Countering Chemical Weapons Threats

Objectives: The Countering Chemical Weapons Threats grant aims to reinforce global security by preventing the proliferation of chemical weapons and related materials to U.S. adversaries. This discretionary funding opportunity focuses on advancing non-proliferation efforts and enhancing U.S. national security by supporting projects that: 1) prevent adversaries from acquiring chemical weaponry and associated expertise; 2) train and empower key international stakeholders to identify and stop high-risk chemical transfers; 3) promote adherence to U.S. chemical security standards among global industries; and 4) strengthen inter-sectoral collaborations for effective implementation of counterproliferation strategies. The initiative will fund organizations that can contribute to disrupting adversary efforts, such as weaponizing pharmaceutical-based agents, and augment capabilities to recognize, decontaminate, and attribute chemical attacks. Expected outcomes include bolstered resilience of U.S. and partner nations against chemical threats, strengthened international compliance with non-proliferation standards, and promoted security collaboration between governments and private sectors. With substantial involvement from the Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation, awarded projects are expected to support the administration's strategic aims in mitigating chemical weapons-related security risks globally.