Global Defense Reform Program (19.888)
Global Defense Reform Program (Assistance Listing 19.888) is run by the Department of State. It awarded $2.8 million in 3 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $930,010 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
There were 3 awards in five years, from $40,088 to $1.5 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$2.8 million
- Grant awards3
- Typical award$1.3 million
- Awarded in FY 2025-$36,967
- Size rank1,719 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreement
Key findings
- It is the 1719th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
Enhance security sector governance and build the institutional capacity of select U.S. partners’ security sectors at the service, ministerial, and national levels. Ensure security is provided in an effective, transparent, and accountable manner.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Established implementers who are able to comply with relevant terms and conditions for U.S. Foreign Assistance and who demonstrate the relevant expertise in working with foreign partner governments (including but not limited to Ministries of Defense) to build capacity at the strategic and policy level funds are eligible to apply.
What the money can and cannot pay for
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Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
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Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Global Defense Reform Program (19.888) awarded $2.8 million across 3 grant awards, an average of $930,010 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyers Without Borders, Inc | Connecticut | 2 | $2.7 million |
| Dcaf - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance | 1 | $40,088 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 99% of the money.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 2 | $2.7 million | 99% |
| Other | 1 | $40,088 | 1.4% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $2.7 million |