Egypt Annual Program Statement

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) is soliciting proposals for projects in Egypt that advance U.S. commercial diplomacy by leveraging assistance to promote trade, private‑sector investment, and economic development. Eligible applicants include NGOs, universities, for‑profit firms, and international organizations. Up to seven awards may be made, with a total ceiling of $25 million. Projects can focus on energy, trade facilitation, emerging technologies (AI, telecommunications), critical infrastructure, critical minerals, regional integration, advanced manufacturing, workforce training, or post‑conflict economic recovery. Proposals must show how they will connect U.S. businesses to Egyptian opportunities, foster burden‑sharing, and generate measurable economic outcomes. • Eligible sectors: energy export, trade facilitation, AI/telecom, aviation/transport, critical minerals, regional integration, advanced manufacturing, workforce training, conflict‑area recovery. • Target outcomes: increased U.S. private‑sector contracts, private capital mobilization, capacity building of Egyptian partners. • Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement; up to 7 awards; total ceiling $25 M; no minimum award amount. • Eligibility: NGOs, think tanks, universities, for‑profit firms, international/governmental bodies that can operate legally in Egypt. • Submission window: 08/28/2026 – 08/31/2026 (3‑day window).