2026 CTR Non-Proliferation Programing
ID: 361106Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (DOS-ISN)

Award Range

$250K - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "2026 CTR Non-Proliferation Programming," aimed at advancing U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives through cooperative agreements. Eligible applicants include U.S. for-profit organizations, non-profits, institutions of higher education, foreign NGOs, and public international organizations, with a focus on projects that disrupt the exploitation of critical U.S. technologies and support non-proliferation efforts. The program has an estimated total funding of $105 million, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $10 million, and the application deadline is set for March 6, 2026. Interested parties can reach out to the CTR Group via email at ACN-CTR-ProposalReview@state.gov for further information.

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    The “INDIVIDUAL CTR PROJECT NARRATIVE TEMPLATE” outlines the comprehensive requirements for submitting project proposals to the CTR. Each individual project narrative should not exceed three pages, with specific instructions for consolidating multiple projects based on the Line of Effort (LOE). Projects must be assigned a unique identifier following a defined convention (Implementer_Country_Fiscal Year_001). The template mandates sections such as a Project Summary, an Introduction to the Organization detailing relevant past performance, a concise Project Title, and a detailed Problem Statement addressing who, what, when, where, why, and how the issue affects stakeholders. Proposals must include a single, one-sentence Program Goal and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound) Program Objectives. Further sections require descriptions of Program Activities and Deliverables, Program Methods and Design, expected Outcomes, a Risk Analysis with mitigation strategies, a Proposed Project Schedule and Timeline, and a list of Project Partners. Applicants must also address Future Funding or Sustainability, specify the Country of Impact, and explain how the project meets Nonproliferation Objectives. Other requirements include Participant Review Acknowledgment for virtual or in-person engagements, a Project Budget summary with separate attachments, and Point of Contact information. This template ensures that all submissions provide a clear and structured overview of the proposed projects, their objectives, methodologies, anticipated impacts, and financial plans.
    The “INDIVIDUAL CTR PROJECT NARRATIVE TEMPLATE” outlines the requirements for submitting project proposals for federal grants, focusing on format, content, and evaluation criteria. It specifies that individual project narratives should be a maximum of three pages, with multiple projects for the same Line of Effort (LOE) consolidated into one multi-project narrative. Each project must have a unique identifier following a specific convention. Proposals require a project summary, an introduction to the organization detailing relevant past experience, a concise project title, and a problem statement addressing the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the issue. A single program goal and SMART objectives (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound) are mandatory. The template also requires detailed descriptions of program activities, deliverables, methods, design, and expected outcomes. A risk analysis identifying internal and external risks, their likelihood, impact, and mitigation strategies is crucial. Projects must include a proposed schedule, a list of partners, and a plan for future funding or sustainability. For projects with country-specific impact, the estimated percentage of funds per country and past performance in those regions are required. A specific explanation of how the project meets nonproliferation objectives is essential. The template also details participant review acknowledgment requirements, budget guidelines (including a 12-month span and justification for travel), and contact information for the point of contact.
    The “INDIVIDUAL CTR PROJECT NARRATIVE TEMPLATE” outlines the requirements for submitting project proposals for federal grants, focusing on format, content, and evaluation criteria. It specifies that individual project narratives should be a maximum of three pages, with multiple projects for the same Line of Effort (LOE) consolidated into a single multi-project narrative. Each project requires a unique identifier (e.g., IMPL_EFF_YR_001). Key sections include a project summary, organizational introduction, problem statement (detailing who, what, when, where, why, and how), a concise program goal, and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound) objectives. The template also mandates descriptions of program activities and deliverables, methods and design, anticipated outcomes, and a risk analysis with mitigation strategies. Further requirements include a proposed project schedule, identification of project partners, plans for future funding or sustainability, and the country of impact with past performance details. Critical components for nonproliferation objectives, participant review acknowledgment, and a clear budget linked to the scope of work are also emphasized. Finally, the document specifies the information required for a point of contact.
    The provided document outlines the
    The “INDIVIDUAL CTR PROJECT NARRATIVE TEMPLATE” outlines the comprehensive requirements for submitting project proposals for federal grants. It details specific formatting and content guidelines, including a unique identifier convention, project summary, organizational introduction, and a one-sentence project title. Proposals must include a clear problem statement addressing the 'Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How' of an issue, a concise program goal, and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound) objectives. The document also mandates descriptions of program activities, deliverables, methods, expected outcomes, and a risk analysis. Applicants must provide a proposed project schedule, list project partners, and outline future funding or sustainability plans. Specific sections are dedicated to the country of impact, nonproliferation objectives, participant review acknowledgment, and a detailed project budget. The template concludes with a point of contact section, ensuring all necessary information for a thorough project submission is included.
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