SFOP0008129: Global Telecommunications and Emerging Technology Training
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 Economic and Business Affairs notices from 2021.
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs offered grants of up to $3.1 million (at least $3.1 million) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $3.1 million in total. Applications closed on July 12, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 21, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.1 million
- Award floor$3.1 million
- Total funding$3.1 million
- Expected awards6
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 21, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 12, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Public International Organizations (PIOs)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past General Department of State Assistance awards averaged $810,812; this notice allows up to $3.1 million per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
To provide capacity building trainings in the field of telecommunications and emerging technology. To expand and increase Internet access; promote the adoption of policies and regulatory positions that foster and encourage open, interoperable, reliable Internet; and enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
Who has won General Department of State Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, General Department of State Assistance (19.700) awarded $21.1 million across 26 grant awards, an average of $810,812 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations Office for Project Services | 1 | $7.3 million | |
| Carnegie-Mellon University | Pennsylvania | 1 | $3.1 million |
| Asian Development Bank | 1 | $2.2 million | |
| The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars | District of Columbia | 1 | $2.1 million |
| International Labor Organization | District of Columbia | 1 | $2.0 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 SFOP0008129 still open?
No. It closed on July 12, 2021.
Who can apply for Global Telecommunications and Emerging Technology Training?
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Global Telecommunications and Emerging Technology Training?
Closed July 12, 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 $3.1 million each. About $3.1 million in total across about 6 awards.
Who has won General Department of State Assistance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were United Nations Office for Project Services, Carnegie-Mellon University, Asian Development Bank. The program made 26 awards worth $21.1 million in that time.