Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005625

The Niger Counterterrorism Battlefield Evidence Integration opportunity (NOFO SFOP0005625) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism grant aimed at improving how Nigerien security forces and criminal justice actors coordinate around battlefield evidence and terrorism-related detainees. The core idea is to help Niger move from evidence being collected in the field during counterterrorism operations to that same evidence being properly handled, documented, shared, and ultimately usable in civilian criminal court proceedings. In this context, "battlefield evidence" refers to objects or materials collected by military personnel during an operation or exercise that could later have evidentiary value in a civilian prosecution.

The project focuses on building the capacity of Nigerien agencies involved in counterterrorism law enforcement operations. While the effort centers on law enforcement and justice sector actors, it can also involve the military when appropriate, reflecting the reality that military units may be the first to collect items or detain suspects during operations. A major deliverable is the development or refinement of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) that different Nigerien counterterrorism stakeholders can jointly understand and apply. These SOPs are meant to cover both the handling of battlefield evidence and the management of terrorism-related detainees, with an emphasis on consistent practices that reduce gaps between what happens in the field and what is needed later for investigations and prosecutions.

Another major component is establishing streamlined and sustainable information-sharing mechanisms that improve visibility into terrorism cases across the relevant Nigerien security and criminal justice actors. This is intended to address common bottlenecks where evidence, reports, detainee information, or case updates stay siloed within individual units or institutions. The grant seeks practical procedures or systems that make it easier for authorized actors to know what evidence exists, where it is, how it was collected, and how it connects to specific suspects or incidents, supporting stronger case building and more coherent interagency action.

The approach described in the opportunity is not limited to writing SOPs on paper; it also emphasizes adoption and implementation. The project is expected to secure buy-in from Nigerien counterterrorism stakeholders during SOP development or refinement, then follow with training to ensure the SOPs are actually used in day-to-day operations. The notice also highlights the potential need for mobile training capability so that units operating in regions most affected by counterterrorism activities can be reached directly, rather than limiting training to capital-based personnel. This implies a focus on operationalizing procedures where evidence is most likely to be collected and detainees first handled.

Administratively, this is a discretionary grant with an anticipated single award. The award ceiling is $700,000, and the eligible applicants are limited to U.S. nonprofits holding 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.701. The notice was created on February 26, 2019, with an original closing date of April 5, 2019. Finally, the project must be closely coordinated with relevant offices within U.S. Embassy Niamey, following guidance from the Bureau of Counterterrorism, signaling that embassy alignment and on-the-ground coordination are central expectations for implementation.

  • The Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Niger Counterterrorism Battlefield Evidence Integration" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.701.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Feb 26, 2019.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 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 $700,000.00 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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