Countering Efforts to Exploit Sensitive Technologies and Strategic Assets
Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation · Department of State
At a glance
Countering Efforts to Exploit Sensitive Technologies and Strategic Assets is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (Department of State). The application deadline was May 20, 2020. Individual awards are listed as up to $3.5M, with about 5 awards expected and $3.5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.901 (Export Control and Related Border Security).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Apr 21, 2020Posted
- May 20, 2020Application deadline
- Posted
- Apr 21, 2020
- Close date
- May 20, 2020
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $3,500,000
- Est. total funding
- $3,500,000
- Expected awards
- 5
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Educational and research institutions and U.S. not-for-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. tax code, foreign educational and research institutions, and foreign not-for-profits/NGOs/social enterprises and international NGOs and PIOs.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
Address weaknesses in partner nations export control, investment screening, critical infrastructure protection, customs and border security institutions to prevent malign state actors from exploiting those weaknesses for their advantage.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.901
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Countering Efforts to Exploit Sensitive Technologies and Strategic Assets”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Countering Efforts to Exploit Sensitive Technologies and Strategic Assets”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $3.5m, total estimated program funding is $3,500,000 and the agency expects to make about 5 awards.
How do I apply for “Countering Efforts to Exploit Sensitive Technologies and Strategic Assets”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0006660), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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