The U.S. Department of State is offering this Cooperative Agreement to advance understanding and counter the influence of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in foreign information environments. This grant is for projects that will support resilience-building efforts through targeted workshops, aiming to strengthen civil society and media capabilities against disinformation. Up to $750,000 USD will be awarded to a single project selected for its competitive proposal and coordinated strategy with State Department stakeholders. The initiative will focus on enhancing the capacity of communities to identify, analyze, and effectively respond to foreign malign influence operations. The chosen target countries will be crucial in fostering local resilience. The initial period of performance for this grant will span twenty-four months, enabling comprehensive and sustained impact in protecting information integrity.
Opportunity ID: 337888
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0008565 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Understanding and Countering PRC Influence in Foreign Information Environments |
| 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: | The Department of State seeks proposals to increase the technical skills of foreign journalists and researchers through workshops which shine a spotlight on the PRC’s information manipulation toolkit and strategies. This project will build the capacity of journalists, researchers and academics and strengthen the professional and institutional capacities of their affiliated organizations. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 07, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 07, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. and foreign non-profit/nongovernmental organizations, educational institutions, and commercial entities. Applicants from high-income countries are eligible to be proposed implementers or sub-implementers. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Global Public Affairs |
| Description: | One (1) Cooperative Agreement totaling up to $750,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) each in FY 2021 ESF will be awarded for projects that will support resilience-building efforts in the information space through targeted workshops. Target countries will be selected based on competitive proposals and coordinated with State Department stakeholders. The initial period of performance will be for twenty-four (24) 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:
GEC-Programs@State.gov
Email:- |
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