Kenya Border Security Counterterrorism Grant, $200K-$5.9M, Closes Jun 10
Summary
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism announces a cooperative agreement funding opportunity of $200,000 to $5.9 million for a 15-month program to improve Kenya's border security capabilities along the Somalia border. Applications close June 10, 2026. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profits, public international organizations, and governmental institutions.
What changed
The Bureau of Counterterrorism published a funding opportunity announcement for a cooperative agreement to enhance Kenya's border security capabilities. The program provides training and equipment across three focus areas: night-vision capabilities, unmanned aircraft systems for ISR purposes, and explosive ordnance disposal capabilities.
Eligible organizations including nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profits, and governmental bodies may apply for awards ranging from $200,000 to $5.9 million. The program aims to protect the Manda Bay Military Base and U.S. personnel stationed in Kenya while supporting Kenya's counterterrorism efforts along the Somalia border.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements and application procedures at grants.gov
- Submit application by June 10, 2026
- Contact CornacchioAE@state.gov for additional information
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Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia
Agency: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Assistance Listings: 19.701 -- Global Counterterrorism Programs
Last Updated: April 10, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces a funding opportunity for a 15-month results-focused cooperative agreement to improve the counterterrorism capabilities of one of the advanced tactical law enforcement units within Kenya’s Administrative Police Services (APS) tasked with securing the border with Somalia. Through the provision of training and necessary equipment, this program will improve operational readiness through three lines of effort: 1) low-light and night-vision ability; 2) using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for intelligence, reconnaissance, and... surveillance (ISR) purposes; and 3) organic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capability. In the Kenyan context, the overall outcome of this program is to further the tactical development of these three skills in order to enhance the security surrounding the Manda Bay Military Base (also known as “Camp Simba”) along the eastern border with Somalia. The military base in Kenya’s Lamu County region is critical to the protection of U.S. military assets and personnel. By strengthening Kenya's ability to secure its border with Somalia, this program directly protects American servicemembers stationed at Manda Bay and prevents terrorists from conducting attacks that threaten American citizens and U.S. interests. Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
The following types of 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 , Public International Organizations (PIOs), and Governmental institutions. CT invites ALL eligible organizations, as described above, to submit an application for a program to support the further development of the operational capabilities of one of Kenya’s advanced tactical law enforcement units to effectively detect, deter, and neutralize terrorist actors along the border with Somalia, increasing the protection of Americans and the Manda Bay Military Base in Kenya.
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Description
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Link to additional information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Closing: June 10, 2026
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Award
$5,920,078
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$200,000
Award Minimum
$5,920,078
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0018074
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Counterterrorism
History
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1
Posted date:
April 10, 2026
Archive date:
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