Advancing NATO’s Collective Defense and Industrial Capacity
Agency: U.S. Mission to Belgium
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission to NATO announces an open competition to implement a program that strengthens transatlantic security by advancing understanding of NATO’s role in collective defense and defense industrial cooperation. Through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, the Office of the Public Affairs Advisor will support initiatives that connect U.S. and Allied stakeholders, build expertise, and foster collaboration across defense, policy, and innovation.
Programs will target policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and emerging leaders across NATO Allies and...
partner countries. Activities may include workshops, exchanges, research, and digital engagement focused on defense investment, industrial capacity, and the integration of emerging technologies.
Eligible recipients include not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities capable of implementing public diplomacy programs with a clear U.S. component.
Full Notice of Funding attached.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
N/A
Grantor contact information
Description
USNATOPublicAffairs@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO_2026_1.pdf | Notice of Funding 2026 FULL DOCUMENT | May 5, 2026 12:51 PM UTC |
| SF424.pdf | SF424 | May 5, 2026 12:51 PM UTC |
| SF424A.pdf | SF424A | May 5, 2026 12:52 PM UTC |
| SF424B.pdf | SF424B | May 5, 2026 12:52 PM UTC |
| Minitoring_and_Evaluation_Plan_Sample_MS_Word.docx | Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Sample MS Word | May 5, 2026 12:53 PM UTC |
| Minitoring_and_Evaluation_Plan_Sample_MS_Excel.xlsx | Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Sample MS Excel | May 5, 2026 12:53 PM UTC |
| Minitoring_and_Evaluation_Plan_Instructions.pdf | Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Instructions | May 5, 2026 12:53 PM UTC |
| Budget_Justification_Narrative.xlsx | Budget Justification Narrative | May 5, 2026 12:53 PM UTC |
| Applicant_Organization_Information_Survey_form.docx | Applicant Organization Information Survey form | May 5, 2026 12:53 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: June 20, 2026
Award
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Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$10,000
Award Minimum
$50,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OFOP0002706
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Security and Defense
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 28, 2026
Archive date:
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