Open Call: Building a Community of Practice for Women in Strategic Trade

Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation 

Deadline:March 31, 2025

Language English 

Grant Size : $100,000 to $500,000 

Countries: Global

Link: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358007

Focus Areas: Women & Gender Leadership 

Description:

The Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation collaborated with the Department of Energy to launch the Women in Strategic Trade (WiST) Initiative to increase women’s representation in all areas of strategic trade control systems (STCs).

Comprehensive strategic trade control systems (STCs) are required to address proliferators’ evolving export control and sanctions evasion tactics and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. These challenges are more complex and dispersed than they have ever been and require inclusion of diverse voices and perspectives, particularly those of women who have systemically been underrepresented in strategic trade, nonproliferation, and arms control.