NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement
Issued by Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs · via Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities
- Published
- 24 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 30 Sept 2026, 23:59 UTC
- Value
- USD 190,000,000
- Reference
- DFOP0018712
- Location
- United States
Details
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) for innovative foreign assistance programs benefitting partner countries that also advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and place American interests first. SOI must demonstrate how projects will leverage foreign assistance for U.S. partners as a tool of statecraft to advance U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic objectives. Programming should promote trade, not aid, by leveraging assistance resources to champion American enterprise and infrastructure and catalyze private capital through market principles. Eligibility: The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - Public and private educational institutions - For-profit organizations - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
Estimated total programme funding: USD 190000000
Award range: USD 250000 – 30000000
Expected number of awards: 9
CFDA number(s): 19.600
Federal funding opportunity published on Grants.gov. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov — see the official listing.
Context for bidders
We hold 2 notices from Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, going back to September 2026 — 2 of them still open. This one closes in 6 days.
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