Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005784
The Security and Strategic Trade Management Academy (SSTMA) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005784) was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, under CFDA 19.901. It was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee would not only receive funding but would also be expected to work closely with the Department of State during planning and execution. The overall purpose was straightforward and capacity-building in nature: to host and run a two-week academy in Fall 2019 designed to familiarize foreign government officials with strategic trade control (STC) concepts and real-world best practices.
At its core, the academy was intended to strengthen how partner governments understand and implement strategic trade controls, which are the policies, legal frameworks, licensing systems, and enforcement practices used to prevent sensitive goods, software, and technologies from being diverted to illicit programs or unauthorized end users. By bringing foreign officials together in a focused, two-week training environment, the program aimed to build practical knowledge of STC principles, promote more consistent application of controls, and support international nonproliferation and security objectives. In practice, an academy like this typically emphasizes how governments can develop or improve trade control systems, coordinate across agencies, identify and manage proliferation risks, and align with international standards and export control norms.
The funding parameters show a single, relatively substantial award: the opportunity listed an award ceiling of $500,000 and anticipated making one award. The posting was created on April 24, 2019, with an original application closing date of May 31, 2019, indicating a short turnaround for applicants to propose an implementation plan. While the opportunity category and eligible applicants were labeled broadly (with additional eligibility details referenced in the full solicitation), the basic expectation was that a capable host organization would design and deliver the academy program, manage logistics, and provide subject-matter expertise suitable for an audience of foreign government practitioners.
In summary, this opportunity funded one organization to deliver an intensive, two-week Fall 2019 training academy for foreign officials, focused on strategic trade control knowledge and best practices, under the direction and in coordination with the Department of State office responsible for international security and nonproliferation efforts.Apply for SFOP0005784
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Security & Strategic Trade Management Academy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.901.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 24, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2019. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Security and Strategic Trade Management Academy (SSTMA) grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for SSTMA?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0005784.
Which U.S. government agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 19.901.
What type of award mechanism was used?
It was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does "discretionary cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
It means the awardee would receive funding and would also be expected to work closely with the Department of State during planning and execution of the project.
What was the overall purpose of the SSTMA project?
The purpose was capacity-building: to host and run a two-week academy designed to familiarize foreign government officials with strategic trade control (STC) concepts and real-world best practices.
Who was the intended audience for the academy?
The academy was intended for foreign government officials.
How long was the academy expected to be?
The academy was planned as a two-week program.
When was the academy expected to take place?
The academy was planned for Fall 2019.
What topic area was the academy focused on?
The academy focused on strategic trade controls (STC), including concepts and best practices relevant to preventing diversion of sensitive goods, software, and technologies.
What are "strategic trade controls" (STC) as described in the opportunity?
STC refers to the policies, legal frameworks, licensing systems, and enforcement practices used to prevent sensitive goods, software, and technologies from being diverted to illicit programs or unauthorized end users.
What outcomes was the academy intended to support?
It aimed to strengthen partner governments' understanding and implementation of strategic trade controls, promote more consistent application of controls, and support international nonproliferation and security objectives.
What kinds of practical themes were expected to be emphasized in an academy like this?
The description indicates an emphasis on practical knowledge of STC principles, how governments can develop or improve trade control systems, coordinate across agencies, identify and manage proliferation risks, and align with international standards and export control norms.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $500,000.
Was the funding intended to support a single organization or multiple organizations?
Based on the posting, the funding was intended to support one organization, since one award was anticipated.
What was the expected role of the funded organization?
The selected organization was expected to design and deliver the academy program, manage logistics, and provide subject-matter expertise suitable for an audience of foreign government practitioners.
What level of coordination with the Department of State was expected?
Coordination was expected to be close, with the awardee working with the Department of State during planning and execution.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on April 24, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The original application closing date was May 31, 2019.
How much time did applicants have to respond based on the posted dates?
Based on the posting date (April 24, 2019) and the closing date (May 31, 2019), applicants had a relatively short turnaround to submit an implementation plan.
Who was eligible to apply?
The opportunity indicated that the category of eligible applicants was labeled broadly, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full solicitation. The brief description does not list specific eligible entity types.
Does the summary include specific eligibility requirements?
No. It notes that eligibility details were referenced in the full solicitation, but those details are not included in the information provided here.
Does the summary list required application components or forms?
No. The information provided describes purpose, structure, funding parameters, and timing, but does not list application components, forms, or submission requirements.
Does the summary specify the location (country or city) where the academy would be hosted?
No. The description states that the awardee would host and run the academy, but it does not specify a location.
Does the summary specify how participants would be selected or which countries would be included?
No. It only states that the participants would be foreign government officials, without naming countries, regions, or a participant selection process.
Does the summary define what "strategic trade" items include?
It references sensitive goods, software, and technologies, but does not provide a detailed list of items or control lists.
What broader policy goals did the opportunity align with?
It aligned with international nonproliferation and security objectives by improving partner governments' capacity to prevent diversion of sensitive items to illicit programs or unauthorized end users.
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