Advancing NATO’s Collective Defense and Industrial Capacity
Status: Forecasted
Posted date: April 28, 2026
Close date: June 20, 2026
Opportunity ID: 362095
Opportunity number: OFOP0002706
Opportunity category: Discretionary
Agency name: U.S. Mission to Belgium
Agency code: DOS-BEL
Award floor: $10,000
Award ceiling: $50,000
Cost sharing required: No
Funding Instrument Types
- Grant
Category of Funding Activity
- Other
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted
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- status:forecasted
The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission to NATO announces an open competition to implement a program that strengthens transatlantic security by advancing understanding of NATO’s role in collective defense and defense industrial cooperation. Through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, the Office of the Public Affairs Advisor will support initiatives that connect U.S. and Allied stakeholders, build expertise, and foster collaboration across defense, policy, and innovation. Programs will target policymakers, researchers, industry representatives, and emerging leaders across NATO Allies and partner countries. Activities may include workshops, exchanges, research, and digital engagement focused on defense investment, industrial capacity, and the integration of emerging technologies. Eligible recipients include not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities capable of implementing public diplomacy programs with a clear U.S. component. Full Notice of Funding attached.