Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009779
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announced a discretionary funding opportunity focused on building a dedicated crisis response capability for the Somalia Police Force in Mogadishu. The program is framed as “Mentoring and Advisory Services” for a Somalia Police Force response unit, with the practical aim of supporting the establishment and operationalization of a crisis response team. In plain terms, the grant is intended to fund an implementer that can provide specialized assistance to help Somali police develop the skills, structures, and readiness needed to respond more effectively to high-risk incidents, including crisis situations that may have counterterrorism implications.
This opportunity was issued as Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009779 under CFDA (now often referenced as Assistance Listing) 19.701, and it uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally indicates the U.S. government expects to be substantially involved in guiding or coordinating aspects of the project during implementation, rather than simply providing funds and receiving periodic reports. The activity category is listed as “Other,” suggesting the project does not fit neatly into standard labels and likely combines elements such as training, advising, operational planning support, and capacity-building tailored to a police crisis response function.
The competition is open specifically to for-profit organizations other than small businesses, which signals CT is looking for implementers with established operational capacity, training expertise, and the ability to deploy advisors and manage complex work in a challenging security environment. The total potential funding per award is capped at $11,356,250, and the agency anticipated making up to 10 awards. The opportunity was posted on May 11, 2023, with an original application deadline of July 10, 2023.
Overall, the grant centers on strengthening Somalia’s policing capacity in Mogadishu by standing up and supporting a crisis response team through structured mentoring and advisory services. While the public synopsis is brief, the title and sponsor context strongly imply work such as developing response procedures and command-and-control practices, coaching leadership and unit management, improving coordination for incident response, and ensuring the unit can function effectively in real-world crisis conditions consistent with CT’s counterterrorism objectives.Apply for SFOP0009779
- The Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Somalia Crisis Response Team: Mentoring & Advisory Services for Somalia Police Force Response Unit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.701.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 11, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2023. (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 $11,356,250.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT), focused on creating and strengthening a dedicated crisis response capability within the Somalia Police Force in Mogadishu. The program is described as providing "Mentoring and Advisory Services" to support the establishment and operationalization of a Somalia Police Force response unit.
What is the main goal of the program?
The main goal is to fund an implementer that can provide specialized mentoring and advisory support so Somali police can develop the skills, structures, and readiness needed to respond more effectively to high-risk incidents. The emphasis is on building a functional crisis response team that can operate in real-world crisis conditions.
What kind of activities does the program likely support?
Based on the synopsis and the framing of "Mentoring and Advisory Services," the work likely combines multiple capacity-building elements, such as training and coaching, advising on operational planning, developing response procedures, strengthening command-and-control practices, supporting leadership and unit management, improving coordination for incident response, and helping the unit become operationally ready.
Where is the program intended to take place?
The focus is on Mogadishu, supporting the Somalia Police Force in building a crisis response capability there.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0009779.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.701 (now commonly referred to as the Assistance Listing number).
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for project implementation?
A Cooperative Agreement generally means the U.S. government expects to be substantially involved in guiding or coordinating aspects of the project during implementation, rather than only providing funding and receiving periodic reports.
How is the activity category described in the announcement?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which suggests the project does not fit neatly into a single standard category and likely blends activities such as training, advising, planning support, and tailored capacity-building for crisis response policing.
Who is eligible to apply?
The competition is open specifically to for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are small businesses eligible?
No. The eligibility description indicates the opportunity is open to for-profit organizations other than small businesses, which excludes small businesses.
Why might the opportunity focus on for-profit organizations other than small businesses?
The synopsis signals CT is seeking implementers with established operational capacity, relevant training expertise, and the ability to deploy advisors and manage complex work in a challenging security environment.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The total potential funding per award is capped at $11,356,250.
How many awards does the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making up to 10 awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 11, 2023.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was July 10, 2023.
Is this opportunity specifically related to counterterrorism objectives?
Yes. The opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Counterterrorism and is framed around crisis response capacity that may be relevant to high-risk incidents, including crisis situations with counterterrorism implications.
What is meant by "establishment and operationalization" of a crisis response team?
In practical terms, it means helping stand up the unit and ensure it can function effectively, including building structures, procedures, and readiness so the team can respond in real-world crisis conditions.
Does the synopsis specify exact tasks or deliverables?
The public synopsis is brief and does not list detailed tasks or deliverables. However, the title and context imply mentoring and advisory work to develop procedures, command-and-control practices, leadership, coordination, and operational readiness for a police crisis response function.
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