This grant is designed to support programs that enhance understanding of NATO's role in collective defense and defense industrial cooperation. It aims to connect U.S. and Allied stakeholders through activities like workshops, exchanges, and research, focusing on defense investment and emerging technologies.
Who it's for: This grant is for not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities that can run public diplomacy programs with a clear U.S. component. It's meant for those who can engage policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and emerging leaders across NATO Allies and partner countries.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Entities without a clear U.S. component in their program
- Programs not related to NATO or defense topics
- Lack of experience in public diplomacy
- Inability to connect with NATO stakeholders
What You May Need
- Detailed program proposal
- Budget outline
- Proof of not-for-profit status
- Partnership letters or agreements
- Resumes of key personnel
- Past performance references
- Organizational capability statement
- Registration with SAM.gov
- DUNS number
- Completed application forms
Cautions
- Ensure a clear U.S. component in your program
- Focus on topics relevant to NATO and defense
- Be prepared to connect with a wide range of stakeholders
- Follow all application guidelines closely
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities capable of implementing public diplomacy programs with a clear U.S. component. The grant is open to those who can engage with policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and emerging leaders across NATO Allies and partner countries.
Overview
This grant is for not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities that can run public diplomacy programs with a clear U.S. component. It's meant for those who can engage policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and emerging leaders across NATO Allies and partner countries.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Entities without a clear U.S. component in their program
- Programs not related to NATO or defense topics
- Lack of experience in public diplomacy
- Inability to connect with NATO stakeholders
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for activities like organizing workshops, conducting exchanges, performing research, and engaging in digital outreach that focus on defense investment, industrial capacity, and technology integration.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 28, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 20, 2026(6 days)
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with SAM.gov and obtain a DUNS number
- Develop a detailed program proposal with a U.S. component
- Prepare a budget outline
- Gather proof of not-for-profit status
- Collect resumes of key personnel
- Secure partnership letters or agreements
- Compile past performance references
- Write an organizational capability statement
- Complete all required application forms