Regional Peace and Security (19.979)
Regional Peace and Security (Assistance Listing 19.979) is run by the Department of State. It awarded $14.4 million in 96 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $150,025 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $97,475. Half of the 96 awards fell between $20,000 and $250,000, and they ranged from $7,011 to $2.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$14.4 million
- Grant awards96
- Typical award$97,475
- Awarded in FY 2025-$331,196
- Size rank1,405 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements, project grants, project grants (cooperative agreements)
Key findings
- It is the 1405th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 93% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 8 states and territories.
What the program funds
This program supports U.S. foreign policy goals in sub-Saharan Africa through a variety of programs and policies designed to bolster peace and security.
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
Please see www.Grants.gov for individual solicitation opportunities.
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
Deadlines do not apply
Award range and average, in the agency's words
See www.grants.gov for individual award announcements.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Regional Peace and Security (19.979) awarded $14.4 million across 96 grant awards, an average of $150,025 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 50 | $4.9 million | |
| United Nations | New York | 2 | $2.2 million |
| Association Ong Asma | 2 | $750,000 | |
| Masc Foundation | 3 | $610,000 | |
| Cislamo - Islamic Council of Mozambique | 2 | $550,847 | |
| Centre Africa Obota - Togo | 2 | $500,000 | |
| Partnersglobal | District of Columbia | 1 | $443,375 |
| United Nations Office for Project Services | 1 | $409,000 | |
| Khuzula Investments, Lda | 1 | $405,000 | |
| International Center for Journalists Inc | District of Columbia | 2 | $349,974 |
| Yefl-Ghana (Youth Empowerment for Life) | 1 | $300,704 | |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 1 | $300,000 |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 1 | $299,998 |
| Reseau Des Femmes Leaders Pour Le Developpement | 1 | $250,000 | |
| Nickol Global Solutions LLC | Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Comissao Nacional de Direitos Humanos - CNDH | 1 | $205,000 | |
| Chavez & Associates Inc. | Texas | 1 | $200,000 |
| Declic-Togo | 1 | $180,000 | |
| Association Mines Sans Pauvrete | 2 | $140,051 | |
| Citoyen Sans Frontiere | 1 | $140,000 |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 7.4% of the money, businesses 6.3% and colleges and universities 1.4%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 87 | $12.2 million | 85% |
| Nonprofits | 5 | $1.1 million | 7.4% |
| Businesses | 3 | $905,000 | 6.3% |
| Colleges and universities | 1 | $200,000 | 1.4% |
By state
2 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are New York and District of Columbia.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $2.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1.1 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $300,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $125,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $72,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $40,000 |