OpportunityTitle: Countering Threats to Freedom of Expression in Academia
CategoryExplanation: A Cooperative Agreement for up to $1,500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2021 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that will develop a global campaign to protect academic freedom and freedom of expression through shared understandings of PRC-linked challenges to core values and consensus-based responses.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The GEC may make awards through this solicitation to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and commercial entities. Individuals, state and local governments, foreign public entities, and public international organizations are not eligible to apply. Before submitting, potential applicants should ensure that they are eligible to receive a grant or cooperative agreement and prepared to adhere to the terms of 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600.  GEC welcomes applications irrespective of an applicant&#8217;s race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
Description: A Cooperative Agreement for up to $1,500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 20221 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that will develop a global campaign to protect academic freedom and freedom of expression through shared understandings of PRC-linked challenges to core values and consensus-based responses. The initial period of performance will be for 24 months. Funding authority rests under FY2021 ESF, as authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
GrantorContactText: GEC-Programs@state.gov