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Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq

ID: DFOP0018094 • Type: Posted
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Description

The Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces this funding opportunity to protect American economic interests, personnel, and national security by supporting the Government of Iraq's (GOI) capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) threats while simultaneously advancing Iraqi security forces' capability to protect critical infrastructure. This program should deliver concrete returns for American taxpayers by safeguarding U.S. commercial investments in Iraq's energy sector and reducing threats to American personnel from Iran and Iran-Aligned Milita Groups (IAMGs). U.S. companies maintain significant investments in Iraqi oil and gas production, representing substantial American economic interests. UAS operated by Iran and IAMGs present a persistent and escalating threat to these American investments and to U.S. personnel operating in Iraq. Recent drone attacks on U.S. facilities in Erbil and Baghdad illustrate IAMGs intent and capabilities to attack American interests. By supporting Iraq's ability to both defend against hostile UAS and conduct proactive surveillance operations, this program should directly protect American economic assets and reduce risks to American citizens abroad. This program advances critical U.S. national security priorities outlined in the U.S. Department of State Agency Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030, 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Security Presidential Memorandum-2 (NSPM-2) on Countering Iran and IAMGs by degrading the operational capabilities of their UAS and protecting U.S. interests. This program should be designed to reduce Iraq's long-term dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources by building sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities to independently protect critical infrastructure, conduct surveillance operations, and respond to UAS threats.
Background
The Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces this funding opportunity to protect American economic interests, personnel, and national security by supporting the Government of Iraq’s (GOI) capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) threats. This program aims to safeguard U.S. commercial investments in Iraq’s energy sector and reduce threats to American personnel from Iran and Iran-Aligned Militia Groups (IAMGs).

The initiative is aligned with U.S. national security priorities as outlined in the U.S. Department of State Agency Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030, the 2025 National Security Strategy, and National Security Presidential Memorandum-2 on Countering Iran and IAMGs.

Grant Details
The program will focus on building Iraqi capabilities to detect, track, identify, and neutralize hostile unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) threats to critical infrastructure and American interests. It consists of two components: C-UAS capabilities aimed at defending against hostile UAS, and UAS surveillance capabilities designed to proactively identify and track threats.

The program will involve training Iraqi civilian forces in operational C-UAS response plans, enhancing air domain awareness, and ensuring effective information sharing between Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Training should occur within Iraq at local law enforcement facilities when feasible, emphasizing Iraqi ownership and reducing dependency on U.S. resources.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks), public/private educational institutions, for-profit organizations (if allowed by appropriation), public international organizations (PIOs), and governmental institutions. All applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and a valid registration in SAM.gov at the time of application. Organizations may only submit one proposal per entity.

Period of Performance
The project performance period is expected to be completed within 24 months from the anticipated start date of September 30, 2026.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is $6,808,090, which is pending availability of funds. Only one award is anticipated under this funding opportunity.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in Iraq.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) [DOS]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.701 - Global Counterterrorism Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/29/26 the Bureau of Counterterrorism posted grant opportunity DFOP0018094 for Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.701 Global Counterterrorism Programs. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $6.8 million and $6.8 million.

Timing

Posted Date
April 29, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 8, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 13 Days
Last Updated
April 29, 2026, 2:20 p.m. EDT
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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 (only if allowed by appropriation) Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$6,808,090
Floor
$6,808,090
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Counterterrorism
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=2ec3f09b934c4fd0d114b7986cba107e&view=Default

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