Opportunity Information: Apply for DSATA 10 CA 002 WHA 080310
Apply for DSATA 10 CA 002 WHA 080310
- The Diplomatic Security in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Executive Forum for the Study of Terrorism (Forum)" 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 Sep 22, 2010 and posted on Aug 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Executive Forum for the Study of Terrorism (Forum) was a U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security funding opportunity released as a mandatory competition under a cooperative agreement grant mechanism. The announcement was posted on August 30, 2010, created on September 22, 2010, and closed on September 30, 2010, with the archive date listed as October 1, 2010. While the notice does not provide a narrative program description, the title indicates the project focus is an "Executive Forum" centered on the study of terrorism, and the administering bureau is Diplomatic Security.
Funding for the opportunity was set at an estimated total of $500,000, and the award structure suggests a single, fixed-size award amount because both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $500,000. The notice also states an expectation of two awards, though the fixed ceiling/floor presentation may indicate a standardized award amount per selected recipient or a data-entry inconsistency; applicants would normally treat the published ceiling/floor as controlling unless clarified by the program office. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA number is shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which typically means the program did not map neatly to a standard CFDA catalog entry at the time of posting.
Eligibility was limited to U.S.-based entities and was fairly restrictive. Eligible applicant types included accredited U.S. institutions of higher education (both private and public/state controlled), state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits needed to have confirmed 501(c)(3) status by the IRS prior to the application deadline; nonprofits that had not yet been approved by the IRS by the receipt date were explicitly ineligible. Institutions of higher education had to be accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The announcement specifically encouraged applications from minority institutions as defined in 20 USC 1067k(3) and from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as determined under 34 CFR 608.2.
The geographic restriction was notable: recipients had to be physically located within a 50-mile radius of the U.S. Department of State headquarters at 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20520. In addition, the opportunity stated that direct funding for non-U.S. entities was not available, reinforcing that the award was intended for domestic recipients. There was also an exclusion related to security and sanctions compliance: any applicants listed as excluded parties or designated under Executive Order 13224 (which addresses terrorism-related sanctions) would not be considered for award.
The funding activity category is listed under Education, implying the project likely involved training, convenings, seminars, curriculum-style programming, or structured knowledge exchange rather than purely operational security functions. The instrument type being a cooperative agreement also matters because it generally indicates substantial federal involvement during performance, such as collaboration on program content, participant selection, deliverables, or oversight milestones, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Stefanie Inabinet, Program Specialist, reachable at inabinetsm@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "The Executive Forum for the Study of Terrorism (Forum)".
Which U.S. government bureau is administering this opportunity?
The administering bureau is the U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement grant mechanism. A cooperative agreement typically signals substantial federal involvement during project performance (for example, collaboration on program elements, coordination on deliverables, or ongoing oversight), rather than a fully hands-off grant.
Was this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. It was released as a mandatory competition under a cooperative agreement mechanism.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
- Posted: August 30, 2010
- Created: September 22, 2010
- Closed: September 30, 2010
- Archive date: October 1, 2010
Is a narrative program description included in the notice?
No. The notice does not provide a narrative program description. The project focus is inferred from the title, indicating an "Executive Forum" centered on the study of terrorism.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Education, which commonly points to programming such as training, seminars, convenings, structured exchanges, or curriculum-style activities.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding for the opportunity is $500,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $500,000, suggesting a fixed-size award amount as published.
How many awards were expected?
The notice states an expectation of two awards. However, the published ceiling and floor are both $500,000, which may imply a standardized award size per recipient or a potential inconsistency in the posting. In general, applicants would treat the published ceiling and floor as controlling unless the program office clarified otherwise.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based entities and is relatively restrictive. Eligible applicant types include:
- Accredited U.S. institutions of higher education (private or public/state controlled)
- State governments
- Local governments
- Nonprofit organizations with confirmed 501(c)(3) status
What accreditation requirements apply to institutions of higher education?
Institutions of higher education must be accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
What IRS status is required for nonprofit applicants?
Nonprofits must have confirmed 501(c)(3) status from the IRS prior to the application deadline. Nonprofits that had not yet been approved by the IRS by the receipt date were explicitly ineligible.
Are minority institutions and HBCUs encouraged to apply?
Yes. The announcement specifically encouraged applications from:
- Minority institutions as defined in 20 USC 1067k(3)
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as determined under 34 CFR 608.2
Is there a geographic location requirement for recipients?
Yes. Recipients must be physically located within a 50-mile radius of the U.S. Department of State headquarters at 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20520.
Are non-U.S. entities eligible for direct funding under this opportunity?
No. The opportunity states that direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available, reinforcing that the award is intended for domestic recipients.
Are there security or sanctions-related exclusions that affect eligibility?
Yes. Applicants listed as excluded parties or designated under Executive Order 13224 (terrorism-related sanctions) would not be considered for award.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which generally indicates the program did not map to a standard CFDA catalog entry at the time of posting.
Who is the listed point of contact for questions or to access the full announcement?
The listed contact is Stefanie Inabinet, Program Specialist, reachable at inabinetsm@state.gov.
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