Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006548
This U.S. Department of State grant opportunity, titled "Women, Peace, and Security: Supporting Women's Networks to Prevent, Resolve, and Mitigate Conflict" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0006548), is a discretionary funding call issued by the Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI). It is built around the premise that conflict prevention, stabilization, and countering violent extremism are not gender-neutral challenges, and that women's leadership and meaningful participation are directly linked to stronger, more durable peace and security outcomes. The opportunity is grounded in the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017 and the U.S. Strategy on WPS, which frame women's inclusion not as a niche social issue but as a national security priority and a key driver of human progress.
At its core, the program seeks projects that strengthen women's leadership and support women-led or women-centered networks in conflict-affected environments, with the goal of preventing, resolving, or mitigating conflict. The description emphasizes a consistent gap: women often contribute substantially to solutions during crises and conflicts, yet are frequently excluded from formal decision-making spaces where peace processes, security policies, and political settlements are shaped. The grant is intended to help shift that imbalance by supporting efforts that make decision-making more reflective of, and responsive to, the needs and perspectives of women and girls living with the realities of conflict.
A major theme in the opportunity is the link between violence against women and girls and the persistence of conflict. The notice highlights that such violence is widespread before, during, and after conflicts, and that it not only harms individuals and communities but can also prolong instability by limiting women's ability to participate meaningfully in political and security processes. In that context, the grant is looking for practical approaches that enable women to engage in prevention and peacebuilding work, and that reduce the barriers, risks, and exclusion that keep women out of these spaces.
S/GWI characterizes its funding as flexible, civil society-focused, and global in reach. Rather than financing large-scale development programs or long-term service delivery, S/GWI aims to "incubate" civil society-based solutions that can be implemented in the short term and that demonstrate effective models the Department of State can learn from and potentially replicate or integrate into broader foreign policy efforts. The Department also notes that it plans to analyze the funded program to inform other U.S. government partnerships and to improve how gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls are integrated across State Department work, with an emphasis on effectiveness and responsible use of taxpayer funds.
Administratively, the award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement, which generally implies closer collaboration and involvement by the funding agency than a standard grant. The opportunity anticipates making one award, with a maximum award ceiling of $3,000,000. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was created on February 28, 2020, and the original application closing date was April 30, 2020. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.801, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other" as further explained in the full notice.
In practical terms, a strong proposal under this call would align tightly with the WPS framework and demonstrate how it will elevate women's leadership and participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding through real-world, civil society-driven strategies. The Department is clearly signaling interest in initiatives that can show measurable changes in inclusion and influence, help women navigate or enter decision-making spaces, and generate lessons and best practices that can inform U.S. foreign policy and future programming.Apply for SFOP0006548
- The Department of State, Office of Global Womens Issues in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Women, Peace, and Security: Supporting Women’s Networks to Prevent, Resolve, and Mitigate Conflict" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.801.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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