Strengthening U.S. Advanced Technology Protection from Chinese Diversion in NEA, WHA, and EAP

This NOFO combats China’s efforts to acquire U.S.-origin advanced technologies and control critical supply-chain nodes that enable proliferation-relevant capabilities. LOE 1 strengthens GCC governments' ability to implement U.S. AI license conditions, detect and prevent diversion of U.S.-origin advanced technologies, and counter Chinese exploitation of regional transshipment hubs. LOE 2 helps priority Western Hemisphere countries design and enforce fair, effective investment screening to block Chinese access to sensitive technologies, critical infrastructure, and minerals essential to defense supply chains. LOE 3 reinforces export controls and oversight of free trade and special economic zones across ASEAN and Mongolia to disrupt Chinese diversion of emerging and dual‑use technologies through regional trading hubs. Eligibility: The following U.S. or foreign organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions. For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds), applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Opportunity number: DFOP0018150. Closing date: 2026-07-20. Funding: up to USD 4,032,350; floor 0; estimated total USD 4,032,350; 1 expected award.

The following U.S. or foreign organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions. For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds), applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards.

STEM and Innovation

United States

Official opportunity number: DFOP0018150.

up to USD 4,032,350; floor 0; estimated total USD 4,032,350; 1 expected award

Closes 2026-07-20: Closes 2026-07-20: Jul 20, 2026.

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