Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

CyberNext: Advance Cybersecurity and AI Readiness

U.S. Mission to Albania
AMERICANSPACESCYBERNEXT-2026
Application Deadline
Aug 20, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$14,000
Total Program Funding
—

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Mission to Albania is seeking applications for the CyberNext: Advance Cybersecurity and AI Readiness program to strengthen Albania’s cybersecurity and AI capabilities. Awarded organizations must design and deliver hands-on programming—such as simulation workshops, labs, and tabletop exercises—to build practical, intermediate-level threat detection and secure AI deployment skills for at least 100 participants per American Space. The program targets young Albanians aged 18 to 35, including students, young professionals, and tech innovators, with all activities demonstrating strong linkages to U.S. expertise, technology, and standards. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Albanian individuals as well as not-for-profit organizations. Applications must be submitted by August 20, 2026, for project funding ranging between an award floor of $5,000 and an award ceiling of $14,000, with inquiries directed to tiranapdresources@state.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit U.S. and Albanian organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • U.S. and Albanian Individuals For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing or matching is encouraged but not required for this funding opportunity. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section E.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. This opportunity will not support: • Projects relating to partisan political activity; • Charitable or development activities; including direct social services such as medical, psychological, and/or humanitarian support • Construction projects; • Projects that support specific religious activities; • Fund-raising campaigns; • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs • Scientific research or surveys; • Commercial projects; • Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; • Projects that duplicate existing projects; or • Illegal activities

Grant Documents

15 Files

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJun 5, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedJul 20, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineAug 20, 2026
expiryArchive DateSep 19, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$14,000
Award Floor
$5,000
Expected Awards
1
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
U.S. Mission to Albania(DOS-ALB)
Funding Category
Other
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

19.441

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