Egypt Annual Program Statement

The Egypt Program Annual Program Statement is issued by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination. This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative foreign assistance programs that benefit Egypt while advancing U.S. economic, diplomatic, and security interests. The program emphasizes the use of assistance as a strategic tool to promote American commercial engagement, expand U.S. exports, and strengthen bilateral cooperation. Projects are expected to align with U.S. foreign policy priorities and demonstrate how they will foster private sector growth, infrastructure development, and technological leadership in Egypt. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to solicit proposals across multiple strategic sectors including energy, trade facilitation, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and telecommunications, critical infrastructure, workforce development, and economic integration. The program encourages applicants to design initiatives that catalyze private capital, promote market-driven development, and create sustainable economic opportunities. Proposals must clearly demonstrate how they will contribute to both Egypt’s development and U.S. commercial interests, with a strong emphasis on positioning American businesses and technologies as preferred partners. Funding is provided through Economic Support Funds under the Foreign Assistance Act, with a total available funding pool of approximately 100 million dollars, subject to availability. Individual award amounts vary depending on the specific program area, with ceilings ranging up to 25 million dollars. The Department anticipates making approximately seven awards. Projects are expected to have a performance period between 12 and 36 months. Funding instruments may include grants, cooperative agreements, or fixed amount awards, with cooperative agreements involving substantial oversight and collaboration from the Department of State. Eligibility is broad and includes nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, for-profit entities, public international organizations, and government institutions, provided they can legally operate in Egypt. Applicants must maintain active registration in SAM.gov and possess a Unique Entity Identifier. While cost sharing is not required, it is encouraged and may strengthen an application during the review process. Additional eligibility requirements apply for specific program types, such as higher education initiatives, which must involve accredited institutions. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Department of State’s MyGrants platform. The application package includes standard federal forms, a detailed proposal narrative of up to ten pages, a budget and budget justification, and supporting documentation such as a monitoring and evaluation plan, logic model, and security plan. Proposals must clearly outline objectives, activities, implementation strategies, timelines, and evaluation metrics. Applicants are also required to demonstrate organizational capacity, prior experience, and sustainability planning. The application deadline for initial consideration is July 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, with submissions accepted on a rolling basis thereafter subject to funding availability. Awards are also issued on a rolling basis. The anticipated project start date is October 1, 2026. The review process evaluates proposals based on program quality, organizational capacity, feasibility, budget justification, monitoring and evaluation plans, and sustainability. Final award decisions consider alignment with program priorities and broader U.S. foreign policy objectives. For questions regarding the application process, applicants may contact the Department of State via email at nea-grants@state.gov. The program operates as an annual statement, meaning it is expected to recur, providing ongoing opportunities for organizations to submit proposals aligned with evolving strategic priorities. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review all requirements and tailor proposals to the specific program areas outlined in the announcement to maximize competitiveness.

Align proposals with U.S. commercial and strategic priorities; demonstrate measurable outcomes and sustainability; include strong monitoring and evaluation plans; ensure budget realism and organizational capacity