Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 16 012
Apply for PM PMWRA 16 012
- The DOS-PMWRA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "16.PMWRA.Colombia.TA.NOFO" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.800.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 18, 2016 and posted on Feb 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled 16.PMWRA.Colombia.TA.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number PM PMWRA 16 012) was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is a discretionary grant aimed at supporting programs in Colombia during fiscal year 2016 that address landmine and explosive remnants of war concerns through humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal, and victims assistance. The overall intent is to reduce the threat posed by mines and other explosive hazards to civilians and communities, while also supporting efforts that help survivors and affected populations recover and rebuild.
The opportunity was structured as a single anticipated award, with PM/WRA expecting to fund up to one project under this notice. The maximum funding amount (award ceiling) was listed as $500,000, meaning applications needed to fit within that upper limit. The grant was categorized under CFDA 19.800, which is commonly associated with U.S. Department of State-supported activities in areas such as international security and related assistance programming. While the funding activity category is labeled as "Other," the notice itself clarifies the focus areas as demining, safe removal and disposal of explosive ordnance, and assistance to victims, which can include services and support systems for individuals and communities impacted by explosive hazards.
Eligibility was open to a range of non-governmental applicants. This included U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), and additional eligible entities described more generally as "Others" per the notice's eligibility clarification section. In practice, this kind of eligibility language typically accommodates specialized humanitarian mine action organizations, implementing NGOs, and other qualified entities capable of operating safely in post-conflict or contaminated environments and meeting U.S. government grant compliance requirements.
The timeline for the opportunity was straightforward and relatively short. It was created and posted on February 18, 2016, and the application deadline (original and current) was March 18, 2016. This provided applicants about one month to prepare and submit a complete application package. The notice also states that specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements for application packages were detailed in the full announcement, indicating that applicants were expected to align proposals closely with PM/WRA program standards for mine action operations, reporting, monitoring, and measurable results.
In simple terms, this funding opportunity was a targeted call for proposals to carry out or support life-saving humanitarian mine action work in Colombia, including clearing and disposing of explosive hazards and providing meaningful assistance to those injured or otherwise harmed by mines and unexploded ordnance. The U.S. Department of State signaled that it planned to invest up to $500,000 in one qualified project that could demonstrate technical competence, clear objectives, and a credible plan to deliver practical risk reduction and humanitarian impact within the fiscal year 2016 framework.
FAQs: 16.PMWRA.Colombia.TA.NOFO (PM PMWRA 16 012)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled 16.PMWRA.Colombia.TA.NOFO and the Funding Opportunity Number is PM PMWRA 16 012.
Which U.S. government office released this funding opportunity?
This notice was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What type of funding is this (grant type)?
It is a discretionary grant.
What country and context does the program focus on?
The program focus is Colombia, supporting efforts to address landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) through humanitarian mine action and related assistance.
What is the overall purpose of the grant?
The intent is to reduce the threat posed by mines and other explosive hazards to civilians and communities, while also supporting efforts that help survivors and affected populations recover and rebuild.
What activities or program areas does this opportunity support?
Based on the notice description, supported activities include:
- Humanitarian demining
- Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and safe removal/disposal of explosive hazards
- Victims assistance (services and support systems for individuals and communities impacted by explosive hazards)
How many awards was PM/WRA expecting to make under this notice?
The opportunity was structured as a single anticipated award, with PM/WRA expecting to fund up to one project under this notice.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling listed was $500,000. Applications needed to fit within this upper limit.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided. The only explicit amount included is the maximum (ceiling) of $500,000.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 19.800.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is labeled as "Other", but the notice clarifies the substantive focus areas (demining, explosive ordnance disposal, and victims assistance).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to a range of non-governmental applicants, including:
- U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Other eligible entities described as "Others" per the notice's eligibility clarification section
Are colleges and universities eligible?
The eligibility language provided explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the listed nonprofit categories.
Does the notice specify what "Others" means?
The information provided indicates that "Others" are described more generally in the notice's eligibility clarification section, but it does not list those entities in detail here.
What fiscal year does this opportunity support?
The opportunity is aimed at supporting programs in fiscal year 2016.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was created and posted on February 18, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current) was March 18, 2016.
How much time were applicants given to apply?
Based on the posted date and deadline provided, applicants had about one month to prepare and submit an application package.
What did applicants need to align their proposals with?
The notice states that specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements were detailed in the full announcement, and that applicants were expected to align proposals closely with PM/WRA program standards for mine action operations, reporting, monitoring, and measurable results.
What outcomes is PM/WRA looking for from funded projects?
From the description provided, the expected outcomes emphasize:
- Practical risk reduction for civilians and communities affected by mines and ERW
- Humanitarian impact through clearance/disposal and support to survivors and affected populations
- A project plan showing technical competence, clear objectives, and credible delivery within the FY 2016 framework
Is this funding intended for multiple projects or a single project?
This notice was designed for up to one project, meaning it was not framed as a multi-award competition in the information provided.
What kinds of organizations does this opportunity seem intended for?
Based on the eligibility language and the technical nature of the work, the notice appears aimed at specialized humanitarian mine action organizations, implementing NGOs, and other qualified entities capable of operating safely in contaminated environments and meeting U.S. government grant compliance requirements.
Where would an applicant find the detailed technical requirements and goals?
The information provided states that the full announcement contains the specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements for application packages.
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