent extremism or related work such as strategic communications, prevention programming, community engagement, or counter-messaging.
What kinds of activities are encouraged by the description?
The summary points to practical, targeted projects that counter violent extremist ideology by reducing the reach, credibility, and impact of terrorist messaging and the systems that amplify it. The description references addressing extremist narratives and recruitment messaging, disrupting channels used for radicalization and mobilization, weakening distribution networks, improving community resilience to messaging, and countering the appeal and perceived legitimacy of violent extremist narratives in targeted environments.
Where can projects be implemented geographically?
The NOFO indicates a wide but prioritized set of locations and beneficiaries across several regions, with specific countries highlighted in Africa, Central Asia, the Near East, and South/Southeast Asia.
Which countries are highlighted in East and West Africa?
Burkina Faso, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, and Tanzania are specifically highlighted, along with the Littoral States.
Which countries are highlighted in Central Asia?
Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are highlighted.
Which countries are highlighted in the Near East?
Morocco and Tunisia are singled out.
Which countries are highlighted in South and Southeast Asia?
Indonesia, Maldives, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka are highlighted.
Are applicants limited only to the listed countries and regions?
The wording leaves room for other locations or beneficiary groups, but the emphasis is on the identified areas where terrorist groups, affiliated networks, or enabling ecosystems may be active, or where ideological influence is recognized as a risk factor.
What is the intended focus of a competitive proposal?
The opportunity is positioned for a nonprofit applicant proposing a targeted, practical project in one or more priority regions, with measurable activities aimed at reducing the influence of terrorist ideology and disrupting its spread.
Where can applicants find the most precise requirements (allowable activities, deliverables, and monitoring and evaluation expectations)?
Applicants are directed to consult the full NOFO text referenced in the announcement for the most precise expectations, including allowable activities, required deliverables, monitoring and evaluation standards, and details on how the Department of State plans to partner during implementation.
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