Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0001959
The American Cybersecurity Enhancement Program (ACEP) for Thai Entrepreneurs is a U.S. Mission to Thailand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) funding opportunity that supports a single project designed to strengthen cybersecurity capacity among Thai entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The program is intended to showcase U.S. innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership by introducing American technologies, standards, and approaches to cybersecurity in ways that meaningfully improve how Thai businesses protect their data and operations. A central expectation is that the proposed project not only delivers practical cybersecurity benefits in Thailand, but also advances U.S.-Thailand relations by building durable partnerships and creating a stronger environment for long-term economic and business collaboration.
The core goal of ACEP is to help create a safer digital environment in Thailand by leveraging U.S. cybersecurity technology and best practices. The opportunity emphasizes real-world risk reduction for businesses, including minimizing the likelihood and impact of cyberattacks, data theft, operational disruption, and financial losses. In practice, this means proposals should be oriented toward actionable learning and implementation, not just awareness raising. The program also aims to position American expertise and solutions as credible, high-quality models that Thai entrepreneurs can adapt as they scale their companies and modernize their systems.
ACEP has several connected objectives. First, it seeks to strengthen participants knowledge and skills so they can better understand threats and implement more secure business systems using lessons drawn from U.S. approaches and companies. Second, it aims to give Thai businesses opportunities for firsthand exposure to advanced cybersecurity measures, which could include demonstrations, guided implementation support, applied training, or other practical experiences that move beyond classroom-style instruction. Third, it is designed to encourage favorable conditions for deeper U.S.-Thailand business engagement, including partnerships that can continue after the program ends, such as connections to U.S. experts, firms, tools, methodologies, and standards that are widely used in the United States.
The target audience is 45 to 60 beginning to mid-level entrepreneurs and SMEs that have been operating for roughly 1 to 5 years and are interested in improving data safeguarding and cybersecurity systems. The focus on early-stage to mid-stage businesses suggests an emphasis on companies that are growing, adopting new digital tools, and may be increasingly exposed to risks but still lack mature security practices. Proposals are expected to show a clear plan for reaching and supporting this cohort and for delivering outcomes that are relevant to day-to-day business realities, such as protecting customer data, securing financial transactions, managing access controls, reducing phishing and ransomware risk, and improving incident readiness.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that the U.S. government expects to have an active role in the project during implementation rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The opportunity is discretionary and subject to the availability of funds. The award ceiling is USD 60,000, with one expected award. The opportunity number is OFOP0001959, administered under CFDA 19.040 by the U.S. Mission to Thailand. The posting date is May 22, 2025, and the original closing date is July 4, 2025.
Eligible applicants include (1) not-for-profit organizations such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations, (2) public and private not-for-profit educational institutions, and (3) public international organizations and governmental institutions. Across all applicants, the selection priority is given to proposals that clearly align with U.S. government priorities and demonstrate strong capacity to manage U.S. government funds responsibly and efficiently. Another key requirement is that proposed activities show strong ties to U.S. expertise, technology, and companies. This can be demonstrated through partnerships with U.S. organizations, direct involvement of U.S. experts, or collaboration with U.S. businesses, reinforcing that the program is meant to be grounded in American cybersecurity leadership while delivering measurable benefits to Thai entrepreneurs.Apply for OFOP0001959
- The U.S. Mission to Thailand in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Cybersecurity Enhancement Program for Thai Entrepreneurs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-05-22.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-07-04. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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