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The opportunity titled "Data-Driven Visualization of PRC Environmental Degradation in the South China Sea" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009087) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs grant competition that plans to fund a single project to assess and clearly present information about environmental harm and related impacts in the South China Sea that the U.S. government attributes to the People's Republic of China (PRC). The program is framed around documenting what it calls the PRC's "malign activities" in the region, with an emphasis on identifying actions that have produced negative environmental outcomes and that also carry broader social and economic consequences for affected communities and countries.

A central element of the work is not only the assessment itself, but the production of data-driven visualizations, meaning the project is expected to translate evidence into accessible, credible, and compelling formats such as maps, interactive dashboards, satellite-imagery-based products, infographics, timelines, or other visualization tools that help decision-makers, media, and the public understand what happened, where it occurred, and what the effects are. In addition to physical impacts on the environment, the opportunity explicitly includes analysis of related efforts to influence or manipulate the region's information environment, such as messaging campaigns or other perception-shaping activities that might downplay, obscure, justify, or reframe environmental damage and its consequences. In practical terms, this suggests the project may need to connect environmental findings with an understanding of narratives and communications surrounding those activities, showing how information is used to shape regional and international views.

The award will be made as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the government anticipates substantial involvement during the project rather than a purely hands-off grant. The maximum award amount is up to USD 300,000, with an expected total of one award. The initial period of performance can last up to 18 months, giving the selected applicant time to conduct research, compile datasets, develop visualization products, and potentially iterate based on feedback or evolving needs. As stated in the notice, funding is contingent on the availability of funds, which is a standard condition indicating that the final award depends on appropriations and internal agency decisions.

Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as Discretionary and lists the funding activity category as "Other" (with further clarification referenced in the full announcement). The CFDA (assistance listing) number is 19.040, and eligible applicants are listed broadly as "Others," indicating that eligibility is not limited to only state or local governments and may include a range of organizations depending on the detailed eligibility language in the full text (often this can include NGOs, universities, think tanks, research organizations, or other entities with relevant expertise). The opportunity was created on July 12, 2022, and originally closed on August 12, 2022, meaning it was open for about a month for submissions.

Overall, the grant is designed to support a focused, evidence-based project that combines environmental assessment with strong visual communication and contextual analysis of how information and narratives are used in the South China Sea. The likely end goal is a set of well-supported findings presented in a way that is easy to understand and share, helping audiences evaluate both the environmental degradation and the broader social, economic, and informational dimensions connected to it.

  • The Department of State, Bureau of Global Public Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Data-Driven Visualization of PRC Environmental Degradation in the South China Sea" 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 Jul 12, 2022.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2022. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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