Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005669
The FY18/19 IRF Combatting Anti-Semitism in EUR and SCA grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005669) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) as a discretionary grant program focused on addressing rising anti-Semitism across the OSCE region, specifically in Europe and Central Asia. The core purpose of the program was to support efforts, carried out in partnership with the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, that reduce and respond to anti-Semitic activity and the broader conditions that allow it to grow in public life.
The opportunity defined anti-Semitism broadly in terms of how it shows up in real-world harms and social environments. It highlighted concerns including physical violence targeting Jewish individuals or communities, desecration or damage to synagogues, cemeteries, and other religious or cultural sites, and discrimination based on religion. It also emphasized the role of rhetoric and communication in fueling hostility, calling out hateful or inflammatory speech not only in public discourse and traditional media, but also online, where content can spread rapidly and normalize extremist or discriminatory narratives.
Administratively, this was a grant (not a contract) with an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 per award and an expectation of making about two awards. It fell under CFDA 19.345 and was categorized under a broader funding activity area listed as "Other" (with further clarification referenced in the full notice). The posting was created on March 25, 2019, with an original application deadline of May 3, 2019, indicating a relatively short window for proposal development and submission.
Eligibility was listed as "Others," meaning applicants were not limited to a single standard category in the summary and were expected to consult the full eligibility language in the notice for specifics. In practical terms for DRL opportunities, this often signals openness to a range of capable implementers, such as non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, or other qualified entities with relevant regional experience and programming capacity, though the precise eligible applicant types would be confirmed in the full announcement text.
Overall, the grant opportunity aimed to fund practical, targeted initiatives that counter anti-Semitism as both a security and human rights issue, addressing incidents on the ground as well as the discriminatory narratives and media dynamics that contribute to violence, vandalism, and exclusion. The geographic focus on OSCE member states in Europe and Central Asia framed it as a regional effort aligned with international commitments to tolerance, non-discrimination, and protection of religious freedom and minority rights.Apply for SFOP0005669
- The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY18/19 IRF Combatting Anti-Semitism in EUR and SCA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 25, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 03, 2019. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: FY18/19 IRF Combatting Anti-Semitism in EUR and SCA (SFOP0005669)
What is this grant opportunity?
This was a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) discretionary grant opportunity titled "FY18/19 IRF Combatting Anti-Semitism in EUR and SCA." The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is SFOP0005669.
Who issued the opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
Is this funding a grant or a contract?
This opportunity was a grant program, not a contract.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose was to support efforts that reduce and respond to anti-Semitic activity and the broader conditions that allow anti-Semitism to grow in public life across the OSCE region, specifically Europe and Central Asia.
How does the opportunity describe the program focus?
The program was framed as addressing anti-Semitism as both a security issue and a human rights issue, supporting practical, targeted initiatives that respond to incidents and also counter the narratives and media dynamics that contribute to hostility, violence, vandalism, and exclusion.
Which regions or countries were the focus?
The geographic focus was the OSCE region, specifically Europe and Central Asia (EUR and SCA).
What kinds of anti-Semitic harms or incidents were highlighted?
The opportunity highlighted concerns including physical violence targeting Jewish individuals or communities, desecration or damage to synagogues, cemeteries, and other religious or cultural sites, and discrimination based on religion.
Did the opportunity address online hate and media dynamics?
Yes. It emphasized the role of rhetoric and communication in fueling hostility, including hateful or inflammatory speech in public discourse and traditional media, as well as online content that can spread rapidly and normalize extremist or discriminatory narratives.
Was the program intended to be implemented in partnership with anyone?
Yes. The opportunity stated that efforts would be carried out in partnership with the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.
What was the award ceiling per award?
The award ceiling was up to $1,000,000 per award.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of making about two awards.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.345.
What was the funding activity area?
The funding activity area was categorized as "Other," with additional clarification referenced as being available in the full notice.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on March 25, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 3, 2019.
How much time was there to prepare and submit an application?
Based on the posted date (March 25, 2019) and the original deadline (May 3, 2019), the opportunity provided a relatively short window for proposal development and submission.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility in the summary was listed as "Others," meaning the summary did not limit applicants to a single standard category and applicants were expected to consult the full notice for the specific eligibility language.
What does "Eligibility: Others" imply in practical terms for DRL opportunities?
In practical terms for DRL opportunities, this often signals openness to a range of capable implementers (such as non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, or other qualified entities) with relevant regional experience and programming capacity, though the precise eligible applicant types would be confirmed in the full announcement text.
What types of activities were the opportunity aiming to fund?
The opportunity aimed to fund practical, targeted initiatives that counter anti-Semitism by addressing incidents on the ground (such as violence or vandalism) and by addressing discriminatory narratives and media dynamics that can contribute to hostility in public life.
How was anti-Semitism defined or characterized in this opportunity?
The opportunity described anti-Semitism broadly in terms of how it shows up in real-world harms and social environments, including violence, vandalism or desecration of religious and cultural sites, discrimination based on religion, and hateful rhetoric across public discourse, media, and online platforms.
What broader values or commitments did the opportunity align with?
The regional focus on OSCE member states framed the effort as aligned with international commitments to tolerance, non-discrimination, and protection of religious freedom and minority rights.
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