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Grant Program for Advancing NATO Collective Defense and Industrial Capacity

This opportunity invites proposals for grant-funded public diplomacy programs to advance NATO’s collective defense and industrial capacity, coordinated by the U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission to NATO. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to NATO, Public Diplomacy Section - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic activities, not product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of public diplomacy initiatives such as workshops, seminars, expert exchanges, research, convenings, professional and academic exchanges, trainings, capacity-building, and digital engagement - Project support services including leadership training, monitoring, and evaluation (consultants) - General office supplies (12 units) and 1 laptop for project use - Sub-award to a Jordanian NGO for project collaboration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and governmental entities (for-profit entities are excluded) - Activities must have a clear U.S. component and focus on NATO collective defense, defense investment, industrial cooperation, and emerging technologies - Excludes projects involving partisan political activity, construction, religious activities, lobbying, commercial projects, and direct social services - Registration in SAM.gov and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) are required - Awards range from $20,000 to $50,000 per project, with a total project budget example of approximately $140,000 - Performance period is 6 to 12 months, with possible continuation grants based on progress and funding - Places of Performance and Delivery: - U.S. Mission to NATO (Brussels) - U.S. Mission to Belgium (contracting office)

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission to NATO announces an open competition to implement a program that strengthens transatlantic security by advancing understanding of NATO’s role in collective defense and defense industrial cooperation. The program supports initiatives that connect U.S. and Allied stakeholders, build expertise, and foster collaboration across defense, policy, and innovation. Target audiences include policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and emerging leaders across NATO Allies and partner countries. Activities may include workshops, exchanges, research, and digital engagement focused on defense investment, industrial capacity, and the integration of emerging technologies.

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