Here are the questions that the U.S. Government sent to Portuguese universities:
- Does your organization currently have a risk management structure or policy?
- Can you confirm that your agency has not collaborated with, faced any accusations, or been investigated for collaboration with entities on terrorism lists, cartels, drug/human traffickers, or organizations/groups promoting mass migration in the last 10 years?
- Does your organization conduct regular anti-terrorism checks on its employees and beneficiaries?
- Does the project encourage partners to adopt policies and take actions that respect your national sovereignty and culture, strengthen patriotic values, and reduce dependence on external institutions?
- Does the organization encourage freedom of expression, open debate, and information sharing?
- Does the organization have a clear policy prohibiting any collaboration, funding, or support for entities that advocate or implement policies contrary to U.S. government interests, national security, and sovereignty?
- Is your organization compliant with the latest Mexico City Policy?
- Does your organization have an approach for transitioning projects without foreign assistance?
- Does this project clearly demonstrate cost-effectiveness and actively take measures to mitigate waste, fraud, or abuse?
9.5. What are the project’s indirect costs (overhead costs associated with project management and operations) as an approximate percentage? (Enter a number)
- Does your organization have an anti-trafficking policy?
- Can you confirm that your organization does not work with entities associated with communist, socialist, or totalitarian parties, or any party that expresses anti-American beliefs?
- Does this project strengthen U.S. sovereignty by limiting dependence on international organizations or global governance structures (e.g., UN, WHO)?
- Can you confirm that your organization has received NO funding from the PRC [People’s Republic of China] (including Confucius Institutes and/or partnerships with Chinese state or non-state actors), Russia, Cuba, or Iran?
13A: If you answered ‘yes’ to question 13, describe. If ‘no,’ how does the organization investigate the parent company of potential funding sources to ensure no funding comes from these entities?
- Does this project directly contribute to limiting illegal immigration or strengthening U.S. border security?
14A: If you answered affirmatively to question 14, describe.
- Can you confirm that this is not a DEI [diversity, equity, and inclusion] project and/or whether there are DEI elements in the project?
- Can you confirm that this is not a climate or "environmental justice" project or that it includes such elements?
- Does this project support U.S. energy independence or reduce global dependence on hostile countries for energy resources?
- Does this project support life-saving assistance?
- Does this project take appropriate measures to protect women and defend against gender ideology, as defined in the Executive Order below?
- Does this project take adequate measures to protect children?
- Does this project include cost-sharing, private investment, or co-financing?
- Does this project generate measurable benefits for U.S. industries, workforce, or domestic economic sectors?
22A: If you answered ‘yes’ to question 22, briefly explain.
- Does this project have a sustainability plan for fully transitioning away from foreign assistance within the next five years?
23A: If you answered ‘yes’ to question 23, briefly explain.
- Does this project fulfill a national security need that cannot be addressed without this entity?
24A: If you answered affirmatively, briefly explain. (Responses may be provided to the higher-level RMO point of contact if necessary.)
- To what extent does this project have a direct impact on efforts to counter harmful influences, including from China?
- What impact does this project have on preventing illegal immigration to the U.S.?
- What impact does this project have on limiting the flow of fentanyl, synthetic drugs, and precursor chemicals into the U.S.?
- To what extent does this project directly impact U.S. health security regarding biothreats, pandemics, and foreign dependence on medical supplies?
- To what extent does this project strengthen partner and ally contributions to U.S. security by helping secure U.S. borders, protect American sovereignty, and defend national security?
- Does this project have a direct impact on transnational organized crime, cybercrime, and drug/human trafficking to protect American lives and national security?
- What impact does this project have on protecting religious minorities, promoting religious freedom, and combating the persecution of Christians?
- What impact does this project have on increasing American influence, trust, and reputation among foreign governments?
- What impact does this project have on increasing American influence, trust, and reputation among foreign publics?
- What is the specific financial return of this project, including measurable dividends, cost-benefit analysis, and economic impact?
- How much does this project generate through cost-sharing/burden-sharing?
- Does this project have a direct impact on efforts to strengthen U.S. supply chains or secure rare earth minerals?