Countering Chemical Weapons Threats

Countering Chemical Weapons Threats

ID: 359223Type: Posted

Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (DOS-ISN)

Award Range

$250K - $1M

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/359223

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=00e6fd4f4771221067358810326d4391&view=Default

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Description

The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Countering Chemical Weapons Threats" aimed at enhancing U.S. and partner resilience against chemical weapons proliferation. This initiative seeks to engage various stakeholders in frontline countries to improve their capabilities in identifying, interdicting, and investigating high-risk transfers of materials related to chemical weapons, while promoting U.S. chemical security standards. The program has an estimated total funding of $4 million, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, and is expected to support approximately 10 projects. Interested applicants, including U.S. and foreign organizations, can find more information and apply before the closing date of July 31, 2025, by contacting CSP@state.gov or visiting the provided link for additional details.

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