Assistance Listing 19.502
Middle East Regional Cooperation Program
Assistance Listing 19.502, “Middle East Regional Cooperation Program,” is a federal program administered by Department of State. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
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 facilitating engagement between scientific researchers, technical experts, and the private sector in Israel, the broader Middle East region, and the United States; and (3) Enabling direct cooperation, strengthen peaceful partnerships, and establish durable working relationships between individuals, organizations, and communities in Israel and the broader Middle East region.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 19.502
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Subject to change based on U.S. federal law and country-specific restrictions on funding, in addition to Israel the following countries/territories are eligible to apply as MENA partners: Algeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and the West Bank and Gaza. Partners may come from academic, private sector, non-governmental, or governmental institutions eligible to receive U.S. foreign assistance.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): This varies according to each specific grant award. Please consult specific announcement as posted on Grants.gov.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.502. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 19.502
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC)Assistance Coordination | Closed | $100K – $2M | Sep 30, 2026 | 19.502 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 19.502?
19.502 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Middle East Regional Cooperation Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 19.502?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Entity Type. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.