Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009302

The grant opportunity titled "Advancing Strategic Trade Management in SE Asia" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009302) is a U.S. Department of State program run through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation. It was released on January 3, 2023, with an original application closing date of March 4, 2023. The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government typically expects to have an active role in shaping or overseeing the project during implementation, rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.

At its core, the opportunity is focused on building stronger strategic trade management systems in Southeast Asia, specifically in Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The goal is to help these countries develop and implement effective legal and regulatory frameworks that control the trade, transfer, and movement of goods, technologies, materials, and technical expertise that could be diverted for dangerous uses. The emphasis is on preventing proliferation risks tied to weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems, and advanced conventional weapons. In practical terms, this generally includes improving laws and regulations, strengthening licensing and enforcement processes, upgrading interagency coordination, and enhancing the capacity of relevant government stakeholders to identify and stop risky transfers before they happen.

A notable part of this NOFO is its explicit focus on protecting sensitive and emerging technologies from exploitation, with special attention to semiconductors and related supply chains in the Philippines and Vietnam. That detail signals that the program is not only concerned with traditional dual-use goods and WMD-related items, but also with modern high-tech areas where supply chain vulnerabilities, illicit procurement networks, or weak export controls can create pathways for unauthorized technology acquisition. Efforts under this priority area would typically center on improving awareness, oversight, and controls related to semiconductor manufacturing inputs, equipment, know-how, and the broader ecosystem of components and services that enable advanced chip production and integration.

The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 19.901, with an activity category labeled "Other" (with additional clarification referenced in the original posting). The total possible funding per award can be up to an award ceiling of $1,481,481, and the agency anticipated making about three awards. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with more specific eligibility conditions referenced in the full notice. Overall, the funding is designed for implementers capable of delivering technical assistance and capacity-building that improves trade control governance and reduces the risk that controlled items, sensitive technologies, or specialized expertise could be misused or diverted in the region.

  • The Department of State, Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing Strategic Trade Management in SE Asia" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.901.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jan 03, 2023.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 04, 2023. (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 $1,481,481.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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