§ Federal grant opportunity · DFOP0018712

    NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement

    Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs is accepting applications for NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement. The deadline is September 30, 2026 and the published award range is $250K – $30M.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
    Application deadline
    September 30, 2026
    Award range
    $250K – $30M
    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
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
    Opportunity number
    DFOP0018712

    Program overview

    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.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before September 30, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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