Opportunity Information: Apply for ISN ISNCTR 13 003
Apply for ISN ISNCTR 13 003
- 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 "Iraq Nonproliferation 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 14, 2012 and posted on Dec 14, 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 $9,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Iraq Nonproliferation Engagement Activities funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ISN ISNCTR 13 003) is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, specifically the Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR). It is structured as a discretionary funding opportunity using cooperative agreements, which typically means awardees should expect an active partnership with the U.S. government during implementation rather than a purely hands-off grant arrangement. The program focus is on supporting projects that advance the goals of the Iraq Scientist Engagement Program (ISEP), a mission aimed at reducing proliferation risks by engaging scientific and technical communities in Iraq in peaceful, transparent, and internationally responsible work.
In practical terms, the opportunity is looking for projects proposed by non-profit/non-governmental organizations and educational institutions, with eligibility described as unrestricted as long as applicants fit any clarifications in the full announcement. The assistance is intended for initiatives that strengthen nonproliferation outcomes in Iraq by constructively involving scientists, researchers, and related institutions in activities aligned with global threat reduction. While the public summary does not list specific project categories, the framing around "scientist engagement" and "nonproliferation" signals that proposed activities would likely include capacity-building, technical collaboration for civilian purposes, redirection of expertise toward peaceful research, training and professional development, and other structured engagements that reduce incentives or opportunities for involvement in weapons-related proliferation.
For this competition, ISN/CTR indicated it had approximately USD 9,000,000 available in that fiscal year and expected to make multiple awards rather than a single large award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may not have significant non-federal funding to contribute. Although the total amount available is substantial, the program states a clear preference for projects with budgets under USD 500,000. At the same time, it leaves room for awards that may include multiple projects whose combined totals exceed USD 500,000, suggesting that applicants could submit either smaller, targeted initiatives or a bundled set of related activities under one proposal, depending on what the solicitation allows.
Key administrative details include a posted and creation date of December 14, 2012, with an application deadline (closing date) of February 1, 2013, and an archive date of March 3, 2013. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.033 (Global Threat Reduction). The award ceiling is listed as USD 9,000,000 and the award floor as USD 0, reflecting that individual award sizes could vary widely depending on the approach, scope, and the number of awards the agency ultimately chose to make.
Applicants were directed to use Grants.gov for full access to the announcement and submission logistics, with Grants.gov customer support provided for technical access issues (1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov). Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a competitively awarded cooperative agreement program meant to fund practical, engagement-focused projects that help advance U.S. and international nonproliferation objectives in Iraq through constructive collaboration with the Iraqi scientific community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Iraq Nonproliferation Engagement Activities (ISN ISNCTR 13 003)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is called the Iraq Nonproliferation Engagement Activities funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ISN ISNCTR 13 003.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State grant competition.
Which bureau and office are running the program?
The opportunity is run through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, specifically the Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR).
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity uses cooperative agreements as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that the awards are cooperative agreements?
Cooperative agreements typically mean the awardee should expect an active partnership with the U.S. government during implementation, rather than a purely hands-off grant arrangement.
What is the main purpose or focus of the program?
The program supports projects that advance the goals of the Iraq Scientist Engagement Program (ISEP), which aims to reduce proliferation risks by engaging scientific and technical communities in Iraq in peaceful, transparent, and internationally responsible work.
How does this opportunity relate to nonproliferation?
It is designed to strengthen nonproliferation outcomes in Iraq by constructively involving scientists, researchers, and related institutions in activities aligned with global threat reduction.
Who is eligible to apply based on the summary provided?
Projects are sought from non-profit/non-governmental organizations and educational institutions. Eligibility is described as unrestricted as long as applicants fit any clarifications in the full announcement.
Are for-profit organizations mentioned as eligible?
The public summary highlights non-profit/non-governmental organizations and educational institutions. It does not explicitly list for-profit entities in the information provided.
What types of projects are expected or implied by the opportunity?
While specific project categories are not listed in the public summary, the emphasis on "scientist engagement" and "nonproliferation" signals projects may include capacity-building, technical collaboration for civilian purposes, redirection of expertise toward peaceful research, training and professional development, and other structured engagements that reduce incentives or opportunities for weapons-related proliferation.
What country or region is the program focused on?
The activities are focused on Iraq, particularly engagement with Iraqi scientific and technical communities and institutions.
How much total funding was available for this competition?
ISN/CTR indicated approximately USD 9,000,000 was available in that fiscal year.
Does the agency expect to make one award or multiple awards?
The agency expected to make multiple awards rather than a single large award.
Is there a preferred project budget size?
Yes. The program states a clear preference for projects with budgets under USD 500,000.
Can an application request more than USD 500,000?
The summary indicates room for awards that may include multiple projects whose combined totals exceed USD 500,000, suggesting applicants might propose a bundled set of related activities under one proposal, depending on what the solicitation allows.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as USD 9,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as USD 0, which indicates individual award sizes could vary widely depending on approach, scope, and the number of awards made.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.033, associated with Global Threat Reduction.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted (and creation) date is December 14, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date (application deadline) was February 1, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is March 3, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to use Grants.gov for full access to the announcement and submission logistics.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical support?
Grants.gov customer support was provided for technical access issues at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
What is the overall goal of the funded activities, as described in the summary?
Overall, the opportunity is described as a competitively awarded cooperative agreement program to fund practical, engagement-focused projects that advance U.S. and international nonproliferation objectives in Iraq through constructive collaboration with the Iraqi scientific community.
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