The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs is looking for organizations to propose innovative projects that support U.S. partner countries while advancing U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic goals. The focus is on promoting trade and leveraging resources to support American business and infrastructure. Projects should align with U.S. interests and use foreign assistance as a strategic tool.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization that can propose projects aligning with U.S. interests in partner countries. The focus is on those who can promote trade and leverage resources to support American enterprise.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) via MyGrants
- Proposals that do not align with U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic objectives
- Projects that focus on aid rather than trade
- Inability to demonstrate leveraging of assistance resources
- Lack of innovative approach in the proposal
What You May Need
- Statement of Interest (SOI) submission
- Registration on MyGrants
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of alignment with U.S. objectives
- Plan for leveraging assistance resources
- Budget outline
- Organizational capability statement
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure your project proposal clearly aligns with U.S. interests.
- The focus is on trade, not aid.
- Projects must leverage assistance resources effectively.
- Submission must be through MyGrants.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization without restrictions. This means any type of organization, whether a non-profit, for-profit, educational institution, or other, can apply as long as they can propose projects that align with the grant's objectives.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization that can propose projects aligning with U.S. interests in partner countries. The focus is on those who can promote trade and leverage resources to support American enterprise.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) via MyGrants
- Proposals that do not align with U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic objectives
- Projects that focus on aid rather than trade
- Inability to demonstrate leveraging of assistance resources
- Lack of innovative approach in the proposal
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement projects that advance U.S. interests in partner countries by promoting trade, supporting American enterprise, and leveraging private capital. Projects should align with U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic goals.
Total Program Funding
$190,000,000
Expected Awards
9
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 30, 2026(91 days)
Application Checklist
- Register on MyGrants platform
- Prepare a Statement of Interest (SOI)
- Ensure project aligns with U.S. objectives
- Outline how the project promotes trade
- Develop a budget and financial plan
- Gather organizational capability documents
- Submit SOI via MyGrants by the deadline