Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0002130
The U.S. Mission to Paraguay is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Advancing Secure Digital Connectivity in Paraguay" (Funding Opportunity Number OFOP0002130). The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the selected recipient should expect substantial involvement and coordination with the U.S. government during planning and implementation. The program is framed under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category (CFDA 19.750) and is designed to support a single, large-scale project that advances secure and inclusive digital connectivity in Paraguay.
The core goals of the project are threefold. First, it aims to expand rural internet connectivity in Paraguay, addressing gaps in access that often leave remote or underserved communities with limited or unreliable service. Second, it seeks to build institutional capacity so that relevant organizations in Paraguay are better equipped to deliver secure access to information and communications technologies (ICTs). This emphasis on security suggests the project should not only extend connectivity, but also strengthen the ability of institutions to deploy, manage, and protect digital infrastructure and services in a way that reduces risk and improves resilience. Third, the opportunity prioritizes strengthening digital literacy, indicating that community-level skills, safe use practices, and the ability to effectively use online tools are considered essential complements to infrastructure expansion.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The funding ceiling is $6,000,000, and the agency anticipates making one award, signaling an intention to fund one lead organization (potentially working with partners) to carry out a comprehensive national or multi-region effort rather than multiple smaller, separate projects. The opportunity was created on July 3, 2025, and the application deadline is August 4, 2025, giving applicants a defined window to propose an approach that integrates rural connectivity expansion, secure ICT delivery capacity, and digital literacy strengthening into a cohesive program aligned with U.S. Mission priorities in Paraguay.Apply for OFOP0002130
- The U.S. Mission to Paraguay in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advancing Secure Digital Connectivity in Paraguay" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.750.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-07-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-08-04. (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 $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Advancing Secure Digital Connectivity in Paraguay (OFOP0002130)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Advancing Secure Digital Connectivity in Paraguay".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OFOP0002130.
Which U.S. government entity is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Mission to Paraguay.
What type of award will be made?
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically means the selected recipient should expect substantial involvement and coordination with the U.S. government during both planning and implementation.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.750 and is framed under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is designed to support a single, large-scale effort that advances secure and inclusive digital connectivity in Paraguay.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The funding ceiling is $6,000,000.
Is this intended to be one large project or multiple smaller projects?
It is intended to fund a single, large-scale project. The description indicates an intention to fund one lead organization to carry out a comprehensive effort, potentially working with partners, rather than multiple smaller, separate awards.
What are the core goals of the project?
The opportunity lists three core goals:
- Expand rural internet connectivity in Paraguay, especially where access is limited or unreliable.
- Build institutional capacity so relevant organizations are better equipped to deliver secure access to ICTs.
- Strengthen digital literacy so communities can safely and effectively use online tools.
What does "expand rural internet connectivity" mean in the context of this opportunity?
It means addressing connectivity gaps that leave remote or underserved communities with limited or unreliable internet service, with the goal of improving access in rural areas of Paraguay.
What does "build institutional capacity" mean here?
It refers to strengthening the ability of relevant organizations in Paraguay to deliver secure access to information and communications technologies (ICTs). The emphasis suggests improving how institutions deploy, manage, and protect digital infrastructure and services.
What does the opportunity mean by "secure" digital connectivity?
The description emphasizes that the project should not only extend connectivity, but also strengthen the ability of institutions to deploy, manage, and protect digital infrastructure and services in ways that reduce risk and improve resilience.
Why is digital literacy included as a priority?
The opportunity frames digital literacy as an essential complement to infrastructure expansion, highlighting the importance of community-level skills, safe use practices, and the ability to effectively use online tools.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
Is this opportunity open to non-U.S. organizations?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, so non-U.S. organizations are not listed as eligible applicants.
Can an eligible applicant work with partners?
The description indicates the agency plans to fund one lead organization, potentially working with partners, to carry out a comprehensive effort.
What country is the project focused on?
The project focus is Paraguay.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 3, 2025.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is August 4, 2025.
What is the application window implied by the posted dates?
Based on the provided dates, applicants have from July 3, 2025 until August 4, 2025 to submit an application.
What kind of project approach does the U.S. Mission appear to be seeking?
Based on the stated goals, the Mission appears to be seeking a cohesive, integrated approach that combines:
- Rural connectivity expansion
- Institutional capacity building for secure ICT delivery
- Digital literacy strengthening
All aligned with U.S. Mission priorities in Paraguay and suitable for a large-scale, single-award program.
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