The Tech Innovation Lab grant aims to support a program in Morocco that equips participants with skills to use American technology and business practices to solve real-world challenges. The focus is on sectors like agriculture, logistics, and tourism, using tools like artificial intelligence. The program will involve workshops, mentorship, and project work, with a budget of up to $200,000 for a period of 12 to 18 months.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can run a program in Morocco to train participants in using American technology and business practices. Participants should be Moroccan citizens, preferably university students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals with a background in technology or business.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit application by the deadline
- Non-compliance with U.S. government regulations
- Proposals that do not align with the stated goals and objectives
- Lack of capacity to manage an 18-month program
- Proposals focused purely on academic or research activities without public diplomacy
What You May Need
- SF-424 and SF-424A forms
- Detailed proposal (max 10 pages)
- Budget Justification Narrative
- Curriculum Vitae or resume of key personnel
- Letters of support from program partners
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active SAM.gov registration
- Official permission letters, if required
Cautions
- Ensure all documents are in English and budgets in U.S. dollars
- All proposed activities must comply with U.S. public diplomacy guidelines
- The U.S. Embassy will be actively involved in the program implementation
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include organizations capable of implementing a cohort-based program in Morocco. Participants should be Moroccan citizens residing in target cities, preferably university students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals with a background in technology or business. Basic proficiency in English is preferred.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can run a program in Morocco to train participants in using American technology and business practices. Participants should be Moroccan citizens, preferably university students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals with a background in technology or business.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit application by the deadline
- Non-compliance with U.S. government regulations
- Proposals that do not align with the stated goals and objectives
- Lack of capacity to manage an 18-month program
- Proposals focused purely on academic or research activities without public diplomacy
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for participant costs like travel and lodging, venue and logistics, trainer and speaker costs, program materials, and communications. They cannot be used for construction or major equipment purchases not tied to program delivery.
Total Program Funding
$200,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 13, 2026(13 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 31, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- October 2026
Application Checklist
- Download and complete SF-424 and SF-424A forms
- Prepare a detailed proposal addressing all required sections
- Create a Budget Justification Narrative
- Gather CVs or resumes of key personnel
- Obtain letters of support from program partners
- Ensure UEI and SAM.gov registration are active
- Submit all documents by email to Rabatgrants@state.gov by the deadline