Scientific Research – Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Fundamental Research to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Deadline: Sep 30, 2034
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 12.351 (USAspending.gov).
- The Johns Hopkins University $52,902,010
- The Pennsylvania State University $39,048,022
- Ecohealth Alliance Inc 2 awards $11,479,218
- Regents Of The University Of California, San Francisco, The 2 awards $10,150,037
- Northwestern University $7,421,125
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences $5,974,993
- Texas A&M Agrilife Research $4,988,492
- University Of Pretoria $4,579,684
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
The VaxSeer framework while focused on influenza, could be a significant step in the development of countermeasures for other evolving viruses. Its approach of using computational models to predict virus evolution could be adapted to accelerate the countermeasure selection process for other viruses with high mutation rates like NIPAH viruses, a DOD virus of concern. This method presents a new type of countermeasures itself as a proactive data driven approach to accelerate the development of medical countermeasures.
Program Objective
To support and stimulate basic, applied and advanced research at educational or research institutions, non-profit organizations, and commercial firms, which support the advancement of fundamental knowledge and understanding of the sciences with an emphasis on exploring new and innovative research for combating or countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Not-for-Profit Organization
As stated in individual program BAAs. Generally, competitions are open to private and public educational accredited institutions of higher education that carry out science and engineering research and/or related science and engineering education on a non-profit basis. Some awards are made to other non-profit and for profit organizations that conduct research. Awards are not made to individuals.
Beneficiaries
- Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)
See above.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award decisions are based on evaluations of proposals using peer and/or scientific review. Evaluation criteria are contained in the relevant BAA. If selected for award, the proposal is the basis for the award document and the applicant agrees to perform the research or research related activities described therein.
Award times will be identified in the relevant BAA. Typically, decisions are made within 90-120 days of receipt of proposal for which funding is authorized.
Program details & compliance
Description
DTRA safeguards America and its allies from weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and provides capabilities to reduce, eliminate, and counter the threat and effects from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives. DTRA seeks to identify, adopt, and adapt emerging, existing and revolutionary sciences that may demonstrate high payoff potential to Counter-WMD threats, including improvised threats. This endeavor combines the fundamental research, educational program, or other effort needs appropriate for basic or applied research funding of DTRA and other DoD interests.
Mission Categories
Primary: Research and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Uses and restrictions are specified in individual program BAAs and award documents issued by and codified regulations applicable to awards. These are submitted at the time of proposal or prior to award, as specified by executive agents. Fee is not an allowable cost.
Restrictions
Fee is not an allowable cost. Expenditures must be in scope of the award, statement of work, and terms and conditions.
Required Documentation
Award is subject to: 1) receipt of applicable/acceptable certifications and representations; 2) having a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov); 3), the applicant, its principals, proposed subrecipients/subrecipient principals not appearing in SAM Exclusions as currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible; and 4) meeting other requirements specified in the agency announcements.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements