Countering Proliferator State Advanced Conventional Weapons Proliferation
ID: 356860Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (DOS-ISN)

Award Range

$50K - $5M

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 at the U.S. Department of State is offering a funding opportunity titled "Countering Proliferator State Advanced Conventional Weapons Proliferation" through a cooperative agreement. This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of foreign partners to address the adverse impacts of advanced conventional weapons sales and procurement networks by proliferator states, which can exacerbate regional conflicts and undermine global security. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit organizations, foreign NGOs, public international organizations, and academic institutions, with a total funding amount of $17 million anticipated for approximately 12 awards. Proposals must be submitted by January 17, 2025, and should include a project narrative, budget, and monitoring plan, with evaluations based on feasibility, organizational capacity, and cost-effectiveness. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the grantor at CTRSpecialProjectsProposals@state.gov.

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    The United States Department of State has announced a funding opportunity through its Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction, aimed at countering the proliferation of advanced conventional weapons by proliferator states. With a funding ceiling of $17 million and an anticipated 12 awards, eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit organizations, foreign NGOs, public international organizations, and academic institutions. The project, which spans 15 months, focuses on building foreign partners' capacity to mitigate the adverse effects of proliferator states’ advanced conventional weapons sales and associated procurement networks. Key objectives include engaging stakeholders on the risks of unregulated Private Military Companies (PMCs) and enhancing capacity to identify and counter illicit procurement activities. Applications must include a project narrative, detailed budget, and a monitoring and evaluation plan. Proposals will be scored based on factors including project feasibility, organizational capacity, planning ability, cost-effectiveness, and support for equity. The deadline for submission is January 17, 2025. This initiative underscores the U.S. commitment to enhancing global security and preventing the spread of hostile weapon systems while promoting sustainable partnerships.
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