NEA/AC Regional Annual Program Statement
🏛 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (DOS-NEA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking U.S. Department of State funding to implement foreign assistance programs in Near Eastern partner countries. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and public international organizations. Projects must advance U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic objectives while leveraging foreign assistance for development outcomes. Programs should promote trade and private investment, emphasizing American enterprise and market-driven growth in partner nations.
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Program description
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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Statement of Interest (SOI)
- Executive Summary
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Support from Host Country Partners
- Proof of Nonprofit or Organizational Status
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
- 📞 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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$5,114,355
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$5,102,893
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, think tanks, NGOs, educational institutions (public and private), for-profit organizations, and public international organizations are eligible. U.S.-based applicants are required to partner with host country entities for implementation.
What types of projects does this grant fund?
Programs that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy, promote American enterprise, and catalyze private investment in Near Eastern partner countries. Projects must balance development outcomes with U.S. strategic and economic interests.
What is the application process and timeline?
Applicants submit a Statement of Interest first. The deadline is fixed at September 30, 2026. Review and award decisions typically follow within several months.
How much funding can organizations receive?
Awards range from $250,000 to $30,000,000 depending on project scope and strategic priorities. Funding is awarded through cooperative agreements, not grants.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required. The program fully funds approved projects within the award range.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your project narrative with U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Near East. Show how it serves American interests alongside partner country development.
- Emphasize trade and private sector engagement over traditional aid models. Demonstrate how your program mobilizes private capital and American business participation.
- Build strong partnerships with host country government agencies and the private sector. Show evidence of buy-in and commitment from local stakeholders.
- Be specific about measurable outcomes linked to U.S. commercial and strategic objectives. Avoid vague development language without clear connection to U.S. interests.
- Consult State Department strategic documents and prior awards to understand current regional priorities. Tailor your proposal to current geopolitical and commercial strategies.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants submit proposals that prioritize development outcomes over U.S. commercial and diplomatic interests. Unclear connection between project activities and American enterprise or private investment models wastes reviewer time. Weak partnerships with host government and private sector undermine credibility and implementation feasibility.
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