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

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation is funding community projects through this opportunity, which is open to eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 20, 2026. It provides awards up to $4.0M.

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Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Award amount

Up to $4.0M

Expected awards

Posted

Jun 5, 2026

Opportunity number

DFOP0018150

CFDA

19.317

Opportunity description

This NOFO combats China’s efforts to acquire U.S.-origin advanced technologies and control critical supply-chain nodes that enable proliferation-relevant capabilities. LOE 1 strengthens GCC governments' ability to implement U.S. AI license conditions, detect and prevent diversion of U.S.-origin advanced technologies, and counter Chinese exploitation of regional transshipment hubs. LOE 2 helps priority Western Hemisphere countries design and enforce fair, effective investment screening to block Chinese access to sensitive technologies, critical infrastructure, and minerals essential to defense supply chains. LOE 3 reinforces export controls and oversight of free trade and special economic zones across ASEAN and Mongolia to disrupt Chinese diversion of emerging and dual‑use technologies through regional trading hubs.

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following U.S. or foreign 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 (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds), applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards.

Funding

Award ceiling

$4.0M

Agency contact

Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation

EXBS_Grants@state.gov

Submitting your application

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