Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009793
The Security and Strategic Trade Management Academy (SSTMA) funding opportunity (SFOP0009793) is a U.S. Department of State grant competition administered by the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation under CFDA 19.901. It is a discretionary award and will be issued as a cooperative agreement, which usually means the Department of State expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds (for example, coordinating on program design, participant selection, content priorities, scheduling, and other implementation details). The opportunity was posted on May 15, 2023, with an original closing date of July 14, 2023.
The core purpose of the award is to support the hosting and delivery of up to two SSTMA sessions, each lasting two weeks. These sessions are intended to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of export control concepts, issues, and standards from an international perspective. In practical terms, the program is focused on strategic trade management and export controls, which typically covers how governments and relevant stakeholders prevent the proliferation and diversion of sensitive items, dual-use goods, advanced technologies, and other controlled commodities that could pose national security or international security risks. The emphasis on an international perspective signals that the curriculum is expected to reflect global norms, multilateral standards, and cross-border trade realities rather than being limited to a single-country regulatory viewpoint.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $1,500,000, and the agency anticipates making one award. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, indicating that applicants are not limited to state or local governments and may include a broader set of organizations depending on the specific eligibility language (commonly universities, non-profits, NGOs, research institutions, or similar entities, subject to the notice requirements). Overall, the grant supports a training academy-style delivery model: a structured, intensive two-week program (run once or twice) designed to build knowledge and professional capacity around export control systems and strategic trade management practices in line with international expectations and standards.Apply for SFOP0009793
- 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 May 15, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 2023. (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 $1,500,000.00 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 SSTMA funding opportunity?
The Security and Strategic Trade Management Academy (SSTMA) funding opportunity is a U.S. Department of State grant competition (SFOP0009793) administered by the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation under CFDA 19.901. The award supports the hosting and delivery of SSTMA training sessions focused on strategic trade management and export controls.
Which U.S. government agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.901.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SFOP0009793.
Is this a discretionary award?
Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary award.
What award instrument will be used?
The Department of State expects to issue this award as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, a cooperative agreement indicates the Department of State expects to have substantial involvement beyond providing funds. Examples noted include coordination on program design, participant selection, content priorities, scheduling, and other implementation details.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to support the hosting and delivery of up to two SSTMA sessions. Each session is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of export control concepts, issues, and standards from an international perspective.
How many SSTMA sessions can be supported under this award?
The award supports hosting and delivering up to two SSTMA sessions.
How long is each SSTMA session?
Each session is expected to last two weeks.
What topics are covered by the SSTMA sessions?
The sessions are intended to cover export control concepts, issues, and standards from an international perspective, with a practical focus on strategic trade management and export controls.
What does "strategic trade management and export controls" mean in the context of this program?
As described, the program focuses on how governments and relevant stakeholders prevent the proliferation and diversion of sensitive items, dual-use goods, advanced technologies, and other controlled commodities that could pose national security or international security risks.
What does it mean that the curriculum should have an "international perspective"?
Based on the description, an international perspective means the curriculum is expected to reflect global norms, multilateral standards, and cross-border trade realities rather than being limited to a single-country regulatory viewpoint.
What is the maximum amount of funding available?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $1,500,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. This indicates applicants are not limited to state or local governments and may include a broader set of organizations depending on the specific eligibility language in the notice.
Does the notice specify which types of organizations may qualify under "Others"?
The summary indicates that additional eligibility details are provided in the full notice. It also notes that "Others" commonly may include entities such as universities, non-profits, NGOs, research institutions, or similar organizations, subject to the notice requirements.
What kind of program model is this grant supporting?
The grant supports a training academy-style delivery model: a structured, intensive two-week program (run once or twice) intended to build knowledge and professional capacity around export control systems and strategic trade management practices in line with international expectations and standards.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 15, 2023.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 14, 2023.
What kinds of involvement might the Department of State have during implementation?
The opportunity notes potential Department of State involvement in areas such as coordinating on program design, participant selection, content priorities, scheduling, and other implementation details.
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