Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0002260
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, announced a discretionary grant competition titled "Understanding China's Information Campaigns and Public Diplomacy in the Asian and Pacific Regions" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0002260). The purpose of the opportunity is to support a single U.S.-based nonprofit organization in producing research that clarifies the scope, methods, and resource commitments behind China's public diplomacy and information-related activities across Asia and the Pacific. In practical terms, the Department is looking for a project that does more than gather information; it should systematically conduct research, compile and organize findings, analyze what the data means, submit the resulting research outputs to the government, and then share results publicly in at least two separate public forums.
The work envisioned under this grant centers on understanding how China engages audiences and governments in the region through public diplomacy and related information efforts, with a specific emphasis on mapping scale and investment. That includes identifying what kinds of activities are being conducted, where they are concentrated geographically, how they are resourced, and what patterns can be observed across different countries and subregions. The Department is explicitly asking for research that can be presented publicly, meaning the project should be structured to produce findings suitable for open discussion and dissemination rather than only internal reporting.
The award is structured as a grant, with an award ceiling of up to $650,000, contingent on the availability of funds. The Department anticipated making one award under this announcement, so the competition was effectively for a single funded project rather than multiple smaller grants. The funding activity category is listed as Information and Statistics (CFDA 19.040), which aligns with the emphasis on research, data compilation, analysis, and public presentation of findings.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit/non-governmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. In other words, applicants needed to be qualifying nonprofits that are not universities or colleges. The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2017, with an original closing date of August 18, 2017, indicating a relatively short application window typical of some federal research and policy-focused competitions.
Overall, this NOFO aimed to fund a rigorous, research-driven project that produces actionable understanding of China's public diplomacy footprint in Asia and the Pacific, backed by clear evidence on scale and resourcing, and communicated in a way that supports public awareness through multiple public presentations.Apply for SFOP0002260
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation in the information and statistics sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Understanding China's Information Campaigns and Public Diplomacy in the Asian and Pacific Regions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 14, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2017. (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 $650,000.00 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant competition is titled "Understanding China's Information Campaigns and Public Diplomacy in the Asian and Pacific Regions."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0002260.
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The opportunity was announced by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support a single U.S.-based nonprofit organization in producing research that clarifies the scope, methods, and resource commitments behind China's public diplomacy and information-related activities across Asia and the Pacific.
What kind of organization is expected to receive the award?
The Department intended to support a single U.S.-based nonprofit organization to carry out the project described in the announcement.
Is this grant meant for one award or multiple awards?
The Department anticipated making one award under this announcement, meaning the competition was structured to fund a single project rather than multiple smaller grants.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to $650,000, contingent on the availability of funds.
Is the full $650,000 guaranteed?
No. The ceiling is up to $650,000, and the award amount is contingent on the availability of funds.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The award is structured as a grant.
What is the funding activity category or program classification?
The funding activity category is listed as Information and Statistics under CFDA 19.040.
What kinds of activities should the project include?
The project is expected to do more than gather information. It should systematically conduct research, compile and organize findings, analyze what the data means, submit resulting research outputs to the government, and share results publicly.
What is the project expected to study?
The work centers on understanding how China engages audiences and governments in Asia and the Pacific through public diplomacy and related information efforts, with a particular emphasis on mapping scale and investment.
What specific elements is the Department asking the research to clarify?
The research should clarify the scope, methods, and resource commitments behind China's public diplomacy and information-related activities across the region.
Does the opportunity emphasize scale and resourcing?
Yes. A specific emphasis is placed on mapping scale and investment, including where activities are concentrated, how they are resourced, and what patterns appear across countries and subregions.
What geographic area should the research cover?
The research is focused on the Asian and Pacific regions.
What kind of outputs does the Department appear to be looking for?
The announcement describes outputs that result from systematic research, compilation and organization of findings, analysis, submission of research outputs to the government, and public sharing of results.
Does the project need to include public dissemination?
Yes. The Department explicitly asked for research that can be presented publicly, and the project should share results publicly in at least two separate public forums.
How many public forums are required to share results?
The project should share results publicly in at least two separate public forums.
Are the findings intended only for internal government use?
No. The opportunity explicitly asks for research that can be presented publicly, so findings should be suitable for open discussion and dissemination rather than only internal reporting.
What does "public diplomacy and information-related activities" refer to in this opportunity?
Within the context provided, it refers to China's efforts to engage audiences and governments in Asia and the Pacific through public diplomacy and related information efforts, with attention to what activities are conducted, where they occur, and how they are resourced.
What does the opportunity mean by mapping "scope, methods, and resource commitments"?
Based on the description, it means identifying the types of activities being conducted, where they are geographically concentrated, how those activities are resourced, and what patterns can be observed across different countries and subregions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit/non-governmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are universities and colleges eligible?
No. Eligibility excludes institutions of higher education.
Does an applicant need to be a U.S.-based organization?
Yes. The opportunity is intended to support a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, and eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit/non-governmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was August 18, 2017.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (July 14, 2017) and the original closing date (August 18, 2017), the window was relatively short, consistent with the description provided.
What is the overall goal of the funded project?
The NOFO aimed to fund a rigorous, research-driven project that produces actionable understanding of China's public diplomacy footprint in Asia and the Pacific, backed by clear evidence on scale and resourcing, and communicated through multiple public presentations.
Does the announcement describe how results should be provided to the government?
It states that the project should submit the resulting research outputs to the government, but it does not provide additional submission mechanics in the information provided here.
Is this a discretionary grant competition?
Yes. It was announced as a discretionary grant competition.
What makes this opportunity different from a simple information-gathering effort?
The Department is looking for a project that systematically conducts research, compiles and organizes findings, analyzes the meaning of the data, submits outputs to the government, and then shares results publicly in multiple forums.
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