Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008640
The U.S. Department of State, through the Office of the Secretary and the Secretarys Office of Global Womens Issues (S/GWI), released a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Projects to Understand, Prevent, and Address Rising Gender-Based Violence in Eastern Europe and the Caucuses and the Nexus with Violent Extremism" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008640). The request is structured as a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), meaning applicants are first asked to submit a concept-focused outline of a proposed approach rather than a fully developed proposal at the outset. The emphasis is on locally designed and locally led peace and security initiatives that can better understand, prevent, and respond to increasing gender-based violence in Eastern Europe and the Caucuses, especially in situations where GBV intersects with or is exploited by violent extremist dynamics.
At its core, the opportunity is aimed at addressing GBV not only as a protection and human rights issue, but also as a peace and security concern. The framing highlights a specific policy problem: in certain contexts, violent extremist actors can fuel, weaponize, or benefit from gender-based violence, while instability and insecurity can simultaneously increase the risk of GBV. The Department of State is seeking concepts that recognize this overlap and propose practical, context-sensitive interventions. The opportunity signals interest in work that helps clarify the local drivers and patterns of GBV, strengthens prevention, and improves responses in ways that also account for risks tied to violent extremism.
Funding would be provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more hands-on partnership model than a standard grant. Under a cooperative agreement, the government typically expects to have substantial involvement during implementation, such as coordinating on program direction, monitoring, learning activities, or convenings. The total potential funding level is up to an award ceiling of $2,950,000, with the expectation of making one award. The associated CFDA number is 19.801, which is commonly connected to State Department public diplomacy and foreign assistance-related programming.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status in the United States, excluding institutions of higher education. In practice, that means eligible applicants are U.S.-registered charitable nonprofits that can demonstrate IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, and universities or colleges are not allowed to apply as the primary applicant under this specific posting. Given the focus on locally designed and led initiatives, an eligible U.S. nonprofit would typically be expected to work through meaningful partnerships with local organizations, practitioners, and stakeholders in Eastern Europe and the Caucuses, with program decision-making and ownership genuinely centered in the region rather than externally driven.
The timeline for the opportunity was short. The posting lists a creation date of February 17, 2022 and an original closing date of February 23, 2022, indicating a rapid turnaround for the submission of statements of interest. This kind of compressed window is sometimes used when an agency is seeking to move quickly on a time-sensitive issue or when it intends to identify a strong concept rapidly and then invite a more detailed submission from selected respondents.
Overall, the opportunity can be summarized as a single large cooperative agreement intended to support a locally grounded peace and security effort in Eastern Europe and the Caucuses that tackles rising gender-based violence while explicitly accounting for how GBV and violent extremism can reinforce one another. The Department of State is looking for implementable, locally led concepts that combine understanding of the problem with prevention and response approaches, positioning GBV as both an urgent humanitarian concern and a factor that can shape broader stability and security outcomes.Apply for SFOP0008640
- The Department of State, Office of the Secretary in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Projects to Understand, Prevent, and Address Rising Gender-Based Violence in Eastern Europe and the Caucuses and the Nexus with Violent Extremism" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.801.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 23, 2022. (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 $2,950,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: Informing global polio eradication efforts through innovative modeling approaches
Previous opportunity: Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for SFOP0008640
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (SFOP0008640) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Disability-Inclusive Climate Action Apply for 72068722RFA00002 Funding Number: 72068722RFA00002 Agency: Agency for International Development, Madagascar USAID-Antananarivo Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| 2022 Egypt Notice of Funding Opportunity Apply for SFOP0008644 Funding Number: SFOP0008644 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,250,000 |
| Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program Apply for DOS BAGHDAD PD 2022 001 Funding Number: DOS BAGHDAD PD 2022 001 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Iraq Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Historical Research and Interview with Ethiopian Survivors of Yekatit 12 Apply for PASNOFO 22 02 Funding Number: PASNOFO 22 02 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Ethiopia Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $8,000 |
| FY 2022 Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP) Apply for SFOP0008648 Funding Number: SFOP0008648 Agency: Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,650,000 |
| DRL Supporting Environmental Defenders in Latin America Apply for SFOP0008542 Funding Number: SFOP0008542 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| DRL Bolstering Democratic Governance and Respect for Human Rights in Indonesia Apply for SFOP0008649 Funding Number: SFOP0008649 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,481,481 |
| Strengthening Mexican Inspectorate for Labor Enforcement Apply for FOA ILAB 22 02 Funding Number: FOA ILAB 22 02 Agency: Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $12,000,000 |
| Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Apply for STX 100 TM 22 GR001 Funding Number: STX 100 TM 22 GR001 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Turkmenistan Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| FY 2022 Creative Arts Exchange Apply for SFOP0008655 Funding Number: SFOP0008655 Agency: Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,580,000 |
| DRL: Supporting a Credible Local Election Environment in Angola Apply for SFOP0008652 Funding Number: SFOP0008652 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| DRL Strengthening Rights of Gig Workers in Colombia and Brazil Apply for SFOP0008656 Funding Number: SFOP0008656 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Developing the Next Generation of Female Environmentalists Apply for SCAISB 22 AW 023 02282022 Funding Number: SCAISB 22 AW 023 02282022 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Pakistan Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| FY 2022 Arts Envoy Program Apply for SFOP0008662 Funding Number: SFOP0008662 Agency: Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,800,000 |
| FY 2022 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Apply for SFOP0008663 Funding Number: SFOP0008663 Agency: Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $16,000,000 |
| DRL Strengthening Respect for Freedom of Expression in Malaysia Apply for SFOP0008661 Funding Number: SFOP0008661 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $740,740 |
| DRL: Combatting Online Gender-Based Violence in the East Asia and Pacific Region Apply for SFOP0008668 Funding Number: SFOP0008668 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $740,740 |
| 22.PMWRA.ToWalkTheEarthInSafetyPublication.NOFO Apply for SFOP0008660 Funding Number: SFOP0008660 Agency: Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| U.S. Embassy Gaborone PAS Annual Program Statement Apply for AFGABO FY22 01 Funding Number: AFGABO FY22 01 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Botswana Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Notice of Funding Opportunity for America’s Marine Highway Program Apply for 693JF722R000012 Funding Number: 693JF722R000012 Agency: Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $24,250,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "SFOP0008640", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.