Advancing NATO's Collective Defense and Industrial Capacity
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Advancing NATO's Collective Defense and Industrial Capacity: The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission to NATO announces an open competition to implement a program that strengthens transatlantic security by advancing understanding of NATO’s role in collective defense and defense industrial cooperation. Through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, the Office of the Public Affairs Advisor will support initiatives that connect U.S. and Allied stakeholders, build expertise, and foster collaboration across defense, policy, and innovation. Programs will target policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and emerging leaders across NATO Allies and partner countries. Activities may include workshops, exchanges, research, and digital engagement focused on defense investment, industrial capacity, and the integration of emerging technologies. Eligible recipients include not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities capable of implementing public diplomacy programs with a clear U.S. component. Full Notice of Funding attached.
| Federal Grant Title: | Advancing NATO's Collective Defense and Industrial Capacity |
| Federal Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Belgium (DOS-BEL) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OFOP0002706 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.040 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | June 20th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | June 20th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | April 28th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | April 28th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | June 28th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $50,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $10,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | April 28th, 2026 |
- Category Explanation
- Security and Defense
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity below), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- N/A
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
- Grant Announcement Contact
- [email protected]
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