This grant aims to protect U.S. advanced technologies from being diverted to China by strengthening the ability of governments in the Gulf Cooperation Council, Western Hemisphere, and ASEAN regions to enforce export controls and investment screenings. The goal is to prevent Chinese access to sensitive technologies and critical infrastructure.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any eligible applicant type, as it is marked 'UNRESTRICTED'. This means that a wide range of organizations, including government agencies, non-profits, and possibly private entities, can apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capability to implement U.S. AI license conditions
- Inability to design effective investment screening mechanisms
- Lack of experience in export controls and oversight
- Non-compliance with U.S. export control laws
- Inadequate measures to prevent technology diversion
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of experience in technology protection
- Plan for implementing U.S. AI license conditions
- Budget and financial plan
- Organizational capability statement
- Compliance with U.S. export control regulations
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Proof of eligibility
- Risk assessment and mitigation plan
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws
- Demonstrate clear capability to implement required measures
- Be prepared for detailed reporting and oversight
- Understand regional geopolitical dynamics
- Align project goals with U.S. national security interests
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is marked as 'UNRESTRICTED', meaning it is open to a wide range of applicants. This typically includes government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and potentially private sector entities. However, applicants must demonstrate the ability to implement the required measures and comply with U.S. export control laws.
Overview
This grant is open to any eligible applicant type, as it is marked 'UNRESTRICTED'. This means that a wide range of organizations, including government agencies, non-profits, and possibly private entities, can apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capability to implement U.S. AI license conditions
- Inability to design effective investment screening mechanisms
- Lack of experience in export controls and oversight
- Non-compliance with U.S. export control laws
- Inadequate measures to prevent technology diversion
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to strengthen government capabilities in preventing the diversion of U.S. technologies, designing and enforcing investment screenings, and reinforcing export controls in specified regions to counter Chinese exploitation.
Total Program Funding
$4,032,350
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 20, 2026(37 days)
Application Checklist
- Register in the required federal systems
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Gather evidence of past experience in technology protection
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Compile an organizational capability statement
- Ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Conduct a risk assessment and develop a mitigation plan
- Submit application by the deadline