This grant is for organizations that can provide training and equipment to help security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and certain Gulf countries safely handle and dispose of unexploded bombs and other dangerous materials. The goal is to prevent these materials from being used in attacks against U.S. interests and to improve local security forces' ability to investigate and prosecute such threats.
Who it's for: Organizations capable of delivering specialized training and equipment for explosive ordnance disposal and post-blast investigations in the Near East region, specifically targeting security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to provide specialized EOD and C-IED training
- Lack of experience working with security forces in the specified regions
- Failure to demonstrate capability to enhance post-blast investigation skills
- Non-compliance with U.S. Department of State regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of experience in EOD and C-IED training
- Budget plan
- Organizational capability statement
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Compliance with U.S. Department of State guidelines
- Staff qualifications and experience
- Risk management plan
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of State regulations
- Demonstrate clear capability to deliver specialized training
- Maintain awareness of regional security dynamics
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization capable of providing the required training and equipment for explosive ordnance disposal and post-blast investigations. This includes organizations with experience in working with security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates).
Overview
Organizations capable of delivering specialized training and equipment for explosive ordnance disposal and post-blast investigations in the Near East region, specifically targeting security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to provide specialized EOD and C-IED training
- Lack of experience working with security forces in the specified regions
- Failure to demonstrate capability to enhance post-blast investigation skills
- Non-compliance with U.S. Department of State regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to provide training and equipment for explosive ordnance disposal, counter improvised explosive device operations, and post-blast investigations to security forces in the specified countries.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(29 days)
Application Checklist
- Review the full grant announcement
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather proof of past experience in EOD and C-IED training
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Compile an organizational capability statement
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of State guidelines
- Prepare staff qualifications and experience documentation
- Draft a risk management plan
- Create a monitoring and evaluation plan