Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005274
The grant opportunity titled "Countering Ballistic Missile and Related Technology Proliferation" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005274) is a U.S. Department of State program administered through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN), specifically the Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR). It is offered as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordinating on activities, providing guidance, or working closely with the awardee rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant).
The core purpose of the opportunity is to reduce the spread of ballistic missile technology by helping partner countries better implement and enforce relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs). In practical terms, the program is aimed at building real-world capacity in countries that may be targeted by proliferators or used as transshipment hubs. Projects under this opportunity would generally focus on strengthening national systems that support UNSCR implementation, such as developing enforcement procedures, improving interagency coordination, enhancing legal or regulatory frameworks related to sanctions and export controls, and training the personnel who are responsible for detection, investigation, interdiction, licensing, customs screening, and related compliance functions. The emphasis is on enabling partner governments to translate UNSCR requirements into effective day-to-day action that interrupts procurement and shipment pathways tied to missile-related proliferation.
A second major component is analytical and investigative in nature. ISN/CTR indicates it will also support projects that use open source research to identify entities involved in ballistic missile technology proliferation and to track emerging techniques used to evade UNSC sanctions. That includes systematically collecting and analyzing publicly available information to map procurement networks, front companies, shipping and logistics patterns, trade anomalies, and other indicators of illicit activity. It also implies attention to how sanctioned actors adapt over time, such as by shifting jurisdictions, altering ownership structures, using intermediaries, changing shipping routes, exploiting free trade zones, or employing other forms of concealment. The intent is to generate actionable insights that can support enforcement efforts and keep pace with evolving evasion tactics.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning applicants are broadly open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that would have been provided in the full announcement. The program is associated with CFDA number 19.033, which corresponds to State Department assistance programs in this area. The opportunity was created on July 13, 2018, with an original closing date of August 14, 2018. The notice lists an award ceiling and expected number of awards as 0, which often reflects incomplete posting fields, an indefinite funding level at the time of publication, or an announcement structure where specific amounts and award counts are not precommitted in the summary data.
Overall, this opportunity is focused on two complementary tracks: (1) practical capacity-building that improves how partner countries enforce UN sanctions and related national controls against ballistic missile technology proliferation, and (2) open source, research-driven identification of proliferation actors and their sanctions evasion methods, with the goal of strengthening global counterproliferation enforcement and awareness.Apply for SFOP0005274
- 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 "Countering Ballistic Missile and Related Technology Proliferation" 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 Jul 13, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Countering Ballistic Missile and Related Technology Proliferation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0005274.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State program, administered through the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN), specifically the Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period. Examples described in the opportunity include coordinating on activities, providing guidance, or otherwise working closely with the awardee rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to reduce the spread of ballistic missile technology by helping partner countries better implement and enforce relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs).
What kind of countries is this program trying to support?
The opportunity is aimed at building capacity in partner countries that may be targeted by proliferators or used as transshipment hubs.
What are the main project tracks or focus areas described in the opportunity?
The opportunity describes two complementary components:
- Capacity-building to improve partner governments' ability to implement and enforce UNSCRs in day-to-day operations.
- Open source analytical and investigative work to identify proliferation actors and track evolving sanctions-evasion techniques.
What types of capacity-building activities are envisioned?
Projects would generally focus on strengthening national systems that support UNSCR implementation. Examples mentioned include:
- Developing or improving enforcement procedures
- Improving interagency coordination
- Enhancing legal or regulatory frameworks related to sanctions and export controls
- Training personnel responsible for detection, investigation, interdiction, licensing, customs screening, and related compliance functions
What does "translating UNSCR requirements into day-to-day action" mean in this context?
It refers to helping partner governments convert UNSCR obligations into practical operational measures that can interrupt procurement and shipment pathways tied to missile-related proliferation.
What is the analytical and investigative component of the program?
ISN/CTR indicates it will support projects that use open source research to identify entities involved in ballistic missile technology proliferation and to track emerging techniques used to evade UN Security Council sanctions.
What kinds of open source research outputs or targets are described?
The opportunity highlights systematic collection and analysis of publicly available information to map and understand:
- Procurement networks
- Front companies
- Shipping and logistics patterns
- Trade anomalies
- Other indicators of illicit activity
What sanctions evasion techniques does the opportunity suggest tracking?
The notice implies attention to how sanctioned actors adapt, including by:
- Shifting jurisdictions
- Altering ownership structures
- Using intermediaries
- Changing shipping routes
- Exploiting free trade zones
- Using other forms of concealment
What is the intended impact of the open source analysis component?
The stated intent is to produce actionable insights that can support enforcement efforts and help stakeholders keep pace with evolving evasion tactics.
How is eligibility described for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning applicants are broadly open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that would have been provided in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.033.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The notice indicates the opportunity was created on July 13, 2018, with an original closing date of August 14, 2018.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The notice lists an award ceiling of 0. This often reflects incomplete posting fields, an indefinite funding level at the time of publication, or a summary that does not precommit to specific amounts.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The notice lists the expected number of awards as 0. As described, this can occur when summary fields are incomplete, funding levels are not finalized in the summary data, or the announcement structure does not specify award counts in the top-line posting.
Is this opportunity primarily focused on training and procedures, or on research and analysis?
Based on the description provided, it is designed to cover both: practical, operational capacity-building for UNSCR enforcement and an open source research track to identify proliferation actors and sanctions-evasion methods.
What specific technology area is being targeted?
The focus is on ballistic missile technology and related technology proliferation, particularly as it relates to enforcing UNSCRs and countering procurement and shipment networks.
What does the opportunity suggest about the role of enforcement and compliance personnel?
The capacity-building portion emphasizes strengthening the capabilities of personnel involved in detection, investigation, interdiction, licensing, customs screening, and compliance, indicating an operational focus on the functions that directly disrupt illicit procurement and movement of goods.
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