[Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-arms-control-and-international-security-affairs/bureau-of-international-security-and-nonproliferation/)

July 31, 2025

$50,000–$250,000 per award; estimated total program funding $1,500,000; up to 10 awards

Supports projects to counter WMD and drone threats in Iraq, enhancing Iraqi capacity to disrupt and respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and UAS threats.

--- ## Description This opportunity, issued by the Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation, funds projects that counter weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS, or drones) threats in Iraq. The program specifically targets the disruption of Iranian-backed proxies and other terrorist groups that threaten U.S. troops and regional allies, including Israel. Funding supports activities that: - Deny adversaries access to materials, dual-use equipment, technologies, expertise, and infrastructure for developing chemical and biological weapons (CBW). - Build Iraqi military, law enforcement, and laboratory capabilities to detect and respond to CBW and UAS attacks. - Strengthen regional security and reduce the operational reach of Iranian proxy networks. Projects may involve training, technical assistance, technology transfer, or capacity-building within Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan, with the overarching goal of improving prevention and response to chemical, biological, radiological, and drone-based threats. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: July 31, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $1,500,000 - Award ceiling: $250,000 - Award floor: $50,000 - Expected number of awards: up to 10 - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses - U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) - U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education - Foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) - Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) - Public International Organizations (PIOs) - Foreign Public Entities (FPEs) - Foreign-based institutions of higher education --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359224). - Review the full funding opportunity and requirements on the [official opportunity page](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=fd4f798b4775221067358810326d435f&view=Default). - Prepare all required documentation as outlined in the opportunity announcement. - No cost sharing or matching funds are required. --- ## Additional Information - The focus is on non-proliferation and enhancing security in Iraq and the broader region. - Projects should directly support the development of Iraqi capabilities to prevent, detect, and respond to WMD and UAS threats. - This is a cooperative agreement, so substantial involvement from the Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation is expected. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359224) - [Opportunity Details in MyGrants](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=fd4f798b4775221067358810326d435f&view=Default) - [Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation](https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary-for-arms-control-and-international-security-affairs/bureau-of-international-security-and-nonproliferation/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |--------------------------|------------------------| | ISN/CTR Iraq Program | iraqctr@state.gov |

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

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