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OFOP0001959: American Cybersecurity Enhancement Program for Thai Entrepreneurs

Closed Closed July 4, 2025 Opportunity OFOP0001959

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Thailand notices from 2025.

U.S. Mission to Thailand offered grants of up to $60,000 (at least $35,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on July 4, 2025.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 22, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.

Key dates

PostedMay 22, 2025
DeadlineJuly 4, 2025

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

1. Not-for-profit organizations, including think-tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations 2. Public and private not-for-profit educational institutions 3. Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Is this a realistic fit?

What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to invite eligible applicants to submit program ideas to implement the American Cybersecurity Enhancement Program (ACEP) for Thai Entrepreneurs. PDS Bangkok prioritizes selecting the best-qualified proposal from applicants that show clear alignment with and capability to advance shared goals and U.S. government priorities and interests, highlighting U.S. innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Applicants must demonstrate their intent to effectively and efficiently administer U.S. government funds in a way that strengthens the bilateral relationship between the United States and Thailand. This notice is subject to the availability of funding. Goal - The ACEP aims to introduce and leverage American technology, innovation, and standards to improve cybersecurity systems and create a more secure and safer digital environment in Thailand, thereby strengthening partnership between Thailand and the United States. This program will assist and prepare Thai entrepreneurs in mitigating the risks and damages of cyberattacks, stolen data, and financial losses. Objectives - The ACEP focuses on enhancing Thai entrepreneurs’ knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and introducing more secure systems by learning from American approaches and companies. This program also creates opportunities for Thai businesses to gain firsthand experience in implementing advanced cybersecurity measures. It will also encourage and create favorable conditions for U.S. business and economic partnership in Thailand. Target Audience - 45-60 beginning to mid-level entrepreneurs and SMEs that have been in business for 1 to 5 years with an interest in improving data safeguarding and cybersecurity systems. Proposed program activities should demonstrate strong ties to U.S. expertise, technology, and companies. This can include partnerships with U.S. organizations, the involvement of U.S. experts in the project, or collaboration with U.S. businesses

Category: Other.

Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before

From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees2,478$50.3 million
Meridian International CenterDistrict of Columbia27$6.5 million
American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc.District of Columbia72$4.7 million
Cultural Vistas, Inc.District of Columbia22$4.7 million
World Learning Inc.Vermont25$4.4 million

Top states: District of Columbia ($44.3 million), New York ($12.8 million), California ($12.3 million), Virginia ($5.3 million), Texas ($4.8 million).

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.

Questions people ask

Is OFOP0001959 still open?

No. It closed on July 4, 2025. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

Who can apply for American Cybersecurity Enhancement Program for Thai Entrepreneurs?

U.S. Mission to Thailand accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

What is the deadline for American Cybersecurity Enhancement Program for Thai Entrepreneurs?

Closed July 4, 2025. 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 $60,000 each.

Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.

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