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Reinforcing Protection of the Kenya Border shared with Somalia

Federal funding opportunity DFOP0018074 from Bureau of Counterterrorism (Department of State).

Posted
May 15, 2026
Closed
June 10, 2026
Award ceiling
$5,920,078
Award floor
$200,000
Program funding
$5,920,078
Expected awards
1
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Assistance listing
19.701
Category
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 19.701 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated
$54.5M
FY2025 obligated
$30.3M
FY2026 (to date) obligated
$3.1M
Awards in window
94

Top recipients: U.s. Civilian Research and Development Foundation, Greyscale Advisory Llc, International Organization for Migration, Global Center on Cooperative Security, Inc., Sincerus Global Solutions Inc.

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed September 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

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Synopsis

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces a funding opportunity for a 15-month results-focused cooperative agreement to improve the counterterrorism capabilities of one of the advanced tactical law enforcement units within Kenya’s Administrative Police Services (APS) tasked with securing the border with Somalia. Through the provision of training and necessary equipment, this program will improve operational readiness through three lines of effort: 1) low-light and night-vision ability; 2) using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) purposes; and 3) organic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capability. In the Kenyan context, the overall outcome of this program is to further the tactical development of these three skills in order to enhance the security surrounding the Manda Bay Military Base (also known as “Camp Simba”) along the eastern border with Somalia. The military base in Kenya’s Lamu County region is critical to the protection of U.S. military assets and personnel. By strengthening Kenya's ability to secure its border with Somalia, this program directly protects American servicemembers stationed at Manda Bay and prevents terrorists from conducting attacks that threaten American citizens and U.S. interests.

Who can apply

The following types of organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, Public and private educational institutions, For-profit organizations , Public International Organizations (PIOs), and Governmental institutions. CT invites ALL eligible organizations, as described above, to submit an application for a program to support the further development of the operational capabilities of one of Kenya’s advanced tactical law enforcement units to effectively detect, deter, and neutralize terrorist actors along the border with Somalia, increasing the protection of Americans and the Manda Bay Military Base in Kenya.

The official record

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Agency contact: Bureau of Counterterrorism · 703-516-1684

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