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Secure Innovation: Advancing Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Digital Resilience in Argentina

US · DC · Buenos Aires U › S › Mission to Argentina (Public Diplomacy Section) grant open #PDS-BUE-2026-03
Response due May 31, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

This is a federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Mission to Argentina (DOS-ARG) through Grants.gov. The program, identified as PDS-BUE-2026-03, seeks to advance artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital resilience initiatives in Argentina. As a Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) grant, it is likely aimed at supporting organizations that can implement programs strengthening Argentina's digital ecosystem, cyber capacity, and responsible AI adoption. The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2026, with a closing date of May 31, 2026.

What they want

The opportunity is a Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) grant solicitation from the U.S. Mission to Argentina focused on three thematic pillars: (1) Artificial Intelligence — advancing responsible AI practices, policy, or capacity in Argentina; (2) Cybersecurity — strengthening cyber defenses, awareness, or institutional capacity; and (3) Digital Resilience — promoting robust, secure, and inclusive digital infrastructure or ecosystems. The full scope of work details are not provided in the synopsis; applicants would need to consult the full grant announcement for specific programmatic requirements, eligible activities, and award parameters.
Technical requirements
  • Program must address at least one of three pillars: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, or Digital Resilience
  • Activities must be implementable within Argentina

How they evaluate

  • Not specified in synopsis — full grant announcement required for evaluation criteria details
Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal

Risks & flags

  • Synopsis contains minimal detail — full scope, eligibility, and award size are not disclosed, limiting competitive assessment
  • No dollar value or award range provided, making it difficult to gauge competitiveness
  • Short response window of approximately 45 days from posting to close may disadvantage organizations without pre-existing relationships with the U.S. Mission

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Computer Systems Design Services
NAICS 541512
US market size
$210B
Typical award
$50K – $50M (BPA / IDIQ)
Typical buyers
DoDVAGSAAll civilian agenciesState CIOs
Commonly required
FedRAMPCMMC L28(a)SOC 2
Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services
NAICS 541690
US market size
$22B
Typical award
$50K – $10M
Typical buyers
DOENASADoD
Commonly required
ISO 90018(a)
Secure Innovation: Advancing Artificial In…
Due May 31
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