Advancing NATO’s Collective Defense and Industrial Capacity

U.S. Mission to Belgium

Published: Apr 28, 2026

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Source: grants_gov

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About This Opportunity

Grant contract by U (United States): Advancing NATO’s Collective Defense and Industrial Capacity. security & defence. Submission deadline Jun 2026.

This is a grants contract in the security and defense and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Defense. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 10,000 – USD 50,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 20, 2026.

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Description

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.

Agency: U.S. Mission to Belgium

CFDA: 19.040

Eligible Applicants: N/A

Applicant Types: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Cost Sharing: No

More Info: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants — https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=6beae19187e48f9020b862060cbb3532&view=Default

Contact: U.S. Mission to Belgium

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on April 28, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About U.S. Mission to Belgium

U.S. Mission to Belgium has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Security, Defense & Justice, Governance & Public Administration, and Trade & Commerce. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 20, 2026. Proposals must be received by the contracting authority before that date.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by U.S. Mission to Belgium in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $10,000 - $50,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.