Preventing Iranian Proxy and ISIS Activities Along Iraq's Western Border
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- Opportunity number
- DFOP0018090
- Agency
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Bureau of Counterterrorism
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $6,808,090
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
- Points of contact
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- Cheyenne Arbogast arbogastc@state.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism is soliciting cooperative agreements to strengthen Iraq's capacity to investigate and respond to terrorist attacks and border incursions, specifically targeting Iranian-aligned militia groups (IAMGs) and ISIS activities along the Iraq-Syria border. The program seeks to deliver concrete security returns by reducing threats to U.S. diplomatic and military facilities, safeguarding American commercial operations, and preventing terrorist attacks endangering Americans abroad. Key objectives include building sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities through capacity-building initiatives and a train-the-trainer component that reduces long-term U.S. resource dependency while supporting the 2025 National Security Strategy's burden-sharing principles. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in counterterrorism, border security enhancement, and law enforcement training with the ability to address weapons smuggling, explosives trafficking, and human smuggling networks. The proposal deadline is June 8, 2026, with applications open to all entity types without restriction.
Based on historical awards under the Global Counterterrorism Programs (CFDA 19.701), grant values typically range from $500,000 to $7 million with performance periods of 12 to 36 months. The program will focus on developing Iraqi civilian law enforcement investigative capabilities, establishing illicit transit network disruption mechanisms, and creating sustainable training infrastructure for independent Iraqi operations. Performance activities will take place primarily in Iraq, with particular emphasis on the Iraq-Syria border region, supporting the long-term goal of reducing terrorist operational capacity and regional instability affecting U.S. interests.
Synopsis
The Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces this funding opportunity to strengthen Iraq's ability to investigate and respond to terrorist attacks and incursions along the Iraq-Syria border during a critical period of regional transition. This program should deliver concrete returns for American taxpayers by reducing threats to U.S. diplomatic and military facilities, safeguarding American commercial operations, and preventing terrorist attacks that endanger Americans abroad. The proliferation of Iran-aligned militia groups (IAMGs) and continued presence of ISIS in the region have created a fragile security environment with elevated risks of border exploitation for weapons, explosives, and human smuggling. Porous borders enable IAMGs and other terrorist organizations to move personnel, material, and illicit goods that directly threaten U.S. personnel, American commercial interests, and regional stability affecting U.S. security. Recent events illustrate the ongoing threat from IAMGs, who attacked numerous U.S. personnel and facilities in Erbil and Baghdad since February 28. They have historically conducted rocket and drone attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities, military installations, and commercial facilities. By supporting Iraq's border security capabilities, this program reduces terrorist operational capacity that threatens U.S. interests. This program should be designed to reduce Iraq's long-term dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources by building sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities to independently respond to attacks and dismantle illicit transit networks. Consistent with the 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS)'s principle of "burden-sharing and burden-shifting," this program should include a train-the-trainer component to enable Iraqi civilian forces to establish an Iraqi-owned training capability, reducing long-term U.S. resource commitments.
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