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ClosedOpportunity SFOP0006660

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).

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Key facts

  1. Apr 21, 2020Posted
  2. 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.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
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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.

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Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 19.901

Historical data · not a prediction
FY19$938K est.
FY20$20.4M
FY21$29M est.
FY22$18.9M
FY23$31.6M est.
FY24$31.6M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.901. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency 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.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.022
Award range
Amount not specified
Est. close
Feb 1, 2024 (est.)
Who can apply
Others (see notice)
Source: Grants.govVerified today
ForecastedALN 19.040
Award range
$10K – $200K
Est. close
Jun 8, 2026 (est.)
Who can apply
State governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and 2 more
Source: Grants.govVerified today
ForecastedALN 19.040
Award range
Amount not specified
Est. close
Jan 26, 2025 (est.)
Who can apply
Others (see notice)
Source: Grants.govVerified today