Strengthening US Advanced Technology Protection from Chinese Diversion in NEA, WHA, and EAP
This grant aims to prevent China from acquiring US advanced technologies by strengthening export controls, investment screening, and enforcement across key regions and supply chains.
Funder: Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 (questions deadline) | July 20, 2026 (full application due by 23:59:59 EST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,032,350 total; 1 award anticipated; project duration 12–24 months.
Summary: Supports projects to prevent Chinese diversion of U.S. advanced technology and strengthen export controls, investment screening, and supply chain security in key regions.
Key Information: Applications must address all lines of effort; for-profit applicants cannot earn profit/fee.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, aims to counter China’s efforts to acquire U.S.-origin advanced technologies and control critical supply-chain nodes that enable proliferation-relevant capabilities. The program funds a single cooperative agreement to implement a comprehensive set of activities across three main lines of effort:
- LOE 1: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region — Enhance regional governments' capacity to implement U.S. AI license conditions, prevent diversion of advanced technologies, and counter exploitation of transshipment hubs.
- LOE 2: Western Hemisphere (WHA) — Support priority countries in designing and enforcing investment screening mechanisms to block Chinese access to sensitive technologies, critical infrastructure, and defense-essential minerals.
- LOE 3: ASEAN and Mongolia — Strengthen export controls and oversight of free trade and special economic zones to disrupt diversion of dual-use and emerging technologies.
Applicants must propose creative, flexible, and measurable activities addressing all lines of effort, demonstrate strong monitoring and evaluation plans, and be prepared to adjust approaches based on U.S. government priorities. Subawards and partnerships are encouraged. Substantial involvement from the funding agency is expected throughout the project.
