Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008433
This grant opportunity (SFOP0008433) is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) funding call aimed at reducing the risk that weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems, and closely related advanced conventional weapons capabilities spread to actors that could misuse them. The program is funded through the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs (NADR) account and is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning awardees should expect ongoing technical and programmatic involvement from the U.S. government rather than a purely hands-off grant. The overarching purpose is practical risk reduction: preventing proliferation, blocking illicit procurement and know-how transfer, and strengthening the policies and capabilities that keep sensitive materials, data, and expertise from being diverted.
A central focus of the opportunity is countering the People’s Republic of China’s Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) strategy as it relates to advanced and converging technologies that could be applicable to WMD programs. The notice emphasizes that the PRC can seek access to sensitive technology through both licit channels (such as legitimate research partnerships, academic exchanges, joint ventures, and commercial supply chains) and illicit channels (such as covert procurement networks, misrepresentation of end users, transshipment, theft of intellectual property, or exploitation of compliance gaps). Projects proposed under this line of effort would generally be expected to help partners recognize and disrupt these transfer pathways, improve institutional and national safeguards, and reduce opportunities for diversion of dual-use technology into military programs.
Another major component is addressing the misuse of emerging technologies that have potential WMD or WMD-delivery applications by both state and non-state actors. This reflects the reality that fields like advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, high-performance computing, certain areas of biotechnology, and other rapidly evolving domains can lower barriers to developing or enabling WMD capabilities, improve targeting or delivery, or enhance the survivability and concealment of prohibited programs. The opportunity also recognizes the flip side: emerging technologies can be used defensively to strengthen nonproliferation and security. As a result, the NOFO explicitly includes work that leverages technology to safeguard WMD-relevant data and materials, which can include better security practices, more resilient information systems, improved screening and monitoring approaches, and other protective measures that reduce the chance of theft, diversion, or exploitation.
A third highlighted line of effort centers on building the capacity of higher education institutions outside the United States to prevent the transfer of sensitive WMD- and military-applicable technology to the PRC as part of MCF. In practical terms, this points toward strengthening how universities and research organizations manage dual-use research risks and international collaboration risks. Likely areas include improving internal governance, research security and integrity policies, compliance culture, screening and due diligence for partners and funders, controls on access to sensitive labs and data, and training for faculty, administrators, and researchers so they can identify red flags without shutting down legitimate scientific cooperation. The goal is not to isolate research communities, but to help institutions make informed, risk-based decisions that protect open research from being exploited.
Across all of these areas, the NOFO stresses long-term sustainability as a guiding principle. ISN/CTR is signaling that it values programs that endure after U.S. funding ends, for example by embedding capabilities in local institutions, creating repeatable training and governance models, developing durable policies and standard operating procedures, and reducing dependence on continual outside technical support. In other words, proposals are expected to deliver more than one-time workshops or short-term outputs; they should leave partner organizations better equipped to manage proliferation risks over the long run.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is issued by the Department of State, ISN, with a CFDA listing of 19.033. The original posting date was October 28, 2021, with an original closing date of January 31, 2022. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, with an award ceiling of $300,000 and an expectation of up to 25 awards, indicating an intent to support multiple, relatively modestly sized projects rather than a small number of large programs. Eligibility is listed broadly as “Others” with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which typically means applicants may include certain types of organizations beyond standard categories, depending on the NOFO’s specific criteria.
In summary, this funding call is designed to support targeted, partner-focused nonproliferation and threat reduction work at the intersection of emerging technology and WMD risk, with a specific emphasis on countering PRC MCF-related technology transfer and strengthening non-U.S. higher education institutions and other partners against diversion and misuse. The common thread is preventing sensitive knowledge, tools, and materials from being repurposed for WMD or military ends, while building practical, lasting safeguards that allow beneficial innovation and collaboration to continue with fewer security blind spots.Apply for SFOP0008433
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Countering the People's Republic of China Military Civil Fusion (MCF) Strategy and Balancing Risks and Rewards of Emerging Technologies with WMD Applications" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.033.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 28, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2022. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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