Opportunity Information: Apply for S PMECO 09 RFA 02
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- The Office of Export Control Cooperation in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing Export Controls in Oman through Model Law Training" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 4, 2008 and posted on Nov 3, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 9, 2008 The closing date for applications/proposals has been extended to 1200 noon EST on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. To be eligible for award, your application/proposal package must be received by the grants officer no later than that time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 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).
- Eligibility is limited to U.S. based educational institutions and not for profit organizations. Direct funding for non U.S. entities is not available under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Enhancing Export Controls in Oman through Model Law Training" is a U.S. Department of State funding announcement issued through the Office of Export Control Cooperation (ISN/ECC), which serves as the U.S. Government Executive Agent for the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program. EXBS supports international efforts tied to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 by helping foreign governments build or strengthen export control systems designed to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, related materials, advanced conventional weapons, and sensitive dual-use items. In practical terms, the program focuses on strengthening legal and regulatory tools, coordination among government agencies, and compliance and enforcement capabilities so that strategic trade is controlled in a way that aligns with global nonproliferation expectations.
This specific opportunity seeks one grantee to design and deliver a three-day training workshop for Government of Oman strategic trade control officials, along with relevant legislative stakeholders. The goal is not to immediately write Oman's law, but to give Omani officials the foundational knowledge, reference materials, and a structured understanding of the regulatory process so they are positioned to draft an effective export control law and the implementing regulations that would follow. The training is expected to provide a clear legal framework and explain how modern export control systems are built and operated, with an emphasis on approaches consistent with the policies and practices of multilateral nonproliferation regimes. The workshop is also expected to draw lessons from export control systems that have been implemented successfully in other countries, highlighting workable models rather than purely theoretical concepts.
A core expectation of the training content is coverage of the essential building blocks of an export control system. These include defining jurisdiction and legal authority, establishing and managing control lists, creating licensing processes, and setting recordkeeping obligations that support compliance and traceability. The workshop must also address violations and penalties, including how laws and regulations typically define offenses and apply sanctions, as well as the enforcement tools and institutional responsibilities needed to make the system credible. Just as important, the training is expected to emphasize practical governance elements such as interagency coordination (how customs, trade, defense, foreign affairs, licensing authorities, and other bodies share roles and information) and industry participation (how governments communicate requirements to the private sector and create compliance expectations that businesses can realistically follow).
Beyond explaining what an export control law should cover, the program places special weight on the purpose and structure of implementing regulations. Applicants are expected to present best practices and real examples of regulatory language and frameworks, explaining how regulations translate the broad requirements of an export control law into workable procedures. This includes how regulations can be crafted efficiently while still meeting international strategic trade control standards, and how they can be designed to remain adaptable as control lists and international obligations evolve over time.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity with an expected single award. The estimated total funding is $75,000, which is also the stated award ceiling, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based educational institutions and U.S. nonprofit organizations, and the announcement explicitly states that direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available. The funding activity category is listed as Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting the central role of legal drafting, regulatory design, and institutional enforcement in meeting the program objectives.
The opportunity was posted on November 3, 2008. While the original application deadline was December 5, 2008, the closing date was extended, with applications required to be received by 12:00 noon EST on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Applicants were directed to request the complete Request for Applications (RFA) package by contacting the Grants Officer, Gerald Guilbert, at GuilbertGL@state.gov, who also served as the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Enhancing Export Controls in Oman through Model Law Training."
Which U.S. government office is issuing this funding announcement?
The funding announcement is issued by the U.S. Department of State through the Office of Export Control Cooperation (ISN/ECC).
How does this opportunity relate to the EXBS program?
ISN/ECC serves as the U.S. Government Executive Agent for the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program, and this grant supports EXBS goals by helping partner governments build or strengthen export control systems.
What is the broader purpose of EXBS support described in the announcement?
The announcement explains that EXBS supports international efforts tied to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 by helping foreign governments strengthen export control systems to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems, related materials, advanced conventional weapons, and sensitive dual-use items.
What is the main activity being funded under this grant?
The grant seeks one grantee to design and deliver a three-day training workshop for Government of Oman strategic trade control officials and relevant legislative stakeholders.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expected single award (one grantee).
Is the objective to draft Oman's export control law during the workshop?
No. The stated goal is not to immediately write Oman's law, but to provide foundational knowledge, reference materials, and a structured understanding of the regulatory process so Omani officials are positioned to draft an effective export control law and implementing regulations.
Who is the intended audience for the training?
The workshop is intended for Government of Oman strategic trade control officials, along with relevant legislative stakeholders.
What type of approach should the training emphasize?
The training is expected to explain how modern export control systems are built and operated, emphasizing approaches consistent with the policies and practices of multilateral nonproliferation regimes and drawing lessons from export control systems successfully implemented in other countries.
What core "building blocks" of an export control system must the training cover?
The training content is expected to cover essential elements including jurisdiction and legal authority, control lists, licensing processes, recordkeeping obligations, violations and penalties, enforcement tools, and institutional responsibilities.
What does the announcement say about interagency coordination?
Interagency coordination is highlighted as a practical governance element, including how customs, trade, defense, foreign affairs, licensing authorities, and other bodies share roles and information.
What does the announcement say about industry participation?
Industry participation is identified as an important component, including how governments communicate requirements to the private sector and create realistic compliance expectations for businesses.
How important are implementing regulations in this opportunity?
The program places special weight on the purpose and structure of implementing regulations, emphasizing best practices and real examples of regulatory language and frameworks that translate a law into workable procedures.
What does the announcement expect applicants to provide regarding regulations?
Applicants are expected to present best practices and real examples of regulatory language and frameworks, including how regulations can be crafted efficiently while meeting international strategic trade control standards and remaining adaptable as control lists and obligations evolve.
What is the funding type for this opportunity?
This is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $75,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The stated award ceiling is $75,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based educational institutions and U.S. nonprofit organizations.
Are non-U.S. entities eligible for direct funding?
No. The announcement explicitly states that direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available.
What funding activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Law, Justice and Legal Services.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 3, 2008.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date was extended, and applications were required to be received by 12:00 noon EST on Tuesday, December 9, 2008.
What was the original application deadline before the extension?
The original application deadline was December 5, 2008.
How could applicants obtain the complete Request for Applications (RFA) package?
Applicants were directed to request the complete RFA package by contacting the Grants Officer, Gerald Guilbert, at GuilbertGL@state.gov.
Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The Grants Officer, Gerald Guilbert, is identified as the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement, reachable at GuilbertGL@state.gov.
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