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

The Strengthening U.S. Advanced Technology Protection from Chinese Diversion in NEA, WHA, and EAP opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation. This program is part of broader U.S. government efforts to safeguard advanced technologies, protect critical supply chains, and prevent proliferation of sensitive capabilities. The Bureau plays a central role in developing and implementing policies related to export controls, nonproliferation, and international security cooperation, particularly in regions vulnerable to diversion risks. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to counter efforts by China to acquire U.S.-origin advanced technologies and gain influence over strategic supply-chain nodes. The program is structured around three primary lines of effort. The first focuses on strengthening the capacity of Gulf Cooperation Council governments to implement U.S. artificial intelligence license conditions, detect diversion activities, and counter exploitation of regional transshipment hubs. The second supports countries in the Western Hemisphere in designing and enforcing effective investment screening mechanisms to block access to sensitive technologies, infrastructure, and critical minerals. The third line of effort reinforces export controls and oversight mechanisms across ASEAN member states and Mongolia to disrupt diversion of dual-use and emerging technologies. Funding will support activities aligned with export control enforcement, border security enhancements, investment screening frameworks, and oversight of trade zones. Projects may include technical assistance, policy development, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives. As a cooperative agreement, the Department of State is expected to have substantial involvement in program implementation. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching contributions, which may broaden accessibility for eligible applicants. Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S. and foreign organizations. These include not-for-profit organizations such as think tanks and civil society groups, public and private educational institutions, and for-profit organizations where permitted by appropriations. However, for-profit entities are subject to additional review processes and are not permitted to generate profit under the award. This inclusive eligibility framework reflects the program’s emphasis on leveraging expertise from academia, policy institutions, and implementation partners with international reach. Applications must be submitted in accordance with the full notice of funding opportunity available through official channels. While specific application components are not detailed in the summary, applicants should expect to provide technical proposals, organizational qualifications, and budget justifications consistent with federal cooperative agreement requirements. The application deadline is July 20, 2026, and applicants are encouraged to allow sufficient time for submission and validation processes. The program is expected to result in a single award with a total funding amount of over four million dollars. The performance period and award timeline are not explicitly stated in the summary, but federal cooperative agreements of this scale typically involve multi-year implementation periods. Interested applicants may contact the program office via the provided email address for assistance or clarification regarding the application process.