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- The Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Smart and Secure Ports Development Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.124.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 15, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2022. (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 $869,135.00 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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Opportunity Summary:
The Smart and Secure Ports Development Program (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009062) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Department of State expects substantial involvement in guiding or coordinating aspects of the project during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The program is categorized under regional development and focuses specifically on the Indo-Pacific region, reflecting the strategic importance of ports and maritime supply chains to regional stability and economic security.
The opportunity offers up to 869,135 USD funded through FY 2021 Economic Support Funds (ESF), with the award dependent on the availability of appropriated funds. The Department anticipated making one award, indicating a single, concentrated project rather than multiple smaller grants. The period of performance is one year, so proposed activities would need to be scoped for execution on an accelerated timeline, with clear deliverables that can be achieved within a 12-month window.
Programmatically, the grant is aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of port infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific and building the capacity of partner entities to withstand and respond to a range of threats. Those threats include economic coercion (pressure tactics that can manipulate trade or port access), cyber theft (theft of sensitive commercial, logistical, or security data), and broader cyber risks that could disrupt operations at critical supply chain hubs. In practical terms, this suggests the program is intended to help ports and partner stakeholders improve their cyber resilience, reduce vulnerabilities in port-related systems, and protect the continuity and integrity of maritime logistics networks that underpin regional and global commerce.
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, implying that applicants may include nontraditional or specialized organizations beyond standard categories, depending on what the notice allows. The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2022, with an original closing date of August 15, 2022. The legal authority for funding is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, which is a common statutory basis for U.S. foreign assistance programs intended to support partner capacity, stability, and strategic economic and security objectives.
Smart and Secure Ports Development Program (SFOP0009062) - FAQs
What is the Smart and Secure Ports Development Program (SFOP0009062)?
The Smart and Secure Ports Development Program is a U.S. Department of State discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009062) administered by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. The program focuses on improving the cybersecurity and resilience of port infrastructure and related maritime supply chain systems in the Indo-Pacific region.
Which U.S. government office is administering this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement. That typically means the Department of State expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as helping guide, coordinate, or shape aspects of the project, rather than only providing funding with minimal ongoing engagement.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity offers up to 869,135 USD.
What is the funding source for this award?
The funding is provided through FY 2021 Economic Support Funds (ESF), and any award is dependent on the availability of appropriated funds.
How many awards does the Department expect to make?
The Department anticipated making one award, suggesting a single project rather than multiple smaller awards.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance is one year (12 months). Proposed activities should be designed to produce clear deliverables within that timeframe.
What region does this program focus on?
The program is focused on the Indo-Pacific region.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of port infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific and building the capacity of partner entities to withstand and respond to cyber and related threats that could impact port operations and maritime supply chains.
What kinds of threats is the program intended to address?
The program is intended to help partners address threats including economic coercion, cyber theft, and broader cyber risks that could disrupt operations at critical supply chain hubs such as ports.
What does "economic coercion" mean in the context of this program?
In this opportunity, economic coercion refers to pressure tactics that can manipulate trade or port access, potentially affecting port operations and the broader supply chain.
What does "cyber theft" mean for port infrastructure?
In this context, cyber theft refers to the theft of sensitive commercial, logistical, or security data connected to port operations or maritime logistics networks.
What types of outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
Based on the description, the program is intended to improve cyber resilience, reduce vulnerabilities in port-related systems, and protect the continuity and integrity of maritime logistics networks that support regional and global commerce.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under regional development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. This suggests the program may allow applications from nontraditional or specialized organizations, depending on what the full notice permits.
Where can applicants find the full eligibility details?
The summary indicates that additional eligibility details are provided in the full notice for the opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2022.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 15, 2022.
What is the legal authority for this funding?
The legal authority cited for the opportunity is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
What does it mean that the award is dependent on appropriated funds?
It means the ability to make an award depends on the availability of funds that have been appropriated (made available) for this purpose.
Why does the program emphasize ports and maritime supply chains?
The description indicates ports and maritime supply chains are viewed as strategically important to regional stability and economic security in the Indo-Pacific, and cyber risks to these hubs can have broader impacts on commerce and logistics continuity.
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