Promoting Strategic Trade Controls and Nonproliferation in the Asia Pacific Region | ISN ISNECC 17 008

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The grant opportunity titled "Promoting Strategic Trade Controls and Nonproliferation in the Asia Pacific Region" (Funding Opportunity Number: ISN ISNECC 17 008) is a discretionary grant released by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation. It focuses on strengthening strategic trade controls and advancing broader nonproliferation goals across the Asia Pacific by supporting practical, policy-focused engagement among regional stakeholders. The core idea is to use structured discussions and capacity-building activities to help countries and regional actors reduce the risk of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related materials, technology, and dual-use items, while also improving cooperation on related security challenges.

The selected grantee is expected to carry out a series of workshops and meetings designed to promote effective strategic trade controls and nonproliferation practices. These events are not meant to be standalone seminars; they are intended to be integrated into an established regional dialogue framework. Specifically, all activities should be conducted under the auspices of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP), which is described as the nongovernmental, or "track 2," counterpart to the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). In practical terms, this means the program should leverage CSCAP's network and convening power to bring together experts, officials, and practitioners in a setting that supports more open, candid, and technically detailed discussions than might be possible in purely formal diplomatic venues.

A central vehicle for achieving these goals is participation in and support for CSCAP Study Group meetings, particularly those that deal with nonproliferation and disarmament as well as maritime cooperation. The opportunity emphasizes that these study groups are well suited to facilitating frank dialogue on major regional security issues, which suggests the program is expected to prioritize substantive exchanges, scenario-based discussions, and policy-relevant outputs rather than purely ceremonial engagement. Because maritime cooperation is explicitly referenced alongside nonproliferation and disarmament, the grant appears designed to connect trade control and nonproliferation objectives to real-world regional pathways for illicit trafficking and proliferation, including maritime routes and enforcement challenges, and to encourage coordination among stakeholders who may not routinely work together.

In terms of administration and eligibility, the opportunity falls under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 19.901 and uses a grant as the funding instrument. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The listing also includes "Others," and the description highlights U.S. educational institutions and Public International Organizations (PIOs), signaling an intent to attract credible conveners with demonstrated expertise and existing regional relationships, particularly those able to operate effectively in multilateral policy environments.

The funding parameters show an award ceiling of $445,000. The posting indicates an original closing date of May 12, 2017, and a creation date of March 10, 2017. While the notice does not spell out the exact number of awards or provide a detailed performance period in the excerpt provided, the structure and emphasis on multiple events suggests a programmatic approach spanning more than a single meeting, with deliverables likely tied to organizing and executing workshops, supporting study group sessions, and potentially producing summaries or recommendations that can inform ongoing regional discussions.

Overall, the opportunity is best understood as support for a sustained set of CSCAP-linked engagements that strengthen the policy and practical foundations of strategic trade controls in the Asia Pacific. By working through CSCAP and its study groups, the grant aims to encourage candid expert dialogue, build shared understanding of proliferation risks and control measures, and foster regional cooperation in ways that complement formal government-to-government processes associated with the ARF.

• The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Strategic Trade Controls and Nonproliferation in the Asia Pacific Region" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.901.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2017-03-10.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-05-12. (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 $445,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.

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