Countering Iran and DPRK’s WMD, Nuclear, Ballistic Missile, and Drone Proliferation
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Countering Iran and DPRK’s WMD, Nuclear, Ballistic Missile, and Drone Proliferation." This initiative aims to enhance global capabilities to enforce U.S. and international sanctions against Iran and North Korea, specifically targeting their development of weapons of mass destruction, ballistic missiles, and drones. The program, administered under the Counterproliferation and Sanctions Enforcement (CASE) framework, is crucial for strengthening maritime security, cybersecurity, and global sanctions regimes while disrupting revenue generation for these nations. Interested applicants, including U.S. and foreign organizations, can apply for funding ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, with a total estimated program funding of $12.5 million and a deadline for submissions set for July 30, 2025. For more information, applicants can contact ISN-CTR-DPRK@state.gov or visit the provided link for additional details.
Eligible Applicants
The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses; U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education; foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO); Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); Public International Organizations (PIO) ; Foreign Public Entities (FPE); and foreign-based institutions of higher education.