ActiveBureau of International Security-Nonproliferation · 2026

2026 CTR Non-Proliferation Programing

Quick Facts

Agency: Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation
Funding: $250K – $10M per award
Deadline: March 6, 2026 (14 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses; U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education; foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO); Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); Public International Organizations (PIO) ; Foreign Public Entities (FPE); and foreign-based institutions of higher education.

About This Grant

The Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) is a key component of the Department’s and ACN’s efforts to advance the Administration’s top national security and foreign policy objectives in a cost-effective and impactful manner. CTR uses programming and training with foreign partners to advance President Trump’s America First Investment Policy (NSPM-3) and America’s AI Action plan by disrupting the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) exploitation of critical U.S. intellectual property (IP) and dual-use technologies, including AI, biotechnologies, quantum, semiconductor, and space technologies, through research security, cybersecurity and IP protection training. As the programmatic lead for the Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor [SMR] Technology (FIRST) program, CTR implements Section 8(e) of EO 14299 on Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security by helping U.S. vendors deploy secure, safe U.S. SMRs to strategic regions, including Latin America, the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East, to outcompete strategic competitors for decades-long partnerships, generating multi-billion dollar deals for U.S. companies and creating thousands of American jobs. CTR implements maximum pressure on Iran (NSPM-2), by training foreign partner countries to implement U.S. sanctions on Iran’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, and disrupts proliferation networks tied to the CCP, DPRK, and Russia that undermine U.S. interests.

Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0017675. Assistance Listing: 19.033. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $250K – $10M per award.

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Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses
U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code
U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education
foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO)
Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs)
Public International Organizations (PIO)
Foreign Public Entities (FPE)
and foreign-based institutions of higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for 2026 CTR Non-Proliferation Programing?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). U.S. for-profit organizations or businesses; U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c) (3) status of the U.S. tax code; U.S.-based private, public, or state institutions of higher education; foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO); Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); Public International Organizations (PIO) ; Foreign Public Entities (FPE); and foreign-based institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for 2026 CTR Non-Proliferation Programing?

Current published award information indicates $250K – $10M per award Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for 2026 CTR Non-Proliferation Programing?

The current target date is March 6, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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