Techgate

The Technology Gateway Program, known as TECHGATE, is a cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of State, specifically through its Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy. This funding opportunity supports efforts to promote international adoption of trusted digital technologies developed by American companies. TECHGATE aims to provide a structured process for digital technology procurement, deployment, and sustainability in foreign partner governments while aligning with U.S. national security and diplomatic goals . The primary objective of TECHGATE is to enable eligible foreign governments to integrate secure and trusted digital infrastructure by facilitating large-scale knowledge transfer, training, and technical assistance. Recipients of the program are expected to help partner governments define digital technology requirements, assess appropriate tools and vendors, and support procurement and implementation. The scope includes logistical coordination, deployment assistance, and capacity building to ensure long-term sustainability of technology solutions. Eligible activities under TECHGATE include managing vendor relationships, organizing workshops and trainings, providing onsite and remote support, and aligning implementation plans with the digital maturity levels of recipient countries. The program envisions collaboration with U.S. technology providers and recipient governments to ensure successful adoption. Acceptable use of funds includes support for technical services, program staffing, travel, equipment, and monitoring and evaluation activities, subject to approval from the Department of State . TECHGATE is open to federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Applicants must demonstrate previous experience in digital policy, technology deployment, and government engagement. Proposals should include detailed plans for implementation, risk mitigation, monitoring, and sustainability. The program will make one award under this funding cycle, with a funding range between $1,000,000 and $25,000,000. Cost sharing or matching is not required for eligibility . Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by the close date of 2025-08-29. There is no pre-application or Letter of Intent requirement. The application period opened on the date the NOFO was posted, 2025-07-22. Applicants should consult the NOFO in full for all programmatic requirements and submission instructions. The Department of State will have substantial involvement in the administration of the award, including input on staffing, strategy, and key deliverables . Evaluation criteria for applications include programmatic relevance, cost-effectiveness, institutional capacity, technical approach, monitoring and evaluation design, and alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities. The Department may request clarifying information from applicants during the review period. The point of contact for this opportunity is DCCP-Info@state.gov. All inquiries about this opportunity must be directed to this email address. No phone contact is provided in the NOFO. While no indication of recurrence is made, future funding opportunities may be posted under similar program goals, subject to availability of funds and evolving policy priorities .