Countering U.S. Adversary WMD and Drone Threats in Iraq
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0017268
- Agency
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International Security and Nonproliferation
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $250,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.033 Global Threat Reduction
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN/CTR) is seeking cooperative agreement proposals to counter weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and drone threats in Iraq, specifically targeting Iranian-backed proxy efforts. The program aims to develop Iraqi capabilities to detect and respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats, with a focus on disrupting threat actor acquisition of materials, equipment, technologies, and infrastructure for WMD development. Eligible applicants include U.S. for-profit and non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, foreign NGOs, and public international organizations. Proposals will be evaluated based on their potential to enhance Iraqi national security institutions' awareness of UAS threats, strengthen chemical and biological response capabilities, and develop collaborative partnerships to mitigate regional security risks. The application deadline is July 31, 2025, with an anticipated project start date of January 1, 2026.
The total available funding for this opportunity is $1,500,000, with approximately 10 awards expected to range from $50,000 to $250,000 each. The project period is expected to be approximately 12 months, with a preference for activities that can be completed within this timeframe. Performance will be primarily conducted in Iraq, with a specific focus on engagements in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan. The program is part of the Global Threat Reduction program (CFDA 19.033) and seeks to provide security for U.S. personnel and allies while weakening Iran's proxy networks and creating leverage for U.S. negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
Synopsis
ISN/CTR's Iraq Program works inside Iraq to target and disrupt Iran's efforts to threaten U.S. troops and Israel, by denying Iranian-backed proxies and other terrorist groups the ability to pursue unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) capabilities, and by preventing UAS and chemical and biological weapons (CBW) attacks on U.S. personnel and interests in Iraq and the broader region. Through targeted engagements in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan, the ISN/CTR Iraq Program develops Iraqi capabilities to counter these threats by disrupting threat actor acquisition of materials, dual-use equipment, technologies, expertise, and infrastructure for the development of CBW, and supports Iraqi military forces, law enforcement, and laboratories to detect and respond to CBW attacks. Supporting Iraqi prevention and response capabilities against chemical, biological, radiological, and UAS threats provides security to U.S. personnel and allies in the region, while weakening Iran's proxy networks, in turn creating greater leverage for the United States for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
Files
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| CTR NOFO Q&A - 6 June.docx | DOCX document | |
| CTR NOFO Q&A - For teams to added to - posted 27 June.docx | DOCX document | |
| CTR NOFO Q&A - posted 11 July.docx | DOCX document | |
| CTR NOFO Q&A - posted 8 July.docx | DOCX document | |
| CTR NOFO Q&A - Posted 18 July 2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| CTR NOFO Q&A - Final posted 28 July.pdf | ||
| CTR NOFO Q&A - 13 June 2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| CTR NOFO Q&A - Posted 20 June 2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| CTR NOFO Q&A - posted 25 July.docx | DOCX document | |
| Monitoring Indicator Table Sample.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Monitoring Indicator Table Sample.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| FY25 CTR Project Narrative Template 250401.docx | DOCX document | |
| FY25 CTR Project Narrative Template 250708.docx | DOCX document | |
| FY25 CTR Consolidated Project List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| FY 2025 Budget Template 241004.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Iraq FY 25 NOFO DFOP0017268 - May 2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| Iraq FY 25 NOFO DFOP0017268 - 6 June 2025.docx | DOCX document |
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