Opportunity Information: Apply for CSOG CSOOPS1 16 003
Apply for CSOG CSOOPS1 16 003
- The Department of State, 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 "Study of Tunisian Populations Susceptible to Violent Extremism" 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 Jun 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 01, 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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Study of Tunisian Populations Susceptible to Violent Extremism" is a U.S. Department of State initiative, run through the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, aimed at strengthening Tunisia's ability to prevent and counter violent extremism (CVE). The core purpose is to make sure that Tunisian policymakers and practitioners are not relying on assumptions or incomplete narratives when designing CVE policies, programs, and outreach. Instead, the project is meant to generate credible, field-based evidence about the experiences, motivations, and social environments of people considered susceptible to violent extremism, and then ensure that this information meaningfully influences policy discussions and community-level prevention approaches.
The funded project is structured around a rigorous, in-depth research effort inside Tunisia using qualitative methods such as focus groups and interviews. The target populations are explicitly those with close proximity to violent extremist organizations (VEOs) or extremist sympathies. This includes former fighters, as well as family members and friends of individuals who have joined VEOs, and people who self-identify as having been sympathetic to violent extremism. By engaging these groups directly, the study is intended to capture more nuanced insights into pathways toward radicalization, factors that reinforce or reduce susceptibility, and the local social dynamics that shape recruitment or disengagement. The emphasis on interviews and focus groups suggests the program values detailed, contextual understanding rather than broad statistical generalizations.
Beyond producing research findings, the opportunity places strong weight on dissemination and practical uptake. A key deliverable is "reliable information" that is actively shared with multiple audiences: Tunisian policymakers, civil society organizations, and communities considered at risk. The intent is not only to inform national-level policy debates, but also to support local actors with usable insights that can guide prevention messaging, community support strategies, reintegration considerations, and other resilience-building measures. The description also highlights a participatory element: Tunisian communities are expected to develop recommendations based on the study's findings, implying that the research should be translated into community-informed proposals to strengthen resilience to violent extremism, rather than remaining purely academic.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government anticipates substantial involvement during implementation (for example, collaboration on research direction, deliverables, or dissemination plans). The opportunity number is CSOG CSOOPS1 16 003, associated with CFDA 19.121. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to different types of organizations, subject to any additional eligibility conditions that may have been included in the full solicitation. The total maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $400,000, with an expectation of a single award, indicating a preference for one lead implementer managing the full research and dissemination effort. The opportunity was created on June 27, 2016, with an original closing date of July 1, 2016, reflecting a short application window.
In practical terms, this grant is designed to fund one organization (or a lead organization with partners) to carry out sensitive, field-based research with high-risk or vulnerable populations in Tunisia, convert that research into actionable findings, and ensure those findings reach decision-makers and communities in a form that can influence real CVE policy and programming. The overall theory of change is that better evidence about who is susceptible, why susceptibility develops, and what protective factors exist can improve the relevance, credibility, and effectiveness of Tunisia's efforts to prevent violent extremism and support community resilience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Study of Tunisian Populations Susceptible to Violent Extremism."
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity, run through the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations.
What is the main goal of the project?
The core goal is to strengthen Tunisia's ability to prevent and counter violent extremism (CVE) by generating credible, field-based evidence about people considered susceptible to violent extremism, and then ensuring that evidence meaningfully informs policy discussions and community-level prevention approaches.
Why does the opportunity emphasize evidence and research?
The opportunity is designed to help Tunisian policymakers and practitioners avoid relying on assumptions or incomplete narratives when designing CVE policies, programs, and outreach. The project prioritizes reliable, field-based findings grounded in direct engagement with relevant populations.
Where will the research take place?
The research effort is intended to be conducted inside Tunisia.
What type of research methods are expected?
The opportunity describes a rigorous, in-depth qualitative research effort, including methods such as focus groups and interviews. The emphasis is on detailed, contextual understanding rather than broad statistical generalizations.
Who are the target populations for the study?
The target populations are explicitly those with close proximity to violent extremist organizations (VEOs) or extremist sympathies. Examples named in the opportunity include former fighters, family members and friends of individuals who have joined VEOs, and people who self-identify as having been sympathetic to violent extremism.
What is meant by "susceptible to violent extremism" in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the term refers to people with close proximity to VEOs or extremist sympathies, including former fighters, close associates or relatives of those who joined VEOs, and individuals who report having sympathized with violent extremism.
What does the opportunity mean by "VEOs"?
"VEOs" refers to violent extremist organizations, as used in the opportunity description.
What kinds of insights is the study expected to generate?
The study is intended to produce nuanced insights into pathways toward radicalization, factors that reinforce or reduce susceptibility, and the local social dynamics that shape recruitment or disengagement.
Is the project only about producing a research report?
No. The opportunity puts strong weight on dissemination and practical uptake. A key deliverable is reliable information that is actively shared with Tunisian policymakers, civil society organizations, and communities considered at risk, with the intent of influencing policy and community-level prevention approaches.
Who are the primary audiences for the findings?
The opportunity specifies multiple audiences for dissemination: Tunisian policymakers, civil society organizations, and communities considered at risk.
How are communities expected to be involved beyond being research participants?
The opportunity highlights a participatory element in which Tunisian communities are expected to develop recommendations based on the study's findings. This implies the research should be translated into community-informed proposals to strengthen resilience to violent extremism.
What practical uses of the findings are mentioned?
The description indicates the findings should be usable for prevention messaging, community support strategies, reintegration considerations, and other resilience-building measures, in addition to informing national-level policy debates.
What is the funding instrument type?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
As described, a cooperative agreement typically means the government anticipates substantial involvement during implementation, such as collaboration on research direction, deliverables, and/or dissemination plans.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is CSOG CSOOPS1 16 003.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.121.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to different types of organizations, subject to any additional eligibility conditions that may have been included in the full solicitation.
What is the maximum award amount?
The total maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $400,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of a single award.
Does the opportunity allow partnerships or a consortium approach?
The description suggests one organization may serve as the lead implementer and could work with partners, but the funding expectation is for a single award with one lead implementer managing the full research and dissemination effort.
When was the opportunity created, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was created on June 27, 2016, and the original closing date was July 1, 2016.
What does the short application window suggest about timing?
Based on the provided dates, the original posting had a very short window between creation and closing (June 27, 2016 to July 1, 2016), which indicates applications were expected to be prepared and submitted quickly during that cycle.
What is the overall theory of change behind this project?
The underlying approach described is that better evidence about who is susceptible, why susceptibility develops, and what protective factors exist can improve the relevance, credibility, and effectiveness of Tunisia's efforts to prevent violent extremism and strengthen community resilience.
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