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08STATE128554
2008-12-05 22:04:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
S/CT: SOLICITATION FOR NADR-FUNDED PROPOSALS TO
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UNCLAS STATE 128554
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ASEC
SUBJECT: S/CT: SOLICITATION FOR NADR-FUNDED PROPOSALS TO
SUPPORT THE REGIONAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
UNCLAS STATE 128554
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ASEC
SUBJECT: S/CT: SOLICITATION FOR NADR-FUNDED PROPOSALS TO
SUPPORT THE REGIONAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
1. This is an action cable. Please see paras 4-6.
2. Department seeks proposals from Embassies partnered
with the Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) for regional
counterterrorism programs to be funded with two-year FY'09
foreign assistance funding. S/CT will support programs
that can be implemented within the constraints of NADR
(Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining and Related
Projects) anti-terrorism funding (outlined in para 5) and
that support findings from RSI meetings, the goals of the
National Implementation Plan, and the Deputies Committee-
approved regional guidance strategies (found at
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Coun terterrorism )
Programs should promote regional objectives and support
multilateral counterterrorism initiatives when possible,
but can be executed bilaterally if need be. Preference
will be given to multilateral programs involving two or
more countries. S/CT can make available a total of $3
million in FY '09 NADR funding for qualifying programs.
3. RSI Programs support the goals of the Regional
Strategic Initiative and the objectives of the Deputies
Committee-approved regional counterterrorism strategies
(link found in para 2).
4. In those regions where they are present, the RSI
coordinator should take the lead in working with relevant
country team members and other standing coordinating
bodies, such as the Law Enforcement Working Group or the
Counter-terrorism Working Group, to propose projects for
funding.
5. Programs must comply with relevant provisions in the
Foreign Assistance Act (section 571 of the Foreign
Assistance Act, 22 U.S.C. 2349aa),which stipulate that
NADR funds should be used to provide "assistance to
foreign countries in order to enhance the ability of their
law enforcement personnel to deter terrorists and
terrorist groups from engaging in international terrorist
acts such as bombing, kidnapping, assassination, hostage
taking, and hijacking. Such assistance may include
training services and the provision of equipment and other
commodities related to bomb detection and disposal,
management of hostage situations, physical security, and
other matters relating to the detection, deterrence, and
prevention of acts of terrorism, the resolution of
terrorist incidents, and the apprehension of those
involved in such acts."
6. Post should submit proposals for funding (generally
limited to no more than $500,000) in a front channel cable
to S/CT by December 29, 2008. Proposals should include:
-- Title of project.
-- Implementing agency or organization.
-- Description of program, to include timeline for
implementation, target audience, and stated objectives.
-- Coordinating office within the EMBASSY responsible for
oversight of implementation and assessing/reporting
results.
-- EMBASSY point of contact and identification of who will
receive and execute the contract or grant assistance.
7. S/CT, in coordination with RSI Officers when possible,
will review proposals and assign funding by priority. Once
programs have been approved, S/CT will provide
instructions to post to proceed with solicitations and
will provide fiscal data upon the receipt of a vehicle for
implementation (MOU, grant document, etc.) and appropriate
notification to Congress. Note: S/CT can assist with
Washington-based implementing agencies, but does not have
authority to provide Washington-based grants.
8. Point of contact for this program is S/CT Deputy
Director for Regional Affairs, Marc Norman, (202) 647-
8911, normanme@state.gov.
9. TRIPOLI MINIMIZE CONSIDERED
RICE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER ASEC
SUBJECT: S/CT: SOLICITATION FOR NADR-FUNDED PROPOSALS TO
SUPPORT THE REGIONAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
1. This is an action cable. Please see paras 4-6.
2. Department seeks proposals from Embassies partnered
with the Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) for regional
counterterrorism programs to be funded with two-year FY'09
foreign assistance funding. S/CT will support programs
that can be implemented within the constraints of NADR
(Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining and Related
Projects) anti-terrorism funding (outlined in para 5) and
that support findings from RSI meetings, the goals of the
National Implementation Plan, and the Deputies Committee-
approved regional guidance strategies (found at
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Coun terterrorism )
Programs should promote regional objectives and support
multilateral counterterrorism initiatives when possible,
but can be executed bilaterally if need be. Preference
will be given to multilateral programs involving two or
more countries. S/CT can make available a total of $3
million in FY '09 NADR funding for qualifying programs.
3. RSI Programs support the goals of the Regional
Strategic Initiative and the objectives of the Deputies
Committee-approved regional counterterrorism strategies
(link found in para 2).
4. In those regions where they are present, the RSI
coordinator should take the lead in working with relevant
country team members and other standing coordinating
bodies, such as the Law Enforcement Working Group or the
Counter-terrorism Working Group, to propose projects for
funding.
5. Programs must comply with relevant provisions in the
Foreign Assistance Act (section 571 of the Foreign
Assistance Act, 22 U.S.C. 2349aa),which stipulate that
NADR funds should be used to provide "assistance to
foreign countries in order to enhance the ability of their
law enforcement personnel to deter terrorists and
terrorist groups from engaging in international terrorist
acts such as bombing, kidnapping, assassination, hostage
taking, and hijacking. Such assistance may include
training services and the provision of equipment and other
commodities related to bomb detection and disposal,
management of hostage situations, physical security, and
other matters relating to the detection, deterrence, and
prevention of acts of terrorism, the resolution of
terrorist incidents, and the apprehension of those
involved in such acts."
6. Post should submit proposals for funding (generally
limited to no more than $500,000) in a front channel cable
to S/CT by December 29, 2008. Proposals should include:
-- Title of project.
-- Implementing agency or organization.
-- Description of program, to include timeline for
implementation, target audience, and stated objectives.
-- Coordinating office within the EMBASSY responsible for
oversight of implementation and assessing/reporting
results.
-- EMBASSY point of contact and identification of who will
receive and execute the contract or grant assistance.
7. S/CT, in coordination with RSI Officers when possible,
will review proposals and assign funding by priority. Once
programs have been approved, S/CT will provide
instructions to post to proceed with solicitations and
will provide fiscal data upon the receipt of a vehicle for
implementation (MOU, grant document, etc.) and appropriate
notification to Congress. Note: S/CT can assist with
Washington-based implementing agencies, but does not have
authority to provide Washington-based grants.
8. Point of contact for this program is S/CT Deputy
Director for Regional Affairs, Marc Norman, (202) 647-
8911, normanme@state.gov.
9. TRIPOLI MINIMIZE CONSIDERED
RICE