Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008164
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), announced a discretionary funding opportunity called "Mitigating Bias and Countering Discrimination Training Development" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008164). The purpose of the grant is to support the development and production of educational video content that can be used in criminal justice training programs supported by INL in partner countries around the world. In practical terms, the project is centered on creating training-ready media that helps criminal justice audiences recognize bias and learn strategies to reduce it, while also reinforcing the benefits of building systems that are more diverse and inclusive.
Under this opportunity, applicants are expected to produce at least one and up to four educational videos. Each video should be roughly 15 to 20 minutes long, making them suitable as standalone training segments or as modular pieces that can be inserted into broader course curricula. The videos must focus on identifying and mitigating both explicit bias (conscious, intentional prejudices and discriminatory behaviors) and implicit bias (unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence decisions and actions). Beyond identifying bias, the content is also expected to address countering discrimination in ways that are relevant to real-world criminal justice settings, with an emphasis on how improved fairness and inclusion can strengthen legitimacy, public trust, and outcomes in justice institutions.
A key requirement is that the videos be grounded in research and scientific evidence, meaning the narrative and recommendations should reflect established findings from credible scholarship and practice rather than opinion-based messaging. INL also requires accessibility features designed for international use: the videos must include either closed captioning or voice-over dubbing capability so they can be translated into appropriate languages. This translation-ready design is important because the intended audience includes criminal justice practitioners and stakeholders across multiple countries and regions, and the final products are meant to be adaptable for varied training environments.
The funding instrument for this program is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates closer involvement by the funding agency in the project compared to a standard grant. The opportunity was created on May 21, 2021, with an original closing date of July 21, 2021. The award ceiling listed is $500,000, and INL anticipated making about three awards. The listing also notes a CFDA number of 19.703. Eligibility is broadly identified as "Others," with the expectation that interested organizations review the additional eligibility guidance in the full notice for specifics.
Overall, this opportunity is aimed at producing professional, evidence-based training videos that can be deployed globally through INL-supported programming. The deliverables need to be concise but substantial in length, practically oriented toward criminal justice decision-making and institutional behavior, and built for multilingual adaptation so they can function as standardized training modules in diverse international contexts.Apply for SFOP0008164
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mitigating Bias and Countering Discrimination Training Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 21, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2021. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Mitigating Bias and Countering Discrimination Training Development (SFOP0008164) - FAQs
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Mitigating Bias and Countering Discrimination Training Development."
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
The U.S. Department of State is offering the opportunity through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008164.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support the development and production of educational video content that can be used in INL-supported criminal justice training programs in partner countries around the world.
What kinds of deliverables are expected under this opportunity?
Applicants are expected to produce educational training videos intended for use in criminal justice training settings.
How many videos must an applicant produce?
The expectation is to produce at least one video and up to four videos.
How long should each video be?
Each video should be approximately 15 to 20 minutes long.
Are the videos intended to be standalone, or part of a larger course?
The videos are designed to work either as standalone training segments or as modular pieces that can be inserted into broader course curricula.
Who is the intended audience for the training videos?
The intended audience is criminal justice practitioners and stakeholders participating in INL-supported programs in partner countries across multiple regions.
What topics must the videos cover?
The videos must focus on identifying and mitigating both explicit bias (conscious, intentional prejudices and discriminatory behaviors) and implicit bias (unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence decisions and actions). The content is also expected to address countering discrimination in real-world criminal justice settings.
Does the opportunity specify how bias should be addressed in the content?
Yes. Beyond identifying bias, the content should include strategies to reduce bias and counter discrimination, framed in ways that are relevant to real criminal justice decision-making and institutional behavior.
What outcomes or benefits should the videos emphasize?
The content should reinforce the benefits of building systems that are more diverse and inclusive, including how improved fairness and inclusion can strengthen legitimacy, public trust, and outcomes in justice institutions.
Do the videos need to be evidence-based?
Yes. A key requirement is that the videos be grounded in research and scientific evidence, reflecting established findings from credible scholarship and practice rather than opinion-based messaging.
Are there accessibility or translation requirements?
Yes. INL requires accessibility features designed for international use. The videos must include either closed captioning or voice-over dubbing capability so they can be translated into appropriate languages.
Why is translation-ready design important for this project?
The intended audience spans multiple countries and regions, and the final products are meant to be adaptable for varied training environments. Translation-ready design supports multilingual adaptation and broader use.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The listing indicates that a cooperative agreement typically involves closer involvement by the funding agency in the project compared to a standard grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
How many awards did INL anticipate making?
INL anticipated making about three awards.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 21, 2021.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was July 21, 2021.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.703.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly identified as "Others." Interested organizations are expected to review the additional eligibility guidance in the full notice for specific eligibility requirements.
Is this opportunity focused on domestic U.S. training or international programming?
It is focused on international programming, with video content intended for criminal justice training programs supported by INL in partner countries around the world.
What makes these videos "training-ready" based on the notice description?
The videos are expected to be professionally produced, concise but substantial in length (15 to 20 minutes), practical for criminal justice settings, grounded in scientific evidence, and designed for multilingual adaptation through captioning or dubbing capability.
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