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CyberNext: Advance Cybersecurity and AI Readiness

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Issuing agency

U.S. Mission to Albania

Method

Other

Category

Grant · Other · CFDA 19.441

AMERICANSPACESCYBERNEXT-2026

Location

Nationwide

Posted

Jun 5, 2026

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Detail

362663

Ost

FORECASTED

Cfdas

Id: 433835
Cfda Number: 19.441
Program Title: ECA – American Spaces
Opportunity Id: 362663

Listed

Doc Type

forecast

Flag2006

Forecast

Version

Send Email

Agency Code

DOS-ALB

Award Floor

5000

Fiscal Year

2026

Cost Sharing

Created Date

Jun 03, 2026 08:49:51 AM EDT

Posting Date

Jun 05, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Award Ceiling

14000

Est Award Date

Oct 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Forecast Desc

1.  Project Background, Goals, and Objectives Albania has experienced multiple cyberattacks in recent years, placing increasingly digital government services and critical institutions at significant risk. While Albania is actively embracing AI, substantial skill gaps remain – gaps that American expertise is uniquely positioned to address. The “CyberNext: Advanced Cybersecurity and AI Readiness” program strengthens Albania’s cybersecurity and AI capabilities by leveraging U.S. technology, standards, and expertise. The program moves beyond basic awareness to build practical skills, improve resilience against digital threats, and deepen understanding of U.S. leadership in technological innovation.   This initiative builds on previous American Corners programming in cybersecurity and AI that established a cohort of young people with baseline knowledge and awareness. It complements ongoing U.S. Embassy efforts to strengthen Albania's cyber resilience and digital infrastructure in alignment with American technology standards. The program creates a foundation for sustained engagement with Albanian youth and professionals who will shape the country’s digital future.   The program advances key U.S. policy objectives by promoting American leadership in AI and cybersecurity, thereby defending digital openness and protecting space for open and authentic communication in the digital sphere. It equips Albanian professionals with skills and knowledge essential to shared security responsibilities, strengthening their capacity to contribute to regional stability, protects American interests abroad, consistent with the America First foreign policy that prioritizes building capable Allies and defending critical infrastructure against shared threats.   All activities must demonstrate strong linkages to U.S. expertise, technology, and best practices in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Proposals should clearly articulate how these connections advance program objectives while serving U.S. interests in regional security and digital infrastructure development. The program must reaffirm its core purpose: equip Albanian audiences with cybersecurity and AI capabilities through results-focused engagement that produces measurable changes in the attitudes and behaviors of young cybersecurity professionals.

Agency Details

Code: ALB
Seed: DOS-ALB
Agency Code: DOS-ALB
Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Albania
Top Agency Code: DOS

Opportunity Id

362663

Applicant Types

Id: "25"
Description: "Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"

Number Of Awards

Posting Date Str

2026-06-05-00-00-00

Create Time Stamp

Jun 03, 2026 09:23:04 AM EDT

Est Award Date Str

2026-10-01-00-00-00

Last Updated Date

Jun 03, 2026 09:23:04 AM EDT

Estimated Funding

14000

Agency Contact Name

Public Affairs Section, US Embassy, Tirana

Agency Contact Email

tiranapdresources@state.gov

Agency Contact Phone

00355247285

Create Time Stamp Str

2026-06-03-09-23-04

Funding Instruments

Id: "O"
Description: "Other"

Award Floor Formatted

5,000

Award Ceiling Formatted

14,000

Agency Contact Email Desc

tiranapdresources@state.gov

Est Synopsis Posting Date

Jun 05, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Applicant Eligibility Desc

1. Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit U.S. and Albanian organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • U.S. and Albanian Individuals For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. For more information on the difference between sub-contract and sub-recipient, please refer to 2 CFR 200.331. 2. Cost Sharing or MatchingCost sharing or matching is encouraged but not required for this funding opportunity. 3. Other Eligibility RequirementsAll organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section E.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.

Est Synopsis Posting Date Str

2026-06-05-00-00-00

Estimated Funding Formatted

14,000

Funding Activity Categories

Id: "HU"
Description: "Humanities"

Est Application Response Date

Jul 05, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Est Application Response Date Str

2026-07-05-00-00-00

Revision

Draft Mode

Publisher Uid

PAOTR

Agency Details

Code: ALB
Seed: DOS-ALB
Agency Code: DOS-ALB
Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Albania
Top Agency Code: DOS

Assist Compatible

Opportunity Title

CyberNext: Advance Cybersecurity and AI Readiness

Owning Agency Code

DOS-ALB

Top Agency Details

Code: DOS
Seed: DOS
Agency Code: DOS
Agency Name: Department of State
Top Agency Code: DOS

Forecast Hist Count

Opportunity Number

AMERICANSPACESCYBERNEXT-2026

Syn Post Date In Past

Yes

Synopsis Hist Count

Opportunity Category

Category: O
Description: Other

Synopsis Attachment Folders

Id: 80028
Folder Name: Full application package
Folder Type: Full Announcement
Zip Lob Size: 572504
Created Date: Jun 03, 2026 09:18:44 AM EDT
Opportunity Id: 362663
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2026 09:22:19 AM EDT
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Opportunity Category Explanation

American Spaces approved programs

Id: 362663
Title: CyberNext: Advance Cybersecurity and AI Readiness
Agency: U.S. Mission to Albania
Number: AMERICANSPACESCYBERNEXT-2026
Doc Type: forecast
Cfda List: 19.441
Open Date: 06/05/2026
Opp Status: forecasted
Agency Code: DOS-ALB

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