Opportunity Information: Apply for ISN ISNCTR 15 003
Apply for ISN ISNCTR 15 003
- 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 Nuclear Security 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 Nov 19, 2014 and posted on Nov 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 13, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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.
- Public International Organizations are also invited to submit proposals
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Global Nuclear Security Engagement Activities opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ISN ISNCTR 15 003) is a U.S. Department of State assistance 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 mission of the Department of State's Partnership for Nuclear Security (PNS), with an overall focus on practical engagement activities that strengthen nuclear security and reduce global threats. The announcement frames this as an open competition for assistance awards, meaning applicants propose specific project concepts aligned with the program goals rather than responding to a single narrowly defined deliverable.
Funding is provided through grants and cooperative agreements, with cooperative agreements implying a more active role for the government in project oversight and collaboration compared with a standard grant. ISN/CTR indicated approximately $7,000,000 in available funding for the fiscal year associated with the announcement and anticipated making multiple awards, with an expected total of about 30 awards. While the program can support larger efforts, it states a clear preference for projects budgeted under $250,000. At the same time, applicants may propose multiple related project components whose combined value exceeds $250,000, which signals that the office is open to either small standalone activities or coordinated packages of work when they are logically connected and programmatically justified.
The award size parameters are flexible: the listed award floor is $0, and the ceiling is $5,000,000, which effectively leaves room for a wide range of project scopes as long as they fit the program's objectives and available funds. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, reducing the barrier for organizations that may not be able to contribute non-federal funds. The funding is associated with CFDA 19.033, Global Threat Reduction, which situates the program within the broader U.S. foreign assistance portfolio aimed at preventing the proliferation or misuse of dangerous materials and related capabilities.
Eligibility is intentionally broad for mission-aligned organizations. The program invites proposals from nonprofit and non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and educational institutions, including public and state-controlled universities, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status. The notice also specifies that Public International Organizations are invited to apply, reflecting the international nature of nuclear security engagement and the likelihood of cross-border partnerships, training, or capacity-building efforts.
Key administrative details include a posted and created date of November 19, 2014, with an original and current closing date of February 13, 2015, and an archive date of March 15, 2015. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which provides 24/7 support (excluding federal holidays) via phone at 1-800-518-4726 or email at support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Global Nuclear Security Engagement Activities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ISN ISNCTR 15 003.
Which U.S. government agency is running this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State assistance competition run through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR).
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The opportunity seeks proposals for projects that support and advance the mission of the Department of State's Partnership for Nuclear Security (PNS), with an overall focus on practical engagement activities that strengthen nuclear security and reduce global threats.
Is this an open competition or a narrowly defined requirement?
It is framed as an open competition for assistance awards. Applicants are expected to propose specific project concepts aligned with program goals rather than responding to one narrowly defined deliverable.
What types of funding instruments are available (grant vs cooperative agreement)?
Funding may be provided through grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this announcement?
The announcement notes that cooperative agreements imply a more active role for the government in project oversight and collaboration compared with a standard grant.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
ISN/CTR indicated approximately $7,000,000 in available funding for the fiscal year associated with the announcement.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The announcement anticipated making multiple awards, with an expected total of about 30 awards.
What project budget size does the program prefer?
The program states a clear preference for projects budgeted under $250,000.
Can an applicant propose a budget higher than $250,000?
Yes. While projects under $250,000 are preferred, applicants may propose multiple related project components whose combined value exceeds $250,000, as long as the components are logically connected and programmatically justified.
What is the minimum and maximum award size listed?
The listed award floor is $0 and the ceiling is $5,000,000, allowing for a wide range of project scopes consistent with program objectives and available funds.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The funding is associated with CFDA 19.033, titled Global Threat Reduction.
How does CFDA 19.033 relate to the program focus?
