[Bureau of Counterterrorism](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-civilian-security-democracy-and-human-rights/bureau-of-counterterrorism-and-countering-violent-extremism)

June 10, 2026

Up to $5,920,078 total; award floor $200,000; single award for a 15-month project

Supports a 15-month cooperative agreement to enhance the counterterrorism capabilities of Kenya’s law enforcement units along the Somalia border.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, issued by the Bureau of Counterterrorism (U.S. Department of State), aims to strengthen the operational capabilities of an advanced tactical law enforcement unit within Kenya’s Administrative Police Services (APS) responsible for securing the border with Somalia. The 15-month cooperative agreement will provide training and equipment focused on three areas: low-light and night-vision operations, use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR), and development of organic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capabilities. The overarching goal is to enhance the security around the Manda Bay Military Base (Camp Simba) in Kenya’s Lamu County, directly supporting the protection of U.S. military assets, personnel, and interests by deterring terrorist threats along the Kenya-Somalia border. --- ## Due Dates - Full application deadline: June 10, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $5,920,078 - Award ceiling: $5,920,078 - Award floor: $200,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - Project duration: 15 months - No cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include: - Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations) - Public and private educational institutions - For-profit organizations - Public International Organizations (PIOs) - Governmental institutions - There are no geographic restrictions; eligibility is unrestricted, subject to the above organizational types. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted by June 10, 2026. - The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement by the Bureau of Counterterrorism. - The application and full opportunity details are accessible via the [MyGrants portal](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=90dbbb031b088bd0baa70fe4604bcb8e&view=Default). - Refer to the official [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361854) for the full synopsis, eligibility, and application package. --- ## Additional Information - The program’s three lines of effort are: 1. Enhancing low-light and night-vision operational capacity. 2. Integrating unmanned aircraft systems for ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance). 3. Building organic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capability. - The project is intended to directly improve the security of the Manda Bay Military Base and support U.S. counterterrorism objectives in the region. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [Bureau of Counterterrorism – Funder Home](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-civilian-security-democracy-and-human-rights/bureau-of-counterterrorism-and-countering-violent-extremism) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361854) - [MyGrants Portal (Application & Details)](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=90dbbb031b088bd0baa70fe4604bcb8e&view=Default) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Name / Email | Notes | |-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | CornacchioAE@state.gov | For questions or difficulty accessing the announcement |

Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia

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