Update to NOFO DFOP0016990.docx

This document is an Update to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DFOP0016990 from the Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, specifically related to the Global Threat Reduction program (CFDA 19.033). The update indicates that no awards will be issued under the current solicitation, advising potential applicants to monitor future opportunities.

The underlying federal grant opportunity focuses on Building Partner Capacity to Counter Chemical Weapons Threats, addressing the increasing use and accessibility of chemical weapons (CW) agents. The program aims to counter proliferation risks by targeting research and development of non-traditional agents, pharmaceutical-based agents, and novel chemical weapons, particularly in light of emerging technological tools like generative AI and machine learning. The cooperative agreement would support efforts to prevent potential misuse of technologies and strengthen international nonproliferation initiatives across various global regions.