Opportunity Information: Apply for ISN ISNCTR 13 002
Apply for ISN ISNCTR 13 002
- The Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferat in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Global Biosecurity Engagement Activities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.033 Global Threat Reduction.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 5, 2012 and posted on Dec 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 1, 2013 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 $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Global Biosecurity Engagement Activities opportunity is a U.S. Department of State funding competition run through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR). It seeks proposals for projects that support and advance the Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), which focuses on reducing biological threats and strengthening biosecurity and related capacities internationally. The Department is using this announcement as an open Request for Proposals for assistance awards, meaning applicants compete for funding based on how well their proposed activities align with program goals and how strong and feasible their plans are.
Funding is expected to be distributed through cooperative agreements, which typically indicates a more hands-on partnership between the government and the award recipient than a standard grant. ISN/CTR stated it had about $20,000,000 available in the fiscal year to support multiple awards, so the program is structured to fund a portfolio of projects rather than a single large effort. While the award ceiling is listed as $20,000,000 and there is no stated award floor, the program expresses a clear preference for proposals with budgets under $500,000. At the same time, it leaves room for awards that include multiple projects or components whose combined total can exceed $500,000, suggesting they are open to larger, multi-part initiatives when justified.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit and non-governmental organizations as well as educational institutions. Specifically, the eligible categories include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not institutions of higher education). The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for organizations that may not have access to significant non-federal funds.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 19.033 (Global Threat Reduction). The opportunity was posted on December 6, 2012, and the application deadline was February 1, 2013, with an archive date of March 3, 2013. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center for technical support.
FAQs: Global Biosecurity Engagement Activities (ISN/CTR - BEP)
1) What is the Global Biosecurity Engagement Activities opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding competition run by the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR). It is an open Request for Proposals (RFP) for assistance awards seeking projects that support and advance the Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP).
2) Which program does this opportunity support?
The opportunity supports the Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), which focuses on reducing biological threats and strengthening biosecurity and related capacities internationally.
3) What types of awards are expected under this announcement?
Funding is expected to be distributed through cooperative agreements. A cooperative agreement typically implies a more hands-on partnership with the government compared to a standard grant.
4) Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. This is an open RFP where applicants compete for funding based on how well proposed activities align with the program goals and how strong and feasible the plans are.
5) How much funding was available for this competition?
ISN/CTR stated it had about $20,000,000 available in the fiscal year to support multiple awards, indicating the intent to fund a portfolio of projects rather than a single project.
6) What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $20,000,000.
7) Is there a minimum (floor) award amount?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
8) Is there a preferred project budget size?
Yes. The program expresses a clear preference for proposals with budgets under $500,000.
9) Can an applicant request more than $500,000?
Yes. While proposals under $500,000 are preferred, the program leaves room for awards that include multiple projects or components whose combined total can exceed $500,000 when justified.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit and non-governmental organizations and educational institutions, specifically:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education)
11) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
The information provided lists eligible applicants as nonprofits/non-governmental organizations and educational institutions, and it does not mention for-profit eligibility.
12) Are non-501(c)(3) nonprofits allowed to apply?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible, provided they are not institutions of higher education.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 19.033 (Global Threat Reduction).
15) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 6, 2012.
16) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was February 1, 2013.
17) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 3, 2013.
18) Where should applicants go for technical help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center for technical support.
19) What does it mean that this is an "assistance award" competition?
Based on the information provided, the Department used this announcement as an open RFP for assistance awards, meaning proposals are evaluated and selected competitively based on alignment with program goals and the strength and feasibility of the plan.
20) Does the program intend to make one award or multiple awards?
The program indicated about $20,000,000 was available to support multiple awards, suggesting an approach designed to fund a portfolio of projects.
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