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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0018090-preventing-iranian-proxy-and-isis-activities-along-iraqs/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362131

> Bureau of Counterterrorism offered grants of up to $6.8 million (at least $6.8 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on June 8, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0018090 |
| Agency | Bureau of Counterterrorism |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 8, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $6.8 million |
| Award floor | $6.8 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.701 |

## Who can apply

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

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

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0018090 still open?

No. It closed on June 8, 2026.

### Who can apply for Preventing Iranian Proxy and ISIS Activities Along Iraq’s Western Border?

Bureau of Counterterrorism accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Preventing Iranian Proxy and ISIS Activities Along Iraq’s Western Border?

Closed June 8, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $6.8 million each.

### Who has won Global Counterterrorism Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Organization for Migration, Culmen International, LLC, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The program made 100 awards worth $225 million in that time.