This grant aims to bolster international election integrity by empowering stakeholders with advanced counter-disinformation technologies. It is specifically designed to enhance the capacity of relevant organizations and individuals to effectively identify, mitigate, and combat foreign disinformation campaigns that threaten the fairness and security of elections worldwide. The initiative seeks to foster the adoption and strategic application of technological solutions to safeguard democratic processes from external manipulation and ensure the public’s access to accurate information during critical electoral periods. This funding opportunity is for those dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions against modern digital threats.
Opportunity ID: 342466
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009104 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Supporting International Election Security with Counter-Disinformation Technology |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | This is a Cooperative Agreement for up to $1,500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in U.S. Fiscal Year 2022 DP funds. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and commercial entities. Individuals, state and local governments, foreign public entities, and public international organizations are not eligible to apply. Before submitting, potential applicants should ensure that they are eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement and prepared to adhere to the terms of 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600.
GEC welcomes applications irrespective of an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Global Public Affairs |
| Description: | Increase the capacity of stakeholders to leverage technological capabilities against the problem of foreign disinformation related to foreign elections. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GEC-Programs@state.gov
Email:- |
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