Opportunity Information: Apply for CSO SOI 13 001
Apply for CSO SOI 13 001
- The Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Statements 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): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 27, 2013 and posted on Feb 27, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses.
- CSO encourages non U.S. Non Governmental Organizations to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Statements of Interest and Capacity (SOIC) opportunity is a Department of State Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) request to identify organizations that can support CSO missions around the world as needs emerge. Rather than announcing a single, immediate grant competition with a set amount of funding and a defined project, CSO is building a roster of pre-qualified partners that can move quickly and effectively when conflict prevention, mitigation, response, or stabilization requirements arise. The emphasis is on organizations that can implement projects and programs that are innovative, agile, and capable of producing clear impact in fast-changing and often high-risk environments.
In practical terms, organizations submit an SOIC that describes their interest and their capacity to perform relevant work, and CSO reviews submissions against the criteria described in the announcement. Applicants whose SOICs are found acceptable are placed on a CSO-maintained list of qualified organizations. Being on this list does not guarantee funding or an award; instead, it positions an organization to be invited later to submit a full proposal for a specific engagement need. CSO notes that these invitations can occur at any point over the next five years following acceptance onto the list, reflecting the bureau's rapid-response mission and the unpredictable timing of conflict and stabilization requirements.
A key feature of this opportunity is speed. CSO’s engagements are described as rapid-response in nature, and organizations on the pre-qualified list are expected to be able to turn around proposal responses quickly if invited, potentially within about 10 working days. This signals that CSO is looking for partners with established systems for quick design and budgeting, strong field networks, and the operational ability to mobilize staff, partners, and resources on short notice.
Eligibility is broad. Both U.S. and non-U.S. registered organizations may submit an SOIC, and CSO explicitly encourages non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations to apply. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, and public and private institutions of higher education. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
The listing details reflect that this is not a typical single grant announcement with a defined number of awards. The opportunity shows expected awards as zero and provides no stated total funding, award ceiling, or award floor, which aligns with the concept of establishing a pool of partners for future, as-needed awards. The CFDA listing is 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance). The funding opportunity number is CSO SOI 13 001, and the posting date was February 27, 2013, with an original and current closing date of April 11, 2013, and an archive date of May 11, 2013.
For questions and support, the announcement provides two main contacts: Joe Sandor (SandorJM@state.gov) for assistance with SOIC submission requirements and CSOProgramUnit@state.gov for help with programmatic requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Statements of Interest and Capacity (SOIC) opportunity?
The SOIC opportunity is a Department of State Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) request to identify organizations that can support CSO missions around the world as needs emerge. Instead of funding a single, pre-defined project through an immediate grant competition, CSO is building a roster (a pre-qualified list) of partners it can draw on for future, as-needed engagements related to conflict prevention, mitigation, response, or stabilization.
Is this a typical grant competition with a specific project and set funding amount?
No. This opportunity is designed to create a pool of pre-qualified organizations rather than announce a single, immediate competition with a defined project, a set amount of funding, or a fixed number of awards.
What is CSO trying to accomplish by creating a roster of pre-qualified partners?
CSO emphasizes rapid-response work in fast-changing and often high-risk environments. By pre-qualifying organizations in advance, CSO can more quickly identify capable partners and invite them to submit full proposals when conflict and stabilization requirements arise.
What does SOIC stand for, and what do organizations submit?
SOIC stands for Statements of Interest and Capacity. Organizations submit an SOIC that describes their interest in supporting CSO and their capacity to perform relevant work. CSO reviews SOICs against criteria described in the announcement.
What happens after CSO reviews an SOIC?
If an organization’s SOIC is found acceptable, CSO places the organization on a CSO-maintained list of qualified organizations. Being placed on the list positions the organization to potentially be invited later to submit a full proposal for a specific engagement need.
Does being accepted onto the CSO list guarantee funding or an award?
No. Acceptance onto the list does not guarantee funding or an award. It only means the organization may be invited in the future to submit a full proposal for a specific requirement.
How long might CSO issue invitations to organizations after they are accepted onto the list?
CSO indicates that invitations to submit a full proposal can occur at any point over the next five years following acceptance onto the list. This reflects CSO’s rapid-response mission and the unpredictable timing of conflict and stabilization needs.
How quickly might an invited organization need to respond with a proposal?
CSO notes that responses may need to be turned around quickly, potentially within about 10 working days. This suggests CSO is seeking partners that can rapidly develop program designs and budgets and mobilize staff and resources on short notice.
What types of work is CSO interested in through this SOIC process?
The emphasis is on organizations that can implement innovative and agile projects and programs that produce clear impact in fast-changing and often high-risk environments, supporting conflict prevention, mitigation, response, or stabilization requirements.
Who is eligible to submit an SOIC?
Eligibility is broad. Both U.S. and non-U.S. registered organizations may submit an SOIC, and CSO explicitly encourages non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations to apply.
What kinds of organizations are eligible?
Eligible applicants include nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), small businesses, and public and private institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
Why does the opportunity show expected awards as zero?
This opportunity is focused on establishing a pool of qualified organizations for future, as-needed awards, rather than making awards at the time of the SOIC submission. As a result, it is not structured like a typical single competition with a defined number of awards.
Is there a stated total funding amount, award ceiling, or award floor?
No. The listing provides no stated total funding, award ceiling, or award floor, which aligns with the purpose of creating a roster for future requirements rather than funding a single defined project immediately.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is CSO SOI 13 001.
When was this opportunity posted, and what are the closing and archive dates?
The posting date was February 27, 2013. The original and current closing date was April 11, 2013. The archive date was May 11, 2013.
Who can organizations contact for help with SOIC submission requirements?
For assistance with SOIC submission requirements, the announcement lists Joe Sandor at SandorJM@state.gov.
Who can organizations contact for help with programmatic requirements?
For help with programmatic requirements, the announcement lists CSOProgramUnit@state.gov.
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