Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0004981
The grant opportunity titled "Regional and Bilateral Countering Violent Extremism Support in the Western Balkans" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0004981) is a U.S. Department of State program offered through the Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT). It was released as a discretionary funding opportunity and is intended to fund projects that strengthen efforts to counter violent extremism (CVE) across the Western Balkans, using both country-specific (bilateral) and cross-border (regional) approaches. The mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement in the project direction, coordination, and oversight compared with a standard grant.
At its core, the opportunity is aimed at supporting both governments and civil society organizations as they put national CVE strategies and action plans into practice. That typically includes helping stakeholders move from policy documents to real-world implementation by improving coordination, building practical skills, and strengthening local systems that prevent radicalization and reduce the appeal of extremist narratives. In addition to supporting national-level implementation, the program also emphasizes regional efforts, reflecting the reality that extremist recruitment, propaganda, and networks often cross borders and that neighboring countries benefit from shared tools, shared learning, and compatible approaches.
A major program focus is local capacity-building to launch CVE counter-messaging campaigns. In practical terms, this points to initiatives that help local actors design, produce, and deliver credible communications that can compete with or undermine extremist messaging. "Local capacity" suggests the Department is looking for sustainable skills and infrastructure in the region rather than one-off products, such as training local communicators, strengthening community-based organizations, improving campaign planning and evaluation, and helping partners understand target audiences and online information environments. The intent is likely to ensure that messaging efforts are culturally grounded, trusted by intended audiences, and adaptable over time.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with U.S. 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The program is listed under CFDA 19.701, which is associated with State Department public and foreign assistance programming. The total funding is structured with an award ceiling of $1,678,750, and the Department anticipated making one award. The opportunity was created on April 26, 2018, with an original closing date of May 30, 2018, indicating a relatively short application window.
In summary, this NOFO funds a single, relatively large cooperative agreement to strengthen CVE implementation and counter-messaging capacity in the Western Balkans by working with both governmental and non-governmental partners. The emphasis is on enabling partners to operationalize national strategies while also building regional capability and coordination, particularly in the area of communication campaigns intended to counter extremist narratives and reduce recruitment appeal.Apply for SFOP0004981
- 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 "Regional and Bilateral Countering Violent Extremism Support in the Western Balkans" 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 26, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,678,750.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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