Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006930
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs, posted a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Regional Harmonization to PVE in Coastal West Africa" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0006930) to support efforts that reduce vulnerability to violent extremism in hard-to-reach border areas of Coastal West Africa. The central idea is to strengthen the relationship and communication channels between remote, often underserved border communities and government institutions so that local realities and community concerns more directly shape national and regional Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE) policies and operational responses. The opportunity is framed around the practical challenge that border regions can be exposed to cross-border movement, limited state presence, and localized grievances, which can create openings for violent extremist influence. By building trust and consistent engagement between citizens and authorities, the program aims to improve how governments understand, design, and coordinate P/CVE approaches.
Geographically, the program focuses on Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Cote d'Ivoire, with an explicit expectation that applicants account for coordination with Burkina Faso where appropriate. That coordination component reflects the regional nature of violent extremist threats and the reality that dynamics in Burkina Faso can affect adjacent coastal states, especially in border corridors where communities, trade routes, and security challenges span national lines. The emphasis on "regional harmonization" signals that proposals should not treat each country in isolation, but instead look for ways to align or connect community-government engagement and policy feedback across borders, helping national and regional stakeholders learn from one another and respond more consistently.
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant, such as collaboration on planning, coordination, or oversight. The total award ceiling listed is USD 1,679,012, and the posting indicates an expected awards figure of 0 in the source data, which can reflect administrative factors in how the opportunity was recorded rather than a definitive statement that no awards would be made. The opportunity was created on May 12, 2020, with an original closing date of July 10, 2020. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.222, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other," with further clarification referenced in the full notice.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status in the United States, excluding institutions of higher education. In practical terms, that means the intended applicants are U.S.-registered nonprofit entities that can design and manage a multi-country or regionally coordinated initiative, likely working through local partners, civil society organizations, and community structures in the target countries to reach remote border populations. Overall, the opportunity is geared toward projects that connect local community perspectives to higher-level decision-making, improve coordination between communities and government actors, and contribute to more informed and responsive P/CVE policy and practice across Coastal West Africa and its borderland interface with Burkina Faso.Apply for SFOP0006930
- The Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs 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 Harmonization to PVE in Coastal West Africa" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.222.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 12, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2020. (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 $1,679,012.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Regional Harmonization to PVE in Coastal West Africa".
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0006930.
4) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program supports efforts that reduce vulnerability to violent extremism in hard-to-reach border areas of Coastal West Africa by strengthening relationships and communication between remote border communities and government institutions, so community realities and concerns more directly shape national and regional P/CVE policy and operational responses.
5) What does "PVE" or "P/CVE" mean in this opportunity?
In the context of this notice, PVE refers to Preventing Violent Extremism, and P/CVE refers to Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.
6) What problem is the opportunity trying to address?
The notice highlights that border regions may face cross-border movement, limited state presence, and localized grievances, which can create openings for violent extremist influence. The project focus is to build trust and consistent engagement so governments can better understand local conditions and coordinate more responsive P/CVE approaches.
7) Which countries are included in the geographic focus?
The program focuses on Benin, Togo, Ghana, and Cote d'Ivoire.
8) Is Burkina Faso part of the project area?
The notice states there is an explicit expectation that applicants account for coordination with Burkina Faso where appropriate, reflecting the regional nature of violent extremist threats and the ways dynamics in Burkina Faso can affect adjacent coastal states, especially in border corridors.
9) What does "regional harmonization" mean for proposal design?
Based on the notice, "regional harmonization" signals that proposals should not treat each country in isolation. Instead, they should look for ways to align or connect community-government engagement and policy feedback across borders, helping national and regional stakeholders learn from one another and respond more consistently.
10) What types of communities are prioritized?
The opportunity emphasizes remote, often underserved border communities, particularly in hard-to-reach border areas.
11) What outcomes is the program aiming for?
The notice describes outcomes such as: stronger trust and engagement between citizens and authorities; improved communication channels between border communities and government institutions; and more informed, coordinated, and responsive national and regional P/CVE policies and operational responses shaped by local realities.
12) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
13) What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement typically means the U.S. government anticipates substantial involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant, such as collaboration on planning, coordination, or oversight.
14) What is the total award ceiling?
The total award ceiling listed is USD 1,679,012.
15) The posting shows "expected awards: 0." Does that mean no one will be funded?
The information provided notes that an "expected awards" figure of 0 can reflect administrative factors in how the opportunity was recorded, rather than a definitive statement that no awards would be made.
16) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 12, 2020.
17) What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is July 10, 2020.
18) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.222.
19) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other", with further clarification referenced in the full notice.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status in the United States, excluding institutions of higher education.
21) Are universities or colleges eligible applicants?
No. The eligibility criteria specifically exclude institutions of higher education.
22) Does the opportunity indicate how applicants are expected to work in the target countries?
Based on the notice, eligible U.S. nonprofits are expected to be able to design and manage a multi-country or regionally coordinated initiative, likely working through local partners, civil society organizations, and community structures in the target countries to reach remote border populations.
23) What is the central program strategy described in the notice?
The central idea is to strengthen relationships and communication channels between remote border communities and government institutions so that community concerns and local realities directly shape higher-level P/CVE policy and operational responses.
24) Why does the notice emphasize border areas?
The notice frames border regions as places where cross-border movement, limited state presence, and localized grievances can combine to increase vulnerability to violent extremist influence. The program is designed to improve how governments understand and respond to these realities through consistent community-government engagement.
25) Does the opportunity emphasize national efforts, regional efforts, or both?
Both. While the geographic focus includes specific coastal countries, the "regional harmonization" emphasis and coordination with Burkina Faso highlight that proposals should support cross-border learning, alignment, and coordination across national and regional stakeholders.
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