Resilience of Information Space, Responsible Technology Practices, Responsible Cyberspace and Digital Ecosystems, and Points of Entry Security

Agency: Assistance Coordination

19.600 -- Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) under this program. The objective of this foreign assistance is to strengthen information resilience, cybersecurity, responsible technology practices, and security of points of entry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This approach is consistent with U.S. foreign policy. Under this solicitation, applicants may propose activities in their SOIs that contribute to one or more of the following Lines of Effort (LOEs): LOE 1: Resilience of Information Space/Information Integrity, LOE 2: Responsible Technology Practices, LOE 3: Responsible Cyberspace and Digital Ecosystems, and LOE 4: Points of Entry/Ports Infrastructure Security.

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The submission of a SOI is the first step in a two-part process. A prospective applicant must first submit a SOI, which is a concept note outlining a project idea and its objectives. If a project is determined to warrant further consideration based on the SOI provided, the applicant will be invited to submit a full proposal. An invitation to submit a proposal is not a guarantee of funding.

**NEA/AC will hold virtual office hours to answer questions from interested applicants via teams on Wednesday, November 6 from 8-9am EST. Information to join the office hours is below:

Microsoft Teams

Meeting ID: 220 442 718 035

Passcode: yQV3eA

Dial in by phone

+1 509-824-1908,,798767765# United States

Find a local number

Phone conference ID: 798 767 765#

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Applicants and partners, subcontractors, or consortium members, include, but are not necessarily limited to, registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations and small businesses; private voluntary organizations; foundations; private institutions of higher education, public or state institutions of higher education; and faith-based and community institutions.

Grantor contact information

Description

Nea-grants@state.gov

Email

Nea-grants@state.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Tab_A_-_Submission_Template.docx	Tab A - Submission Template	Oct 18, 2024 06:27 PM UTC
Request_for_Statements_of_Interest_Updated.docx	Request for Statements of Interest	Oct 30, 2024 09:12 PM UTC
Tab_B_-_Gender_Analysis_Template.docx	Tab B - Gender Analysis Template	Oct 18, 2024 06:28 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Archived: December 22, 2024

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

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Program Funding

Expected awards

$100,000

Award Minimum

$1,500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

SFOP093024

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Foreign Assistance

History

Version:

Posted date:

October 1, 2024

Archive date:

December 22, 2024