My guess is the requested funding from BARDA is eq

My guess is the requested funding from BARDA is equal to or greater than the funding sought at CEPI. I also think it's a possibility GNBT has received advanced funds from BARDA to begin their processes to avoid delay while awaiting the final decision to provide the full award. Just a guess based on GNBT's silence, their public submissions, and the government's commitment to obtain treatment or a vaccine by the end of the year.