Bureau Counterterrorism C-UAS Grant, $6.8M, Iraq Infrastructure
Summary
The Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism announced a $6,808,090 grant opportunity to support Iraq's counter-UAS capabilities and protect critical energy infrastructure. The program aims to safeguard U.S. commercial investments in Iraqi oil and gas production and reduce threats to American personnel from Iran-aligned militia drones. Applications close June 8, 2026.
What changed
The Bureau of Counterterrorism published funding opportunity DFOP0018094 seeking proposals to enhance Iraq's ability to detect, track, and counter hostile unmanned aircraft systems while building sustainable civilian law enforcement capabilities. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit organizations, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The cooperative agreement requires approximately $6.8 million in program funding with no cost-sharing requirement.
Organizations interested in counterterrorism, defense, critical infrastructure protection, or Middle East security programs should evaluate this opportunity for potential partnership roles with Iraqi government institutions or as prime/sub-award recipients. Applicants should demonstrate experience in C-UAS technology, UAS surveillance, or capacity-building programs in conflict-affected environments.
What to do next
- Monitor grants.gov for application materials
- Prepare application addressing C-UAS capabilities and infrastructure protection
- Submit application before June 8, 2026 deadline
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Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq
Agency: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Assistance Listings: 19.701 -- Global Counterterrorism Programs
Last Updated: April 9, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces this funding opportunity to protect American economic interests, personnel, and national security by supporting the Government of Iraq’s (GOI) capabilities to counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) threats while simultaneously advancing Iraqi security forces’ capability to protect critical infrastructure. This program should deliver concrete returns for American taxpayers by safeguarding U.S. commercial investments in Iraq’s energy sector and reducing threats to American personnel from Iran and Iran-Aligned Milita Groups (IAMGs).... U.S. companies maintain significant investments in Iraqi oil and gas production, representing substantial American economic interests. UAS operated by Iran and IAMGs present a persistent and escalating threat to these American investments and to U.S. personnel operating in Iraq. Recent drone attacks on U.S. facilities in Erbil and Baghdad illustrate IAMGs intent and capabilities to attack American interests. By supporting Iraq’s ability to both defend against hostile UAS and conduct proactive surveillance operations, this program should directly protect American economic assets and reduce risks to American citizens abroad.
This program advances critical U.S. national security priorities outlined in the U.S. Department of State Agency Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030, 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Security Presidential Memorandum-2 (NSPM-2) on Countering Iran and IAMGs by degrading the operational capabilities of their UAS and protecting 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 protect critical infrastructure, conduct surveillance operations, and respond to UAS threats. Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
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)
Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Closing: June 8, 2026
Application process
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Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
$6,808,090
Award Minimum
$6,808,090
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0018094
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 9, 2026
Archive date:
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