FY24 Cooperative Threat Reduction Metrics Project
ID: 354412Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (DOS-ISN)

Award Range

$1 - $500K

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 the FY24 Cooperative Threat Reduction Metrics Project. This initiative aims to develop a metrics tool to evaluate partner countries' progress in establishing a self-sustaining, proliferation-resistant security culture, thereby mitigating threats from terrorist organizations and proliferator states seeking weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The funding, totaling $500,000 with a minimum award of $1, is intended for various eligible applicants, including not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit entities, with one award expected to be granted. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is June 23, 2024, and can reach out to the grantor at isn-ctr-budget@state.gov for further inquiries.

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