U.S.-Qatar Strategic Partnership Initiative: Economic, Technology, and Security Cooperation (Freedom 250 Commemorative)
Funding is available for projects in Qatar that advance U.S. economic, technology, and security interests, highlight American innovation, and deepen U.S.-Qatar cooperation in alignment with strategic objectives.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Qatar
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Question deadline) | July 16, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$100,000 per award; total program funding $200,000; project period up to 18 months
Summary: Supports projects advancing U.S. economic, technological, and security interests in Qatar through public diplomacy, innovation, and strategic partnership initiatives.
Key Information: For-profit entities are not eligible; only one proposal per organization permitted.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Qatar funds projects that directly advance U.S. economic, technological, and security interests in Qatar. The program is not intended for traditional cultural activities, but rather seeks to position U.S. firms and technologies as Qatar’s preferred partners, highlight the link between open societies and innovation, strengthen U.S.-Qatar security cooperation, and use the U.S. 250th anniversary (“Freedom 250”) to showcase American excellence in ways that support strategic objectives. Projects must align with at least one of four themes: economic and technology partnership, open information and innovation, sovereignty and security, or American heritage and Freedom 250. Proposals must have clearly defined target audiences, measurable objectives, and demonstrate concrete impact.
