U.S.-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation (STIC) Program | SFOP0008796

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The U.S.-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation (STIC) Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity administered by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, specifically the Office of Multilateral Affairs (EAP/MLA). The program is meant to strengthen science, technology, and innovation collaboration across the ASEAN region by supporting activities that foster regional cooperation and practical partnerships. In other words, the grant is designed to help build and expand cross-border linkages among stakeholders involved in research, innovation, and related development efforts in Southeast Asia, with the broader aim of advancing shared U.S.-ASEAN priorities through science and technology engagement.

This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award under a cooperative agreement, which generally means the Department of State expects to be substantially involved in guiding or coordinating the project during implementation, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The agency anticipates making one award, with an award ceiling of up to USD 3,456,250, using FY 2021 Economic Support Funds (ESF), contingent on the availability of funds. The planned period of performance is 36 months, giving the recipient three years to carry out the project activities, deliver outputs, and demonstrate outcomes tied to the program purpose.

From a classification standpoint, the opportunity falls under the “Science and Technology and other Research and Development” activity category and is associated with CFDA number 19.124. The legal authority for the funding is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, which is a common statutory basis for U.S. foreign assistance programs that support diplomatic, development, and regional cooperation objectives. The notice was created on April 1, 2022, with an original application closing date of May 31, 2022, indicating a defined application window for prospective applicants.

Eligibility is listed broadly as “Others,” with the note that applicants needed to consult the additional eligibility language in the full notice for specifics. Practically, that typically signals that a range of non-federal entities may be able to apply, but the exact list of eligible organization types and any restrictions (for example, requirements related to organizational status, geographic presence, partnership composition, or demonstrated experience in the region) would be detailed in the complete NOFO text. Overall, the STIC program is positioned as a significant, multi-year investment intended to catalyze and coordinate U.S.-ASEAN cooperation in science, technology, and innovation across the ASEAN region under State Department leadership.

• The Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S.-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation (STIC) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.124.
• This funding opportunity was created on Apr 01, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $3,456,250.00 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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