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Countering Threats to Freedom of Expression in Academia

Bureau of Global Public Affairs · SFOP0008992

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $1.5M

Total Program Funding

$1.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 22, 2022

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Countering Threats to Freedom of Expression in Academia. Bureau of Global Public Affairs. A Cooperative Agreement for up to $1,500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 20221 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that will develop a global campaign to protect academic freedom and freedom of expression through shared understandings of PRC-linked challenges to core values and... up to $1,500,000 per award; $1,500,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U
•Deadline: 2022-07-22

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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

A Cooperative Agreement for up to $1,500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 20221 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that will develop a global campaign to protect academic freedom and freedom of expression through shared understandings of PRC-linked challenges to core values and consensus-based responses. The initial period of performance will be for 24 months. Funding authority rests under FY2021 ESF, as authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Who Can Apply

The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and commercial entities. Individuals, state and local governments, foreign public entities, and public international organizations are not eligible to apply. Before submitting, potential applicants should ensure that they are eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement and prepared to adhere to the terms of 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600. GEC welcomes applications irrespective of an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $1.5M
Total Program Funding: $1.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 10, 2022

Application Deadline: July 22, 2022 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

GEC-Programs@state.gov

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