Closed · DFOP0017004 · CFDA 19.979 · Discretionary

Somalia - Operational Mentorship SOI

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of African Affairs, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$10M-$15M
Award range
Closed
Status
December 8, 2024
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Somalia - Operational Mentorship SOI is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of African Affairs that offered $10,000,000 -- $15,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10M-$15M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.979
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Somalia - Operational Mentorship SOI - is cataloged under number DFOP0017004 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.979, posted by Bureau of African Affairs. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 7, 2024 and last updated on November 15, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000,000 -- $15,000,000. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on December 8, 2024. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$10,000,000 -- $15,000,000

Close Date

December 8, 2024

Posted

November 7, 2024

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The Bureau of African Affairs of the U.S. Department of State (AF) announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program to support operational mentorship for the Somalia National Army (SNA) and select troop contributing countries (TCCs) to be determined at a later date, from the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) (AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) follow-on mission)- selected troop contributing countries (TCCs). Through its implementing partners, since 2010, the United States (U.S.) has been providing mentorship and training to ATMIS and the SNA, primarily focused on the Danab. The Danab is a light infantry brigade which is able to conduct clearance operations with a respect for human rights and in accordance with the law of armed conflict, conduct joint operations with partner forces including other SNA units, and local Somali defense forces. This project, funded by the U.S. government (USG) through the Department of State (DOS), will continue to build on earlier U.S. funded activities in order to enable Somali and select AUSSOM partners to execute tasks effectively and continue to work towards the stabilization and security of southern and central Somalia.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Agency Contact

Michala Hall; HallMM@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted November 7, 2024
Close Date December 8, 2024
Last Updated November 15, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Somalia - Operational Mentorship SOI", offered by Bureau of African Affairs. It is associated with CFDA program 19.979. The Bureau of African Affairs of the U.S. Department of State (AF) announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program to support operational...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on December 8, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000,000 -- $15,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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