Countering DPRK and Iran’s WMD, UAS, and Missile Proliferation
ID: 356865Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (DOS-ISN)

Award Range

$100K - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation is offering a funding opportunity titled "Countering DPRK and Iran's WMD, UAS, and Missile Proliferation," aimed at enhancing global security by addressing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related technologies. The initiative seeks to bolster partner nations' capabilities to detect and disrupt revenue generation and sanctions evasion linked to North Korea and Iran, while also improving counter-proliferation finance capabilities and cybersecurity measures. This funding is crucial for supporting international efforts to enforce compliance with sanctions against rogue states actively pursuing WMD capabilities. Interested applicants, including U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, research centers, and for-profit entities, can apply for grants ranging from $100,000 to $5 million, with a total estimated program funding of $20 million. The application deadline is January 17, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to ISN-CTR-DPRK@state.gov.

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    The United States Department of State's International Security and Nonproliferation Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction has announced a funding opportunity aimed at countering the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and missile programs associated with North Korea (DPRK) and Iran. The funding ceilings are set at $12,500,000, with an application deadline of January 17, 2025. The eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, research centers, public international entities, and for-profit organizations, among others. The main objectives include enhancing partner countries' capacities to detect and disrupt DPRK's revenue generation and sanctions evasion, targeting Iranian ballistic missile and UAS procurement, improving counter-proliferation finance capabilities, and stopping DPRK's remote IT worker revenue streams. Ultimately, the goal is to strengthen partner nations' abilities to enforce and comply with international sanctions. Proposals should emphasize sustainability, diversity, and the implementation of effective cybersecurity measures, among other criteria. This funding initiative reflects the U.S. government's ongoing efforts to address global security threats posed by rogue states actively pursuing WMD capabilities.
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    The United States Department of State's International Security and Nonproliferation Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction has announced a funding opportunity aimed at countering the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and missile programs associated with North Korea (DPRK) and Iran. The funding ceilings are set at $12,500,000, with an application deadline of January 17, 2025. The eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, research centers, public international entities, and for-profit organizations, among others. The main objectives include enhancing partner countries' capacities to detect and disrupt DPRK's revenue generation and sanctions evasion, targeting Iranian ballistic missile and UAS procurement, improving counter-proliferation finance capabilities, and stopping DPRK's remote IT worker revenue streams. Ultimately, the goal is to strengthen partner nations' abilities to enforce and comply with international sanctions. Proposals should emphasize sustainability, diversity, and the implementation of effective cybersecurity measures, among other criteria. This funding initiative reflects the U.S. government's ongoing efforts to address global security threats posed by rogue states actively pursuing WMD capabilities.
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