Combatting Economic Coercion and Corrupt Practices in the Pacific
ID: 353927Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations (DOS-CSO)

Award Range

$444K - $444K

Eligible Applicants

For-Profit Organizations

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353927

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=11cc003a87b58210203441d6cebb35ad&view=Default
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations at the Department of State is offering a cooperative agreement titled "Combatting Economic Coercion and Corrupt Practices in the Pacific." This initiative aims to empower Pacific Island Countries (PICs) to identify and mitigate potential economic coercion and corruption, thereby enhancing their resilience against foreign influence on sovereign decision-making. The program will provide regional expertise and support for coordinating tabletop exercises to address these challenges. The total funding available for this opportunity is $443,925, with a single award anticipated. Interested applicants, including for-profit organizations and foreign public entities, should contact Shannon Rafferty at RaffertySM@state.gov and submit proposals by June 27, 2024.

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