Countering WMD and UAS Threats in Iraq
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0016991
- Agency
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International Security and Nonproliferation
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000 to $5,000,000
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 is seeking proposals to counter the ongoing threat from terrorist groups and Iran-backed militias in Iraq, including their use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and potential exploitation of chemical and biological materials. The grant opportunity, titled "Countering WMD and UAS Threats in Iraq", will be funded through the Global Threat Reduction program (CFDA 19.033). Eligible activities may include improving security practices for chemical/biological suppliers, strengthening network defense against cyber threats, and enhancing regional cooperation. Proposals will be evaluated on factors such as project feasibility, organizational capacity, monitoring and evaluation plans, and support for equity and underserved communities. The application deadline is January 17, 2025.
The total funding ceiling for this opportunity is $1,500,000, with an anticipated 5 awards. The period of performance is 15 months, starting October 1, 2025. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and both U.S. and foreign non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
Synopsis
Despite its loss of key leaders as recently as September October 2024, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other terrorist groups remain active in Iraq. In addition, U.S., Iraqi, and other allied security forces are increasingly being targeted by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) attacks from Iran-backed militia groups. Inadequate security practices leave legitimate chemical and biological material and precursor suppliers and vendors vulnerable to exploitation for use in a WMD by nefarious actors.
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