Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS LONDON PD 2016 06
Apply for DOS LONDON PD 2016 06
- The DOS-GBR in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Exchange on Balancing Freedom and Security" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.452.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 31, 2016 and posted on May 31, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 05, 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 $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Exchange on Balancing Freedom and Security" is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered through the U.S. Embassy London Public Affairs Office. It is designed to fund a single exchange program that brings a cohort of 10 UK participants to the United States for a focused introduction to how governments and communities manage the constant tension between protecting public safety and preserving civil liberties. The target participants are British policy-makers, government officials, community leaders, and journalists between the ages of 25 and 40, reflecting an emphasis on emerging or mid-career professionals who shape public debate and policy.
At the heart of the program is the idea that "freedom" and "security" are not separate topics but interconnected forces that must be weighed together in real-world decision-making. The exchange is meant to explore how human security, economic security, and physical security influence, and are influenced by, freedoms tied to travel, trade, speech, and privacy. In practice, this means examining both the benefits and risks that come with open societies: how governments try to prevent harm while avoiding policies that unnecessarily restrict movement, commerce, expression, or personal data rights.
The substantive focus spans several major issue areas. Participants are expected to engage with U.S. approaches to counter-terrorism, including the measures and policy debates that arise when security goals intersect with civil liberties. The program also looks at economic trade and the way security concerns can shape trade policy, business practices, and cross-border economic relationships. A related theme is business and tourism travel, where governments often face pressure to keep borders and travel systems efficient and welcoming while also maintaining strong screening and risk-management procedures. Cybersecurity is another key component, reflecting modern concerns about protecting critical systems and personal information, and the ongoing debate about privacy, surveillance authorities, and the responsibilities of public and private actors.
A distinguishing feature of the exchange is its emphasis on how U.S. laws, policies, and procedures operate at both the federal and state levels. This creates an opportunity for participants to see how overlapping jurisdictions and different layers of government can produce varied approaches to the same problem, and how local community concerns can shape implementation. The program is framed as an "introduction," suggesting broad exposure to institutions, policies, and practical case examples rather than a narrow technical training, with the goal of giving participants a clearer picture of U.S. governance and community-level perspectives on these issues.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS LONDON PD 2016 06) with an award ceiling of $75,000 and an expectation of one award. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted May 31, 2016, created May 31, 2016, and had a closing date of July 5, 2016. The CFDA number listed is 19.452, and the issuing agency is identified as DOS-GBR. Overall, the grant supports a single implementing organization to design and deliver a U.S.-based exchange that helps UK leaders and influencers understand the U.S. policy landscape where national security priorities meet democratic freedoms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Exchange on Balancing Freedom and Security (DOS LONDON PD 2016 06)
What is the "Exchange on Balancing Freedom and Security" grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered through the U.S. Embassy London Public Affairs Office to fund a single U.S.-based exchange program. The exchange brings a cohort of UK participants to the United States for an introduction to how governments and communities manage the tension between public safety and civil liberties.
Which U.S. government office is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered through the U.S. Embassy London Public Affairs Office, under the U.S. Department of State.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOS LONDON PD 2016 06.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.452.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award, supporting a single implementing organization to design and deliver the exchange.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $75,000.
What type of funding is this?
This is described as a discretionary grant.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Who is the exchange program intended for (participants)?
The exchange targets 10 UK participants who are British policy-makers, government officials, community leaders, and journalists.
Is there an age range for participants?
Yes. Participants are expected to be between the ages of 25 and 40.
How many participants are expected in the cohort?
The program is intended to bring a cohort of 10 UK participants to the United States.
What is the primary purpose of the exchange program?
The purpose is to provide a focused introduction to how U.S. governments and communities balance security needs with protections for civil liberties, showing how freedom and security are weighed together in real-world decision-making.
What does the program mean by balancing "freedom" and "security"?
The program frames freedom and security as interconnected forces. It explores how human security, economic security, and physical security influence, and are influenced by, freedoms tied to travel, trade, speech, and privacy, including the benefits and risks associated with open societies.
What issue areas are expected to be covered during the exchange?
The substantive focus includes U.S. approaches to counter-terrorism; economic trade and how security concerns shape trade policy and cross-border economic relationships; business and tourism travel and the tension between efficient travel systems and screening/risk management; and cybersecurity, including debates about privacy, surveillance authorities, and public/private responsibilities.
Will the exchange address civil liberties in the context of counter-terrorism?
Yes. Participants are expected to engage with U.S. counter-terrorism measures and the related policy debates that arise when security goals intersect with civil liberties.
How does trade fit into the exchange theme?
The program includes economic trade as a theme, focusing on how security concerns can shape trade policy, business practices, and cross-border economic relationships.
Does the exchange cover travel and border-related topics?
Yes. A theme is business and tourism travel, examining how governments aim to keep borders and travel systems efficient and welcoming while also maintaining screening and risk-management procedures.
Is cybersecurity included in the program content?
Yes. Cybersecurity is identified as a key component, including discussion of protecting critical systems and personal information and debates around privacy, surveillance authorities, and roles of public and private actors.
Will participants learn about differences between federal and state approaches in the United States?
Yes. A distinguishing feature is the emphasis on how U.S. laws, policies, and procedures operate at both federal and state levels, showing how overlapping jurisdictions can produce different approaches and how community concerns can shape implementation.
Is the exchange intended to be a technical training program?
No. It is framed as an introduction, suggesting broad exposure to institutions, policies, and practical case examples rather than narrow technical training.
Where will the exchange take place?
The grant supports a U.S.-based exchange program that brings UK participants to the United States.
What is the timeline for the opportunity (posting and closing dates)?
The opportunity was posted May 31, 2016, created May 31, 2016, and had a closing date of July 5, 2016.
Which issuing agency is listed for this opportunity?
The issuing agency is identified as DOS-GBR.
What is the overall deliverable expected from the grant recipient?
The grant supports one implementing organization to design and deliver a U.S.-based exchange that helps UK leaders and influencers understand the U.S. policy landscape at the intersection of national security priorities and democratic freedoms.
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