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Closed on Jun 10, 2026

Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia

Bureau of Counterterrorism · Opportunity number DFOP0018074

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 11, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 10, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberDFOP0018074
AgencyBureau of Counterterrorism
Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)19.701
PostedMay 15, 2026
DeadlineJun 10, 2026
Award ceiling$5,920,078
Award floor$200,000
Expected number of awards1
Estimated total program funding$5,920,078
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryOther
Last updated hereJun 11, 2026

Summary from the notice

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces a funding opportunity for a 15-month results-focused cooperative agreement to improve the counterterrorism capabilities of one of the advanced tactical law enforcement units within Kenya’s Administrative Police Services (APS) tasked with securing the border with Somalia. Through the provision of training and necessary equipment, this program will improve operational readiness through three lines of effort: 1) low-light and night-vision ability; 2) using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) purposes; and 3) organic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capability. In the Kenyan context, the overall outcome of this program is to further the tactical development of these three skills in order to enhance the security surrounding the Manda Bay Military Base (also known as “Camp Simba”) along the eastern border with Somalia. The military base in Kenya’s Lamu County region is critical to the protection of U.S. military assets and personnel. By strengthening Kenya's ability to secure its border with Somalia, this program directly protects American servicemembers stationed at Manda Bay and prevents terrorists from conducting attacks that threaten American citizens and U.S. interests.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Unrestricted (open to any type of entity, check the notice)

Eligibility details from the notice

The following types of 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 , Public International Organizations (PIOs), and Governmental institutions. CT invites ALL eligible organizations, as described above, to submit an application for a program to support the further development of the operational capabilities of one of Kenya’s advanced tactical law enforcement units to effectively detect, deter, and neutralize terrorist actors along the border with Somalia, increasing the protection of Americans and the Manda Bay Military Base in Kenya.

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Other listings with this number

The agency has posted more than one listing under DFOP0018074. Confirm which one is current on the official site.

  • Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia (deadline Jun 10, 2026) official listing

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