Export Controls and Border Security

The Office of Export Controls and Border Security (EXBS) enhances U.S. national security by strengthening the operational capabilities of partner countries to protect U.S. critical technologies and dual-use components from diversion and misuse. EXBS works to secure international trade in proliferation-sensitive commodities, draft export control legislation, and develop enforcement mechanisms that meet U.S. standards. EXBS�s efforts bolster foreign partners� capability to target, identify, and interdict illicit trade, secure high-risk ports of entry, and disrupt proliferation networks. By preventing U.S. adversaries from acquiring weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, cutting-edge U.S. technologies, and advanced conventional weapons, EXBS safeguards American technological leadership and military superiority.

Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions For-profit organizations (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds) Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following the panel selection process.? Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards.? Profit is defined as any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs.? The allowability of costs incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures.??Please see 2 CFR 200.307 for regulations regarding program income. For-profit recipients who do not have a formally established overhead or G&A rate should allocate indirect costs into the appropriate direct cost categories. Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

A technical review, performed prior to the merit review, is done to ensure all documents have been submitted correctly and follow the guidance outlined in the notice of funding opportunity. A merit review, performed following the guidance of the FAD, consist of an odd number of voting panel members, a chair, non-voting observers and the Grants Officer to review each application. Voting panel members are subject matter experts that review all the documentation and rate each application by the criteria outlined in the notice of funding opportunity. The application with the highest overall score is selected and then a final vote by the voting members of the panel is cast to determine whether to move forward with funding of the opportunity.