# Countering WMD and UAS Threats in Iraq

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0016991-countering-wmd-and-uas-threats-in-iraq/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356862

> 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 $20.0 million in total. Applications closed on January 17, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0016991 |
| 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 | $20.0 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

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0016991 still open?

No. It closed on January 17, 2025.

### Who can apply for Countering WMD and UAS Threats in Iraq?

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 Countering WMD and UAS Threats in Iraq?

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 $20.0 million in total across about 5 awards.