Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008989
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is offering a discretionary funding opportunity titled "AML/CFT Capacity Building in the Federal Republic of Nigeria" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008989). The purpose of the competition is to select an organization to help Nigeria strengthen its ability to implement an effective anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. A central emphasis of the program is improving Nigeria's alignment with international expectations and benchmarks, particularly the standards established by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which is the leading global body that sets widely used AML/CFT norms and evaluates country compliance.
The award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government anticipates having an active role in the project beyond standard grant monitoring, such as substantial involvement in shaping activities, coordinating with partners, or guiding implementation. The Bureau of Counterterrorism expects to make one award under this opportunity, with an award ceiling of $2,765,432. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.701 and categorized under "Other" for the funding activity area, reflecting that it is specialized capacity-building work tied to counterterrorism and financial crime prevention rather than a traditional sector label.
In practical terms, this opportunity is aimed at building institutional and technical capacity so Nigeria can more effectively prevent, detect, investigate, and disrupt illicit financial flows connected to money laundering and terrorism financing. While the public notice does not list specific program components, FATF-focused capacity building commonly includes strengthening legal and regulatory frameworks, improving the effectiveness of financial intelligence and interagency coordination, developing operational skills for investigations and prosecutions, enhancing risk-based supervision of financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses, and improving mechanisms for asset tracing, freezing, seizure, and forfeiture when linked to criminal or terrorist activity. Work may also involve training, advisory support, development of procedures and guidance, and assistance with meeting FATF mutual evaluation expectations, action plans, or other international assessment processes.
The competition opened on May 23, 2022, with an original application closing date of July 22, 2022. Eligibility is listed as "Others," meaning eligibility is not limited to a single standard category in the summary field and would be defined more specifically in the full announcement's eligibility section. Overall, the opportunity is a targeted U.S. government effort to support Nigeria in strengthening AML/CFT implementation in a way that meets internationally recognized FATF standards and improves the country's ability to counter terrorism financing and related financial crime.Apply for SFOP0008989
- 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 "AML/CFT Capacity Building in the Federal Republic of Nigeria" 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 May 23, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2022. (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 $2,765,432.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: AML/CFT Capacity Building in the Federal Republic of Nigeria (SFOP0008989)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "AML/CFT Capacity Building in the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is offering this discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008989.
What is the main purpose of the competition?
The purpose is to select an organization to help Nigeria strengthen its ability to implement an effective anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime.
Which country is the focus of the program?
The program focuses on the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
What does AML/CFT mean in this context?
AML/CFT refers to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, covering efforts to prevent, detect, investigate, and disrupt illicit financial flows tied to money laundering and terrorism financing.
What is the central emphasis of the program?
A central emphasis is improving Nigeria's alignment with international expectations and benchmarks, particularly the standards established by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
What is FATF and why is it referenced in this opportunity?
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is described as the leading global body that sets widely used AML/CFT norms and evaluates country compliance. This opportunity emphasizes capacity building that aligns Nigeria with FATF standards and related international assessment expectations.
What type of award is expected?
The award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the U.S. government anticipates an active role beyond standard grant monitoring. This may include substantial involvement in shaping activities, coordinating with partners, or guiding implementation.
How many awards does the Bureau of Counterterrorism expect to make?
The Bureau of Counterterrorism expects to make one award under this opportunity.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,765,432.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.701.
How is the funding activity area categorized?
The funding activity area is categorized as "Other," reflecting specialized capacity-building work tied to counterterrorism and financial crime prevention rather than a traditional sector label.
What kinds of outcomes is this program aiming to support?
In practical terms, it aims to build institutional and technical capacity so Nigeria can more effectively prevent, detect, investigate, and disrupt illicit financial flows connected to money laundering and terrorism financing.
Are specific program components listed in the public notice?
No. The public notice does not list specific program components.
What types of activities are commonly included in FATF-focused AML/CFT capacity building (as described in the notice)?
The notice explains that FATF-focused capacity building commonly includes strengthening legal and regulatory frameworks, improving the effectiveness of financial intelligence and interagency coordination, developing operational skills for investigations and prosecutions, enhancing risk-based supervision of financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses, and improving mechanisms for asset tracing, freezing, seizure, and forfeiture when linked to criminal or terrorist activity.
Does the description mention training or technical assistance?
Yes. It notes that work may involve training, advisory support, development of procedures and guidance, and assistance with meeting FATF mutual evaluation expectations, action plans, or other international assessment processes.
How does this opportunity relate to international evaluations or benchmarks?
It emphasizes improving alignment with FATF standards and mentions support for meeting FATF mutual evaluation expectations, action plans, or other international assessment processes.
When did the competition open?
The competition opened on May 23, 2022.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was July 22, 2022.
Who is eligible to apply based on the summary information provided?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," meaning eligibility is not limited to a single standard category in the summary field and would be defined more specifically in the full announcement's eligibility section.
What is the overall goal of the U.S. government effort described here?
Overall, the opportunity is a targeted effort to support Nigeria in strengthening AML/CFT implementation in a way that meets internationally recognized FATF standards and improves the country's ability to counter terrorism financing and related financial crime.
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