Opportunity Information: Apply for S ISNCT 18 003
The Iraq CBW Threat Reduction Activities opportunity is a U.S. Department of State program run through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, specifically its Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR) office. It is funded under the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs (NADR) account and is aimed at reducing the risk that terrorist groups or other hostile actors could obtain or misuse chemical and biological weapons-related materials, capabilities, or know-how in Iraq. In practical terms, the program is focused on frontline environments where the threat of terrorism and illicit trafficking is elevated, with Iraq treated as a key area of concern because of the potential for chemical and biological weapon (CBW) components, expertise, and infrastructure to be exploited.
The core mission is to strengthen Iraqs ability to prevent chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) attacks, with an emphasis on chemical and biological threats. ISN/CTR intends to work alongside a broad set of Iraqi partners, including government entities, security services, universities and research bodies, public health organizations, and relevant industrial stakeholders. The purpose of this partnership approach is to build durable national capacity rather than one-off fixes, so that Iraqi institutions can better secure dangerous assets, recognize vulnerabilities before they are exploited, and respond quickly when warning signs appear.
A major focus of the activity set is securing chemical and biological weapons-related assets. That includes tangible items such as hazardous chemical or biological materials, specialized laboratory or production equipment, and enabling technologies, as well as less tangible but still critical elements like technical expertise, sensitive information, and infrastructure that could be repurposed for harmful use. The program is designed to reduce opportunities for theft, diversion, sabotage, or insider misuse, particularly by terrorist networks that might seek to conduct CBW attacks or develop crude chemical or biological capabilities.
Another key objective is identifying and addressing security gaps that could lead to a successful CBW incident. That can include assessing chemical and biological security vulnerabilities, improving facility and material security practices, strengthening oversight and accountability mechanisms, and supporting better coordination among institutions responsible for security, health, and emergency response. In addition to prevention, the opportunity emphasizes the importance of early detection and investigation, supporting efforts that improve the ability to detect early warning signs of a potential CBW event and to investigate suspicious activities or incidents in a way that helps interrupt threats before they escalate.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a Cooperative Agreement, which generally indicates an expectation of substantial involvement or collaboration by the U.S. government during implementation rather than a completely hands-off grant. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number S ISNCT 18 003 and is listed under CFDA 19.033. The issuing agency is the Department of State, Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation. The notice was created on Nov 11, 2017, with an original closing date of Jan 19, 2018.
The funding structure indicates an award ceiling of $250,000 per award, with an unusually high projected volume of awards listed as 50 expected awards, suggesting the program may have been designed to support multiple relatively small, targeted projects or components rather than a single large implementation. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, implying that a range of organization types may be able to apply depending on the specific criteria in the official solicitation.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a practical threat-reduction package for Iraq that combines security improvements for sensitive chemical and biological assets with capacity-building for detection, early warning, and investigation. Its intent is to make it harder for terrorists to access dangerous materials or capabilities, while also making Iraqi systems faster and more effective at spotting and stopping CBW-related threats before they become attacks.Apply for S ISNCT 18 003
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Iraq CBW Threat Reduction Activities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.033.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 11, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 19, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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