[Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-political-affairs/bureau-of-near-eastern-affairs/)

August 25, 2025 (Full Proposal)

Up to $2,250,000 total; one expected award; no cost share required.

Supports capacity building and international partnerships to advance space sector development and U.S. space policy engagement in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and Oman.

Application via MyGrants portal; logic model required; project must cover all four countries.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity seeks an implementing partner to design and execute a program that advances strategic space partnerships in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), specifically targeting Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and Oman. The initiative aims to integrate these countries into the U.S. space ecosystem by building local capacity in space policy, technical skills, business engagement, and leadership. The goal is to empower a new generation of space professionals, foster commercial opportunities for U.S. companies, and promote U.S. values of transparency, innovation, and responsible technology use in the global space sector. The program must include capacity-building activities, practical training, and the development of sustainable international cooperation frameworks aligned with American space governance principles. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Proposal Deadline:** August 25, 2025 *All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the due date via the MyGrants portal. Late submissions will not be considered.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $2,250,000 - **Award Floor:** $0 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 - **Project Duration:** Not specified; earliest start date is October 1, 2025, pending award and agreement. - **Cost Share/Match:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Unrestricted - Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) - Public and private educational institutions - For-profit organizations (no profit may be derived) - Public International Organizations - Governmental institutions **Note:** The implementing partner must have demonstrated expertise in capacity building for space policy, diplomacy, technical training, and business engagement. Proposals must address all four target countries (Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Oman). --- ## Application Process - **Submission Portal:** Applications must be submitted through the [MyGrants portal](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c605c4934736e6904f681864336d4310&view=Default). - **Required Forms:** SF-424 and SF-424A must be included as attachments with the application (not through the automated interface). - **Key Documents:** - Project Narrative (15-page limit, plus annexes) - Logic Model (required; see [template](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/APPENDIX%202%20-%20Logic%20Model%20Template.docx)) - Theory of Change/Program Logic Statement - Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (addressed in narrative; template provided post-selection) - Budget and Budget Narrative (use provided templates) - List of up to 10 most recent/applicable previous grants with USG if applicable - Letters of support are optional and not required - **Additional Guidance:** - Activities must not consist solely of one-time events; one-off events are only allowed as part of a larger project. - No profit is allowed for for-profit organizations or their subcontractors. - All project activities must be unclassified; no security clearances required. - Applicants may provide month/country for planned activities if dates/locations are TBD. - Staff and position specifications may be included as annexes and do not count towards the page limit. --- ## Additional Information - **Participants:** May include national space agency officials, diplomats, university researchers and students, private sector entrepreneurs, legal experts, and policy advisors. - **Compliance:** Recipients must uphold standards of conduct in public communications; compliance is monitored by quarterly reporting and possible site visits. - **Evaluation:** Final evaluation is to be conducted by the awardee, with possible third-party monitoring during the project. - **Funding Contingency:** All awards are subject to Congressional appropriations and funding availability. - **Geographic Scope:** Proposals must cover all four countries (Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Oman). --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Opportunity Announcement](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360322) - [Apply via MyGrants Portal](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c605c4934736e6904f681864336d4310&view=Default) - [Logic Model Template (DOCX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/APPENDIX%202%20-%20Logic%20Model%20Template.docx) - [SF-424 Instructions (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/SF424_4_0-V4.0-Instructions.pdf) - [SF-424A Instructions (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/SF424A-V1.0-Instructions.pdf) - [FAQ on SF-424 Submission (DOCX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Updated%20FAQ%20on%20SF424.docx) - [NOFO Q&A (DOCX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Space%20NOFO%20FAQs%20(1).docx) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Person/Office | Email | |----------------------|-------| | NEA Grants Team | NEA-Grants@state.gov |

Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East

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