Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0018157
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Data Analytics and AI to Counter Global Diversion" (Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0018157). The program focuses on strengthening export control implementation by combining practical data analytics, applied technology, and targeted training aimed at reducing illicit diversion and proliferation-related procurement through global trade channels. The government anticipates making a single award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $5,901,000. The opportunity was created on July 16, 2026, and applications are due by August 21, 2026. The funding activity category is listed as Business and Commerce, and the associated CFDA number is 19.317.
The scope of work is organized around three major components that together address the operational, technical, and engagement sides of export control enforcement. First, the project will analyze trade data and convert that analysis into practical tools such as high-quality visualizations and dashboards. The intent is not only to produce analytical outputs, but also to help export control authorities build the skills to use data analysis in real-world implementation, meaning trainees should be able to interpret trade patterns, spot anomalies, and apply those insights to enforcement priorities and policy decisions.
Second, the project will design, develop, and deploy a smartphone-accessible application intended for frontline officers. This tool is meant to help personnel working at borders, ports, and other inspection points detect and identify export-controlled commodities. In practice, that implies a user-friendly, field-ready app that supports quick checks and informed decision-making under time constraints, potentially improving consistency and accuracy in identifying sensitive items and reducing the likelihood that controlled goods slip through due to limited on-the-spot reference capability.
Third, the project will deliver training focused on how recipients engage with regulated industry in a way that is effective, timely, and proactive. Rather than treating industry outreach as a static compliance exercise, the training is meant to be guided by identified proliferation and diversion trends. That emphasis suggests the program wants participants to translate analytical findings into targeted, practical engagement with manufacturers, shippers, distributors, and other private-sector actors, so industry interactions become more responsive to emerging procurement tactics and higher-risk trade flows.
Eligibility is open to a range of U.S. and foreign organizations. Nonprofit entities, including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations, may apply, as can public and private educational institutions. For-profit organizations may also be eligible only when permitted by the relevant appropriation, and applications from for-profit entities can face additional review after the panel selection stage. Separately, the Department of State notes that profit is prohibited to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards, meaning even when a for-profit applicant is allowed, the award structure cannot include profit as an allowable element of the budget.Apply for DFOP0018157
- The Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Data Analytics & AI to Counter Global Diversion" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.317.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-21. (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 $5,901,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Data Analytics and AI to Counter Global Diversion.
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
It is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DFOP0018157.
4) What type of award is being offered?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
5) What is the program trying to achieve?
The program focuses on strengthening export control implementation by combining practical data analytics, applied technology, and targeted training aimed at reducing illicit diversion and proliferation-related procurement through global trade channels.
6) How many awards does the government expect to make?
The government anticipates making a single award.
7) What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $5,901,000.
8) When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 16, 2026.
9) When are applications due?
Applications are due by August 21, 2026.
10) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Business and Commerce.
11) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 19.317.
12) How is the scope of work structured?
The scope of work is organized around three major components that address operational, technical, and engagement sides of export control enforcement: (1) trade data analytics and practical tools, (2) a smartphone-accessible app for frontline officers, and (3) training for proactive, trend-driven engagement with regulated industry.
13) What does the trade data analytics component involve?
The project will analyze trade data and convert that analysis into practical tools such as high-quality visualizations and dashboards. It is intended to produce analytical outputs and to help export control authorities build real-world skills to use data analysis in implementation, including interpreting trade patterns, spotting anomalies, and applying insights to enforcement priorities and policy decisions.
14) What kinds of outputs are expected from the analytics work?
Based on the description, expected outputs include practical analytical tools such as visualizations and dashboards, along with the capability-building needed for authorities to use them in day-to-day export control implementation.
15) What is the purpose of the smartphone-accessible application?
The project will design, develop, and deploy a smartphone-accessible application intended for frontline officers to help detect and identify export-controlled commodities at borders, ports, and other inspection points.
16) Who is the app intended for in practical terms?
The app is meant for personnel working at borders, ports, and other inspection points who need a field-ready tool for quick checks and informed decisions under time constraints.
17) What problem is the app component trying to address?
It is meant to improve consistency and accuracy in identifying sensitive items and reduce the likelihood that controlled goods slip through due to limited on-the-spot reference capability.
18) What does the training component cover?
The project will deliver training focused on how recipients engage with regulated industry in an effective, timely, and proactive way. The training is intended to be guided by identified proliferation and diversion trends, so participants can translate analytical findings into targeted and practical engagement.
19) What does "trend-guided" industry engagement mean in this opportunity?
It means industry outreach is not treated as a static compliance exercise. Instead, engagement should be responsive to identified proliferation and diversion trends, with interactions aimed at addressing emerging procurement tactics and higher-risk trade flows.
20) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to a range of U.S. and foreign organizations, including nonprofit entities (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations) and public and private educational institutions.
21) Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
For-profit organizations may be eligible only when permitted by the relevant appropriation, and applications from for-profit entities can face additional review after the panel selection stage.
22) Can a for-profit applicant include profit in its budget?
No. The Department of State notes that profit is prohibited to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Even when a for-profit applicant is allowed, the award structure cannot include profit as an allowable element of the budget.
23) Does the opportunity emphasize tools, training, or both?
Both. The description highlights producing practical analytics tools (visualizations and dashboards), building skills to use data for implementation, deploying a field-ready smartphone-accessible app, and delivering training for proactive industry engagement guided by diversion and proliferation trends.
24) What is the overall theme tying the three components together?
The components are designed to strengthen export control enforcement by combining (1) operationally useful trade data analysis, (2) applied technology for frontline identification, and (3) targeted training that turns analytical insights into proactive engagement with regulated industry to reduce illicit diversion and proliferation-related procurement through global trade channels.
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