ClosedResearch announcementOpportunity SFOP0007033

Mapping Russian Disinformation and Propaganda in sub-Saharan Africa

Bureau of Global Public Affairs · Department of State

At a glance

Mapping Russian Disinformation and Propaganda in sub-Saharan Africa is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of Global Public Affairs (Department of State). The application deadline was August 4, 2020. Individual awards are listed as $200K – $600K, with about 1 award expected. The notice is unrestricted by applicant type, subject to any clarifications in the notice. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).

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Key facts

Jun 5, 2020Posted
Aug 4, 2020Application deadline

Posted: Jun 5, 2020
Close date: Aug 4, 2020
Award floor: $200,000
Award ceiling: $600,000
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: 1
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Unrestricted (any entity type)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and commercial entities. Individuals, state and local governments, foreign public entities, and public international organizations are not eligible to apply. Before submitting, potential applicants should ensure that they are eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement and prepared to adhere to the terms of 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600. GEC welcomes applications irrespective of an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Public colleges & universities
501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Private colleges & universities
For-profit organizations (not small businesses)

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Can your organization apply?

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.

The Russia Directorate proposes to grant an award to a recipient with African subject matter expertise and experience researching Russian disinformation and propaganda to map Russian information operations in African countries and present those findings to local and global policymakers and public audiences to raise awareness on this topic.

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Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.040Public Diplomacy ProgramsProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.040

Historical data · not a prediction

FY18

$129M

FY19

$34.5M est.

FY20

$130M

FY21

$129M

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.040. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Bureau of Global Public Affairs
703-516-1684

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Mapping Russian Disinformation and Propaganda in sub-Saharan Africa”?

The notice lists eligibility as unrestricted — open to any type of entity — subject to clarifications in the notice's additional eligibility information.

How much funding is available through “Mapping Russian Disinformation and Propaganda in sub-Saharan Africa”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $200k – $600k and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “Mapping Russian Disinformation and Propaganda in sub-Saharan Africa”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0007033), 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 19.040