The CTR Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), part of the Global Threat Reduction (GTR) portfolio, is offering this grant. This grant is specifically designed to mitigate global biological threats. It aims to achieve this by securing and protecting against the misuse of high consequence pathogens, synthetic biological materials, biotechnologies, and related research and infrastructure for biological weapons purposes. Furthermore, it supports foreign partners in developing robust biosecurity policies, guidance, and technical capabilities. The initiative promotes the adoption of international best practices and frameworks, advancing U.S. biological nonproliferation objectives worldwide. The program seeks to enhance global biosecurity, preventing the proliferation of biological weapons and ensuring the responsible use of life sciences.
Opportunity ID: 350800
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010115 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Global Biosecurity Engagement Activities |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Non-proliferation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.033 — Global Threat Reduction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) • For-profit organizations Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Description: | CTR administers the Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) as part of the Global Threat Reduction (GTR) portfolio. BEP’s national security mission is to mitigate global biological threats by securing and/or protecting against the misuse of high consequence pathogens, synthetic biological materials, biotechnologies, genomic data, life sciences research, laboratory infrastructure, and related equipment for biological weapons (BW) purposes, and helping foreign partners develop biosecurity policy, guidance and technical capabilities at the national and regional levels to promote the adoption or compliance with international best practices and frameworks that advance U.S. biological nonproliferation objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BEP@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 350800 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY24 BEP NOFO_SFOP0010115.pdf
Folder 350800 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Budget Detail & Budget Summary – TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 350800 Full Announcement-NOFO -> DEIA NOFO Doc_Fall2023_final_231010.pdf
Folder 350800 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY24 CTR Project Proposal Template 231030.pdf
Folder 350800 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY24 CTR Consolidated Project List 240126.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BEP@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.033 | PKG00283643 | Oct 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350800 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350800 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350800 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350800 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350800 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350800 SF424B-1.1.pdf
350800 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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