ClosedOpportunity SFOP0008992

Countering Threats to Freedom of Expression in Academia

Bureau of Global Public Affairs · Department of State

At a glance

Countering Threats to Freedom of Expression in Academia is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of Global Public Affairs (Department of State). The application deadline was July 22, 2022. Individual awards are listed as up to $1.5M, with about 1 award expected and $1.5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted: Jun 10, 2022
Close date: Jul 22, 2022
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: $1,500,000
Est. total funding: $1,500,000
Expected awards: 1
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Others (see notice)

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.

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.

A Cooperative Agreement for up to $1,500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 20221 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that will develop a global campaign to protect academic freedom and freedom of expression through shared understandings of PRC-linked challenges to core values and consensus-based responses. The initial period of performance will be for 24 months. Funding authority rests under FY2021 ESF, as authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Additional information from the agency ↗

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 “Countering Threats to Freedom of Expression in Academia”?

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 Threats to Freedom of Expression in Academia”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $1.5m, total estimated program funding is $1,500,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “Countering Threats to Freedom of Expression in Academia”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0008992), 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