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Ukraine Capacity in Intangible Technology Controls

ID: DFOP0017454 • Type: Posted
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Description

Reinforce the immediate need to establish effective safeguards and controls over sensitive research and technologies and to urgently inform R&D and emerging defense industry community on best practices for ITT safeguards, due diligence, and control requirements
Background
The Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Department of State, is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to strengthen Ukraine's capacity in Intangible Technology Controls (ITT). The goal is to establish effective safeguards and controls over sensitive research and technologies, particularly in light of the increased defense assistance following the 2022 Russian invasion. This initiative aims to inform the R&D and emerging defense industry community about best practices for ITT safeguards, due diligence, and control requirements.

Grant Details
The project will involve focused advisory and training engagements aimed at enhancing Ukraine's capabilities in several key areas: raising awareness among stakeholders regarding ITT, updating or developing industry and academic guidelines for safeguarding ITTs, enhancing government capabilities to assess end uses and risks related to ITTs, developing sustainable interagency mechanisms for effective controls and enforcement, raising awareness among enforcement agencies on investigative techniques related to ITT violations, and engaging with a core group of up to 60 R&D entities on STC requirements. The project will be implemented through a cooperative agreement requiring substantial involvement from the Department of State.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks), public and private educational institutions, for-profit organizations (if allowed by appropriation), public international organizations, and governmental institutions. All applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and be registered in SAM.gov. Organizations may only submit one proposal per institution.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the grant is 24 months, with an anticipated project start date of October 1, 2025.

Grant Value
The total available funding for this grant opportunity is $345,338. Individual awards may range from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of approximately $345,338.

Place of Performance
The grant activities are expected to take place primarily in Ukraine.
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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)
19.901 - Export Control and Related Border Security
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 7/18/25 International Security and Nonproliferation posted grant opportunity DFOP0017454 for Ukraine Capacity in Intangible Technology Controls with funding of $345,338. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.901 Export Control and Related Border Security. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $100,000 and $345,338.

Timing

Posted Date
July 18, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Aug. 18, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
July 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m. EDT
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The following U.S. or foreign organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Public and private educational institutions. For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds) Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$345,338
Floor
$100,000
Estimated Program Funding
$345,338
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation
Contact Email
none
Contact Phone
(703) 516-1684
Additional Information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Additional Information Site
https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=f2c8f279937e2650d114b7986cba1002&view=Default

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