CFDA 19.033 places the program within the broader U.S. foreign assistance portfolio aimed at preventing the proliferation or misuse of dangerous materials and related capabilities, consistent with nuclear security engagement and threat reduction goals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally broad for mission-aligned organizations. The program invites proposals from:
- Nonprofit and non-governmental organizations
- International organizations
- Educational institutions, including public and state-controlled universities
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status
- Public International Organizations
Are Public International Organizations eligible?
Yes. The notice specifically states that Public International Organizations are invited to apply, reflecting the international nature of nuclear security engagement activities.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The key administrative dates listed are:
- Posted/Created date: November 19, 2014
- Original closing date: February 13, 2015
- Current closing date: February 13, 2015
- Archive date: March 15, 2015
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What support is available through the Grants.gov Contact Center?
The Grants.gov Contact Center provides 24/7 support (excluding federal holidays) by phone and email.
How do I contact the Grants.gov Contact Center?
You can contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at:
- Phone: 1-800-518-4726
- Email: support@grants.gov
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: National Non Profit Organization Grant Program
Previous opportunity: Global Chemical Security Engagement Activities
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for ISN ISNCTR 15 003
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (ISN ISNCTR 15 003) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| National Non Profit Organization Grant Program Apply for DHS USCG 2015 001 Funding Number: DHS USCG 2015 001 Agency: United States Coast Guard Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DRL Request for Proposals for Programs in Cambodia, Laos, and Papua New Guinea Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 017 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 15 017 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $396,000 |
| DRL Programs in Support of Land Rights in Cambodia and Vietnam Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 15 018 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 15 018 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $495,000 |
| Request for Information USAID/Indonesia Challenge and Prize Platform in Development Apply for RFI CHALLENGE INDO Funding Number: RFI CHALLENGE INDO Agency: Indonesia USAID Jakarta Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Environmental Stewards Inter Tribal Youth Climate Leadership Congress Apply for F15AS00023 Funding Number: F15AS00023 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| Documentation of Historic Sites in the Lower Columbia River Region Apply for P15AC00060 Funding Number: P15AC00060 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $59,973 |
| FY 2015 Special Professional Fellows Program for Southeast Asia Apply for ECA ECAPEC 15 004 Funding Number: ECA ECAPEC 15 004 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $800,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award The Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site, New York Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0004 Funding Number: NPS 15 NERO 0004 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $249,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award National Shrine of the Bill of Rights Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0005 Funding Number: NPS 15 NERO 0005 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $230,000 |
| Task Agreement to the GGNPC for Exhibit and Retail Fixture Design Development and Planning Documents for the William Penn Mott Visitor Center at the Presidio Apply for P15AS00007 Funding Number: P15AS00007 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| 14.PMWRA.Vietnam.RFA Apply for PM PMWRA 14 066 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 14 066 Agency: PM Weapons Removal and Abatement Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $7,000,000 |
| Spatial and Movement Dynamics of Elk Using the National Elk Refuge, Wyoming Apply for F15AS00033 Funding Number: F15AS00033 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $15,866 |
| Prescribed Fire Training Exchange Apply for F15AS00034 Funding Number: F15AS00034 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $40,260 |
| 15.PMWRA.Global.RFA Apply for PM PMWRA 15 003 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 15 003 Agency: PM Weapons Removal and Abatement Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $325,000 |
| Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance Apply for F15AS00036 Funding Number: F15AS00036 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $60,000 |
| Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0006 Funding Number: NPS 15 NERO 0006 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $85,782 |
| Entrepreneurship Programs Apply for SCA ISB 15 AW 003 12012014 Funding Number: SCA ISB 15 AW 003 12012014 Agency: U.S. Mission to Pakistan Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0007 Funding Number: NPS 15 NERO 0007 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $130,941 |
| Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0008 Funding Number: NPS 15 NERO 0008 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $59,160 |
| Task Agreement with Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership, Inc. Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0009 Funding Number: NPS 15 NERO 0009 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $29,580 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "ISN ISNCTR 15 003", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.