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Countering U.S. Adversary WMD and Drone Threats in Iraq

ID: DFOP0017268 • Type: Posted
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Description

ISN/CTR's Iraq Program works inside Iraq to target and disrupt Iran's efforts to threaten U.S. troops and Israel, by denying Iranian-backed proxies and other terrorist groups the ability to pursue unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) capabilities, and by preventing UAS and chemical and biological weapons (CBW) attacks on U.S. personnel and interests in Iraq and the broader region. Through targeted engagements in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan, the ISN/CTR Iraq Program develops Iraqi capabilities to counter these threats by disrupting threat actor acquisition of materials, dual-use equipment, technologies, expertise, and infrastructure for the development of CBW, and supports Iraqi military forces, law enforcement, and laboratories to detect and respond to CBW attacks. Supporting Iraqi prevention and response capabilities against chemical, biological, radiological, and UAS threats provides security to U.S. personnel and allies in the region, while weakening Iran's proxy networks, in turn creating greater leverage for the United States for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
Background
The Countering U.S. Adversary WMD and Drone Threats in Iraq grant opportunity is issued by the International Security and Nonproliferation Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction, Department of State. The program aims to disrupt Iran's efforts to threaten U.S. troops and allies by preventing the acquisition and use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) capabilities by Iranian-backed proxies and terrorist groups.

The initiative focuses on enhancing Iraqi capabilities to counter these threats, thereby providing security to U.S. personnel and allies while weakening Iran's proxy networks.

Grant Details
The ISN/CTR Iraq Program seeks proposals that align with its goals to protect U.S. personnel from chemical and biological threats, enhance Iraq's ability to counter UAS threats, and strengthen response capabilities against chemical, biological, radiological, and UAS threats. Key objectives include:
1) Enhancing Iraqi ability to counter state and non-state UAS threats;
2) Bolstering Chemical and Biological response capabilities;
3) Enhancing public, private, and regional collaborations to mitigate CB threats.

Projects should aim for a self-sustaining security culture in Iraq that reduces the threat posed by terrorist organizations or proliferator states.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. for-profit organizations, U.S.-based non-profit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), foreign-based NGOs, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), Foreign Public Entities (FPEs), and foreign institutions of higher education. All applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for projects is expected to be between 12 to 24 months, with projects proposed to be completed in 15 months or less.

Grant Value
The total available funding for this grant opportunity is $1,500,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of approximately $250,000.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan.
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Overview

Agency
International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) [DOS]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.033 - Global Threat Reduction
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 6/2/25 International Security and Nonproliferation posted grant opportunity DFOP0017268 for Countering U.S. Adversary WMD and Drone Threats in Iraq with funding of $1.5 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.033 Global Threat Reduction. It is expected that 10 total grants will be made worth between $50,000 and $250,000.

Timing

Posted Date
June 2, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
July 31, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
June 2, 2025, 9:57 a.m. EDT
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses; U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education; foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO); Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); Public International Organizations (PIO) ; Foreign Public Entities (FPE); and foreign-based institutions of higher education.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$250,000
Floor
$50,000
Estimated Program Funding
$1,500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
10

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(703) 516-1684
Additional Information
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