Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009232
The Chemical Security Program (CSP) is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) within the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN). It is funded using the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs (NADR) account and supports foreign assistance efforts aimed at reducing threats tied to weapons of mass destruction (WMD). In practical terms, the program is designed to help partner countries strengthen their ability to stop chemical threats before they happen, recognize and investigate them when they emerge, limit their impact, and recover effectively if an incident occurs. The broader CTR mission behind this opportunity is to mitigate proliferation and security risks connected to WMD, related delivery systems, and advanced conventional weapons, whether those risks come from state-level proliferators or non-state actors.
CSP specifically focuses on chemical security and chemical weapons (CW) risk reduction by working with a wide range of foreign counterparts. Those partners can include law enforcement agencies, government ministries and regulators, universities and research institutions, industrial and commercial chemical stakeholders, and technical or scientific communities that handle or study hazardous and potentially weaponizable chemicals. The intent is to build durable, real-world capacity across the systems that matter most for chemical security, including prevention measures, detection and monitoring capabilities, incident mitigation, and response readiness. The opportunity emphasizes helping partners address the malicious proliferation and misuse of weaponizable chemicals, as well as improving preparedness for chemical attacks.
A central feature of the program is its prioritization of countering state-driven chemical weapons proliferation, particularly what the notice describes as "vertical" CW proliferation, meaning advances or improvements in chemical weapons capabilities by states that are violating the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). This is identified as the program's top priority. Chemical attacks by non-state actors remain within scope, but the notice signals that this area received decreased emphasis in FY23 compared to the state-focused CW proliferation concern. The program also highlights the evolving nature of chemical weapons threats and indicates that CSP is intended to be flexible and responsive, using global program resources to adapt quickly as proliferator tactics, technologies, and operating environments change.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity that will be awarded through cooperative agreements, which typically means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 19.033 and is issued by the Department of State, Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation. The funding opportunity number is SFOP0009232. The notice indicates an award ceiling of $250,000 and anticipates up to 25 awards. The posting lists an original closing date of January 31, 2023, with a creation date of October 31, 2022. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced as being provided in the full announcement materials.Apply for SFOP0009232
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chemical Security Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.033.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 31, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Chemical Security Program (CSP)?
The Chemical Security Program (CSP) is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) within the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN). It supports foreign assistance efforts intended to reduce threats tied to weapons of mass destruction (WMD), with a practical focus on chemical security and chemical weapons (CW) risk reduction.
2. Which U.S. government office administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation (ISN), and run through the Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR).
3. What is the program trying to accomplish in practical terms?
CSP is designed to help partner countries strengthen their ability to: stop chemical threats before they happen, recognize and investigate chemical threats when they emerge, limit the impact of incidents, and recover effectively after an incident occurs.
4. What broader mission does this program support?
The program sits within the broader CTR mission to mitigate proliferation and security risks connected to WMD, related delivery systems, and advanced conventional weapons, whether those risks come from state-level proliferators or non-state actors.
5. What threats does CSP focus on?
CSP specifically focuses on chemical security and chemical weapons (CW) risk reduction, including efforts to address malicious proliferation and misuse of weaponizable chemicals and to improve preparedness for chemical attacks.
6. What is the top priority for CSP according to the notice?
The notice identifies countering state-driven chemical weapons proliferation as the program's top priority, especially "vertical" CW proliferation, meaning advances or improvements in chemical weapons capabilities by states that are violating the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
7. What does "vertical" chemical weapons proliferation mean in this notice?
In this notice, "vertical" CW proliferation refers to advances or improvements in chemical weapons capabilities by states that are violating the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
8. Are chemical threats posed by non-state actors included?
Yes. Chemical attacks by non-state actors remain within scope. However, the notice indicates this area received decreased emphasis in FY23 compared to the state-focused CW proliferation concern.
9. Who are the foreign counterparts or partners CSP may work with?
The program may work with a wide range of foreign counterparts, including law enforcement agencies, government ministries and regulators, universities and research institutions, industrial and commercial chemical stakeholders, and technical or scientific communities that handle or study hazardous and potentially weaponizable chemicals.
10. What kinds of capacity-building does CSP emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes building durable, real-world capacity across systems that matter most for chemical security, including prevention measures, detection and monitoring capabilities, incident mitigation, and response readiness.
11. How does CSP describe its approach to changing threats?
The notice describes CSP as intended to be flexible and responsive, using global program resources to adapt quickly as proliferator tactics, technologies, and operating environments change.
12. What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
13. What award instrument will be used?
The notice states awards will be made through cooperative agreements, which typically means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period.
14. What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 19.033.
15. What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SFOP0009232.
16. What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The notice indicates an award ceiling of $250,000.
17. How many awards are anticipated?
The notice anticipates up to 25 awards.
18. What are the key dates listed in the posting?
The posting lists a creation date of October 31, 2022, and an original closing date of January 31, 2023.
19. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced as being provided in the full announcement materials.
20. Where can applicants find the additional eligibility details?
The notice indicates additional eligibility details are provided in the full announcement materials.
21. What funding source supports CSP?
The program is funded using the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs (NADR) account.
22. What is the main geographic or audience focus implied by the program description?
The program description emphasizes supporting partner countries and working with foreign counterparts as part of U.S. foreign assistance efforts.
23. Does the program focus only on chemical weapons, or broader chemical security as well?
Based on the notice, CSP focuses on both chemical security and chemical weapons risk reduction, including prevention, detection/monitoring, investigation, mitigation, response readiness, and recovery related to chemical threats.
24. What does "substantial involvement" mean for applicants under a cooperative agreement?
The notice explains this generally: cooperative agreements typically mean the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back.
25. Is the program intended to support long-lasting improvements?
Yes. The notice emphasizes building durable, real-world capacity across the systems that matter most for chemical security.
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