This cooperative agreement, offered by the U.S. Department of State through its Economic Support Funds (ESF), is for strengthening the cybersecurity of port infrastructure. This grant aims to support the Smart and Secure Ports Development Program in the Indo-Pacific region. The primary purpose is to build partner capacity, helping nations resist economic coercion and cyber theft, thereby protecting vital supply chain hubs. Up to $869,135 USD in FY 2021 funds are available for this initiative. The period of performance for the awarded project is one year, with funding authority derived from the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This funding empowers strategic efforts to enhance maritime security and resilience.
Opportunity ID: 341148
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0009062 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Smart and Secure Ports Development Program |
| 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: | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $869,135 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | EAP welcomes applications from 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, public international organizations, U.S. and overseas private, public, or state institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs |
| Description: | A cooperative agreement for up to $869,135 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2021 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded (pending availability of funds) for work that will support strengthening the cybersecurity of port infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific and build partner capacity to resist economic coercion, cyber theft, and protect supply chain hubs. The period of performance is one year. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Adam Murray
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