Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Open Opportunities (2)

Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.

Egypt Annual Program Statement Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 · up to $25M
NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 · up to $30M

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding

$28.5M FY2020

$28.5M

FY20

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 19.600 (USAspending.gov).

United Nations Development Programme $65,167,600
International Bank For Reconstruction And Development $24,959,025
Unicef $19,073,380
United Nations Office For Project Services 3 awards $15,450,515
Family Health International $6,449,156
Deloitte Conseil Tunisie $6,344,087
Center For International Private Enterprise, Inc. $5,800,000
Lebanese American University $5,241,060

Program Objective

Support the foreign assistance goals and objectives of the Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA), as delineated in the FY Bureau Strategic and Resource Plan. This program is for all grant awards for the entire fiscal year funded through State/NEA/AC.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

State governments
Local governments
Sponsored organization
Public nonprofits
Other public organizations
Federally recognized tribes
U.S. territories (incl. universities)
Non-government (general)
Small businesses
For-profit organizations
Private nonprofits
Quasi-public nonprofits
Other private organizations
State

Beneficiaries

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. Each solicitation outlines who is eligible and what types of experience are needed to apply for funding.
Any award made using State/NEA funds requires the full complement of standard federal forms and budget documents, CVs of main program staff, as dictated by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Administration, and relevant 2 CFR.
See www.grants.gov for specific announcement.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

NEA/AC solicits proposals via program announcements posted on www.grants.gov and on the websites of NEA/AC, and posts in the region. NEA Bureau programming implementers are selected through open competitions, directed, or limited solicitations. Occasionally, NEA/AC will issue sole source awards. NEA/AC also enters into a limited number of Interagency Acquisition Agreements with other U.S.G. Federal agencies. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement.

Award Procedure

Solicitations are reviewed by panels comprised of area and subject matter experts drawn from both inside and outside the State Department, including from NGOs and the private sector. Award procedures are defined by the U.S. Department of State, Administration Bureau in accordance with relevant OMB Circulars.

Decision Timeline

Approval: From 60 to 90 days

See www.grants.gov for specific announcement.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

All funds for grants will comply with the restrictions on foreign assistance, as specified in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement. This depends on the individual award.

Required Documentation

Any award made using State/NEA funds requires the full complement of standard federal forms and budget documents, CVs of main program staff, as dictated by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Administration, and the relevant OMB circulars.
See www.grants.gov for specific announcement. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required

Yes

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

Subpart B — General Provisions
Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
Subpart E — Cost Principles
Subpart F — Audit Requirements