Countering WMD and UAS Threats in Iraq

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen Iraq's capabilities in countering threats from weapons of mass destruction and unmanned aerial systems through training, preparedness, and improved coordination among various stakeholders.

$5,000,000

Closed

Nationwide

Grant Description

Despite its loss of key leaders as recently as September October 2024, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other terrorist groups remain active in Iraq. In addition, U.S., Iraqi, and other allied security forces are increasingly being targeted by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) attacks from Iran-backed militia groups. Inadequate security practices leave legitimate chemical and biological material and precursor suppliers and vendors vulnerable to exploitation for use in a WMD by nefarious actors.

Funding Details

Award Range

$100,000 - $5,000,000

Total Program Funding

$20,000,000

Number of Awards

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Exclusive - see details

Additional Requirements

U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO); Federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs); public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education; foreign-based institutions of higher education, and U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

October 26, 2024

Application Closes

January 17, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

U.S. Department of State (Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation)

iraqctr@state.gov

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