Closed · DFOP0017462 · CFDA 19.600 · Discretionary

Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $2.3M
Award range
Closed
Status
August 25, 2025
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs that offered Up to $2,250,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $2.3M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.600
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East - is cataloged under number DFOP0017462 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.600, posted by Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 20, 2025 and last updated on August 22, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $2,250,000. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on August 25, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $2,250,000

Close Date

August 25, 2025

Posted

August 20, 2025

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Other

Description

The United States has a unique opportunity to drive select countries in the Middle East and North Africa firmly into the U.S. space ecosystem. Countries within the Middle East and North Africa region are increasingly eager to develop their space capabilities to both diversify their economies and expand their nation’s expertise in science and technology. These countries are looking to cooperate with partners with advanced capabilities in space sciences, and this project aims to position the United States as the partner of choice by engaging and empowering a new generation of leaders in target countries with the necessary skills to harness the global space economy’s vast opportunities. This initiative seeks an implementing partner with demonstrated expertise in building capacity for shaping and navigating space policy, diplomatic and leadership skills, technical know-how, and business engagement. This approach ensures participants acquire practical skills for space sector advancement while reinforcing United States Government values of responsible technological practices, transparency, innovation, and security. Emphasizing technological interoperability among space partners will drive substantial commercial opportunities for U.S. private sector companies while building sustainable international cooperation frameworks aligned with American space governance principles.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Agency Contact

NEA-Grants@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 20, 2025
Close Date August 25, 2025
Last Updated August 22, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East", offered by Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. It is associated with CFDA program 19.600. The United States has a unique opportunity to drive select countries in the Middle East and North Africa firmly into the U.S. space ecosystem. Countries within the Middle East and North Africa region ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 25, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $2,250,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
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