Opportunity Information: Apply for ISN ISNIAEA 16 001
Apply for ISN ISNIAEA 16 001
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferat in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "IAEA Project Surge Expansion of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to Control Mosquito Populations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 26, 2016 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "IAEA Project Surge Expansion of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to Control Mosquito Populations" is a U.S. Department of State program designed to rapidly scale up the use of the Sterile Insect Technique as a public health tool for suppressing mosquito populations that can transmit the Zika virus. The award is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally means the government expects to have substantial involvement in how the project is carried out, including coordination, oversight, and collaboration on key technical and programmatic decisions rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The activity is categorized under health, reflecting the focus on vector control and disease prevention rather than basic research alone.
This opportunity was issued by the Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, indicating the project is tied not only to public health outcomes but also to international engagement and cooperation, likely through the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The IAEA has long supported peaceful applications of nuclear science and related techniques in agriculture and health, and SIT fits within that mission because it relies on ionizing radiation to sterilize male insects before release. The "project surge" framing suggests an accelerated expansion effort in response to the Zika emergency conditions at the time, aiming to increase operational capacity, deployment, or geographic reach of SIT programs targeting mosquito vectors.
The Sterile Insect Technique itself is a species-specific population suppression method where large numbers of male mosquitoes are mass-reared, sterilized (commonly using radiation), and then released into the environment. These sterile males compete with wild males to mate with females; because the matings do not produce viable offspring, the target population can decline over time when releases are sustained at sufficient scale and coverage. SIT is often presented as a complementary approach within integrated vector management, potentially reducing reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides and helping address insecticide resistance concerns. For mosquito-borne viruses like Zika, reducing populations of competent vectors (commonly Aedes species) can lower the risk of transmission, particularly in areas where conventional control measures are struggling to achieve lasting suppression.
Financially, the stated award ceiling is $12,000,000, with an expectation of a single award, which signals a relatively large, centralized project rather than multiple smaller grants. With one anticipated recipient, the awardee would likely need strong operational capability, proven technical expertise in SIT or closely related vector control programs, and the administrative capacity to manage a high-value federal cooperative agreement. The listing indicates the eligible applicant category as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the original announcement, which typically means eligibility may extend beyond standard categories like state and local governments or universities and could include certain nonprofits, international organizations, or specialized entities able to implement a technically complex, internationally coordinated effort.
The opportunity was created on July 25, 2016, with an original closing date of July 26, 2016, and no explanation provided for the extremely short turnaround. A one-day application window usually implies an urgent procurement-like need, a constrained pool of capable implementers, or an intention to fund a specific entity with existing capacity to deliver quickly. The funding opportunity number is listed as "ISN ISNIAEA 16 001," and the CFDA number is 19.700, which corresponds to programs administered through the Department of State. Overall, the solicitation describes a rapid, high-value cooperative agreement aimed at expanding SIT-based mosquito suppression in coordination with the IAEA to address mosquito populations implicated in Zika virus transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "IAEA Project Surge Expansion of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to Control Mosquito Populations."
Which U.S. government agency issued this opportunity?
What is the main purpose of this program?
The purpose is to rapidly scale up the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) as a public health tool to suppress mosquito populations that can transmit the Zika virus.
How is this activity categorized?
The activity is categorized under health, reflecting a focus on vector control and disease prevention.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a "discretionary cooperative agreement" mean in practice?
It generally means the government expects to have substantial involvement in how the project is carried out. That can include coordination, oversight, and collaboration on key technical and programmatic decisions, rather than simply providing funding and stepping back.
What is the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)?
SIT is a species-specific population suppression method where large numbers of male mosquitoes are mass-reared, sterilized (commonly using radiation), and released into the environment. The sterile males compete with wild males to mate with females, and those matings do not produce viable offspring, which can reduce the target population over time when releases are sustained at sufficient scale and coverage.
Why is SIT associated with the IAEA?
SIT fits within the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission because it relies on ionizing radiation to sterilize male insects prior to release, reflecting a peaceful application of nuclear science and related techniques in health and agriculture.
How does SIT relate to Zika prevention?
For mosquito-borne viruses like Zika, reducing populations of competent mosquito vectors (commonly Aedes species) can lower the risk of transmission, especially in areas where conventional control measures are not achieving lasting suppression.
Is this funding intended to replace other mosquito control methods?
The solicitation describes SIT as a complementary approach within integrated vector management. It is often presented as a way to reduce reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides and to help address insecticide resistance concerns.
What does "project surge" imply?
The "project surge" framing suggests an accelerated expansion effort in response to Zika emergency conditions at the time, aimed at increasing operational capacity, deployment, or geographic reach of SIT programs targeting mosquito vectors.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $12,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of a single award.
What does it mean that only a single award is expected?
It signals a relatively large, centralized project rather than multiple smaller grants, and suggests the selected recipient would likely be expected to coordinate a substantial scale-up effort.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the original announcement. This typically suggests eligibility may extend beyond standard categories like state/local governments or universities, and could include certain nonprofits, international organizations, or other specialized entities capable of implementing a technically complex, internationally coordinated effort.
What kinds of capabilities would the recipient likely need?
Based on the single, high-value cooperative agreement structure and the technical nature of SIT, the recipient would likely need strong operational capability, proven technical expertise in SIT or closely related vector control programs, and sufficient administrative capacity to manage a large federal cooperative agreement.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 25, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 26, 2016.
Why was the application window so short?
No explanation is provided in the information given. A one-day window often suggests an urgent need, a constrained pool of capable implementers, or an intention to fund an entity with existing capacity to deliver quickly.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is "ISN ISNIAEA 16 001."
What is the CFDA number?
The CFDA number is 19.700, which corresponds to programs administered through the Department of State.
How does international cooperation factor into this opportunity?
The issuing bureau and the IAEA framing indicate the project is tied to international engagement and cooperation, likely involving coordination with or through the IAEA in expanding SIT deployment.
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