Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007066
The Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), posted a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Building Lasting Legacies for the Science Envoys Program" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007066). The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal agency expects to stay actively involved during the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The program sits within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, and it is associated with CFDA number 19.017.
The purpose of the opportunity is to fund an organization to handle end-to-end logistics and program support for activities connected to the U.S. Science Envoys initiative. In practical terms, the selected awardee would be responsible for building and managing travel itineraries and arranging the full range of operational details that allow Science Envoys to carry out engagements effectively. This includes coordinating both international and domestic travel, covering related travel costs, and managing on-the-ground logistics such as securing venues, preparing and sending invitations, and developing meeting agendas and schedules. The scope suggests a heavy emphasis on operational execution, stakeholder coordination, and the ability to run complex, multi-stop travel and event programs smoothly.
In addition to travel and event management, the award also covers communications work aimed at extending the visibility and impact of Science Envoy engagements. The recipient is expected to create and implement informational campaigns in foreign media markets that feature current and/or former U.S. Science Envoys. This implies planning messaging and outreach that can work across different countries and media environments, coordinating with local or regional media channels, and shaping campaign materials that highlight the Envoys and their work in a way that supports public diplomacy and science engagement goals.
Funding for the award is capped at $222,000, and the Department of State anticipated making one award under this opportunity. The notice was created on June 10, 2020, with an original application deadline of August 3, 2020. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section (not included in the provided text), which typically means prospective applicants would need to consult the full announcement for the precise types of organizations allowed to apply and any restrictions.
Overall, this opportunity is essentially a program management and strategic communications grant in support of the Science Envoys Program: one organization is funded to coordinate the Envoys' travel and events and to run targeted media and information campaigns overseas that amplify the Envoys' presence and lasting influence.Apply for SFOP0007066
- The Department of State, Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Lasting Legacies for the Science Envoys Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.017.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 03, 2020. (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 $222,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Building Lasting Legacies for the Science Envoys Program."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0007066.
Which government office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was posted by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES).
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State generally expects to remain actively involved in the project during implementation (rather than providing funds with minimal ongoing involvement).
What is the main purpose of this award?
The purpose is to fund an organization to provide end-to-end logistics and program support for activities connected to the U.S. Science Envoys initiative, including travel, event coordination, and communications support designed to extend the visibility and impact of Science Envoy engagements.
What kind of work would the awardee be expected to perform?
Based on the description provided, the awardee would be responsible for building and managing travel itineraries; coordinating international and domestic travel; covering related travel costs; and managing operational, on-the-ground logistics that enable Science Envoys to conduct engagements effectively.
Does the scope include international travel?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes coordinating international travel (as well as domestic travel) and managing related travel logistics.
Does the scope include domestic travel as well?
Yes. The description includes coordinating both international and domestic travel.
What specific logistics and event-planning tasks are mentioned?
The opportunity description mentions securing venues, preparing and sending invitations, and developing meeting agendas and schedules, along with broader itinerary-building and multi-stop travel and event management.
Is the award focused only on logistics, or does it also include communications work?
It includes both. In addition to travel and event management, the award covers communications work intended to extend the visibility and impact of Science Envoy engagements.
What communications activities are expected under this award?
The recipient is expected to create and implement informational campaigns in foreign media markets that feature current and/or former U.S. Science Envoys.
Are the informational campaigns intended for U.S. media or foreign media markets?
The description specifies foreign media markets.
Do the informational campaigns have to feature current Science Envoys, former Science Envoys, or both?
The description indicates campaigns may feature current and/or former U.S. Science Envoys.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
Funding is capped at $222,000.
How many awards does the Department of State expect to make?
The Department of State anticipated making one award under this opportunity.
What activity category is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity sits within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.017.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on June 10, 2020.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was August 3, 2020.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The description references an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section for more detail, but that section is not included in the provided text, so applicants would need to consult the full announcement to confirm the precise eligibility requirements and any restrictions.
What does it mean that eligibility is listed as "Others"?
In this posting, "Others" indicates eligibility is not fully specified in the excerpt provided and is clarified in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section (not included here). The full announcement would typically define which organization types may apply and any limitations.
Is this opportunity primarily a research grant?
The description characterizes it as program management and strategic communications support for the Science Envoys Program, with heavy emphasis on operational execution, travel/event coordination, stakeholder coordination, and overseas informational campaigns.
What kind of organizational capabilities does this opportunity appear to require?
The scope suggests the awardee should be capable of running complex, multi-stop travel and event programs; coordinating diverse stakeholders; handling venues, invitations, and agendas; and planning and executing informational campaigns across different foreign media environments.
What is meant by "end-to-end logistics and program support" in this context?
As described, it includes planning and managing travel itineraries, coordinating travel (international and domestic), covering related travel costs, and handling practical engagement logistics such as venues, invitations, and meeting agendas and schedules.
What is the overall goal of the work supported by this award?
The overall goal is to support the effectiveness of Science Envoy engagements by ensuring smooth operational execution and to extend the visibility and lasting impact of those engagements through informational campaigns in foreign media markets.
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