Opportunity Information: Apply for AFPG AFRSA 17 001
Apply for AFPG AFRSA 17 001
- The Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mentorship and Training for the Somali National Army and the African Union Mission in Somalia" 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 Sep 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 22, 2016 No Explanation. (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 $8,400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mentorship and Training for the Somali National Army and the African Union Mission in Somalia grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number AFPG AFRSA 17 001) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs funding initiative aimed at strengthening the operational effectiveness and professionalism of Somali and African Union security forces operating in Somalia. Structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, the program is designed for a single awardee and reflects an approach where the U.S. government anticipates substantial involvement in shaping, coordinating, or monitoring implementation as the project moves forward.
At its core, the project focuses on providing mentorship and training to personnel from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Army (SNA). The stated purpose is to better enable these forces to carry out their mandated security responsibilities while supporting broader stabilization efforts in southern and central Somalia. Rather than framing capacity building only in technical or tactical terms, the opportunity emphasizes practical mentorship and professional conduct in real-world environments where forces interact directly with civilian communities. The intended end state is security forces that operate more safely and effectively, and that engage with Somali communities in ways that are professional, constructive, and aligned with stabilization goals.
The outcomes described in the opportunity highlight two linked priorities. The first is improved performance of mandated security tasks, meaning AMISOM and SNA units are expected to become more capable in planning and executing missions tied to security and stabilization. The second is improved civilian-facing behavior and community engagement, suggesting that training and mentorship should reduce harmful or counterproductive interactions and increase trust, cooperation, and legitimacy in the eyes of local communities. The opportunity’s language indicates that effectiveness is not measured solely by operational outputs, but also by how forces conduct themselves and the quality of their relationships with the population in the areas where they operate.
Financially, the grant lists an award ceiling of $8,400,000, with an expectation of one award. The funding activity category is listed as “Other,” indicating it does not fit neatly into standard categories and is better understood by reference to the program description itself, which centers on security force mentorship and training in support of stabilization. The associated CFDA number is 19.700, which corresponds to Department of State assistance listings for this type of foreign affairs and security-related programming.
Eligibility is broad within the implementing-partner space and includes U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. This suggests the Department was open to proposals from a range of implementers, including specialized training providers, organizations with field-based security sector reform experience, and entities capable of deploying advisors and mentors in complex environments. The opportunity was created on September 8, 2016, and originally closed on October 22, 2016, placing it in a period when international partners were investing heavily in Somali security institutions and AMISOM’s ability to maintain pressure on insurgent threats while supporting governance and stabilization.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted, high-value capacity-building award intended to improve both the competence and conduct of AMISOM and SNA personnel. The program’s theory of change is straightforward: sustained mentorship and training should produce forces that are safer, more professional, and more constructive in their engagement with civilians, and those improvements should translate into more effective delivery of security tasks and stronger contributions to stabilizing southern and central Somalia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Mentorship and Training for the Somali National Army and the African Union Mission in Somalia."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is AFPG AFRSA 17 001.
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
This funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs.
What type of award is this?
The program is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a "cooperative agreement" imply for implementation?
The description indicates the U.S. government anticipates substantial involvement in shaping, coordinating, or monitoring implementation as the project moves forward.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates one award and is designed for a single awardee.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $8,400,000.
What is the program trying to accomplish overall?
The overarching aim is to strengthen the operational effectiveness and professionalism of Somali and African Union security forces operating in Somalia, in support of stabilization efforts.
Who are the primary beneficiaries or target forces for mentorship and training?
The project focuses on personnel from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Army (SNA).
Where is the program intended to have impact?
The opportunity frames the work in the context of Somalia, with a focus on supporting stabilization efforts in southern and central Somalia.
What kinds of activities does the opportunity emphasize?
The core emphasis is on providing mentorship and training to AMISOM and SNA personnel, including practical mentorship and professional conduct in real-world environments where forces interact directly with civilian communities.
Is the capacity-building focus only tactical or technical?
No. The opportunity explicitly emphasizes mentorship and professional conduct in real-world settings, not capacity building framed only in technical or tactical terms.
What are the main outcomes the opportunity highlights?
The outcomes described include (1) improved performance of mandated security tasks (planning and executing security and stabilization missions) and (2) improved civilian-facing behavior and community engagement.
How is "effectiveness" described in this opportunity?
Effectiveness is not described as purely operational output. It also includes how forces conduct themselves and the quality of their relationships with civilian communities in areas where they operate.
What is the intended end state for the supported forces?
The end state described is security forces that operate more safely and effectively and that engage with Somali communities in professional and constructive ways aligned with stabilization goals.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the program best understood through the description focused on security force mentorship and training in support of stabilization.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.700.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit category?
No. The eligibility statement specifies U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Does the opportunity allow for-profit applicants?
Yes. It includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and it also includes small businesses.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 8, 2016.
When did the opportunity originally close?
The opportunity originally closed on October 22, 2016.
What broader context does the opportunity reference?
The opportunity is presented in a period when international partners were investing in Somali security institutions and AMISOM's ability to maintain pressure on insurgent threats while supporting governance and stabilization.
What is the basic theory of change described for the program?
The opportunity describes a straightforward theory of change: sustained mentorship and training should produce forces that are safer, more professional, and more constructive in civilian engagement, which should translate into improved performance of security tasks and stronger contributions to stabilization in southern and central Somalia.
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