The ISN/CTR offers the Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program (NSEP) grant to support civilian scientists, technologists, and engineers (STEs). This program targets individuals with dual-use expertise who are geographically displaced or financially vulnerable due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The grant aims to provide capacity-building and prevent their skills from being exploited by proliferator states or rogue actors for nuclear, biological, chemical, or missile programs. This initiative protects the United States and its allies by mitigating proliferation risks. It specifically aids STEs in countries such as Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other Caucasian or Central Asian nations.
Opportunity ID: 356867
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0016994 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.033 — Global Threat Reduction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO); Federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs); public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education; foreign-based institutions of higher education, and U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Description: |
ISN/CTR created the Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program (NSEP) to provide near-term capacity-building and other support to these civilian STEs with dual-use relevant expertise who are geographically displaced or otherwise rendered financially vulnerable to proliferator state exploitation due to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine. The NSEP focuses narrowly on that subset of civilian STEs who have scientific or engineering expertise that could be redirected and exploited by proliferator states or rogue actors to support nuclear, biological, chemical, or missile programs that could be used to attack the United States and our allies and partners. In addition to Ukraine, many of these STEs are located in countries such as Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other Caucasian or Central Asian countries. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov
Email:ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updating INFO | Oct 26, 2024 | |
| Oct 26, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0016994 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.033 — Global Threat Reduction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO); Federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs); public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education; foreign-based institutions of higher education, and U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Description: |
ISN/CTR created the Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program (NSEP) to provide near-term capacity-building and other support to these civilian STEs with dual-use relevant expertise who are geographically displaced or otherwise rendered financially vulnerable to proliferator state exploitation due to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine. The NSEP focuses narrowly on that subset of civilian STEs who have scientific or engineering expertise that could be redirected and exploited by proliferator states or rogue actors to support nuclear, biological, chemical, or missile programs that could be used to attack the United States and our allies and partners. In addition to Ukraine, many of these STEs are located in countries such as Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other Caucasian or Central Asian countries. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov
Email:ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0016994 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.033 — Global Threat Reduction |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 26, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO); Federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs); public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education; foreign-based institutions of higher education, and U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Description: | ISN/CTR created the Nonproliferation Scientist Engagement Program (NSEP) to provide near-term capacity-building and other support to these civilian STEs with dual-use relevant expertise who are geographically displaced or otherwise rendered financially vulnerable to proliferator state exploitation due to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine. The NSEP focuses narrowly on that subset of civilian STEs who have scientific or engineering expertise that could be redirected and exploited by proliferator states or rogue actors to support nuclear, biological, chemical, or missile programs that could be used to attack the United States and our allies and partners. In addition to Ukraine, many of these STEs are located in countries such as Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other Caucasian or Central Asian countries. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov
Email:- |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov Email: ISN-CTR-SciEngagement@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.033 | PKG00288211 | Oct 26, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356867 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
356867 SF424A-1.0.pdf
356867 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
356867 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
356867 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
356867 SF424B-1.1.pdf
356867 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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