Opportunity Information: Apply for CTP CTAQM 16 003 055880
Apply for CTP CTAQM 16 003 055880
- The DOS-SCT in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establish, Develop, and Operationalize the East Africa Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Center of Excellence and Counter-messaging Hub in East Africa" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2016 and posted on Mar 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 02, 2016. (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 $1,180,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
This Notice of Funding Opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, and it is focused on advancing U.S. countering violent extremism (CVE) objectives in East Africa. The core aim is to support the establishment, development, and day-to-day operational launch of a new regional platform called the East Africa CVE Center of Excellence and Counter-messaging Hub (referred to in the announcement as "the Center"). The Government of Djibouti is providing a physical location for the Center, and the broader concept is to create a durable regional institution that can convene, train, and support both government and civil society actors working on preventing and countering violent extremism.
The Center is designed to function as a regional platform for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and its member states. In practical terms, it is meant to be a hub where national and sub-national government entities, along with civil society organizations, can receive training and other capacity-building support, and where research related to CVE can be produced and shared. A major emphasis is counter-messaging, meaning efforts to counter extremist propaganda and recruitment narratives through more effective communications, alternative narratives, and research-driven messaging strategies. The Center is also intended to be a venue that international and multilateral partners can use to deliver CVE training and programming for East African stakeholders, effectively positioning it as a shared regional resource rather than a one-off project.
Applicants are expected to propose how they will provide technical support to stand up and strengthen the Center. The announcement highlights several types of support that are central to the work: administrative assistance to help set up systems and processes, legal support tied to establishment and institutional arrangements, and technical expertise to ensure the Center is staffed and able to function effectively. Another key deliverable is helping develop a long-term strategic plan that guides what the Center will do over time, including priorities, programming areas, and how it will sustain and evolve as a regional institution. The Bureau of Counterterrorism indicates it will interface with IGAD, signaling that coordination with IGAD leadership and structures is a major operational feature of the award.
The training and programmatic focus areas listed in the opportunity give a clear picture of what the Center is expected to cover. These include helping specific IGAD member states develop and implement comprehensive national CVE strategies; building capacity around counter-messaging and the promotion of alternative narratives; conducting research and analysis on the drivers of violent extremism and identifying effective communication methods to counter extremist influence; strengthening community partnerships with law enforcement and justice-sector officials to improve prevention, trust, and local cooperation; addressing prison radicalization while supporting rehabilitation and reintegration of former violent extremists; and strengthening the role of civil society in CVE efforts. The list is presented as non-exhaustive, but it frames the Center as both a training institution and a research-and-learning platform, with communications and community engagement as recurring themes.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the U.S. government during implementation compared to a standard grant. The opportunity number is CTP CTAQM 16 003 055880, it falls under CFDA 19.700, and it was posted March 15, 2016 with a closing date of May 2, 2016 (11:30 p.m. EDT). The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $1,180,000. Applications are required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov. The announcement also specifies that organizations should submit separate applications for each project they propose, meaning applicants with multiple project concepts should not bundle them into a single submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this funding opportunity about?
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism supports U.S. countering violent extremism (CVE) objectives in East Africa by helping establish, develop, and launch day-to-day operations of a new regional platform: the East Africa CVE Center of Excellence and Counter-messaging Hub (the "Center").
2. What is the "East Africa CVE Center of Excellence and Counter-messaging Hub" (the Center)?
The Center is intended to be a durable regional institution that can convene stakeholders, provide training and capacity building, and produce and share CVE-related research. A major emphasis is counter-messaging to counter extremist propaganda and recruitment narratives using more effective communications, alternative narratives, and research-driven messaging strategies.
3. Where will the Center be located?
The Government of Djibouti is providing a physical location for the Center.
4. Who is the Center designed to serve?
The Center is designed as a regional platform for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and its member states, supporting both government and civil society actors working on preventing and countering violent extremism.
5. What role does IGAD play in this opportunity?
The Center is meant to function as a regional platform for IGAD and its member states. The Bureau of Counterterrorism indicates it will interface with IGAD, which signals that coordination with IGAD leadership and structures is a major operational feature of the award.
6. What is the core purpose of the award?
Applicants are expected to propose how they will provide technical support to stand up and strengthen the Center, including support for establishment and the operational launch, and helping create a long-term strategic plan to guide the Center over time.
7. What types of technical support are expected from applicants?
The NOFO highlights several central types of support: administrative assistance to set up systems and processes; legal support tied to establishment and institutional arrangements; and technical expertise to ensure the Center is staffed and able to function effectively.
8. Is developing a long-term plan for the Center part of the work?
Yes. A key deliverable is helping develop a long-term strategic plan that guides the Center's priorities, programming areas, and how it will sustain and evolve as a regional institution.
9. What does "counter-messaging" mean in this NOFO?
In this opportunity, counter-messaging refers to efforts to counter extremist propaganda and recruitment narratives through more effective communications, alternative narratives, and research-driven messaging strategies.
10. What are the main training and program focus areas for the Center?
The NOFO lists focus areas including: helping specific IGAD member states develop and implement comprehensive national CVE strategies; building capacity around counter-messaging and promoting alternative narratives; conducting research and analysis on drivers of violent extremism and identifying effective communication methods; strengthening community partnerships with law enforcement and justice-sector officials; addressing prison radicalization while supporting rehabilitation and reintegration; and strengthening the role of civil society in CVE efforts.
11. Is the list of focus areas exhaustive?
No. The NOFO presents the focus areas as non-exhaustive, but they frame the Center as both a training institution and a research-and-learning platform with communications and community engagement as recurring themes.
12. Will the Center support both government and civil society stakeholders?
Yes. The Center is intended to support national and sub-national government entities as well as civil society organizations through training, capacity building, and shared research.
13. Is the Center intended to be used by international and multilateral partners?
Yes. The Center is intended to be a venue that international and multilateral partners can use to deliver CVE training and programming for East African stakeholders, positioning it as a shared regional resource rather than a one-off project.
14. What type of funding instrument will be used?
This is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the U.S. government during implementation compared to a standard grant.
15. How many awards are expected under this NOFO?
The expected number of awards is one.
16. What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $1,180,000.
17. What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is CTP CTAQM 16 003 055880.
18. What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.700.
19. When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The NOFO was posted March 15, 2016, and the closing date was May 2, 2016 (11:30 p.m. EDT).
20. How must applications be submitted?
Applications are required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov.
21. Can an organization submit multiple project ideas in one application?
No. The announcement specifies that organizations should submit separate applications for each project they propose, so applicants with multiple project concepts should not bundle them into a single submission.
22. What does it mean that this is a regional platform for IGAD member states?
It means the Center is intended to serve as a hub for CVE-related training, convening, and research-sharing across IGAD and its member states, supporting national and sub-national entities as well as civil society organizations involved in CVE efforts.
23. What kinds of CVE research activities are envisioned?
The NOFO describes research and analysis on the drivers of violent extremism, and identifying effective communication methods to counter extremist influence, with findings produced and shared through the Center.
24. How does the NOFO address prisons and reintegration?
One of the listed focus areas is addressing prison radicalization while supporting rehabilitation and reintegration of former violent extremists.
25. Does the NOFO include law enforcement and justice-sector engagement?
Yes. The NOFO includes strengthening community partnerships with law enforcement and justice-sector officials to improve prevention, trust, and local cooperation.
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