The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation, under the Department of State, has unveiled a new grant opportunity aimed at countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats in Iraq. Labelled as the “Countering WMD Threats in Iraq” initiative, with the funding opportunity number SFOP0010110, this discretionary grant seeks to secure chemical and biological materials, dual-use equipment, and related expertise in Iraq. The program emphasizes preventing these materials and knowledge from falling into the hands of non-state actors. Furthermore, it aims to bolster Iraqi capacities to detect, prevent, and respond to chemical and biological incidents within the country.
This noteworthy initiative comes with an estimated total program funding of $2,500,000, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to a ceiling of $250,000. Applications are invited from a diverse range of entities, including not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, federally funded research and development centers, and for-profit organizations. The deadline for applications is set for January 31, 2024.
General Information
- Document Type: Grants Notice
- Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0010110
- Funding Opportunity Title: Countering WMD Threats in Iraq
- 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
- CFDA Number(s): 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
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
- Award Ceiling: $250,000
- Award Floor: $50,000
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: Others (see below for details)
- 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 Iraq program as part of the Global Threat Reduction portfolio. CTR’s Iraq program secures chemical and biological materials, dual use equipment, technologies, expertise, and infrastructure to prevent their misuse by non-state actors in Iraq, and helps Iraqi partners to prevent, detect, and respond to chemical and biological incidents in Iraq.
Link to Additional Information: Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic