Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008066
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) released a discretionary grant competition titled "Judicial Counterterrorism Development Project in Iraq" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008066). The purpose of the opportunity is to support a project that strengthens Iraq's ability to handle terrorism cases across the full justice chain, with a focus on improving how terrorism investigations are built, how prosecutions are conducted, and how cases are adjudicated in court. In practical terms, the program is meant to enhance the skills, coordination, and overall effectiveness of key judicial stakeholders in Iraq so that terrorism cases can be processed in a more capable, credible, and legally grounded way.
A central theme of the opportunity is improving the integrity and performance of Iraq's judicial institutions through robust application of Iraqi law. Rather than creating an external legal framework, CT is signaling that assistance should reinforce Iraq's own legal system and procedures, helping institutions apply existing laws consistently and professionally in terrorism-related matters. The stated aim is to expand CT's ongoing justice sector support, suggesting the awardee would likely complement or build on prior or parallel U.S. counterterrorism rule-of-law programming already operating in Iraq.
The funding instrument for this competition is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the U.S. government during implementation compared to a standard grant. Applicants should generally expect closer coordination with CT on planning, execution, and monitoring of activities, as well as a greater emphasis on aligning project delivery with U.S. foreign policy and counterterrorism objectives in Iraq. The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), meaning the selected organization will likely serve as the primary implementer responsible for the overall project design, management, and results.
The award has a stated ceiling of $987,654, which sets the maximum amount available under this announcement. The federal assistance listing is tied to CFDA number 19.701, which corresponds to State Department counterterrorism-related assistance. The opportunity category is listed as "Other" in the funding activity classification, implying the work does not fit neatly into a single standard category like education or health, and is instead positioned as specialized justice sector and counterterrorism capacity-building.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with additional details referenced in the original notice (not included in the excerpt). In similar State Department competitions, this category often includes a range of entities such as U.S. and non-U.S. non-profits, NGOs, think tanks, for-profit organizations, and sometimes public international organizations, depending on the specific eligibility language in the full posting. Interested applicants would need to rely on the full eligibility section to confirm whether there are restrictions related to organization type, country of incorporation, registration requirements, or prior experience thresholds.
Key dates in the posted notice indicate the opportunity was created on May 6, 2021, with an original application closing date of June 25, 2021. That places it as a time-limited competition with a roughly seven-week application window from posting to deadline. While those dates are historical, they establish the official timeline for the opportunity as issued.
Overall, this grant opportunity is designed to fund one implementing partner to deliver targeted assistance that improves Iraq's capacity to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate terrorism cases, while simultaneously reinforcing judicial integrity and lawful process through consistent application of Iraqi law.Apply for SFOP0008066
- The Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Judicial Counterterrorism Development Project in Iraq" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.701.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 06, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2021. (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 $987,654.00 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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FAQs: Judicial Counterterrorism Development Project in Iraq (SFOP0008066)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The discretionary grant competition is titled "Judicial Counterterrorism Development Project in Iraq."
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008066.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support a project that strengthens Iraq's ability to handle terrorism cases across the full justice chain, with emphasis on improving how investigations are built, how prosecutions are conducted, and how cases are adjudicated in court.
What does "across the full justice chain" mean in this context?
Based on the notice description, it means supporting capabilities and performance from the investigation stage through prosecution and ultimately adjudication in court for terrorism-related cases.
What kinds of outcomes is CT aiming for?
The opportunity is designed to enhance the skills, coordination, and overall effectiveness of key judicial stakeholders in Iraq so terrorism cases can be processed in a more capable, credible, and legally grounded way.
Does this program create a new legal framework for Iraq?
No. A central theme is reinforcing Iraq's own legal system and procedures through robust application of Iraqi law, helping institutions apply existing laws consistently and professionally in terrorism-related matters.
What is meant by improving "judicial integrity and performance"?
From the information provided, it refers to improving how judicial institutions function and maintain credibility by applying Iraqi law consistently and professionally in terrorism cases.
Is this opportunity connected to other U.S. justice-sector work in Iraq?
Yes. The stated aim is to expand CT's ongoing justice sector support, suggesting the selected implementer would complement or build on prior or parallel U.S. counterterrorism rule-of-law programming already operating in Iraq.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for implementation?
A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the U.S. government during implementation compared to a standard grant. Applicants should expect closer coordination with CT on planning, execution, and monitoring of activities, and a strong emphasis on aligning delivery with U.S. foreign policy and counterterrorism objectives in Iraq.
How many awards does CT expect to make under this announcement?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What does "Expected Awards: 1" mean for applicants?
It means one organization is expected to be selected as the primary implementer responsible for the overall project design, management, and results.
What is the maximum award amount available?
The award has a stated ceiling of $987,654, which is the maximum amount available under this announcement.
Is $987,654 guaranteed funding?
No. The amount listed is a ceiling (maximum). The notice excerpt does not state that any applicant will automatically receive the full amount.
What is the CFDA number (Federal Assistance Listing) for this opportunity?
The federal assistance listing is tied to CFDA number 19.701, which corresponds to State Department counterterrorism-related assistance.
How is the funding activity classified?
The opportunity category is listed as "Other" in the funding activity classification, indicating it is positioned as specialized justice sector and counterterrorism capacity-building rather than fitting a single standard category like education or health.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others." Additional eligibility details are referenced in the original notice but are not included in the provided excerpt.
What does "Others" eligibility typically include in similar State Department competitions?
In similar State Department competitions, "Others" often includes a range of entities such as U.S. and non-U.S. non-profits, NGOs, think tanks, for-profit organizations, and sometimes public international organizations, depending on the specific eligibility language in the full posting.
Are there possible restrictions that applicants should verify?
Yes. Interested applicants would need to consult the full eligibility section to confirm any restrictions related to organization type, country of incorporation, registration requirements, or prior experience thresholds.
When was this opportunity created?
The notice indicates the opportunity was created on May 6, 2021.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date listed in the notice is June 25, 2021.
How long was the application window based on the posted dates?
Based on the creation date (May 6, 2021) and closing date (June 25, 2021), the competition had an application window of roughly seven weeks.
Are the listed dates current?
The dates in the excerpt are historical and establish the official timeline for the opportunity as issued.
What is the geographic focus of the project?
The project focuses on Iraq and aims to strengthen Iraqi capacity to handle terrorism cases within Iraq's justice sector.
What is the overall summary of what this grant funds?
This opportunity is designed to fund one implementing partner to deliver targeted assistance that improves Iraq's capacity to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate terrorism cases, while reinforcing judicial integrity and lawful process through consistent application of Iraqi law.
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