Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008178
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT), announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Counterterrorism Legislative Rapid Response Teams" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008178) to support the creation, convening, and day-to-day management of a multi-disciplinary Legislative Rapid Response Team (LRRT). The core purpose is to place practical, specialized expertise at the disposal of partner or host countries that are working to develop, revise, or modernize counterterrorism-related laws, legislative frameworks, and legal procedures. The LRRT concept is designed to be responsive and operational, meaning the selected organization would be responsible for organizing a team that can provide timely, knowledgeable guidance when a government requests assistance or when legislative windows open and rapid input is needed.
The work emphasized in the notice centers on helping countries shape counterterrorism legislation and related legal processes in ways that reflect internationally recognized good practices while also aligning with accepted human rights standards. In practice, this can include advising on how to draft or amend laws, how to structure legal authorities and safeguards, how to align national provisions with international obligations, and how to strengthen procedures so that counterterrorism efforts remain effective, credible, and consistent with rule-of-law expectations. The opportunity is framed around legislative and procedural support rather than direct operations, with an emphasis on expert guidance, technical assistance, and coordination across relevant disciplines.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial involvement by the U.S. government in the project during implementation (for example, coordination on priorities, approvals, or collaboration on activities), rather than a more hands-off grant. The activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification referenced in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The CFDA (now often referenced as Assistance Listing) number associated with the program is 19.701, linking it to State Department foreign assistance programming in this area.
In terms of award details, the notice lists an award ceiling of $493,827. The posting also shows "Expected Awards: 0," which can reflect administrative listing conventions or uncertainties at the time of posting rather than a definitive statement that no awards will be made, and applicants would normally confirm the intended number of awards and funding approach by reviewing the full NOFO. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details deferred to the full announcement, suggesting that nontraditional entities or a range of organization types may be considered depending on the specific eligibility criteria.
Key administrative dates included a creation date of May 28, 2021, and an original application closing date of July 13, 2021. Overall, this opportunity sought an implementing organization capable of rapidly assembling and managing a credible bench of legal and policy experts, coordinating engagements with partner governments, and ensuring that resulting legislative guidance reflects both counterterrorism effectiveness and internationally accepted human rights and good-governance standards, consistent with U.S. Department of State counterterrorism policy goals.Apply for SFOP0008178
- 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 "Counterterrorism Legislative Rapid Response Teams" 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 28, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 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 $493,827.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Counterterrorism Legislative Rapid Response Teams (SFOP0008178)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Counterterrorism Legislative Rapid Response Teams" (often abbreviated as LRRT).
2) Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008178.
4) What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The main purpose is to support the creation, convening, and day-to-day management of a multi-disciplinary Legislative Rapid Response Team (LRRT) that can provide practical, specialized expertise to partner or host countries developing, revising, or modernizing counterterrorism-related laws, legislative frameworks, and legal procedures.
5) What is a Legislative Rapid Response Team (LRRT)?
An LRRT is a multi-disciplinary team organized to deliver timely, knowledgeable legislative and procedural guidance on counterterrorism-related legal frameworks. The concept is intended to be responsive and operational, so the team can engage quickly when a government requests assistance or when a legislative window opens and rapid input is needed.
6) What kinds of support would the LRRT provide?
Based on the notice, the LRRT would provide expert guidance and technical assistance related to counterterrorism legislation and legal processes. Examples described include advising on drafting or amending laws, structuring legal authorities and safeguards, aligning national provisions with international obligations, and strengthening procedures to support effective and credible counterterrorism efforts consistent with rule-of-law expectations.
7) Is this funding intended for direct counterterrorism operations?
No. The notice frames the work around legislative and procedural support rather than direct operations. The emphasis is on expert guidance, technical assistance, and coordination across relevant disciplines.
8) What standards or principles should the legislative guidance reflect?
The notice emphasizes that support should reflect internationally recognized good practices while also aligning with accepted human rights standards. It also references consistency with rule-of-law expectations, good-governance standards, and U.S. Department of State counterterrorism policy goals.
9) Who would receive the LRRT support?
The LRRT is intended to support partner or host countries that are working on counterterrorism-related laws and legal procedures, particularly when assistance is requested or when fast-moving legislative opportunities arise.
10) What is the implementing organization expected to do?
The selected organization would be responsible for organizing the LRRT and handling its creation, convening, and day-to-day management. This includes rapidly assembling and managing a credible bench of legal and policy experts, coordinating engagements with partner governments, and ensuring that guidance provided aligns with the standards described in the notice.
11) Why does the notice emphasize being "rapid response"?
The LRRT concept is described as responsive and operational. That means the team should be able to provide timely input when governments request help or when legislative windows open and rapid expert guidance is needed.
12) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
13) What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project is run?
The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement typically signals substantial involvement by the U.S. government during implementation. This can include coordination on priorities, approvals, and collaboration on activities, rather than a more hands-off grant structure.
14) What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with further clarification referenced in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
15) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this program?
The associated CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 19.701.
16) What is the award ceiling?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $493,827.
17) How many awards were expected?
The posting shows "Expected Awards: 0." The notice suggests this can reflect administrative listing conventions or uncertainty at the time of posting, and that applicants would typically confirm the intended number of awards and funding approach by reviewing the full NOFO.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details deferred to the full announcement (the NOFO). This suggests a range of organization types may be considered depending on the specific eligibility criteria provided in the full notice.
19) Where are the detailed requirements and eligibility rules found?
The notice references the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for additional details, including clarification of the activity category and the specific eligibility requirements.
20) What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity shows a creation date of May 28, 2021, and an original application closing date of July 13, 2021.
21) What does the opportunity prioritize in terms of expertise?
The notice describes the LRRT as multi-disciplinary and emphasizes practical, specialized expertise. It also highlights the need for a credible bench of legal and policy experts capable of supporting legislative drafting, legal safeguards, procedural strengthening, and alignment with international obligations and human rights standards.
22) What is meant by aligning national laws with international obligations?
In the context of the notice, it refers to helping countries ensure their counterterrorism laws and procedures are consistent with relevant international commitments and widely recognized good practices, while also reflecting accepted human rights standards.
23) What is the central outcome this grant is trying to achieve?
The central outcome is to make practical, specialized legislative expertise available to governments at the moments they need it, so counterterrorism legislation and related legal procedures can be developed or improved in ways that are effective, credible, and consistent with human rights and rule-of-law expectations.
24) Is the LRRT expected to work only on legislation, or also on procedures?
The notice covers both. It focuses on counterterrorism-related laws and legislative frameworks and also highlights legal procedures and procedural strengthening as part of the support.
25) How does this opportunity relate to broader State Department programming?
The notice links the opportunity to State Department foreign assistance programming through the CFDA/Assistance Listing number 19.701 and frames the work as consistent with U.S. Department of State counterterrorism policy goals.
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