# Build Partner Capabilities to Counter Global Biological Threats

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0016989-build-partner-capabilities-to-counter-global-biological/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356859

> Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $100,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on January 17, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0016989 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 17, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $15.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.033 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

ISN/CTR’s Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) seeks to mitigate global biological threats by securing and/or protecting against the misuse of high consequence pathogens, synthetic biological materials, biotechnologies, genomic data, life sciences research, laboratory infrastructure, and related equipment for biological weapons (BW) purposes, and helping foreign partners develop biosecurity policy, guidance and technical capabilities at the national and regional levels to promote the adoption or compliance with international best practices and frameworks that advance U.S. biological nonproliferation objectives.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0016989 still open?

No. It closed on January 17, 2025.

### Who can apply for Build Partner Capabilities to Counter Global Biological Threats?

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Build Partner Capabilities to Counter Global Biological Threats?

Closed January 17, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $5.0 million each. About $15.0 million in total across about 5 awards.