Opportunity Information: Apply for ISN ISNECC 17 008
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.Apply for ISN ISNECC 17 008
- 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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1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Promoting Strategic Trade Controls and Nonproliferation in the Asia Pacific Region."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ISN ISNECC 17 008.
3) Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.
4) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The grant aims to strengthen strategic trade controls and advance broader nonproliferation goals across the Asia Pacific region by supporting practical, policy-focused engagement among regional stakeholders.
5) What problem set is this grant trying to address?
The program is designed to help reduce the risk of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and related materials, technology, and dual-use items, while improving cooperation on related security challenges.
6) What kinds of activities is the selected grantee expected to carry out?
The selected grantee is expected to implement a series of workshops and meetings that promote effective strategic trade controls and nonproliferation practices.
7) Are these events intended to be standalone trainings or one-off seminars?
No. The notice emphasizes that the workshops and meetings are not meant to be standalone seminars. They are intended to be integrated into an established regional dialogue framework.
8) What regional framework must the activities be tied to?
All activities should be conducted under the auspices of the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP).
9) What is CSCAP in relation to other regional forums?
CSCAP is described as the nongovernmental, or "track 2," counterpart to the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
10) Why does the opportunity emphasize working through CSCAP?
Working through CSCAP is intended to leverage its network and convening power to bring together experts, officials, and practitioners in an environment that supports more open, candid, and technically detailed discussions than may be possible in purely formal diplomatic settings.
11) What CSCAP mechanism is highlighted as a central vehicle for the work?
The opportunity highlights participation in and support for CSCAP Study Group meetings, especially those addressing nonproliferation and disarmament and maritime cooperation.
12) What type of engagement is the program expected to prioritize within these study groups?
The description suggests an emphasis on substantive exchanges, scenario-based discussions, and policy-relevant outputs, rather than ceremonial or purely formal engagement.
13) Why is maritime cooperation mentioned in a nonproliferation and trade control grant?
By referencing maritime cooperation alongside nonproliferation and disarmament, the grant appears designed to connect strategic trade control objectives to real-world pathways for illicit trafficking and proliferation, including maritime routes and enforcement challenges.
14) What region does the grant focus on?
The geographic focus is the Asia Pacific region.
15) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 19.901.
16) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
17) Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Others (as listed in the eligibility section)
18) Does the notice indicate interest in any particular types of organizations?
Yes. The description highlights U.S. educational institutions and Public International Organizations (PIOs), suggesting interest in credible conveners with demonstrated expertise and established regional relationships.
19) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $445,000.
20) When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The notice lists a creation date of March 10, 2017 and an original closing date of May 12, 2017.
21) Does the excerpt specify the number of awards?
No. The excerpt provided does not specify the number of awards.
22) Does the excerpt specify the performance period?
No. The excerpt provided does not provide a detailed performance period.
23) What does the opportunity imply about the overall scope and structure of the project?
The emphasis on multiple workshops, meetings, and study group support implies a programmatic approach spanning more than a single event, built around sustained engagement through CSCAP-linked dialogues.
24) What kinds of deliverables are implied by the description?
While not explicitly listed in the excerpt, the structure suggests deliverables likely tied to organizing and executing workshops, supporting study group sessions, and potentially producing summaries or recommendations that can inform ongoing regional discussions.
25) How does this grant relate to formal government-to-government processes in the region?
The grant is positioned to complement formal processes associated with the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) by working through CSCAP as a track 2 platform that can support more candid expert dialogue and help build shared understanding across stakeholders.
26) What is meant by "strategic trade controls" in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the notice, strategic trade controls refer to measures and practices intended to reduce proliferation risk by improving how countries and regional actors address trade involving sensitive materials, technology, and dual-use items that could contribute to WMD programs.
27) What is the overall expected outcome of the funded work?
The expected outcome is stronger policy and practical foundations for strategic trade controls in the Asia Pacific, including improved cooperation to address proliferation risks and related security challenges through CSCAP-linked engagements.
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