Global Telecommunications and Emerging Technology Training
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
• Build Connections: Expand and increase secure Internet access in targeted emerging
markets.
• Advance an Open Internet: Work with partner countries to adopt policies and regulatory
positions that foster and encourage open, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet.
• Enhance Cybersecurity: Work with partner countries to build cybersecurity capabilities
and adopt best practices.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Public nonprofits
- Other public organizations
- Non-government (general)
Organizations only. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications will first be reviewed to determine technical eligibility.
All technically eligible applications will move forward to the merit review panel. Applications
will be reviewed against the same criteria, listed above. Applications will be scored based on the
strengths and weaknesses of the aforementioned categories and for consistency with the program
goals and key areas of interest as contained in this NOFO.
The Merit Review Panel may provide conditions and recommendations on applications to
enhance the proposed project, which must be addressed by the applicant before further
consideration of the award. To ensure effective use of US Government funds, conditions or
recommendations may include requests to increase, decrease, clarify, and/or justify costs and
project activities
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Provide targeted training by relevant experts from the private sector, U.S. government, and
academia through universities to build the institutional capacity of partner countries’ relevant government officials and representatives to address ICT challenges and support secure and interoperable ICT ecosystems. This listing not to be used. Will retire after all funds expended.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Technical Assistance, training
Required Documentation
-U.S. private institutions of higher education
(universities and colleges).
-U.S. public and state-controlled institutions of higher
education (universities and colleges).
--Public International Organizations (PIOs).
-U.S.- based non-profit/non-governmental
organizations having a 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS