# Addressing Development and Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons by Russia

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0017240-addressing-development-and-use-of-chemical-and-biological/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359215

> Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation offered grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $250,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 30, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0017240 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 30, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $10.0 million |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| 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)

The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses; U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education; foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO); Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); Public International Organizations (PIO) ; Foreign Public Entities (FPE); and foreign-based institutions of higher education.

## What the grant funds

In response to the national security threat posed by chemical and biological weapons (CBW) , ISN/CTR will engage biological, biotechnology, chemical, and pharmaceutical (BBCP) industry on compliance and due diligence best-practices to protect manufacturing and distribution supply chains from Russian acquisition of material and equipment for CBW development. In the instances of use, ISN/CTR will train first responders to assess and secure contamination sites and collect and transport samples to maintain a proper chain of custody to a detection laboratory. ISN/CTR will also train laboratory staff in CBW detection methods to ensure beneficiaries are technically proficient to detect CBW use, as well as strengthen cybersecurity via assessments and select upgrades to protect detection processes, documentation, and reporting.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0017240 still open?

No. It closed on July 30, 2025.

### Who can apply for Addressing Development and Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons by Russia?

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 Addressing Development and Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons by Russia?

Closed July 30, 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 $10.0 million each. About $15.0 million in total across about 10 awards.