Biological Threat Reduction with Global Partners Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: 353860Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DOD-DTRA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353860
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    Description

    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP), aimed at enhancing global capabilities to detect and respond to biological threats. This initiative seeks proposals for scientific studies that will strengthen the capacity of partner nations and international organizations in biosurveillance and biosecurity, focusing on areas such as epidemiological understanding, training program development, and detection methodology evaluation. The BAA is open for submissions from April 29, 2024, to April 28, 2029, with applications accepted in phases, and eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign academic institutions, commercial entities, and non-profits. Interested parties can reach out to the CTR BAA Team at dtra.belvoir.ct.mbx.ctr-baa@mail.mil for further information.

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    BTRP Science BAA_Final.pdf
    BTRP.pdf
    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) (HDTRA1-24-S-0002) for funding opportunities under the Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP), aimed at enhancing global biological threat reduction capabilities. This announcement seeks proposals for scientific studies that support and strengthen the capacity of partner nations and international organizations to detect, diagnose, and report biological threats, emphasizing biosurveillance and biosecurity initiatives. Key areas of interest include improving understanding of epidemiological factors, developing training programs, and evaluating detection methodologies. The BAA is open from April 29, 2024, to April 28, 2029, with applications accepted in phases, starting with Abstracts followed by White Papers and Full Proposals. Eligible entities include U.S. and foreign academic institutions, commercial entities, and non-profits, though certain federal entities cannot receive funds directly. The evaluation process will assess technical merit, alignment with DTRA mission goals, personnel qualifications, cost realism, and potential dual-use risks. This funding initiative seeks to foster international partnerships and enhance public health infrastructure through focused research and collaboration.
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