Egypt Annual Program Statement
This grant seeks proposals for projects in Egypt that promote U.S. commercial interests, trade, and economic objectives by supporting American businesses in sectors like energy, tech, infrastructure, and workforce development.
Funder: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications must be submitted via MyGrants by July 31, 2026 at 11:59pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Award ceiling up to $25,000,000 per project; anticipated 7 awards; total available funding up to $100M (pending availability); project duration: 12–36 months.
Summary: Supports projects in Egypt that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy, promote U.S. economic and security interests, and foster American enterprise in priority sectors including AI, water, education, infrastructure, and technology.
Key Information: No cost sharing required, but cost share is favorably considered; applicants must operate legally in Egypt and register in SAM.gov.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC), seeks proposals for innovative projects in Egypt that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and prioritize American interests. The program focuses on leveraging foreign assistance as a tool of statecraft to promote U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic objectives. Projects should promote "trade, not aid," by catalyzing private capital, advancing American enterprise, and expanding opportunities for U.S. businesses and technologies in Egypt.
Priority sectors include energy development and exports, trade facilitation, emerging technologies (especially AI and telecommunications), critical infrastructure, critical minerals, regional economic integration, advanced manufacturing, workforce training aligned with U.S. business needs, and economic recovery in conflict-affected areas. Proposals should demonstrate how they will help U.S. businesses secure foreign contracts and tenders, foster burden-sharing, and build durable institutional partnerships.
The program encourages projects that:
- Advance U.S. technological leadership and standards in Egypt.
- Support Egypt’s modernization and self-reliance.
- Expand market access for U.S. exports.
- Strengthen Egypt’s workforce and institutional capacity.
- Address pressing challenges such as water scarcity, digital infrastructure needs, and food security.
