Countering Iran and its Proxies through Enhanced Counterterrorist Financing in Iraq

The Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism is offering funding aimed at enhancing Iraq's anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing capabilities. The initiative focuses on providing specialized training and technical support to disrupt the financial networks of Iran, its proxy groups, and other U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations operating within Iraq. These illicit networks are known to exploit Iraq’s financial infrastructure to fund activities that threaten U.S. interests and personnel in the region. This solicitation, titled "Countering Iran and its Proxies through Enhanced Counterterrorist Financing in Iraq," was posted on June 17, 2026, with responses due by July 17, 2026. The program seeks to deliver tangible benefits to American taxpayers by curbing financial flows that enable destabilizing actions and attacks on U.S. facilities and staff. The contract is managed by the Bureau of Counterterrorism under the Department of State, with further details and contact information available through the grants.gov portal.