Build Partner Capabilities to Counter the Russian Federation’s Chemical and Biological Threats
ID: 356866Type: 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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356866

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    The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation is offering a competitive grant opportunity titled "Build Partner Capabilities to Counter the Russian Federation’s Chemical and Biological Threats," aimed at enhancing international capabilities to address chemical and biological threats posed by the Russian Federation. The initiative seeks proposals from U.S. and foreign organizations to strengthen compliance and operational practices within the scientific equipment manufacturing, biological, and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly in response to the use of chemical weapons by Russia. With a total funding ceiling of $15 million and an anticipated award period of 15 months, eligible applicants include non-profits, NGOs, research centers, and institutions of higher education. Applications are due by January 17, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to the grantor at ctrspecialprojectsproposals@state.gov for further information.

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    The U.S. Department of State's Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at bolstering international capabilities to counteract the Russian Federation's chemical and biological threats. The program, titled "Build Partner Capabilities to Counter the Russian Federation’s Chemical and Biological Threats," features a competitive grant opportunity with a total funding ceiling of $15 million, targeting U.S. and foreign organizations engaged in compliance, legal, and operational practices in relevant industries. The initiative seeks to strengthen supply chains and compliance standards within scientific equipment manufacturing, biological, and pharmaceutical sectors, especially in light of Russia's use of chemical weapons. Proposals are expected to enhance training and due diligence for various industry stakeholders to minimize risks associated with prohibited entities. Eligible applicants include non-profits, NGOs, research centers, and institutions of higher education, with an anticipated award period of 15 months. Applications are due by January 17, 2025, and must comprehensively address specific criteria outlined in the document, including organization capacity and project sustainability. The NOFO underscores the U.S. government's commitment to long-term, sustainable nonproliferation efforts in collaboration with global partners.
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    The U.S. Department of State's Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at bolstering international capabilities to counteract the Russian Federation's chemical and biological threats. The program, titled "Build Partner Capabilities to Counter the Russian Federation’s Chemical and Biological Threats," features a competitive grant opportunity with a total funding ceiling of $15 million, targeting U.S. and foreign organizations engaged in compliance, legal, and operational practices in relevant industries. The initiative seeks to strengthen supply chains and compliance standards within scientific equipment manufacturing, biological, and pharmaceutical sectors, especially in light of Russia's use of chemical weapons. Proposals are expected to enhance training and due diligence for various industry stakeholders to minimize risks associated with prohibited entities. Eligible applicants include non-profits, NGOs, research centers, and institutions of higher education, with an anticipated award period of 15 months. Applications are due by January 17, 2025, and must comprehensively address specific criteria outlined in the document, including organization capacity and project sustainability. The NOFO underscores the U.S. government's commitment to long-term, sustainable nonproliferation efforts in collaboration with global partners.
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    The U.S. Department of State's Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at bolstering international capabilities to counteract the Russian Federation's chemical and biological threats. The program, titled "Build Partner Capabilities to Counter the Russian Federation’s Chemical and Biological Threats," features a competitive grant opportunity with a total funding ceiling of $15 million, targeting U.S. and foreign organizations engaged in compliance, legal, and operational practices in relevant industries. The initiative seeks to strengthen supply chains and compliance standards within scientific equipment manufacturing, biological, and pharmaceutical sectors, especially in light of Russia's use of chemical weapons. Proposals are expected to enhance training and due diligence for various industry stakeholders to minimize risks associated with prohibited entities. Eligible applicants include non-profits, NGOs, research centers, and institutions of higher education, with an anticipated award period of 15 months. Applications are due by January 17, 2025, and must comprehensively address specific criteria outlined in the document, including organization capacity and project sustainability. The NOFO underscores the U.S. government's commitment to long-term, sustainable nonproliferation efforts in collaboration with global partners.
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