Middle East Regional Cooperation Program
Department Of State
The Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) Program is a long-standing U.S. federal grants program promoting scientific and technical cooperation between the U.S., Israel, and the broader Middle East that advances U.S. national priorities, including a comprehensive and lasting Middle East peace. The program's objectives include: (1) Supporting applied, actionable research that advances the priorities of the United States and recipient countries; (2) Promoting U.S. commercial diplomacy by facili
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Helps U.S. and Middle Eastern researchers work together on scientific projects. Grants support applied research that benefits both regions.
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What Benefits Are Offered?
Who Is Eligible?
Region: Middle East
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Review the program guidelines
- Prepare the required documents
- Submit the application through the designated portal
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.state.gov/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference are required.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $7,000,000 (minimum $2,500,000).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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