Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008564
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs, announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Supporting Partner Nations to Counter Foreign Disinformation and Propaganda" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008564). The program is designed to help officials in foreign partner countries strengthen their ability to identify, understand, and respond to state-backed disinformation and propaganda attributed to the People's Republic of China (PRC). The central idea is capacity building inside government institutions, so that government personnel at multiple levels can better recognize influence narratives, analyze information operations, and develop practical ways to counter them.
This award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the Department of State expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on implementation, providing input on activities, or coordinating on messaging and deliverables. The opportunity planned to make a single award, with an award ceiling of up to $1,250,000 in FY 2021 Economic Support Fund (ESF) resources. The initial project period is set for 24 months, indicating a two-year implementation timeline for training, planning, tool development, coordination mechanisms, or other capacity-focused work.
The funding opportunity falls under CFDA number 19.040 and is categorized under an "Other" funding activity classification (with further clarification referenced in the original notice). Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details indicated as being provided in a separate section of the full announcement, suggesting that applicants likely needed to consult the complete posting to confirm whether they qualified (for example, certain nonprofit organizations, NGOs, or other entities commonly eligible for State Department assistance awards, depending on the specific terms in the notice).
Key administrative details include a creation date of February 7, 2022, and an original application closing date of April 7, 2022. In practical terms, the opportunity offered one relatively sizable, two-year cooperative agreement focused on helping partner governments build internal systems and skills to counter PRC-linked disinformation and propaganda, with the expectation that the selected recipient would work closely with the Department of State throughout the project.Apply for SFOP0008564
- 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 "Supporting Partner Nations to Counter Foreign Disinformation and Propaganda" 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 Feb 07, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 07, 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 $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Supporting Partner Nations to Counter Foreign Disinformation and Propaganda."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008564.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to help officials in foreign partner countries strengthen their ability to identify, understand, and respond to state-backed disinformation and propaganda attributed to the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Who is the intended audience or beneficiary for program activities?
The intended beneficiaries are government personnel and officials in foreign partner countries, including personnel at multiple levels within partner government institutions.
What kind of activities does the program support?
Based on the description, activities are focused on capacity building within government institutions. Examples mentioned or implied include training, planning, tool development, establishing coordination mechanisms, and other practical capacity-focused work to help personnel recognize influence narratives, analyze information operations, and develop ways to counter them.
What specific threat or influence activity is the program focused on?
The focus is on countering state-backed disinformation and propaganda attributed to the People's Republic of China (PRC).
What is meant by "capacity building inside government institutions" in this opportunity?
It refers to strengthening internal systems and skills within partner government institutions so officials can better recognize influence narratives, analyze information operations, and respond with practical countermeasures.
What type of award will be made under this opportunity?
The award is structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this award is a Cooperative Agreement?
In this opportunity, a Cooperative Agreement indicates the Department of State expects substantial involvement during the project. That involvement may include collaborating on implementation, providing input on activities, and coordinating on messaging and deliverables.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity planned to make a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $1,250,000.
What funding source is identified for this opportunity?
The funds are identified as FY 2021 Economic Support Fund (ESF) resources.
What is the project period (performance period) for the award?
The initial project period is 24 months.
Does the 24-month project period suggest a particular implementation timeline?
Yes. The notice describes this as a two-year implementation timeline for activities such as training, planning, tool development, coordination mechanisms, or other capacity-focused work.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.040.
How is the funding activity classified in the announcement?
The funding activity classification is listed as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the original notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The announcement indicates that additional eligibility details were provided in a separate section of the full announcement, meaning applicants would need to consult the complete posting to confirm eligibility requirements.
Is eligibility fully defined in the summary information provided here?
No. The summary notes that additional eligibility details are contained elsewhere in the full announcement.
When was this funding opportunity created (posted)?
The creation date is February 7, 2022.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 7, 2022.
Is this opportunity described as a large, single award or multiple smaller awards?
It is described as one relatively sizable cooperative agreement, with a single award planned up to the stated ceiling amount.
What level of coordination with the Department of State should a recipient expect?
The recipient should expect close collaboration with the Department of State throughout the project, including coordination on implementation and potentially on messaging and deliverables, consistent with a cooperative agreement structure.
Does the description specify exact deliverables or a prescribed set of tools?
No exact deliverables are listed in the provided summary. The description generally references training, planning, tool development, and coordination mechanisms as examples of the types of capacity-focused work that could occur during the 24-month project period.
What is the central idea behind the program design?
The central idea is to build capacity inside partner government institutions so officials can better identify, understand, and respond to PRC-attributed disinformation and propaganda, including the ability to recognize influence narratives and analyze information operations.
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