Bureau of Counterterrorism

Countering Foreign Terrorist Organization Use of Illicit Mining

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is seeking proposals for an initiative that will address the exploitation of illicit mining by violent FTOs.…

Agency
Bureau of Counterterrorism
Deadline
Jul 15, 2026 (3 days left)
Award ceiling
$4,933,399
Award floor
$2,000,000
Expected awards
1
Opportunity #
DFOP0018686
CFDA
19.701
Cost sharing
Not required
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

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About this opportunity

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is seeking proposals for an initiative that will address the exploitation of illicit mining by violent FTOs. Special focus should be on the relationship and involvement of FTOs and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) in the space.

Competitive proposals should take an integrated approach to the threat and include civilian law enforcement, mining sector regulators, judges and prosecutors, and civil society where appropriate.

Who can apply

- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; - Public and private educational institutions; - For-profit organizations; and - Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions.

How to apply

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