Opportunity Information: Apply for CTP CTAQM 16 005
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT), released a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Countering Violent Extremism in Kenya and Tanzania" (Funding Opportunity Number: CTP CTAQM 16 005) to support organizations proposing practical, innovative programs aimed at reducing violent extremism in Kenya and Tanzania. The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects to be more actively involved in the project than it would be under a standard grant, often through collaboration on planning, monitoring, or implementation details. The funding falls under CFDA 19.701 and is categorized under the broad activity label "Other," reflecting that it supports targeted counter-extremism initiatives rather than a single narrow service area.
This Notice of Funding Opportunity focuses specifically on countering violent extremism (CVE) programming, with an emphasis on approaches that are both effective and creative. While the announcement summary does not list specific program models, the intent is clearly to fund efforts that help prevent recruitment into violent extremist movements, reduce community vulnerability to extremist influence, and strengthen local capacity to address the drivers and enabling conditions of violent extremism. Proposals would be expected to demonstrate a strong understanding of local context in Kenya and Tanzania and to present credible methods for achieving measurable prevention outcomes.
Eligibility is fairly broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that category), and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). This range suggests CT was open to proposals from universities, research entities, civil society organizations, and private sector implementers, as long as they could credibly execute CVE activities and manage U.S. government cooperative agreement requirements.
Financially, the award ceiling for individual awards is $800,000, and the bureau anticipated making about seven awards in total. The original closing date for submissions was July 18, 2016, and the opportunity was created on June 2, 2016, indicating a relatively short application window. In practical terms, applicants would have needed to move quickly to assemble a compliant proposal package, including a clear program design, implementation plan, and budget aligned to the cooperative agreement format and U.S. State Department expectations.Apply for CTP CTAQM 16 005
- The Bureau of Counterterrorism in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Countering Violent Extremism in Kenya and Tanzania" 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 2016-06-02.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-07-18. (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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Countering Violent Extremism in Kenya and Tanzania (CTP CTAQM 16 005)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Countering Violent Extremism in Kenya and Tanzania".
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CTP CTAQM 16 005.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, the U.S. government typically expects to be more actively involved than it would be under a standard grant. In practice, that involvement often includes collaboration on things like planning, monitoring, and/or implementation details.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.701.
How is this opportunity categorized by activity type?
It is categorized under the broad activity label "Other", reflecting that it supports targeted counter-extremism initiatives rather than a single narrow service area.
What is the main purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)?
The NOFO focuses on countering violent extremism (CVE) programming by supporting organizations that propose practical, innovative programs aimed at reducing violent extremism in Kenya and Tanzania.
Which countries are eligible locations for programming under this opportunity?
The geographic focus is limited to Kenya and Tanzania.
What kinds of results or outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
Based on the NOFO summary, funded projects are intended to help:
- Prevent recruitment into violent extremist movements
- Reduce community vulnerability to extremist influence
- Strengthen local capacity to address drivers and enabling conditions of violent extremism
Are specific program models or interventions required?
The announcement summary does not list specific program models. Instead, it emphasizes approaches that are both effective and creative, suggesting flexibility as long as the proposal credibly advances CVE prevention goals.
What does the NOFO emphasize about program design?
The NOFO emphasizes practical, innovative CVE programming. Proposals would be expected to show a strong understanding of local context in Kenya and Tanzania and present credible methods for achieving measurable prevention outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that category)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
Are universities and research institutions eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, which generally covers universities and similar academic or research entities.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible (with the noted exception that higher education institutions are not included under that specific nonprofit category).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed as eligible applicants.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling for individual awards is $800,000.
How many awards did the Bureau anticipate making?
The Bureau anticipated making about seven (7) awards.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 2, 2016.
What was the original closing date for submissions?
The original closing date for submissions was July 18, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the creation date (June 2, 2016) and the original closing date (July 18, 2016), the application window was relatively short, meaning applicants would have needed to move quickly to prepare a complete submission.
What would applicants need to prepare for a compliant submission (based on the summary provided)?
The summary indicates applicants would have needed to assemble a compliant proposal package that included:
- A clear program design
- An implementation plan
- A budget aligned to cooperative agreement format and U.S. Department of State expectations
What kind of organizations does this opportunity seem designed for?
The eligibility range suggests CT was open to proposals from a mix of implementers, including universities, research entities, civil society organizations, and private sector implementers, as long as they could credibly execute CVE activities and manage cooperative agreement requirements.
What is the overall goal of the funded work in Kenya and Tanzania?
The overall goal is to support practical and innovative CVE programs that reduce violent extremism by addressing recruitment, vulnerability, and local capacity related to the drivers and enabling conditions of violent extremism in Kenya and Tanzania.
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