Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0002777
The U.S.-Qatar Strategic Partnership Initiative: Economic, Technology, and Security Cooperation (Freedom 250 Commemorative) is a competitive grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State through U.S. Embassy Doha (Funding Opportunity Number OFOP0002777). It is designed to fund practical, outcomes-driven public diplomacy programming that directly advances U.S. national interests in Qatar, especially in areas tied to economic competitiveness, emerging technologies, and security cooperation. The Embassy is explicit that this is not meant to be traditional cultural programming; proposals are expected to be strategically focused and tied to concrete U.S. interests and measurable results that deepen U.S.-Qatar cooperation.
Funded projects should do things like elevate U.S. firms, expertise, and technologies as preferred partners for Qatar; demonstrate how American openness, free inquiry, and an innovation-friendly environment produce cutting-edge solutions; strengthen U.S.-Qatar security cooperation and perceptions of the United States as a reliable, high-trust partner; and use the Freedom 250 commemorative framing to showcase American heritage and excellence in a way that connects clearly to contemporary U.S. strengths. In other words, the strongest concepts are likely to look like applied initiatives (for example, convenings, exchanges, capacity-building, demonstrations, policy-and-industry engagements, or joint problem-solving programs) that create visible, measurable shifts in knowledge, partnerships, adoption, cooperation, or institutional practice rather than general goodwill activities.
Applicants must choose at least one of four themes and build their program around it. The first theme, Strategic Economic and Technology Partnership, emphasizes tangible cooperation that positions U.S. business and technology as the partner of choice. The second theme, Open Information, Free Inquiry, and Innovation, centers on the idea that open societies fuel discovery and responsible innovation and may support programming that highlights research integrity, academic freedom, information literacy, or innovation ecosystems tied to U.S. leadership. The third theme, Sovereignty, Security, and the U.S. as High-Trust Partner, focuses on strengthening bilateral security cooperation and reinforcing confidence in the United States as a dependable partner. The fourth theme, American Heritage, Excellence, and Freedom 250, requires a clear link between commemorative elements and present-day U.S. strengths, meaning it is not enough to celebrate heritage alone; the project should connect that story to current U.S. achievements and strategic priorities.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which generally means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement in shaping or overseeing the project during implementation compared with a standard grant. The total funding limits include an award ceiling of $100,000 per award, and the Embassy anticipates making about five awards. The program is listed under CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.040, and the application deadline is July 16, 2026.
Eligibility is focused on Qatar-based and Qatar-connected institutions and individuals with the ability to run credible programming locally. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit and community service organizations registered and operating in Qatar (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with relevant programming experience), and individuals who are Qatari citizens or residents based in Qatar (noting that an award to an individual must go to a single person, not an informal group). Public and non-profit private educational institutions registered in Qatar are eligible, as are public and non-profit private educational institutions registered in the United States if they are working with local affiliate institutions registered in Qatar. Qatari government institutions are also listed as eligible.
Across all themes, the Embassy is signaling that proposals must be tightly designed and performance-oriented. Applications are expected to specify clearly defined target audiences, set specific and measurable objectives, provide concrete impact metrics, and demonstrate strategic alignment with U.S. interests. In practical terms, that means proposals should spell out who will be reached, what will change as a result, how success will be measured, and why the activity advances U.S. economic, technology, or security priorities in Qatar in a way that is credible, realistic, and trackable.Apply for OFOP0002777
- The U.S. Mission to Qatar in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S.-Qatar Strategic Partnership Initiative: Economic, Technology, and Security Cooperation (Freedom 250 Commemorative)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-05-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-07-16. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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What is this grant opportunity?
The U.S.-Qatar Strategic Partnership Initiative: Economic, Technology, and Security Cooperation (Freedom 250 Commemorative) is a competitive U.S. Department of State funding opportunity issued through U.S. Embassy Doha (Funding Opportunity Number OFOP0002777). It supports practical, outcomes-driven public diplomacy programming that advances U.S. national interests in Qatar, especially related to economic competitiveness, emerging technologies, and security cooperation.
Who is issuing and administering the funding?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State through U.S. Embassy Doha.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to fund strategically focused initiatives that deepen U.S.-Qatar cooperation and produce measurable results tied to U.S. interests, particularly in economic, technology, and security areas.
