Egypt Annual Program Statement
This grant seeks proposals for projects in Egypt that promote U.S. commercial interests by advancing trade, economic growth, and American business involvement in key sectors like energy, technology, and infrastructure.
Funder: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Due Dates: August 31, 2026 (initial round) | January 1, 2099 (final deadline; rolling review after Aug 31, 2026)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000,000 per award (12–36 months); multiple awards expected; total available funding up to $100M (subject to availability).
Summary: Supports projects advancing U.S. commercial, economic, and strategic interests in Egypt through innovation, technology, infrastructure, education, and workforce development.
Key Information: Applications after August 31, 2026 are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs funds projects in Egypt that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy and strategic interests. The program is designed to leverage U.S. assistance as a tool of statecraft, promoting trade, catalyzing private capital, and positioning American enterprise and technology as preferred choices for Egypt’s development across priority sectors.
Proposals should demonstrate how activities will support U.S. economic, security, and diplomatic goals while delivering measurable benefits to Egypt. The program emphasizes projects that expand U.S. exports, align Egyptian systems with U.S. standards, and foster durable partnerships between U.S. and Egyptian entities.
Priority sectors include:
- Energy development and exports
- Trade facilitation
- Emerging technologies (especially AI and telecommunications)
- Critical infrastructure (aviation, 5G, transport)
- Critical minerals
- Regional economic integration
- Advanced manufacturing
- Workforce training aligned with U.S. business needs
- Economic recovery in conflict-affected areas
Illustrative program areas include AI for water management, water innovation partnerships, agriculture technology, EdTech and AI workforce development, high-performance computing for AI, and tech startup acceleration. Projects must orient implementing partners toward the American business community and demonstrate how they help U.S. businesses secure contracts and expand in Egypt.
