Regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations in the Near East
The grant funds training and equipment for security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and GCC countries to safely dispose of unexploded ordnance and prevent attacks using repurposed explosives in the Near East.
Funder: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Due Dates: June 29, 2026 (Questions) | July 20, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,946,719 total; one award anticipated; project period up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports specialized EOD, C-IED, and post-blast investigation training and equipment for security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and GCC states to mitigate UXO threats and enhance regional security.
Key Information: No cost-sharing required; applicants may submit only one proposal per organization.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism, seeks to address the acute threat posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the Near East following recent regional conflicts and proliferation of sophisticated Iranian-origin explosive materials. The program funds a comprehensive approach to strengthen the capabilities of security forces in Iraq, Lebanon, and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE) in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), counter-IED (C-IED), and post-blast investigation.
The funded project will provide technical training, equipment, and regional coordination activities to build sustainable EOD/C-IED capacity, improve incident response, and support investigations and prosecutions of actors weaponizing explosive materials. The program emphasizes compliance with U.S. and international standards, rigorous vetting, and coordination with existing U.S. and international security assistance.
