Strengthening Early Warning, Detection, & Response in Mozambique

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces a competitive funding opportunity to strengthen early-warning, threat detection, and response capabilities in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The program aims to enhance security around U.S. commercial operations and protect American investments in Mozambique's natural resource sector. The grant will support the development of effective channels for information exchange between the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) and local communities, as well as provide specialized training to PRM units on early-warning mechanisms, threat detection, and operational response. The program will also focus on building trust and encouraging timely reporting of suspicious activities. Key aspects of the program include: • Developing effective channels for information exchange between PRM and local communities • Strengthening PRM’s ability to respond to threats that could disrupt U.S. commercial operations or endanger American personnel • Providing specialized training to PRM units on early-warning mechanisms, threat detection, and operational response • Building trust and encouraging timely reporting of suspicious activities • Enhancing response capabilities to prevent threats before they impact U.S. interests