Update to NOFO DFOP0016991.docx

The document is an Update to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) DFOP0016991 from the Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN/CTR). The update indicates that no awards will be issued under this solicitation due to updated policy guidance, and potential applicants are advised to monitor future opportunities under CFDA 19.033.

The related federal grant opportunity focuses on Countering WMD and UAS Threats in Iraq, addressing ongoing security challenges posed by ISIS and Iran-backed militia groups. The Global Threat Reduction program (CFDA 19.033) seeks to mitigate risks from terrorist organizations through nonproliferation efforts, with a specific emphasis on protecting chemical and biological materials from potential exploitation. The program typically uses cooperative agreements, with award values ranging from $44,880 to $8,275,439, and performance periods of 12-15 months, targeting capacity building, technical assistance, and international partnership to enhance security practices and prevent technological misuse.