NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement
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NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement |
| Federal Agency Name: | Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (DOS-NEA) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0018712 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.600 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | September 30th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | September 30th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | July 23rd, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | July 23rd, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | August 31st, 2025 |
| Total Program Funding: | $190,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $30,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $250,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 9 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | July 23rd, 2026 |
- Category Explanation
- SOI may address foreign assistance programs for partner countries in sectors including: energy development and exports; trade facilitation; emerging technologies (particularly AI and telecommunications); critical infrastructure (aviation, 5G, transport, space technology); critical minerals; regional economic integration; advanced manufacturing; workforce training aligned with U.S. business needs; and economic recovery in conflict-affected areas.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on 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
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