Countering Foreign Terrorist Organization Use of Illicit Mining

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism is seeking proposals for an initiative that addresses the exploitation of illicit mining by violent Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). The focus should be on the relationship and involvement of FTOs and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) in the space. Competitive proposals should take an integrated approach to the threat and include civilian law enforcement, mining sector regulators, judges and prosecutors, and civil society where appropriate. Key aspects of the opportunity include: • The initiative aims to counter the use of illicit mining by FTOs • Proposals should take an integrated approach to the threat • The opportunity is open to various types of organizations, including not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and public international organizations • The estimated funding for the opportunity is $4,933,399, with an award floor of $2,000,000 and an award ceiling of $4,933,399