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Find similar grantsGrants.gov opportunity DFOP0019227 (DOS-NEA-AC): posted 07/06/2026, closes 09/30/2026.
Middle East Regional Cooperation Program is sponsored by Department of State. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:DFOP0019227 Funding Opportunity Title:Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards:7 Assistance Listings:19.
502 -- Middle East Regional Cooperation Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Jul 06, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Sep 30, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:Sep 30, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 10,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Public and private educational institutions - Corporations and for-profit organizations - Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - Public International Organizations and governmental institutions ## Additional Information Agency Name:Assistance Coordination Description:The Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) Program supports joint scientific research and innovation partnerships between the United States, Israel, and countries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The program funds applied research projects that address shared regional challenges while advancing U.S. economic, technological, and strategic interests. MERC is designed to bring together researchers, technical experts, and institutions to work on projects that go beyond basic research and demonstrate clear potential for application, commercialization, and broader adoption.
MERC prioritizes efforts that strengthen U.S. technological leadership, expand opportunities for U.S. businesses, promote the use of U.S. technologies, and build long-term partnerships in the region. The program places strong emphasis on collaboration. All projects must include organizations from Israel and at least one eligible MENA country or territory.
MERC welcomes U.S. participation, particularly when it adds technical expertise, supports market expansion for U.S. companies, or helps connect research to markets. Projects should demonstrate a clear plan for using and scaling results and how the outcomes benefit priorities of the United States and the participating countries.
Overall, MERC aims to strengthen regional cooperation by supporting high-quality scientific partnerships that produce tangible results. By connecting U.S., Israeli, and MENA organizations, the program helps build networks, promote innovation, and create opportunities for economic growth, peaceful and mutually beneficial collaboration, and long-term stability in the region. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www.
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Applications for Middle East Regional Cooperation Program are due September 30, 2026. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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