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Tajikistan: Early Detection and Response Pilot

This funding opportunity provides nearly $1.5 million to eligible organizations for developing community-based systems in Tajikistan to detect and respond to potential terrorist threats, enhancing regional security and counterterrorism efforts.

$1,497,975
Active
Grant Description

The Bureau of Counterterrorism, under the U.S. Department of State, has announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled “Tajikistan: Early Detection and Response Pilot.” This grant initiative falls under the Assistance Listing 19.701—Global Counterterrorism Programs—and is administered through a Cooperative Agreement. This effort aligns with the Bureau’s strategic mission of countering international terrorism threats by empowering vulnerable regions and enhancing border security through early intervention initiatives. The region of Tajikistan holds strategic importance in Central Asia, where terrorist organizations such as ISIS-K aim to recruit and conduct cross-border illicit activities that pose significant threats to regional stability and U.S. national security. The proposed program focuses on strengthening local capacity to detect, report, and respond to potential terrorist threats at the community level. In particular, it seeks to engage with communities situated along Tajikistan’s remote frontier zones, where geographical isolation and porous borders have historically complicated government surveillance and law enforcement operations. By improving early warning systems and community engagement in these high-risk areas, the project aims to reduce terrorist group influence and recruitment potential, thereby helping prevent transnational attacks and safeguarding broader regional and international security. This funding opportunity has a fixed award amount of $1,497,975, with one cooperative agreement expected to be granted. It does not require matching funds, and cost-sharing is not mandated. The award must be used specifically for building early detection systems, supporting community-level response protocols, and enhancing Tajikistan’s overall counterterrorism infrastructure. The grant does not indicate any total program funding beyond the single award figure, and spending is expected to be closely aligned with the initiative’s stated goals of prevention, capacity building, and border protection. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs), public and private educational institutions, Public International Organizations (PIOs), and governmental institutions. This broad eligibility allows for both domestic and international actors with experience in regional security, civil society development, and terrorism prevention to apply. For-profit organizations, individuals, and small businesses are not eligible to apply, according to the program guidelines. Applications are currently being accepted, with the submission window having opened on July 7, 2025. The final deadline for submission is August 7, 2025. There are no pre-application deadlines or intermediate submission milestones specified. The opportunity does not recur on a scheduled basis and is not offered on a rolling basis. Applicants are advised to prepare their materials well in advance to meet the strict deadline. For any questions or difficulties in accessing the full announcement, applicants may contact StearnsBE@state.gov. While the announcement does not include a contact phone number, all inquiries should be directed via email. Interested parties are encouraged to act promptly given the short application window and the limited number of awards.

Funding Details

Award Range

$1,497,975 - $1,497,975

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

1

Matching Requirement

No

Additional Details

This is a one-time cooperative agreement aimed at implementing early detection and community response systems in Tajikistan to prevent terrorist recruitment and cross-border movements. All funding is directed at this singular strategic intervention.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
State governments

Additional Requirements

Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, public and private educational institutions, Public International Organizations (PIOs), and governmental institutions. This excludes individuals, for-profit entities, and small businesses.

Geographic Eligibility

Tajikistan

Key Dates

Application Opens

July 7, 2025

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

B E Stearns

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