Update to NOFO DFOP0016989.docx

This document is an Update to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DFOP0016989 from the Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN/CTR). The update indicates that no awards will be issued under the current solicitation for the Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), which was part of the Global Threat Reduction program (CFDA 19.033).

The underlying federal grant opportunity aims to mitigate global biological threats by helping foreign partners develop biosecurity capabilities, secure high-consequence pathogens, and advance U.S. biological nonproliferation objectives. The program focuses on protecting against potential biological weapons misuse through cooperative agreements, targeting laboratory infrastructure, biotechnologies, genomic data, and related equipment. Potential applicants are advised to monitor future opportunities under CFDA 19.033 for potential new funding solicitations.