Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0018118
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism is offering a competitive grant opportunity called "Strengthening Early Warning, Detection, and Response in Mozambique" (Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0018118). The program is designed to improve early-warning, threat detection, and response capacity in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, with a clear purpose: protecting U.S. economic interests in the region. The underlying idea is that better local information flow and faster, more capable responses to emerging threats can reduce risk to American companies, investments, and personnel, particularly those connected to Mozambique's natural resource sector. By lowering the likelihood of attacks or disruptions, the program aims to create a safer operating environment that supports U.S. commercial interests and broader U.S. economic objectives.
The initiative is structured as a two-year cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to play an active role in shaping, monitoring, or collaborating on implementation rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The project centers on two connected priorities: first, building practical channels for information exchange between the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) and local communities in Cabo Delgado; and second, strengthening the PRM's operational ability to respond to threats that could disrupt U.S. commercial activity or endanger Americans. The opportunity emphasizes prevention and disruption before an incident occurs, with a focus on helping law enforcement identify, assess, and act on potential threats early enough to avoid escalation into attacks, facility disruptions, or broader instability that could affect U.S. companies.
A key part of the work involves specialized training for PRM units. The training is intended to improve how officers collect, evaluate, and use actionable intelligence, and how they plan and execute proportionate responses based on assessed risk. Another major theme is community engagement: the program wants PRM to work more effectively with communities to build trust, improve cooperation, and encourage timely reporting of suspicious behavior or indicators that could signal a developing threat. In practice, the opportunity is aiming for a stronger community-law enforcement partnership that supports early warning systems, improves situational awareness near areas of U.S. economic interest, and makes response capabilities more reliable when credible threats emerge.
Funding for this opportunity has an award ceiling of $2,960,039, and the Bureau of Counterterrorism expects to make one award. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, with the funding activity category listed as "Other" and the CFDA number identified as 19.701. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, and the notice specifically mentions that applications may come from not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs/civil society groups), public or private educational institutions, for-profit organizations when permitted by appropriation, and public international organizations and governmental institutions. The original closing date for submissions is June 9, 2026, and the opportunity was created on May 5, 2026.Apply for DFOP0018118
- The Bureau of Counterterrorism in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Early Warning, Detection, & Response in Mozambique" 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 2026-05-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-06-09. (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 $2,960,039.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Strengthening Early Warning, Detection, and Response in Mozambique".
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DFOP0018118.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to improve early-warning, threat detection, and response capacity in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, with a clear purpose of protecting U.S. economic interests in the region. The concept is that better local information flow and faster, more capable responses to emerging threats can reduce risk to U.S. companies, investments, and personnel.
Where will the project activities be focused?
The geographic focus is Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Why is Cabo Delgado the focus of this effort?
Based on the opportunity description, the focus is tied to reducing threats and disruptions that could affect Americans and U.S. commercial activity in the region, particularly activity connected to Mozambique's natural resource sector and related U.S. economic interests.
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is structured as a two-year cooperative agreement.
What does a "cooperative agreement" mean for implementation?
A cooperative agreement means the U.S. government expects to play an active role in shaping, monitoring, or collaborating on implementation, rather than providing a fully hands-off grant.
How long is the project period?
The project is intended to run for two years.
What are the main priorities or lines of effort?
The project centers on two connected priorities:
- Building practical channels for information exchange between the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) and local communities in Cabo Delgado.
- Strengthening the PRM's operational ability to respond to threats that could disrupt U.S. commercial activity or endanger Americans.
Does the program emphasize prevention or response after an incident?
The opportunity emphasizes prevention and disruption before an incident occurs, with a focus on identifying, assessing, and acting on potential threats early enough to avoid escalation into attacks, facility disruptions, or broader instability.
What role does community engagement play in this program?
Community engagement is a major theme. The program aims to help the PRM work more effectively with communities to build trust, improve cooperation, and encourage timely reporting of suspicious behavior or indicators of developing threats.
What does the opportunity say about early warning systems?
In practice, the opportunity aims for a stronger community-law enforcement partnership that supports early warning systems and improves situational awareness, especially near areas tied to U.S. economic interests.
What types of activities are explicitly mentioned?
The notice highlights activities such as:
- Specialized training for PRM units
- Improving how officers collect, evaluate, and use actionable intelligence
- Strengthening how officers plan and execute proportionate responses based on assessed risk
- Building practical information-sharing channels between PRM and communities
Who are the key local partners referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity specifically references the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) and local communities in Cabo Delgado as central to the approach.
How is this program connected to U.S. economic interests?
The stated intent is to reduce the likelihood of attacks or disruptions that could affect American companies, investments, and personnel, particularly those connected to Mozambique's natural resource sector, thereby supporting U.S. commercial interests and broader U.S. economic objectives.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,960,039.
How many awards does the Bureau of Counterterrorism expect to make?
The Bureau of Counterterrorism expects to make one award.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a competitive grant opportunity.
What is the funding type or category?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, with the funding activity category listed as "Other".
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number identified in the notice is 19.701.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. The notice also states that applications may come from:
- Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs/civil society groups)
- Public or private educational institutions
- For-profit organizations (when permitted by appropriation)
- Public international organizations and governmental institutions
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, for-profit organizations may apply when permitted by appropriation, as stated in the opportunity description.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 5, 2026.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date for submissions is June 9, 2026.
Does the opportunity indicate the original closing date?
Yes. It specifies that the original closing date for submissions is June 9, 2026.
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