Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009311
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Counter IED work in Tanzania - Mozambique Border" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009311). The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to remain actively involved in guiding and overseeing implementation rather than simply providing a grant with minimal engagement. The overall aim is to build and strengthen partner capacity to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs), with a focus on reducing the ability of hostile or malign actors to exploit security and operational weaknesses along the Tanzania-Mozambique border.
The opportunity is rooted in a recent political and security development: the presidents of Tanzania and Mozambique signed a joint peace accord on security and defense. That accord is presented as an opening for more coordinated and effective cross-border work, especially in areas where there are currently gaps in operations, training, knowledge, or coordination. The funded activities are therefore intended to help translate that high-level agreement into practical improvements on the ground by enhancing counter-IED capabilities and addressing vulnerabilities that could be used by armed groups, traffickers, or other destabilizing actors operating in border areas.
Financially, the award has a ceiling of $493,827, and the U.S. government anticipated making a single award under this announcement (Expected Awards: 1). The opportunity was created on January 3, 2023, with an original closing date of March 4, 2023. It is listed under CFDA 19.901 and categorized under a broad "Other" funding activity classification, indicating that it does not fit neatly into more common categories and may involve specialized security assistance activities. Eligibility is listed as "Others," which typically signals that applicants must consult the full eligibility instructions in the original notice to determine which types of organizations are permitted to apply (for example, certain nonprofits, international organizations, or other qualified entities, depending on the notice's specifics).
In practical terms, the program is designed to improve the ability of partner entities to prevent, detect, mitigate, and respond to IED-related threats in a sensitive cross-border environment. The emphasis on border weaknesses suggests the funded work would likely support measures that improve operational readiness and coordination in border regions, close known capability or knowledge gaps, and strengthen resilience against tactics involving explosive hazards. Overall, the grant aligns U.S. security assistance resources with a timely bilateral commitment between Tanzania and Mozambique, aiming to reduce risks posed by IEDs and deny adversaries the ability to take advantage of border security vulnerabilities.Apply for SFOP0009311
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Counter IED work in Tanzania - Mozambique Border" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.901.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 03, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 04, 2023. (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 $493,827.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Counter IED work in Tanzania - Mozambique Border (SFOP0009311)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Counter IED work in Tanzania - Mozambique Border."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0009311.
Which U.S. agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the U.S. government expects to remain actively involved in guiding and overseeing implementation, rather than providing a grant with minimal engagement.
What is the main goal of the program?
The overall aim is to build and strengthen partner capacity to counter improvised explosive devices (IEDs), with a focus on reducing the ability of hostile or malign actors to exploit security and operational weaknesses along the Tanzania-Mozambique border.
What problem is this program trying to address?
The program is intended to address vulnerabilities and gaps along the Tanzania-Mozambique border that could be exploited by armed groups, traffickers, or other destabilizing actors, particularly through the use of IED-related tactics and explosive hazards.
Why is the Tanzania-Mozambique border specifically emphasized?
The border is emphasized because the opportunity is tied to cross-border security needs and highlights the importance of reducing exploitable weaknesses in a sensitive cross-border environment.
How does a recent political development relate to this funding?
The opportunity is rooted in a recent development where the presidents of Tanzania and Mozambique signed a joint peace accord on security and defense. The funding is framed as a way to help translate that high-level agreement into practical improvements on the ground.
What kinds of gaps or weaknesses is the program meant to close?
Based on the description, the funded activities are intended to address gaps in operations, training, knowledge, or coordination that currently limit more coordinated and effective cross-border work.
What types of activities does the opportunity expect to support?
The opportunity is designed to improve the ability of partner entities to prevent, detect, mitigate, and respond to IED-related threats. The emphasis on border weaknesses suggests support for measures that improve operational readiness and coordination, close capability or knowledge gaps, and strengthen resilience against explosive-hazard tactics in border regions.
Does the opportunity specify a focus on prevention and response?
Yes. The description states the program is designed to improve the ability to prevent, detect, mitigate, and respond to IED-related threats.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $493,827.
How many awards does the government expect to make?
The government anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on January 3, 2023.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was March 4, 2023.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.901.
How is the funding activity classified?
It is categorized under a broad "Other" funding activity classification, indicating it does not fit neatly into more common categories and may involve specialized security assistance activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others." This typically signals that applicants must consult the full eligibility instructions in the original notice to determine which types of organizations are permitted to apply (for example, certain nonprofits, international organizations, or other qualified entities, depending on the notice's specifics).
Does "Others" eligibility mean any organization can apply?
No. The listing "Others" indicates the specific eligible applicant types are not fully defined in the summary and would be spelled out in the full announcement. Applicants would need to rely on the original notice's eligibility instructions to confirm whether they qualify.
What does active U.S. government involvement mean in practice?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the U.S. government expects to remain actively involved in guiding and overseeing implementation. This generally implies closer coordination with the award recipient during execution compared with a more hands-off grant structure.
How does this opportunity relate to broader security assistance objectives?
The opportunity aligns U.S. security assistance resources with a timely bilateral commitment between Tanzania and Mozambique, aiming to reduce risks posed by IEDs and deny adversaries the ability to take advantage of border security vulnerabilities.
Is this opportunity focused on cross-border coordination?
Yes. The description frames the joint peace accord as an opening for more coordinated cross-border work and positions the funded activities as enabling practical improvements in coordination and effectiveness in border areas.
Is this opportunity intended to support general border security or specifically counter-IED capacity?
The stated emphasis is specifically on counter-IED capacity building and strengthening partner ability to address IED-related threats, particularly where security and operational weaknesses exist along the border.
Does the summary specify exact deliverables or required project components?
No specific deliverables or required components are listed in the provided summary beyond the general intent to strengthen counter-IED capabilities and address gaps in operations, training, knowledge, or coordination.
Where should applicants look for definitive requirements and eligibility details?
Because eligibility is summarized only as "Others" and the summary does not list detailed requirements, applicants would need to consult the full original notice associated with Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009311 for definitive instructions.
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