Opportunity ID: 356600
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP093024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Resilience of Information Space, Responsible Technology Practices, Responsible Cyberspace and Digital Ecosystems, and Points of Entry Security |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Foreign Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 22, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants and partners, subcontractors, or consortium members, include, but are not necessarily limited to, registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations and small businesses; private voluntary organizations; foundations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; and faith-based and community institutions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) under this program. The objective of this foreign assistance is to strengthen information resilience, cybersecurity, responsible technology practices, and security of points of entry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This approach is consistent with U.S. foreign policy. Under this solicitation, applicants may propose activities in their SOIs that contribute to one or more of the following Lines of Effort (LOEs): LOE 1: Resilience of Information Space/Information Integrity, LOE 2: Responsible Technology Practices, LOE 3: Responsible Cyberspace and Digital Ecosystems, and LOE 4: Points of Entry/Ports Infrastructure Security. The submission of a SOI is the first step in a two-part process. A prospective applicant must first submit a SOI, which is a concept note outlining a project idea and its objectives. If a project is determined to warrant further consideration based on the SOI provided, the applicant will be invited to submit a full proposal. An invitation to submit a proposal is not a guarantee of funding. **NEA/AC will hold virtual office hours to answer questions from interested applicants via teams on Wednesday, November 6 from 8-9am EST. Information to join the office hours is below: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 220 442 718 035 Passcode: yQV3eA Dial in by phone +1 509-824-1908,,798767765# United States Phone conference ID: 798 767 765# |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nea-grants@state.gov
Email:Nea-grants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| We have scheduled virtual office hours to answer questions from interested applicants on Wednesday, November 6 from 8-9am EST.
Meeting Information – Microsoft Teams Dial in by phone |
Oct 28, 2024 | |
| Updated closing date for this opportunity from October 31 to November 22. | Oct 01, 2024 | |
| Oct 01, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP093024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Resilience of Information Space, Responsible Technology Practices, Responsible Cyberspace and Digital Ecosystems, and Points of Entry Security |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Foreign Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 22, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants and partners, subcontractors, or consortium members, include, but are not necessarily limited to, registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations and small businesses; private voluntary organizations; foundations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; and faith-based and community institutions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) under this program. The objective of this foreign assistance is to strengthen information resilience, cybersecurity, responsible technology practices, and security of points of entry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This approach is consistent with U.S. foreign policy. Under this solicitation, applicants may propose activities in their SOIs that contribute to one or more of the following Lines of Effort (LOEs): LOE 1: Resilience of Information Space/Information Integrity, LOE 2: Responsible Technology Practices, LOE 3: Responsible Cyberspace and Digital Ecosystems, and LOE 4: Points of Entry/Ports Infrastructure Security. The submission of a SOI is the first step in a two-part process. A prospective applicant must first submit a SOI, which is a concept note outlining a project idea and its objectives. If a project is determined to warrant further consideration based on the SOI provided, the applicant will be invited to submit a full proposal. An invitation to submit a proposal is not a guarantee of funding. **NEA/AC will hold virtual office hours to answer questions from interested applicants via teams on Wednesday, November 6 from 8-9am EST. Information to join the office hours is below: Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 220 442 718 035 Passcode: yQV3eA Dial in by phone +1 509-824-1908,,798767765# United States Phone conference ID: 798 767 765# |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nea-grants@state.gov
Email:Nea-grants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP093024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Resilience of Information Space, Responsible Technology Practices, Responsible Cyberspace and Digital Ecosystems, and Points of Entry Security |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Foreign Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 07, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 22, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants and partners, subcontractors, or consortium members, include, but are not necessarily limited to, registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations and small businesses; private voluntary organizations; foundations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; and faith-based and community institutions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) under this program. The objective of this foreign assistance is to strengthen information resilience, cybersecurity, responsible technology practices, and security of points of entry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This approach is consistent with U.S. foreign policy. Under this solicitation, applicants may propose activities in their SOIs that contribute to one or more of the following Lines of Effort (LOEs): LOE 1: Resilience of Information Space/Information Integrity, LOE 2: Responsible Technology Practices, LOE 3: Responsible Cyberspace and Digital Ecosystems, and LOE 4: Points of Entry/Ports Infrastructure Security.
The submission of a SOI is the first step in a two-part process. A prospective applicant must first submit a SOI, which is a concept note outlining a project idea and its objectives. If a project is determined to warrant further consideration based on the SOI provided, the applicant will be invited to submit a full proposal. An invitation to submit a proposal is not a guarantee of funding. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nea-grants@state.gov
Email:Nea-grants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP093024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Resilience of Information Space, Responsible Technology Practices, Responsible Cyberspace and Digital Ecosystems, and Points of Entry Security |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Foreign Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.600 — Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants and partners, subcontractors, or consortium members, include, but are not necessarily limited to, registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations and small businesses; private voluntary organizations; foundations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; and faith-based and community institutions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Assistance Coordination |
| Description: |
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) under this program. The objective of this foreign assistance is to strengthen information resilience, cybersecurity, responsible technology practices, and security of points of entry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This approach is consistent with U.S. foreign policy. Under this solicitation, applicants may propose activities in their SOIs that contribute to one or more of the following Lines of Effort (LOEs): LOE 1: Resilience of Information Space/Information Integrity, LOE 2: Responsible Technology Practices, LOE 3: Responsible Cyberspace and Digital Ecosystems, and LOE 4: Points of Entry/Ports Infrastructure Security.
The submission of a SOI is the first step in a two-part process. A prospective applicant must first submit a SOI, which is a concept note outlining a project idea and its objectives. If a project is determined to warrant further consideration based on the SOI provided, the applicant will be invited to submit a full proposal. An invitation to submit a proposal is not a guarantee of funding. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nea-grants@state.gov
Email:Nea-grants@state.gov |