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.Apply for SFOP0005625
- 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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FAQs: Niger Counterterrorism Battlefield Evidence Integration (NOFO SFOP0005625)
What is the Niger Counterterrorism Battlefield Evidence Integration opportunity (NOFO SFOP0005625)?
It is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism discretionary grant focused on improving how Nigerien security forces and criminal justice actors coordinate around battlefield evidence and terrorism-related detainees, so that evidence collected in the field can be properly used later in civilian criminal court proceedings.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism.
What problem is this project trying to solve?
The grant addresses gaps that often appear between (1) evidence collection during counterterrorism operations and (2) the later investigative and prosecutorial needs of civilian criminal courts. It also targets bottlenecks caused by siloed information, where evidence, reports, detainee details, or case updates do not move efficiently between relevant institutions.
What does "battlefield evidence" mean 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.
Who are the primary Nigerien counterparts this project is intended to support?
The project focuses on Nigerien agencies involved in counterterrorism law enforcement operations and criminal justice processes, including security forces and justice sector actors who need to coordinate on evidence handling and detainee management.
Does the project involve the Nigerien military?
It can, when appropriate. Although the effort centers on law enforcement and justice sector actors, the notice recognizes that military units may be the first to collect items or detain suspects during operations, so military involvement may be included to reflect operational reality.
What are the main goals of the grant-funded project?
The core goals are to strengthen interagency coordination and capacity so that battlefield evidence and detainee information are handled consistently, documented properly, shared with authorized stakeholders, and ultimately usable for investigations and civilian court prosecutions.
What deliverables does the opportunity emphasize?
A major deliverable is the development or refinement of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) that Nigerien counterterrorism stakeholders can jointly understand and apply. Another major component is putting in place streamlined and sustainable information-sharing mechanisms to improve visibility into terrorism cases across relevant actors.
What should the SOPs cover?
The SOPs are meant to cover both (1) handling of battlefield evidence and (2) management of terrorism-related detainees, with an emphasis on consistent practices that reduce gaps between field activities and the requirements of later investigations and prosecutions.
Is the project only about drafting SOP documents?
No. The opportunity emphasizes adoption and implementation. It expects the project to build stakeholder buy-in during SOP development or refinement and then provide training so the SOPs are used in day-to-day operations.
What kinds of information-sharing improvements are expected?
The grant seeks practical procedures or systems that allow authorized actors to more easily know what evidence exists, where it is, how it was collected, and how it connects to specific suspects or incidents. The intent is to reduce silos and improve case building and interagency action.
Why is information-sharing highlighted as a priority?
The notice points to common bottlenecks where evidence, reports, detainee information, or case updates remain siloed within individual units or institutions. Improved information-sharing is intended to increase visibility across cases and support stronger, more coherent counterterrorism case development.
What does "capacity building" mean for this project?
Within this opportunity, capacity building refers to improving the ability of Nigerien agencies and actors to coordinate, follow consistent procedures, handle and document evidence appropriately, manage detainees in a way that supports investigations and prosecutions, and share case-relevant information across institutions.
Is training a required or expected part of the project?
Training is explicitly expected as part of ensuring SOP adoption and implementation. The opportunity also notes that mobile training capability may be needed to reach units operating in regions most affected by counterterrorism activities.
What does "mobile training capability" imply?
It implies training should be able to reach personnel outside the capital, including units and actors in regions where counterterrorism operations occur and where evidence is most likely to be collected and detainees first handled.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $700,000.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. nonprofits holding 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education, even if they are otherwise nonprofit.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funding opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.701.
When was the notice created and when did it close?
The notice was created on February 26, 2019, and the original closing date was April 5, 2019.
What coordination requirements are included for implementation?
The project must be closely coordinated with relevant offices within U.S. Embassy Niamey, following guidance from the Bureau of Counterterrorism. This indicates embassy alignment and on-the-ground coordination are central expectations.
Why is coordination with U.S. Embassy Niamey emphasized?
The notice signals that implementation is expected to align with embassy guidance and coordination channels in Niamey, implying that operational planning and stakeholder engagement should be carried out in close collaboration with relevant embassy offices and Bureau of Counterterrorism guidance.
What outcomes is the grant ultimately trying to support?
The grant aims to improve the end-to-end pathway from field collection of potentially evidentiary materials to proper handling, documentation, sharing, and use in civilian criminal court proceedings, supporting stronger counterterrorism investigations and prosecutions in Niger.
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