Countering Biological Weapons Threats
ID: 359216Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (DOS-ISN)

Award Range

$250K - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359216

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https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=af3eb2ce1bb56a50baa70fe4604bcb75&view=Default
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    Description

    The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Countering Biological Weapons Threats" aimed at enhancing global biosecurity and preventing the development and use of biological weapons. This initiative seeks to engage various organizations, including U.S. for-profit and non-profit entities, foreign NGOs, and educational institutions, to collaborate on advancing safety and security measures in biological research and biotechnology. The program has an estimated total funding of $15 million, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $5 million, and applications are due by July 30, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via email at bep@state.gov or through the provided link to the opportunity in MyGrants.

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