The 2021 Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy (IR) set out the government’s strategic approach to international security and counter proliferation. The The Integrated Review Refresh 2023 (IR2023) reflects reflects changes in the global context since 2021.
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The guidance annex provides more detail on our programme priorities.priorities for financial year 2025 to 2026.
The Counter Proliferation Programme, managed under the Programme Operating Framework, through its 10 programming principles and 29 mandatory rules.
How to apply
Read the Counter Proliferation Programme guidance, which provides detailed information about the process and the strategic context.
Projects can be single state, multi-country, regional or global in scope. You must submit your project proposal using the project proposal forms.
For the financial year 20242025 to 2025,2026, the Programme cannot fund projects which qualify for OverseasOfficial Development Assistance (ODA).
We encourage you to discuss project ideas with the relevant policy leads in the Counter Proliferation and Arms Control Centre (CPACC) before submitting proposals. To find out who the relevant policy lead is, or for any other questions, email CounterProliferation.Programme@fcdo.gov.uk.
Submit your proposal by 2911:59pm UK time on 16 February 2024.2025. We will issue the results by the14 end of April 2024.2025.