Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005603
The "TBD Women in Countering Violent Extremism" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005603) is a U.S. Department of State program run by the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI). It is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement intended to advance U.S. national security priorities by investing in programs that protect and empower women and girls affected by violent extremism and conflict. The central focus is on women and girls living in host communities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with proposals allowed to work in one or multiple countries across the region.
At its core, the opportunity is designed to address two connected needs: first, supporting women and girls who are adversely impacted by violent extremism and conflict, and second, strengthening women's leadership as a key element of effective prevention, response, and recovery efforts related to violent extremism. The program is framed as part of S/GWI's broader mission to integrate gender equality and the advancement of women and girls into U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic engagement. It explicitly aligns with the National Security Strategy's emphasis on empowering women and youth, and it is positioned as a major implementation mechanism for the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (WPS Act) as well as the State Department's Strategy to Support Women and Girls at Risk from Violent Extremism and Conflict (SWGRVEC). In practice, this means applicants are expected to treat women and girls not only as beneficiaries, but also as essential actors whose participation and leadership strengthen community stability and resilience.
The stated overall goal is to enhance and expand women and girls' participation and leadership in preventing, countering, and recovering from violent extremism and conflict. To reach that goal, S/GWI lays out three program objectives. The first objective, focused on individuals, emphasizes helping women and girls build resilience to violent extremist threats and to recover from harms linked to extremism and conflict. The second objective, focused on communities, aims to strengthen community-level resilience to extremist influence by increasing the engagement of women and girls within families, local communities, and governmental structures. The third objective, focused on coalitions, centers on empowering women and girls to advocate for and safeguard their rights while countering violent extremism, suggesting support for networks, coordinated advocacy, and collective action that can sustain impact beyond a single organization or project cycle.
From an administrative and eligibility standpoint, the opportunity is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The assistance listing is associated with CFDA number 19.801. The posted award ceiling is $2,000,000. The opportunity was created on February 14, 2019, with an original closing date of April 1, 2019. Although the listing indicates "ExpectedAwards: 0" in the provided source data, the intent of the NOFO is to solicit proposals for a new agreement under a cooperative agreement structure, which typically involves substantial involvement from the funding agency during implementation, such as collaboration on planning, coordination, monitoring, or strategic alignment.
Overall, this NOFO seeks practical, MENA-focused program proposals that combine direct support to women and girls with broader efforts to increase their leadership and influence in efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism. It emphasizes resilience and recovery at the individual level, strengthened social cohesion and participation at the community level, and organized advocacy and rights protection through coalitions, all anchored in U.S. Women, Peace, and Security policy commitments and national security priorities.Apply for SFOP0005603
- The Department of State, Office of Global Womens Issues in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "TBD Women in Countering Violent Extremism" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.801.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 14, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 01, 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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): TBD Women in Countering Violent Extremism (SFOP0005603)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "TBD Women in Countering Violent Extremism."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0005603.
3) Which U.S. government entity is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State program run by the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI).
4) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
5) What does "cooperative agreement" imply for implementation?
The description indicates that, under a cooperative agreement structure, the funding agency typically has substantial involvement during implementation. Examples mentioned include collaboration on planning, coordination, monitoring, or ensuring strategic alignment.
6) What is the core purpose of the program?
The program is intended to advance U.S. national security priorities by investing in programs that protect and empower women and girls affected by violent extremism and conflict, while also strengthening women’s leadership in prevention, response, and recovery efforts related to violent extremism.
7) Who is the primary target population?
The central focus is on women and girls living in host communities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who are affected by violent extremism and conflict.
8) What geographic region is eligible or prioritized?
The opportunity prioritizes the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Proposals may work in one country or multiple countries across the region.
9) Can a proposal cover more than one country?
Yes. Proposals are allowed to work in one or multiple countries across the MENA region.
10) What overarching goal is S/GWI seeking to achieve through this NOFO?
The stated overall goal is to enhance and expand women and girls' participation and leadership in preventing, countering, and recovering from violent extremism and conflict.
11) What are the program objectives?
S/GWI lists three objectives: (1) support women and girls at the individual level to build resilience to violent extremist threats and recover from harms linked to extremism and conflict; (2) strengthen community-level resilience by increasing the engagement of women and girls within families, local communities, and governmental structures; and (3) empower women and girls through coalitions to advocate for and safeguard their rights while countering violent extremism.
12) What does the first objective (individual-level focus) emphasize?
The first objective emphasizes helping women and girls build resilience to violent extremist threats and recover from harms linked to extremism and conflict.
13) What does the second objective (community-level focus) emphasize?
The second objective aims to strengthen community-level resilience to extremist influence by increasing the engagement of women and girls within families, local communities, and governmental structures.
14) What does the third objective (coalitions focus) emphasize?
The third objective centers on empowering women and girls to advocate for and safeguard their rights while countering violent extremism, suggesting support for networks, coordinated advocacy, and collective action that can sustain impact beyond a single organization or project cycle.
15) How does this program view the role of women and girls in countering violent extremism?
Applicants are expected to treat women and girls not only as beneficiaries, but also as essential actors whose participation and leadership strengthen community stability and resilience.
16) How does this opportunity connect to U.S. policy frameworks?
It aligns with the National Security Strategy's emphasis on empowering women and youth. It is also positioned as a major implementation mechanism for the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (WPS Act) and the State Department's Strategy to Support Women and Girls at Risk from Violent Extremism and Conflict (SWGRVEC).
17) What is S/GWI's broader mission in relation to this funding?
The program is framed as part of S/GWI's broader mission to integrate gender equality and the advancement of women and girls into U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic engagement.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
19) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility language excludes institutions of higher education.
20) What is the assistance listing / CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is associated with CFDA number 19.801.
21) What is the maximum award amount?
The posted award ceiling is $2,000,000.
22) When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on February 14, 2019, with an original closing date of April 1, 2019.
23) The listing shows "ExpectedAwards: 0" - does that mean no awards will be made?
The source data indicates "ExpectedAwards: 0," but the description explains that the intent of the NOFO is to solicit proposals for a new agreement under a cooperative agreement structure.
24) What kinds of program activities appear to be encouraged by this opportunity?
Based on the stated goal and objectives, the NOFO seeks MENA-focused proposals that combine direct support to women and girls (resilience and recovery) with efforts to increase their leadership and influence in preventing and countering violent extremism, including community engagement and coalition-based advocacy to protect rights.
25) What level(s) of impact does the NOFO emphasize (individual, community, coalition)?
All three. The program is structured around individual-level resilience and recovery, community-level resilience and participation, and coalition-based advocacy and rights protection.
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