CyberNext: Advance Cybersecurity and AI Readiness

Description

1) Objective

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.

2) Eligibility

The 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.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Albania.

4) Budget

Funding may range from $5,000-$14,000.

5) Application

All applications must be submitted before 5 July 2026. All application details and templates can be downloaded from the given website. A full proposal must be submitted.