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NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/AC). This program supports innovative foreign assistance programs in select Near East countries that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy, economic, and security objectives.
It emphasizes projects that promote trade and U.S. enterprise, leveraging foreign assistance as a tool to further U.S. interests and catalyze private capital through market-driven approaches. Eligible proposals may address sectors such as energy development and exports, trade facilitation, emerging technologies, critical infrastructure, regional economic integration, advanced manufacturing, and workforce training.
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Opportunity Listing - NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement Agency: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Assistance Listings: 19. 600 -- Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Last Updated: July 23, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) for innovative foreign assistance programs benefitting partner countries that also advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and place American interests first.
SOI must demonstrate how projects will leverage foreign assistance for U.S. partners as a tool of statecraft to advance U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic objectives. Programming should promote trade, not aid, by leveraging assistance resources to champion American enterprise and infrastructure and catalyze private capital through market principles.
The following organizations are eligible to apply: - Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - Public and private educational institutions - For-profit organizations - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated DFOP0018712_NEA-AC_Regional_APS_v. 2. pdf DFOP0018712 NEA-AC Reg APS v.
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pdf DFOP0018712 - Regional APS FAQ Jul 23, 2026 06:33 PM UTC Link to additional information Link to Opportunity in MyGrants Closing: September 30, 2026 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : SOI may address foreign assistance programs for partner countries in sectors including: energy development and exports; trade facilitation; emerging technologies (particularly AI and telecommunications); critical infrastructure (aviation, 5G, transport, space technology); critical minerals; regional economic integration; advanced manufacturing; workforce training aligned with U.S. business needs; and economic recovery in conflict-affected areas.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. or foreign non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education, public international organizations, and small businesses with functional and regional experience. A Statement of Interest (SOI) is required as the first step. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $250,000 - $30,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement is funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/AC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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