Advance Tech Innovation Collaboration Through C-SIPA
ID: 360097Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Bahrain (DOS-BAH)

Award Range

$10K - $60K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360097
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    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Bahrain is offering a federal grant titled "Advance Tech Innovation Collaboration Through C-SIPA," aimed at fostering high-tech research and innovation in alignment with the Comprehensive Strategic Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) among the United States, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom. Eligible applicants for this grant include private institutions of higher education, with the program focusing on creating collaborative research efforts in areas such as supply chain resilience, economic integration, and emerging technologies. The total funding available for this initiative is $120,000, with individual awards ranging from $10,000 to $60,000, and the application deadline is set for September 4, 2025. Interested parties can direct inquiries to ManamaPAO@state.gov for further information regarding the application process.

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    ManamaPAO@state.gov
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    Notice of Funding Opportunity - Advance Research Collaboration Through C-SIPA.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Manama, under the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Advancing Innovation and Collaboration Through C-SIPA." This grant aims to foster high-tech research and innovation in support of the Comprehensive Strategic Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) between the United States, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions registered in these countries. The program seeks to create lasting research collaborations in areas like supply chain resilience, economic integration, emerging technologies, AI, and secure networks. Two awards are anticipated, ranging from $10,000 to $60,000, with a total of $120,000 available. The application deadline is September 4, 2025. Proposals must be submitted via email or Grants.gov and adhere to specific content and format requirements, including a detailed budget and a monitoring and evaluation plan. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov.
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