What the PRC’s Economic Slowdown Means for Key Countries | DFOP0016800

Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0016800

The grant opportunity titled "What the PRC's Economic Slowdown Means for Key Countries" (Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0016800) is a discretionary U.S. government funding solicitation managed by the Bureau of Global Public Affairs, with work to be carried out under a cooperative agreement. The project is framed around the idea that the People's Republic of China (PRC) is facing an economic slowdown and that this situation is surrounded by disinformation and propaganda that can mislead governments, businesses, and the public. The core purpose of the award is to produce clear, fact-based analysis that helps audiences understand the real-world risks for countries that rely heavily on the PRC for financing, trade, investment, and other forms of commercial engagement.

The program is designed to generate practical, evidence-driven insights through analytical case studies and targeted international engagement. In plain terms, the selected recipient is expected to examine how the PRC's economic conditions and policy choices affect key countries, then translate those findings into credible products and discussions that can inform decision-making. The emphasis is not simply on general commentary about macroeconomic trends, but on concrete documentation that can counter misleading narratives and clarify where dependence on the PRC may create vulnerabilities for U.S. partners and allies. The intended beneficiaries of the work include policymakers, business leaders, civil society stakeholders, and academics, suggesting deliverables that are accessible, well-sourced, and useful for both public understanding and policy or commercial planning.

Eligibility is limited to U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations, colleges and universities, and commercial entities. The notice explicitly excludes individuals, state and local governments, foreign public entities, and public international organizations from applying. Applicants are expected to confirm they can comply with the applicable federal assistance rules and administrative requirements, specifically those laid out in 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600, which govern areas like financial management, reporting, procurement standards, and general award compliance.

The opportunity anticipates making a single award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $400,000. The original application deadline listed is August 26, 2024, and the opportunity was created on July 12, 2024. The listed assistance listing (CFDA) number is 19.040, and the activity category is identified broadly as "Other," which typically signals that the work may cut across standard program categories and focus on a specialized policy and communications outcome: producing and disseminating rigorous analysis that exposes propaganda and reduces the influence of misleading narratives related to the PRC's economic trajectory and its downstream effects on strategically important countries.

• The Bureau of Global Public Affairs in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "What the PRC’s Economic Slowdown Means for Key Countries" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-07-12.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-26. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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