Title:
Biothreat Reduction through Capacity Building for Sustainable and Inclusive Biosecurity
Agreement Number:
7474866 P016763001
Agreement Value:
$1,828,914.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 25, 2026 - May 31, 2028
Description:
This project aims to support the sustainable capacity building of a diverse and well-trained biosecurity workforce. Project activities include: (1) enhancing a university-level biosafety and biosecurity training program; (2) enhance quantitative and qualitative diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) indicators in global biosecurity and biosafety; (3) support increased DEI in global biosecurity.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) enhanced capabilities of biosecurity professionals to prevent, detect and respond to biological events through strengthened pool of qualified, competent and diverse biosafety/biosecurity professionals; (2) increased adoption and integration of DEI and gender mainstreaming efforts in biosafety and biosecurity decision-making at organizational leadership and governance levels around the world; and (3) strengthened coordination and leveraged investments across global initiatives and networks advancing gender-responsive biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological disarmament.
Location:
OTTAWA, Ontario, CA
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0101
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA)
Program:
Weapon Threat Reduction Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Weapon Threat Reduction Program is to reduce the threat posed by the proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction and select conventional weapons