SFOP0008017: Countering Violent Extremist Ideology
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Counterterrorism notices from 2021.
Bureau of Counterterrorism offered grants of up to $700,000 (at least $400,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $1.3 million in total. Applications closed on June 23, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 22, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$700,000
- Award floor$400,000
- Total funding$1.3 million
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 22, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 23, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Both U.S.-based and overseas not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Public and private educational institutions; For-profit organizations; Public International Organizations (PIOs)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Global Counterterrorism Programs awards averaged $2.3 million; this notice allows up to $700,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to support the development and implementation of programming to counter the spread of terrorist ideologies. This program will support CT’s goal to counter violent extremists’ ability to recruit and radicalize through a variety of means. Please see NOFO for additional project description information.
Who has won Global Counterterrorism Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Global Counterterrorism Programs (19.701) awarded $225 million across 100 grant awards, an average of $2.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Organization for Migration | District of Columbia | 10 | $23.1 million |
| Culmen International, LLC | Virginia | 3 | $20.2 million |
| United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime | 12 | $16.5 million | |
| U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation | Virginia | 4 | $13.3 million |
| Valar LTD | 2 | $11.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SFOP0008017 still open?
No. It closed on June 23, 2021.
Who can apply for Countering Violent Extremist Ideology?
Bureau of Counterterrorism accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Countering Violent Extremist Ideology?
Closed June 23, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $700,000 each. About $1.3 million in total across about 2 awards.
Who has won Global Counterterrorism Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Organization for Migration, Culmen International, LLC, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The program made 100 awards worth $225 million in that time.
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