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 seeks applicants to strengthen Iraq's investigative and counterterrorism response capabilities along the Iraq-Syria border through a cooperative agreement focused on countering Iranian-aligned militia groups (IAMGs) and ISIS activities. The program must deliver sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capacity through advanced response training, investigative skill development, and train-the-trainer initiatives that reduce long-term U.S. resource dependency and emphasize Iraqi ownership. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, and public international organizations, all of which must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain active registration in SAM.gov prior to submission. Proposals will be evaluated on program quality and feasibility (30 points), organizational capacity and previous grant performance (20 points), program planning and outcome achievement (15 points), monitoring and evaluation (15 points), budget justification (10 points), and sustainability (10 points). The application deadline is June 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. time, with an anticipated program start date of September 30, 2026.
The total available funding for this cooperative agreement is $6,808,090 with one anticipated award from FY25/26 Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs (NADR) funds. The performance period spans 24 months, requiring applicants to submit comprehensive proposals not exceeding 12 pages along with mandatory federal forms (SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B), detailed budget justification, logic models, performance monitoring plans with at least three counterterrorism indicators, and sustainability plans. The Department of State will maintain substantial involvement throughout implementation, including review and approval of curricula, equipment, personnel, training locations, and program modifications. Performance will occur in Iraq, specifically targeting the Iraq-Syria border region.
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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