Countering Iran and its Proxies through Enhanced Counterterrorist Financing in Iraq
This grant funds training and support to help Iraq block terrorist financing, targeting Iran and its proxies that use Iraq’s financial system to threaten U.S. interests.
Funder: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Due Dates: July 17, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,910,039 per award; no minimum award; total program funding not specified; duration not stated.
Summary: Supports targeted training and technical assistance to strengthen Iraq’s anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing regime and disrupt financial networks linked to Iran and its proxies.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism aims to bolster Iraq’s capacity to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). The program focuses on delivering specialized training and technical assistance to disrupt the financial operations of Iran, its proxy groups, and other U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) that exploit Iraq’s financial system. The intended outcome is to safeguard U.S. interests in the region by impeding destabilizing financial activities and attacks targeting U.S. personnel, facilities, and interests.
