New award obligating $2,150,000 for capacity building of the tajikistan national mine action center (tnmac) and demining activities in tajikistan for 24 months

The Department of State Bureau of Political Military Affairs awarded a $2.15 million Cooperative Agreement to ITF Ustanova ZA Krepitev Clovekove Varnosti on July 1, 2026, under the Weapons Removal and Abatement program (CFDA 19.800) to build capacity at the Tajikistan National Mine Action Center and conduct demining activities in Tajikistan through July 1, 2028.

ITF, a Slovenia-based nonprofit specializing in humanitarian demining and conventional weapons destruction in post-conflict regions, will deliver capacity-building support to TNMAC and undertake demining operations over the 24-month performance period. Work is performed in Tajikistan. The Weapons Removal and Abatement program funds activities that reduce threats to civilian security posed by at-risk, illicitly proliferated, and indiscriminately used conventional weapons. Award funds are available only during the period of performance; any unobligated balance must be returned to the Department of State. The recipient must comply with 2 CFR 200 audit and recordkeeping requirements and maintain focus on program goals and objectives.

See below for award provisions, statement of objectives, and budget.