Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia

Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Opportunity Listing - Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia Agency: Bureau of Counterterrorism Assistance Listings: 19. 701 -- Global Counterterrorism Programs Last Updated: May 18, 2026 View version history on Grants.

gov The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces a funding opportunity for a 15-month results-focused cooperative agreement to improve the counterterrorism capabilities of one of the advanced tactical law enforcement units within Kenya’s Administrative Police Services (APS) tasked with securing the border with Somalia.

Through the provision of training and necessary equipment, this program will improve operational readiness through three lines of effort: 1) low-light and night-vision ability; 2) using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for intelligence, reconnaissance, and... surveillance (ISR) purposes; and 3) organic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capability.

In the Kenyan context, the overall outcome of this program is to further the tactical development of these three skills in order to enhance the security surrounding the Manda Bay Military Base (also known as “Camp Simba”) along the eastern border with Somalia. The military base in Kenya’s Lamu County region is critical to the protection of U.S. military assets and personnel.

By strengthening Kenya's ability to secure its border with Somalia, this program directly protects American servicemembers stationed at Manda Bay and prevents terrorists from conducting attacks that threaten American citizens and U.S. interests.

The following types of 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 (PIOs), and Governmental institutions.

CT invites ALL eligible organizations, as described above, to submit an application for a program to support the further development of the operational capabilities of one of Kenya’s advanced tactical law enforcement units to effectively detect, deter, and neutralize terrorist actors along the border with Somalia, increasing the protection of Americans and the Manda Bay Military Base in Kenya.

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