Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008209
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, offered a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Promoting U.S. Values and Global Science Leadership" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008209). The program sits in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category (CFDA 19.017) and uses cooperative agreements, which means awardees would be expected to work closely with the Department of State throughout implementation rather than operating entirely independently. The overall purpose is to strengthen U.S. scientific values and reinforce U.S. leadership in the global scientific enterprise, with an emphasis not only on program activities but also on practical logistical and administrative support needed to carry them out.
Funding was to come from FY 2021 Public Diplomacy (PD) funds, with a total potential amount of up to $648,750 available across as many as five separate cooperative agreements, depending on available funds and final award decisions. Rather than being a single, one-size-fits-all project, the opportunity was structured around five distinct "lines of effort." Applicants could propose to support one or more of these lines, positioning their organization to deliver specific science diplomacy, capacity-building, convening, or network-support functions aligned with U.S. priorities in international science engagement.
The five lines of effort and their stated maximum funding allocations were: (1) the Value Aligned R and D Networks Program, up to $125,000, intended to support research and development networks that reflect and advance U.S.-aligned scientific norms and values; (2) GIST Ideation Masterclasses, listed as up to $98,750,000 in the source text, which appears inconsistent with the stated total ceiling of $648,750 and may reflect a typographical or data entry error, but is described as supporting training-style masterclasses under the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) umbrella; (3) GIST APEC Activities, up to $125,000, supporting GIST-related programming connected to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) context; (4) U.S. Science Dialogues and Public Outreach, up to $100,000, aimed at dialogue-driven engagement and public-facing outreach to promote science cooperation and visibility; and (5) the APEC Women in STEM Principles and Actions Program, up to $200,000, focused on advancing principles and practical actions that support women in STEM across APEC economies. Across these components, the Department signaled interest in efforts that elevate scientific integrity, openness, and other U.S.-promoted science values while building international collaboration and showcasing U.S. leadership.
Eligibility was not limited to a standard short list in the summary field, and instead was broadly indicated as "Others," with the expectation that prospective applicants would consult the full notice section titled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for exact definitions and requirements. The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2021, with an original application deadline of July 26, 2021. The notice anticipated a limited number of awards (up to five cooperative agreements overall), reflecting a targeted approach focused on specific deliverables and close coordination with the Department of State.Apply for SFOP0008209
- The Department of State, Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting U.S. Values and Global Science Leadership" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.017.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 15, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 26, 2021. (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 $648,750.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs - Promoting U.S. Values and Global Science Leadership (SFOP0008209)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Promoting U.S. Values and Global Science Leadership."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008209.
What is the program category and CFDA number?
The opportunity sits in the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" category and is identified as CFDA 19.017.
What type of award instrument is used?
The program uses cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that awardees would be expected to work closely with the Department of State throughout implementation rather than operating entirely independently.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The overall purpose is to strengthen U.S. scientific values and reinforce U.S. leadership in the global scientific enterprise, including not only program activities but also the practical logistical and administrative support needed to carry them out.
What funding source and fiscal year were associated with this opportunity?
Funding was to come from FY 2021 Public Diplomacy (PD) funds.
How much total funding was potentially available?
The notice described a total potential amount of up to $648,750 available, depending on available funds and final award decisions.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated up to five cooperative agreements overall.
Was this structured as a single project or multiple components?
It was structured around five distinct "lines of effort." Applicants could propose to support one or more of the lines of effort.
What are the five lines of effort?
The five lines of effort described were:
- Value Aligned R and D Networks Program
- GIST Ideation Masterclasses
- GIST APEC Activities
- U.S. Science Dialogues and Public Outreach
- APEC Women in STEM Principles and Actions Program
What is the maximum funding for the Value Aligned R and D Networks Program line of effort?
The stated maximum funding allocation for the Value Aligned R and D Networks Program was up to $125,000.
What is the Value Aligned R and D Networks Program intended to support?
It is intended to support research and development networks that reflect and advance U.S.-aligned scientific norms and values.
What is the maximum funding for the GIST Ideation Masterclasses line of effort?
The source text listed this line as up to $98,750,000, but that figure appears inconsistent with the stated total ceiling of $648,750 and may reflect a typographical or data entry error. The line is described as supporting training-style masterclasses under the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) umbrella.
What is the maximum funding for the GIST APEC Activities line of effort?
The stated maximum funding allocation for GIST APEC Activities was up to $125,000.
What are GIST APEC Activities described as supporting?
They are described as supporting GIST-related programming connected to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) context.
What is the maximum funding for the U.S. Science Dialogues and Public Outreach line of effort?
The stated maximum funding allocation for U.S. Science Dialogues and Public Outreach was up to $100,000.
What are U.S. Science Dialogues and Public Outreach intended to do?
This line is aimed at dialogue-driven engagement and public-facing outreach to promote science cooperation and visibility.
What is the maximum funding for the APEC Women in STEM Principles and Actions Program line of effort?
The stated maximum funding allocation for the APEC Women in STEM Principles and Actions Program was up to $200,000.
What is the APEC Women in STEM Principles and Actions Program focused on?
It is focused on advancing principles and practical actions that support women in STEM across APEC economies.
Can an applicant apply for more than one line of effort?
Yes. The opportunity indicates that applicants could propose to support one or more of the five lines of effort.
What themes or priorities does the Department of State want to see across the lines of effort?
Across components, the Department signaled interest in efforts that elevate scientific integrity, openness, and other U.S.-promoted science values, while building international collaboration and showcasing U.S. leadership.
Does the opportunity include support for non-programmatic needs?
Yes. The description emphasizes that the program includes practical logistical and administrative support needed to carry out the activities, not only the activities themselves.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broadly indicated as "Others" in the summary field, with the expectation that applicants would consult the full notice section titled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for the exact definitions and requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2021.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was July 26, 2021.
Is the total funding cap consistent with all listed line-of-effort maximums?
Not entirely. The total potential amount was stated as up to $648,750, but the GIST Ideation Masterclasses line was listed as up to $98,750,000 in the source text, which appears inconsistent and may be an error.
How much coordination with the Department of State should awardees expect?
Because this uses cooperative agreements and anticipates a limited number of awards, the structure implies close coordination with the Department of State on implementation and deliverables.
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