Closed on Jun 8, 2026

Preventing Iranian Proxy and ISIS Activities Along Iraq’s Western Border

Bureau of Counterterrorism · Opportunity number DFOP0018090

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 9, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number	DFOP0018090
Agency	Bureau of Counterterrorism Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	19.701
Posted	Apr 29, 2026
Deadline	Jun 8, 2026
Award ceiling	$6,808,090
Award floor	$6,808,090
Expected number of awards	1
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Cooperative agreement
Category	Law justice and legal services
Last updated here	Jun 9, 2026

Summary from the notice

The Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces this funding opportunity to strengthen Iraq’s ability to investigate and respond to terrorist attacks and incursions along the Iraq-Syria border during a critical period of regional transition. This program should deliver concrete returns for American taxpayers by reducing threats to U.S. diplomatic and military facilities, safeguarding American commercial operations, and preventing terrorist attacks that endanger Americans abroad. The proliferation of Iran-aligned militia groups (IAMGs) and continued presence of ISIS in the region have created a fragile security environment with elevated risks of border exploitation for weapons, explosives, and human smuggling. Porous borders enable IAMGs and other terrorist organizations to move personnel, material, and illicit goods that directly threaten U.S. personnel, American commercial interests, and regional stability affecting U.S. security. Recent events illustrate the ongoing threat from IAMGs, who attacked numerous U.S. personnel and facilities in Erbil and Baghdad since February 28. They have historically conducted rocket and drone attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities, military installations, and commercial facilities. By supporting Iraq’s border security capabilities, this program reduces terrorist operational capacity that threatens U.S. interests. This program should be designed to reduce Iraq’s long-term dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources by building sustainable Iraqi civilian law enforcement capabilities to independently respond to attacks and dismantle illicit transit networks. Consistent with the 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS)’s principle of “burden-sharing and burden-shifting,” this program should include a train-the-trainer component to enable Iraqi civilian forces to establish an Iraqi-owned training capability, reducing long-term U.S. resource commitments.

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Eligibility details from the notice

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) Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions

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Other listings with this number

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Preventing Iranian Proxy and ISIS Activities Along Iraq’s Western Border (deadline Jun 8, 2026) official listing
Preventing Iranian Proxy and ISIS Activities Along Iraq’s Western Border (deadline Jun 8, 2026) official listing
Preventing Iranian Proxy and ISIS Activities Along Iraq’s Western Border (deadline Jun 8, 2026) official listing

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