Opportunity Information: Apply for CSOG CSOOPS3 16 001
Apply for CSOG CSOOPS3 16 001
- The DOS-CSO in the law, justice and legal services, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Peace Processes Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOIC)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.121.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 02, 2016 and posted on May 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Peace Processes Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOIC) is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) grant opportunity designed to identify and fund organizations that can strengthen peace processes in countries affected by conflict or political instability. Rather than focusing on one single country or one predetermined project model, the SOIC approach is meant to build a pool of qualified implementers and partners that CSO can draw on when specific peace process needs emerge. The central goal is to promote peace negotiations and implementation efforts that are more effective, more resilient, and less likely to collapse back into violence.
This opportunity is aimed at non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and potentially consortia that can demonstrate real, practical expertise in peace processes and that can respond quickly as peace talks evolve. CSO is looking for partners who can engage at different stages of a peace process, from early assessment and preparation through negotiations and then into post-agreement implementation. The emphasis on "proven best practices" signals that applicants are expected to bring established methods, credible experience, and the ability to tailor support to the needs of mediators, negotiating parties, and stakeholders on the ground.
The kinds of activities contemplated are broad but clearly anchored in the core functions that make peace processes work. One example is applied research and analysis to identify best practices, map what capabilities the negotiating parties lack, and clarify what technical or political support is most likely to improve the odds of reaching and sustaining an agreement. Another example is providing technical advice directly to mediators, facilitators, or negotiating teams to help shape negotiation strategies, manage process design, or strengthen the content and implementability of a prospective accord. A third example is implementing targeted programs that help put into practice a key provision of a peace agreement, especially provisions that are critical to preventing renewed violence. In practical terms, that could include supporting mechanisms, processes, or capacities that enable parties to follow through on commitments that, if ignored, commonly trigger spoilers, mistrust, and relapse into conflict.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant program run by DOS-CSO under CFDA number 19.121, categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services and an additional "Other" activity category as described in the full notice. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions in that specific category); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and other eligible entities as further clarified in the notice. The inclusion of a wide set of eligible applicants suggests CSO is prioritizing demonstrated capability and readiness over organizational type, provided applicants can meet U.S. government grant requirements and deliver technically credible peace process support.
Funding levels indicate moderately sized projects with competitive selection. The award ceiling is $3,000,000, with an expectation of up to five awards. The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2016, created the same day, and had a closing date of June 3, 2016, under funding opportunity number CSOG CSOOPS3 16 001. Overall, the SOIC is best understood as a mechanism for CSO to identify high-capacity partners that can rapidly design and deliver specialized support to peace processes, combining rigorous analysis, hands-on technical assistance, and practical implementation support to reduce the risk of conflict recurrence and increase the durability of negotiated outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Peace Processes Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOIC)?
The Peace Processes Statement of Interest and Capacity (SOIC) is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) grant opportunity designed to identify and fund organizations that can strengthen peace processes in countries affected by conflict or political instability.
2) What is the main purpose of this SOIC approach?
The SOIC approach is meant to build a pool of qualified implementers and partners that CSO can draw on when specific peace process needs emerge, rather than focusing on one single country or one predetermined project model.
3) What outcomes is CSO trying to achieve through this opportunity?
The central goal is to promote peace negotiations and implementation efforts that are more effective, more resilient, and less likely to collapse back into violence.
4) Is this opportunity focused on a single country?
No. The opportunity is not centered on one country. It is structured to support peace process needs in countries affected by conflict or political instability as those needs arise.
5) Is CSO asking for one predetermined project model or template?
No. The SOIC is not built around a single pre-set project model. The emphasis is on identifying capable partners who can tailor support to evolving peace process needs.
6) Who is the funding agency for this grant opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (DOS-CSO / CSO).
7) What types of organizations are intended applicants?
This opportunity is aimed at non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, and potentially consortia that can demonstrate real, practical expertise in peace processes and the ability to respond quickly as peace talks evolve.
8) What entities are listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible applicants include: public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions in that specific category); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and other eligible entities as further clarified in the notice.
9) Does an applicant need to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to be eligible?
No. The opportunity states that nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status may be eligible, provided they fit the eligibility parameters described (including distinctions noted for higher education institutions).
10) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
11) Are small businesses eligible to apply?
The opportunity explicitly lists eligibility for for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Based on the information provided, small businesses are not included in that for-profit eligibility category.
12) Are consortia allowed or encouraged?
The opportunity indicates that potentially consortia may apply, especially where they can demonstrate practical expertise and readiness to support peace processes.
13) What kind of expertise is CSO looking for?
CSO is looking for organizations with proven, practical peace process expertise, established methods, credible experience, and the ability to tailor support to the needs of mediators, negotiating parties, and stakeholders on the ground.
14) What does "proven best practices" mean in this context?
It signals that applicants are expected to bring established methods and credible, demonstrated experience (not purely theoretical approaches) and to apply them in ways that match the realities of specific peace processes.
15) At what stages of a peace process can partners be engaged?
CSO is looking for partners who can engage across multiple stages, including early assessment and preparation, active negotiations, and post-agreement implementation.
16) What are examples of activities that may be supported?
Examples include: (1) applied research and analysis to identify best practices, map capability gaps among negotiating parties, and clarify what support would improve the odds of reaching and sustaining an agreement; (2) technical advice to mediators, facilitators, or negotiating teams on negotiation strategy, process design, and strengthening the content and implementability of an accord; and (3) targeted programs that help implement key provisions of a peace agreement, especially those critical to preventing renewed violence.
17) What does "applied research and analysis" refer to under this SOIC?
Applied research and analysis can include identifying best practices, mapping what capabilities negotiating parties lack, and determining what technical or political support is most likely to improve the chances of reaching and sustaining a peace agreement.
18) Who might receive technical advice under supported activities?
Technical advice may be provided directly to mediators, facilitators, or negotiating teams to help shape negotiation strategies, manage process design, or strengthen the content and implementability of a prospective agreement.
19) What does post-agreement implementation support look like in this opportunity?
It can involve targeted programs that help put into practice key provisions of a peace agreement, particularly provisions that are critical to preventing renewed violence and reducing the chance that the process collapses back into conflict.
20) Why does the opportunity emphasize implementing key provisions of peace agreements?
The opportunity highlights that ignored commitments often trigger spoilers, mistrust, and relapse into conflict. Supporting mechanisms and capacities to follow through on key provisions is presented as a way to reduce those risks.
21) What kind of program is this administratively?
This is a discretionary grant program run by DOS-CSO.
22) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.121.
23) How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services, and it also includes an additional "Other" activity category as described in the full notice.
24) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $3,000,000.
25) How many awards does CSO expect to make?
CSO expects to make up to five awards.
26) Does the opportunity indicate whether funding is competitive?
Yes. It describes competitive selection and indicates moderately sized projects with a defined award ceiling and a limited number of expected awards.
27) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is CSOG CSOOPS3 16 001.
28) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2016, and it was created the same day (May 2, 2016).
29) What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed for this opportunity was June 3, 2016.
30) In plain terms, how should organizations understand what CSO is trying to build through the SOIC?
Overall, the SOIC is best understood as a mechanism for CSO to identify high-capacity partners that can rapidly design and deliver specialized support to peace processes, combining rigorous analysis, hands-on technical assistance, and practical implementation support to reduce conflict recurrence and increase the durability of negotiated outcomes.
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