Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006000
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations (CSO) is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Ethiopia Nationwide Surveys and Focus Groups" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0006000; CFDA 19.121). The competition is aimed at generating rigorous, nationwide public opinion research in Ethiopia, with a specific emphasis on inter-communal conflict and other factors that contribute to political instability. The core purpose is to produce high-quality survey and focus group data that directly supports CSO's priority of understanding and addressing instability in Ethiopia, which the U.S. government views as a significant regional security and economic partner.
The work envisioned under this award centers on designing and implementing nationwide surveys and focus groups that can credibly capture public attitudes, perceptions, and experiences related to communal tensions and broader instability drivers. While applicants would be responsible for executing the research, CSO's Office of Analysis, Planning, Programs, and Learning plans to analyze the resulting data. That analysis is intended to feed into future U.S. government decisions about stabilization-related programming, helping shape interventions that support a more stable and prosperous trajectory for Ethiopia.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. CSO expects to make a single award, with an anticipated maximum funding amount (award ceiling) of $691,250. The opportunity was posted on June 21, 2019, with an original application deadline of August 5, 2019.Apply for SFOP0006000
- The Department of State, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ethiopia Nationwide Surveys and Focus Groups" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.121.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 21, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 05, 2019. (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 $691,250.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Ethiopia Nationwide Surveys and Focus Groups."
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations (CSO).
What type of award is being offered?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0006000.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.121.
What is the main purpose of the competition?
The competition is aimed at generating rigorous, nationwide public opinion research in Ethiopia, with a specific emphasis on inter-communal conflict and other factors that contribute to political instability.
What topics should the research focus on?
The research should focus on public attitudes, perceptions, and experiences related to inter-communal conflict and broader drivers of political instability in Ethiopia.
What activities are envisioned under this award?
The work centers on designing and implementing nationwide surveys and focus groups that can credibly capture public opinion related to communal tensions and other instability drivers in Ethiopia.
Who is responsible for carrying out the surveys and focus groups?
Applicants (the award recipient) would be responsible for executing the research, including designing and implementing the nationwide surveys and focus groups.
Who will analyze the data produced under the award?
CSO's Office of Analysis, Planning, Programs, and Learning plans to analyze the resulting survey and focus group data.
How will the survey and focus group results be used?
The analysis of the data is intended to inform future U.S. government decisions about stabilization-related programming, helping shape interventions that support a more stable and prosperous trajectory for Ethiopia.
Why is Ethiopia a focus for this opportunity?
The U.S. government views Ethiopia as a significant regional security and economic partner, and the opportunity is intended to support CSO's priority of understanding and addressing instability in Ethiopia.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility for this opportunity.
How many awards does CSO expect to make?
CSO expects to make a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The anticipated maximum funding amount (award ceiling) is $691,250.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 21, 2019.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was August 5, 2019.
Is this opportunity specifically about public opinion research?
Yes. The stated goal is to produce high-quality, nationwide public opinion research using surveys and focus groups.
Is the research intended to be nationwide in scope?
Yes. The opportunity calls for nationwide surveys and focus groups designed to credibly capture public attitudes across Ethiopia.
What kind of research quality is CSO seeking?
The opportunity emphasizes rigorous, high-quality data collection through surveys and focus groups that can credibly capture public attitudes, perceptions, and experiences.
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