Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007929
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announced a discretionary funding opportunity called "Countering Terrorism Finance in South America" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007929, CFDA 19.701). The goal is to support projects that strengthen the ability of both government institutions and key private-sector actors in the financial system to detect, disrupt, and prevent terrorism financing in three specific countries: Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. In practical terms, the opportunity is focused on building capacity among the officials, regulators, investigators, and financial sector stakeholders who play a role in identifying suspicious financial activity and stopping funds from reaching terrorist networks.
This opportunity is structured differently than a typical one-step grant competition. It begins with a Request for Statements of Interest and Capacity (RSOIC), meaning organizations do not submit a full proposal right away. Instead, they submit a Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOIC) as the first phase. CT then reviews the SOICs to determine which applicants are eligible and which concepts appear promising. Selected applicants are invited into a second phase: a virtual co-creation workshop. That workshop is meant to further shape and refine project ideas through collaborative discussion with U.S. government officials, subject matter experts, and possibly other implementing partners. The intent is to jointly develop stronger, more targeted program concepts before moving forward.
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies more substantial involvement by the U.S. government during implementation than is common under a standard grant. While the listing identifies the category as "Other" for the funding activity, the substance clearly centers on countering terrorism finance capacity-building in the region, likely involving training, technical assistance, stakeholder coordination, and practical tools or procedures that can be adopted by relevant institutions and financial entities.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was created on April 7, 2021, with an original closing date of May 7, 2021. The posted metadata shows an award ceiling of 0 and expected awards of 0, which usually indicates that specific funding levels and award counts were not provided in the public summary or were to be determined during later phases of the process rather than signaling that no awards would be made. Overall, the announcement communicates that CT is seeking qualified nonprofit implementers with the experience and organizational capacity to work with public and private stakeholders in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay on practical, collaborative efforts to counter terrorism financing.Apply for SFOP0007929
- The Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Countering Terrorism Finance in South America" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.701.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 07, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 07, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Countering Terrorism Finance in South America."
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0007929.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.701.
What is the main goal of the program?
The goal is to support projects that strengthen the ability of both government institutions and key private-sector actors in the financial system to detect, disrupt, and prevent terrorism financing.
Which countries are the focus of this opportunity?
This opportunity focuses on work in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Who is this program trying to build capacity for?
The program emphasizes capacity-building among people and institutions involved in identifying and stopping suspicious financial activity, including officials, regulators, investigators, and financial sector stakeholders.
What kinds of activities or projects does the opportunity seem to support?
Based on the description, the opportunity centers on practical capacity-building to counter terrorism finance. This may include efforts such as training, technical assistance, stakeholder coordination, and developing practical tools or procedures that relevant institutions and financial entities can adopt.
Is this a standard one-step application process?
No. This opportunity is structured as a multi-phase process that starts with a Request for Statements of Interest and Capacity (RSOIC) rather than requiring a full proposal up front.
What is submitted in the first phase?
Applicants submit a Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOIC) in the first phase.
What does CT do with the SOIC submissions?
CT reviews SOICs to determine eligibility and to identify which proposed concepts appear promising for the next phase.
What happens after an organization is selected from the SOIC stage?
Selected applicants are invited to a virtual co-creation workshop as the second phase of the process.
What is the purpose of the virtual co-creation workshop?
The workshop is intended to shape and refine project ideas through collaborative discussion with U.S. government officials, subject matter experts, and potentially other implementing partners, with the aim of developing stronger and more targeted program concepts before moving forward.
What type of funding instrument is expected?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates more substantial involvement by the U.S. government during implementation than is common under a standard grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility language explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 7, 2021.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was May 7, 2021.
The listing shows an award ceiling of 0 and expected awards of 0. Does that mean no funding will be awarded?
Not necessarily. The summary notes that this typically indicates specific funding levels and award counts were not provided in the public metadata or were to be determined during later phases of the process, rather than signaling that no awards would be made.
What does the opportunity description suggest CT is looking for in applicants?
CT appears to be seeking qualified nonprofit implementers with the experience and organizational capacity to work with public and private stakeholders in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay on practical, collaborative efforts to counter terrorism financing.
What is distinctive about this opportunity compared to typical grant competitions?
Two distinguishing features are highlighted: (1) the two-phase process beginning with an SOIC rather than a full proposal, and (2) the use of a virtual co-creation workshop to collaboratively refine project concepts before moving forward.
Is the funding activity category specified?
The listing identifies the funding activity category as "Other", while the substance of the opportunity is focused on countering terrorism finance capacity-building in South America.
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