Closed · DFOP0018074 · CFDA 19.701 · Discretionary

Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Counterterrorism, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$200K-$5.9M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 10, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Counterterrorism that offered $200,000 -- $5,920,078 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$200K-$5.9M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.701
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia - is cataloged under number DFOP0018074 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.701, posted by Bureau of Counterterrorism. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 15, 2026 and last updated on May 18, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $200,000 -- $5,920,078. The agency has projected $5.9 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $5.9 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $5.9 million. 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 June 10, 2026. 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

$200,000 -- $5,920,078

Close Date

June 10, 2026

Posted

May 15, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$5,920,078

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces a funding opportunity for a 15-month results-focused cooperative agreement to improve the counterterrorism capabilities of one of the advanced tactical law enforcement units within Kenya’s Administrative Police Services (APS) tasked with securing the border with Somalia. Through the provision of training and necessary equipment, this program will improve operational readiness through three lines of effort: 1) low-light and night-vision ability; 2) using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) purposes; and 3) organic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capability. In the Kenyan context, the overall outcome of this program is to further the tactical development of these three skills in order to enhance the security surrounding the Manda Bay Military Base (also known as “Camp Simba”) along the eastern border with Somalia. The military base in Kenya’s Lamu County region is critical to the protection of U.S. military assets and personnel. By strengthening Kenya's ability to secure its border with Somalia, this program directly protects American servicemembers stationed at Manda Bay and prevents terrorists from conducting attacks that threaten American citizens and U.S. interests.

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.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

CornacchioAE@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 15, 2026
Close Date June 10, 2026
Last Updated May 18, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia", offered by Bureau of Counterterrorism. It is associated with CFDA program 19.701. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces a funding opportunity for a 15-month results-focused cooperative agreement to improve the counterterrorism capabilities of one ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 10, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $200,000 -- $5,920,078. Total estimated funding: $5,920,078. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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