This grant is for enhancing understanding of quantum computing and cryptography, and enabling the training and deployment of quantum-proof encryption technologies within the Indo-Pacific region. Funded by $1,009,433 USD from FY 2021 Economic Support Funds, this cooperative agreement aims to strengthen regional capabilities in advanced cybersecurity. The initiative will focus on equipping stakeholders with essential knowledge and practical skills to implement secure cryptographic solutions against future threats. Spanning 36 months, the program is designed to strategically advance the region’s digital infrastructure and ensure robust data protection in the post-quantum era.
Opportunity ID: 342688
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009117 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Indo-Pacific |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.124 — East Asia and Pacific Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,009,433 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. Non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, or overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations, and U.S. and overseas accredited, or the equivalent to an accredited, private/state institutions of higher education |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs |
| Description: | A cooperative agreement for exactly $1,009,433 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2021 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded (pending availability of funds) for work that will support the enhancement of quantum computing and cryptography understanding in the Indo-Pacific region and enable training and deployment of quantum-proof encryption technologies. The period of performance is 36 months. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CrawfordEC@state.gov
Email:- |
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Related Documents
Folder 342688 Other Supporting Documents-Q&A documents -> ESF Quantum Cryptography NOFO Q and A.pdf
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