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Following Iran's widespread use of ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) throughout the Near East region during the 2026 conflict, there remains a significant and persistent risk of unexploded ordnance (UXO) falling into the hands of malign actors who could repurpose these materials to carry out attacks against U.S. facilities, critical infrastructure, and civilian soft targets, a phenomenon known as “explosive harvesting.” The proliferation of UXO, combined with the technical sophistication of Iranian-origin explosive materials, presents an acute threat to regional stability and U.S. national security interests. The Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to provide specialized explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), counter improvised explosive device (C-IED), and post-blast investigation training and equipment to security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates). This program will strengthen the capabilities of foreign governments, including Iraqi security forces, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF), and GCC member state security services, to identify, render safe, disarm, and properly dispose of UXO and other explosive materials. The program will also enhance post-blast investigation capabilities to support attribution efforts and prosecution of perpetrators who attempt to weaponize these materials. This project will safeguard against attacks being carried out against U.S. facilities and soft targets using these materials.
Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0018683. Assistance Listing: 19.701. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: LJL. Award Amount: Up to $3.9M per award.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions U.S. and foreign for-profit organizations Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations in the Near East are due July 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq is sponsored by United States Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT). This funding opportunity aims to protect American economic interests, personnel, and national security by supporting the Government of Iraq's (GOI) capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) threats and advance Iraqi security forces' ability to protect critical infrastructure. The program seeks to safeguard U.S. commercial investments in Iraq's energy sector and reduce threats to American personnel from Iran and Iran-Aligned Militia Groups (IAMGs) by building sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities for C-UAS and surveillance operations.
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is seeking proposals for an initiative that will address the exploitation of illicit mining by violent FTOs. Special focus should be on the relationship and involvement of FTOs and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) in the space. Competitive proposals should take an integrated approach to the threat and include civilian law enforcement, mining sector regulators, judges and prosecutors, and civil society where appropriate. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0018686. Assistance Listing: 19.701. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $2M – $4.9M per award.