Protecting American Commercial Investments in Pakistan
This grant funds efforts to boost Pakistani law enforcement's counterterrorism abilities in Balochistan to protect U.S. commercial access to critical minerals vital for American security and economic interests.
Funder: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Due Dates: April 23, 2026 (Questions) | June 8, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $5,821,410 total; one award; 24-month project period
Summary: Supports programs that strengthen Pakistani law enforcement counterterrorism capacity to protect U.S. commercial access to critical minerals in Balochistan.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; open to a wide range of organizations; substantial CT involvement in implementation.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) funds a single cooperative agreement to bolster Pakistan’s law enforcement counterterrorism capabilities in Balochistan Province, with the strategic goal of safeguarding U.S. commercial access to critical minerals vital for national security and economic competitiveness. The program is designed to reduce Pakistan’s long-term dependency on U.S. resources by building sustainable, self-reliant law enforcement capacity to independently identify, disrupt, and deter terrorist networks threatening critical infrastructure.
Key focus areas include technical assistance for infrastructure protection, provision of necessary equipment, and institutionalization of best practices. All activities must emphasize Pakistani ownership and a clear path to self-sufficiency, with an integrated approach combining critical infrastructure protection and broader counterterrorism operational capability.
The program requires substantial involvement from CT throughout the lifecycle, including approval of key activities, ongoing program direction, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance oversight.
