Egypt Annual Program Statement
🏛 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to advance U.S. commercial interests and diplomatic objectives in Egypt. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, NGOs, think tanks, educational institutions (public and private), for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and government institutions. All applicants must be able to operate legally in Egypt. Projects should focus on trade promotion, business facilitation, and helping U.S. enterprises secure contracts in key sectors like energy, technology, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
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Program description
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) seeks proposals for projects in Egypt that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and put American interests first. Proposals must demonstrate how projects will leverage assistance 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. Proposals may address sectors including: energy development and exports; trade facilitation; emerging technologies (particularly AI and telecommunications); critical infrastructure (aviation, transport); critical minerals; regional economic integration; advanced manufacturing; workforce training aligned with U.S. business needs; and economic recovery in conflict-affected areas. Projects should orient implementing partners toward the American business community, foster burden-sharing, and demonstrate how they will help U.S. businesses secure foreign contracts and tenders for key projects. Review country-specific guidance in the sections below and tailor your proposal to address identified priorities. NEA/AC may decide to grant multiple awards, one award, or no awards, subject to funding availability and proposal viability.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Proposal narrative
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Partner agreement letters
- Evidence of legal operation capability in Egypt
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
- 📧 NEA-Grants@state.gov
- 📞 703-516-1684
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.600 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$65,167,600
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$24,959,025
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$19,073,380
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$6,449,156
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$6,344,087
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$5,800,000
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$5,347,622
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$5,241,060
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$5,102,893
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$5,000,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.600). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2020 | $28,478,840 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, NGOs, think tanks, educational institutions, for-profit corporations, public international organizations, and government agencies can apply. You must be able to operate legally in Egypt.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects in energy, trade facilitation, emerging technologies (AI, telecommunications), critical infrastructure, critical minerals, manufacturing, workforce training, and economic recovery. All work must advance U.S. commercial and diplomatic interests.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is July 31, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
How competitive is this grant?
Highly competitive. Awards range from $25,000,000. The agency may make one award, multiple awards, or no awards depending on proposal quality and funding availability.
What's the key to winning?
Show how your project leverages assistance to promote U.S. business interests. Demonstrate connections to American enterprises and how you'll help secure foreign contracts and tenders.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus on commercial diplomacy and U.S. business outcomes, not traditional aid goals. Strong proposals directly connect to American enterprise needs.
- Frame your project as trade, not aid. Show how assistance resources will catalyze private capital and market-driven solutions.
- Include specific connections to U.S. companies or industries that will benefit. Demonstrate market demand for your proposed activities.
- Address burden-sharing and private sector engagement. Show how partners contribute resources and reduce U.S. government dependency.
- Tailor your proposal to Egypt-specific priorities. Review country guidance carefully and address identified needs directly.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Framing the project as traditional development aid instead of commercial diplomacy. Failing to connect activities to specific U.S. business interests or demonstrating how American enterprises will benefit. Overlooking burden-sharing requirements and private sector partnerships.
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