Strengthening U.S. Advanced Technology Protection from Chinese Diversion in NEA, WHA, and EAP
This grant supports efforts to prevent China from acquiring sensitive U.S. technologies by strengthening export controls, investment screening, and regional oversight in key global regions.
Funder: Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 (questions) | July 20, 2026 (full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,032,350 total; 1 award; project period 12–24 months
Summary: Supports efforts to prevent Chinese diversion of U.S.-origin advanced technologies and strengthen export controls, investment screening, and supply chain security in Gulf, Western Hemisphere, and Southeast Asia.
Key Information: Applications must address all program lines of effort; open to U.S. and foreign organizations.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation (ACN) at the U.S. Department of State, seeks proposals for projects that counter Chinese efforts to acquire U.S.-origin advanced technologies and control critical supply-chain nodes relevant to proliferation. The program aims to:
- Strengthen Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments’ ability to implement U.S. AI license conditions, detect and prevent diversion of advanced technologies, and counter Chinese exploitation of regional transshipment hubs.
- Support select Western Hemisphere countries in designing and enforcing investment screening mechanisms to block Chinese access to sensitive technologies, infrastructure, and critical minerals.
- Enhance export controls and oversight of free trade and special economic zones in ASEAN and Mongolia to disrupt diversion of emerging and dual-use technologies.
Applicants must propose activities addressing all three lines of effort (LOEs) and demonstrate innovative, flexible approaches tailored to the needs of each region. The cooperative agreement will involve substantial involvement from the Department of State in project implementation.
