Cyberspace and Digital Policy
Inactive
- Assistance listing
- 19.665
- Agency
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Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
Department of State
- Grant awards
- 21 $73,531,920 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of State Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (CFDA 19.665) funds international capacity-building projects in cybersecurity, digital policy, and trusted technology infrastructure, with the most recent award issued on December 19, 2025. This program has distributed $73.5 million across 21 grants since September 2023, with award activity accelerating from 5 grants in 2023 to 13 in 2024, though only 3 were issued in 2025 year-to-date.
The portfolio reflects a sustained focus on developing governance frameworks and technical resilience in partner nations. Recent awards include a $10 million Project Grant for delegated cooperation with Australia on undersea cable connectivity to Tuvalu; a $1.4 million Cooperative Agreement for ICT and emerging technology capacity-building among government officials and emerging leaders globally; and a $972,904 Cooperative Agreement to increase countries' capacity to regulate commercial spyware. Other active projects support cybersecurity workforce development in low-to-middle-income countries, data privacy frameworks aligned with digital trade, artificial intelligence governance at multilateral fora, undersea cable security advisory services, Open RAN policy roadmaps, and cyber exercises for regional capacity building.
Cooperative Agreements dominate the portfolio at 76 percent of awards (16 total), with Project Grants comprising the remaining 24 percent. The Department of State is the sole funder across all awards. Award values range from roughly $300,000 to $10 million, with non-federal cost-share minimal (combined obligated totals of $73.5 million federal and $73.9 million total indicate negligible matching requirements).
Two open opportunities align with current program priorities. The Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption (FAIIA) Cooperative Agreement, posted March 12, 2026 with a due date of May 11, 2026, targets obstacles to international AI deployment and adoption while countering authoritarian influence in technology governance. The Technology Gateway Program (TECHGATE) Cooperative Agreement, with most recent due dates in August 2025, solicits organizations to facilitate technology knowledge transfer and capacity building for eligible foreign governments adopting trusted American digital solutions; recent postings indicate openings for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and other eligible applicant types.
Objective and description
- Objective
Build Connections by promoting investments in secure, diverse, and resilient ICT infrastructure. Advance an Open, Interoperable, Reliable, and Secure Internet by promoting inclusive, rights-respecting, multi-stakeholder models of internet governanc
Grant opportunities
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Grant awards
Latest 10 of 21 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.s. Civilian Research And Development Foundation | $25,100,232 | 34% |
| 2 | Aptelecom LLC | $9,999,715 | 14% |
| 3 | Atlantic Council Of The United States, Inc. (The) | $5,100,000 | 7% |
| 4 | CQR Inc. | $3,925,000 | 5% |
| 5 | FPF Education And Innovation Foundation | $3,250,000 | 4% |
| 6 | General Secretariat Of The Organization Of American States | $3,206,124 | 4% |
| 7 | Meridian International Center | $2,925,000 | 4% |
| 8 | American National Standards Institute Incorporated | $2,246,335 | 3% |
| 9 | United Nations Institute For Disarmament Research | $1,499,620 | 2% |
9 of 18 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $15,698,998 |
| FY2025 | $2,250,000 |
| FY2024 | $42,285,818 |
| FY2023 | $13,297,104 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 19.665?
Assistance Listing 19.665 is Cyberspace and Digital Policy, a federal grant program run by Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (Department of State). It is inactive.
What is the CFDA number for Cyberspace and Digital Policy?
Its CFDA number is 19.665: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 19.665 awarded?
21 grant awards under 19.665 have obligated $73,531,920 in federal funds to 18 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 19.665?
The recipients obligated the most under Cyberspace and Digital Policy are U.s. Civilian Research And Development Foundation ($25,100,232), Aptelecom LLC ($9,999,715) and Atlantic Council Of The United States, Inc. (The) ($5,100,000).
How much did 19.665 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 19.665 obligated $2,250,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 19.665?
No opportunity listed under 19.665 is open now. The latest, Fueling AI Innovation and Adoption, was posted on March 12, 2026.
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