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Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East

ID: DFOP0017462 • Type: Posted
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Description

The United States has a unique opportunity to drive select countries in the Middle East and North Africa firmly into the U.S. space ecosystem. Countries within the Middle East and North Africa region are increasingly eager to develop their space capabilities to both diversify their economies and expand their nation's expertise in science and technology. These countries are looking to cooperate with partners with advanced capabilities in space sciences, and this project aims to position the United States as the partner of choice by engaging and empowering a new generation of leaders in target countries with the necessary skills to harness the global space economy's vast opportunities. This initiative seeks an implementing partner with demonstrated expertise in building capacity for shaping and navigating space policy, diplomatic and leadership skills, technical know-how, and business engagement. This approach ensures participants acquire practical skills for space sector advancement while reinforcing United States Government values of responsible technological practices, transparency, innovation, and security. Emphasizing technological interoperability among space partners will drive substantial commercial opportunities for U.S. private sector companies while building sustainable international cooperation frameworks aligned with American space governance principles.
Background
The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State, is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled 'Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East' to enhance U.S. partnerships with select countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

The initiative aims to integrate these countries into the U.S. space ecosystem by developing their space capabilities and fostering a new generation of leaders equipped with the skills necessary to engage in the global space economy. The program emphasizes U.S. values such as responsible technological practices, transparency, innovation, and security.

Grant Details
The grant seeks an implementing partner with expertise in building capacity for space policy, diplomatic and leadership skills, technical know-how, and business engagement.

Key tasks include:
- Conducting comprehensive needs assessments for target countries (Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Oman).
- Designing scalable training modules across four strategic pillars: space capacity building, space leadership, space diplomacy, and space commerce.
- Delivering targeted trainings through both in-person and virtual formats.
- Engaging stakeholders including government officials and private sector actors.
- Providing documentation and reporting on program progress including milestone tracking and participant feedback.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks), public/private educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and governmental institutions.

Applicants must demonstrate previous experience working in the MENA region and with the space sector globally. All applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is two years from the award date.

Grant Value
The total available funding for this opportunity is $2,250,000 with individual awards up to $2,250,000 pending availability of funds.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and Oman.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Other
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.600 - Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 7/23/25 the Department of State posted grant opportunity DFOP0017462 for Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.600 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. It is expected that one grant will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
July 23, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Aug. 25, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 13 Days
Last Updated
July 23, 2025, 10:24 a.m. EDT
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Info
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Public and private educational institutions; For-profit organizations; Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$2,250,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(703) 516-1684
Additional Information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Additional Information Site
https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c605c4934736e6904f681864336d4310&view=Default

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