Is this meant to fund traditional cultural programs?
No. The Embassy explicitly notes this is not intended to be traditional cultural programming. The strongest proposals are expected to be tightly linked to concrete U.S. interests and measurable outcomes rather than general goodwill activities.
What kinds of projects are considered a good fit?
Projects that look like applied initiatives with visible, trackable results are likely to be the best fit. Examples mentioned include convenings, exchanges, capacity-building, demonstrations, policy-and-industry engagements, or joint problem-solving programs that produce measurable shifts in knowledge, partnerships, adoption, cooperation, or institutional practice.
What outcomes does the Embassy want to see?
The Embassy is looking for programming that directly advances U.S. national interests in Qatar. Examples of desired outcomes include elevating U.S. firms, expertise, and technologies as preferred partners; demonstrating how American openness and free inquiry support innovation; strengthening U.S.-Qatar security cooperation and reinforcing the United States as a reliable, high-trust partner; and using the Freedom 250 framing in a way that clearly connects to contemporary U.S. strengths.
Do applicants have to choose a theme?
Yes. Applicants must choose at least one of four themes and build the program around it.
What are the four themes?
The four themes are:
- Strategic Economic and Technology Partnership (tangible cooperation positioning U.S. business and technology as the partner of choice)
- Open Information, Free Inquiry, and Innovation (how open societies fuel discovery and responsible innovation; possible focus areas include research integrity, academic freedom, information literacy, and innovation ecosystems tied to U.S. leadership)
- Sovereignty, Security, and the U.S. as High-Trust Partner (strengthening bilateral security cooperation and reinforcing confidence in the United States as a dependable partner)
- American Heritage, Excellence, and Freedom 250 (commemorative elements must clearly connect to present-day U.S. strengths and strategic priorities, not heritage alone)
What does "Freedom 250 commemorative" mean for proposals?
It means proposals can use a commemorative framing to showcase American heritage and excellence, but the Embassy expects a clear, explicit connection to contemporary U.S. strengths and strategic priorities. Celebrating heritage by itself is not enough under the American Heritage, Excellence, and Freedom 250 theme.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the U.S. government expects substantial involvement in shaping and/or overseeing the project during implementation, more so than under a standard grant.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling is $100,000 per award.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipates making about five awards.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.040.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is July 16, 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility focuses on Qatar-based and Qatar-connected institutions and individuals that can credibly implement programming locally. Eligible applicants include:
- Not-for-profit and community service organizations registered and operating in Qatar (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with relevant programming experience)
- Individuals who are Qatari citizens or residents based in Qatar (awards to individuals must be to a single person, not an informal group)
- Public and non-profit private educational institutions registered in Qatar
- Public and non-profit private educational institutions registered in the United States, if working with local affiliate institutions registered in Qatar
- Qatari government institutions
Can an individual apply, or is it only for organizations?
Individuals may apply if they are Qatari citizens or residents based in Qatar. The opportunity notes that an award to an individual must go to a single person, not an informal group.
Can a U.S.-registered university apply?
Yes, public and non-profit private educational institutions registered in the United States are eligible if they are working with local affiliate institutions registered in Qatar.
Are Qatari government institutions eligible?
Yes. Qatari government institutions are listed as eligible applicants.
What does the Embassy expect in terms of proposal design and performance?
The Embassy signals that proposals must be tightly designed and performance-oriented. Applications are expected to clearly define target audiences, set specific and measurable objectives, provide concrete impact metrics, and demonstrate strategic alignment with U.S. interests.
What should an application explain about audiences and impact?
Applicants should spell out who will be reached, what will change as a result of the activity, how success will be measured, and why the activity advances U.S. economic, technology, or security priorities in Qatar in a credible, realistic, and trackable way.
How should success be measured?
The Embassy expects concrete impact metrics and measurable results. Proposals should explain the specific metrics that will be used and how the project will produce trackable outcomes such as shifts in knowledge, partnerships, adoption, cooperation, or institutional practice.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OFOP0002777.
What geographic focus is implied by the opportunity?
The opportunity is centered on programming that advances U.S. national interests in Qatar and can be implemented credibly in the local Qatar context.
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