This grant is designed to help protect U.S. investments and personnel in Iraq by enhancing Iraq's ability to counter drone threats and conduct surveillance. The goal is to safeguard U.S. economic interests in the Iraqi energy sector and reduce risks from hostile groups. The program also aims to build Iraq's long-term capability to independently protect its critical infrastructure.
Who it's for: Organizations that can work with the Government of Iraq to improve their capabilities in countering drone threats and conducting surveillance, particularly in the context of protecting U.S. economic interests and personnel.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to work with the Government of Iraq
- Lack of experience in counter-drone technologies
- Inability to demonstrate potential for sustainable impact
- Failure to align with U.S. national security priorities
- Lack of capacity to manage a project of this scale
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Partnership agreements with Iraqi entities
- Evidence of experience in relevant technologies
- Budget plan
- Organizational capacity statement
- Compliance with U.S. national security priorities
- Risk management plan
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
Cautions
- Must align with U.S. national security priorities
- Requires collaboration with the Government of Iraq
- Focus on sustainability and long-term impact
- High level of expertise in counter-drone technologies needed