The Embassy of the United States in London invites eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement a series of three (3) exchange visits to the United States in calendar year (CY) 2021, followed by a series of post-visit program impact amplification workshops/activities in the UK,

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for three cohorts of UK stakeholders exploring various aspects of U.

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federal, state, local, and civil society responses and strategies to counter the growing influence of hostile state actors in the U.

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and around the world.

Strictly subject to the availability of funds, the Embassy of the United States in London expects to select one program implementer for a grant award up to USD $250,00 0. 0 0.

Travel under this grant will be subject to any COVID-related pandemic travel restrictions or mandatory quarantines.The implementing partner will be responsible for handling all program logistics, including international and domestic travel, lodgings, and ground transportation costs, as well as a full agenda of engagements with relevant U.

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organizations.Participants will engage with U.

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federal, state, local government officials, military officials, as well as industry, academic/research and other civil society representatives in the United States, to learn about U.

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approaches and share best practices from both sides of the Atlantic that can help the United States and United Kingdom more effectively counter the malign influence of hostile state actors.