Cyberspace and Digital Policy
Build Connections by promoting investments in secure, diverse, and resilient ICT infrastructure. Advance an Open, Interoperable, Reliable, and Secure Internet by promoting inclusive, rights-respecting, multi-stakeholder models of internet governance and pro-competition, pro-innovation digital economy policies and regulations. Grow Global Markets for U.S.?ICT goods and services, especially high-quality, interoperable, secure ICT equipment, software, and services. Enhance Cybersecurity by increasing adoption and implementation of cybersecurity best practices and enhancing partner capacity
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
19.665
Federal Agency/Office
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, Department of State
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1980, Part Statute 75, Section 890
Fulbright Hayes Act, the Mutual and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Part 256
Smith-Mundt Act, U.S. Information and Education Exchange Act of 1948, Part 80, Section 402
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, 87-195, 75, US Code, Part 22, Section USC 2151
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Not applicable.
Beneficiary Eligibility
See NOFO on grants.gov for more info. (or if this is for VC/AC we can use this instead. Only groups
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
For specific information, please see announcement on www.Grants.gov
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Based on program needs and availability of funding. For specific information, please see announcement on www.Grants.gov
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Varies. See NOFO on grants.gov for more info. (or if this is for VC/AC we can use this instead. Only groups who are already members are eligible for direct payments and no application is required.)
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Per OMB Regulations, all records should be kept for three years, beginning from expiration date of the award.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Varies. See NOFO on grants.gov for more info. (or if this is for VC/AC we can use this instead. Only groups who are already members are eligible for direct payments and no application is required.) When available opportunities will be posted on grants.gov, please check grants.gov often. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Quarterly.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Sam Dearden
U.S. Department of State
WASHINGTON, DC 22203 USA
DeardenST@state.gov
Phone: 2028261043
Website Address
https://www.state.gov/digital-connectivity-and-cybersecurity-partnership/
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-1309-0-1-151
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 21$2,969,999.00; FY 22 est $16,000,000.00; FY 23 est $29,999,999.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
For specific information, please see announcements on www.Grants.gov.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.