Opportunity Information: Apply for ISN ISNCTR 12 001
Apply for ISN ISNCTR 12 001
- The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferat in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of an Academic Certificate Program in Nuclear Security" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2012 and posted on Jun 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2012 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) and its Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR), announced a discretionary funding opportunity to support the creation of an academic certificate program focused on nuclear security. The program is intended to be a tailored, structured certificate that can be delivered by a U.S.-based educational institution and aimed at building practical and policy-relevant nuclear security expertise among both future professionals and those already working in technical fields. The target audience is explicitly described as scientists, technicians, and engineers, which signals an emphasis on applied nuclear security issues rather than a purely theoretical or policy-only curriculum. The goal is to strengthen specialized knowledge and skills in nuclear security by embedding them into an accessible academic credential.
Funding is offered via a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects an active partnership role during the project period rather than a hands-off grant. The total funding available for the project is approximately $200,000, with an award ceiling of $200,000 and an award floor of $125,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide institutional or third-party funds to be eligible. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA number 19.700, identified as General Department of State Assistance, indicating it falls under broader State Department assistance authorities rather than a narrowly defined technical assistance program.
Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including both public/state-controlled universities and private universities and colleges. The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2012, and had an application deadline of July 23, 2012, with the listing later archived on August 22, 2012. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number ISN ISNCTR 12 001 and is categorized under the education funding activity area, reflecting its focus on curriculum and credential development rather than direct operational security work.
For access and submission support, applicants were directed to Grants.gov resources. The notice includes the Grants.gov Contact Center information for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, providing a phone number (1-800-518-4726), 24/7 hours of operation with closure on federal holidays, and an email address (support@grants.gov). The announcement also references an additional information link associated with the opportunity title, indicating that full requirements, expected deliverables, and application instructions were available through the official posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity about?
This U.S. Department of State funding opportunity supports the creation of an academic certificate program focused on nuclear security. The intent is to develop a tailored, structured certificate that can be delivered by a U.S.-based educational institution and that builds practical, policy-relevant nuclear security expertise.
2) Which office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN), specifically its Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR).
3) What type of award is being offered?
Funding is offered via a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates an active partnership role for the government during the project period rather than a hands-off grant arrangement.
4) What is the main goal of the proposed project?
The goal is to strengthen specialized knowledge and skills in nuclear security by embedding them into an accessible academic credential (a structured certificate program) that emphasizes applied and policy-relevant nuclear security expertise.
5) Who is the certificate program intended for?
The target audience is explicitly described as scientists, technicians, and engineers. This points to a program aimed at practical, applied nuclear security issues rather than a purely theoretical or policy-only curriculum.
6) What is the funding amount available?
The total funding available is approximately $200,000.
7) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling is $200,000 and the award floor is $125,000.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide institutional or third-party funds to be eligible.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. institutions of higher education, including public/state-controlled universities and private universities and colleges.
10) What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the education funding activity area, reflecting a focus on curriculum and credential development rather than direct operational nuclear security work.
11) What is the assistance listing / CFDA number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing is tied to CFDA number 19.700, identified as General Department of State Assistance.
12) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ISN ISNCTR 12 001.
13) When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2012, and the application deadline was July 23, 2012.
14) Is this opportunity still active?
No. The listing was later archived on August 22, 2012.
15) Where were applicants directed for access and submission support?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov resources for access and submission support.
16) What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice provides the Grants.gov Contact Center for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
17) What is the Grants.gov Contact Center phone number and email?
The phone number is 1-800-518-4726 and the email address is support@grants.gov.
18) What are the hours of operation for the Grants.gov Contact Center?
The Contact Center is available 24/7, with closure on federal holidays.
19) Where were full requirements and application instructions expected to be found?
The announcement references an additional information link associated with the opportunity title, indicating that full requirements, expected deliverables, and application instructions were available through the official posting.
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