Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 14 020
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- The PM Weapons Removal and Abatement in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "14.PMWRA.Afghanistan.KapisaProject2.RFA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.800 Weapons Removal and Abatement.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2014 and posted on Jun 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2014 No Explanation. (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 $1,483,763.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled 14.PMWRA.Afghanistan.KapisaProject2.RFA (Funding Opportunity Number: PM PMWRA 14 020) was a discretionary U.S. government grant issued by the Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). Its purpose was to fund humanitarian mine action in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, specifically supporting humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and assistance to victims affected by landmines and explosive remnants of war. In practical terms, the work envisioned under this opportunity would typically include locating and clearing land contaminated by mines and unexploded ordnance, safely disposing of dangerous munitions, reducing the risk of civilian harm through coordinated clearance operations, and providing services that help survivors and affected communities recover.
This opportunity was offered as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under the CFDA program number 19.800, Weapons Removal and Abatement. The funding activity category was listed as "Other," with the category explanation noted as CWD (commonly used to refer to Conventional Weapons Destruction). The program’s emphasis aligns with the broader goals of weapons removal and abatement efforts: making land safe for communities, enabling safer travel and access to farmland and services, reducing injury and death from explosive hazards, and strengthening community resilience in areas impacted by conflict-related contamination.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $1,483,763, with an award floor of $0, meaning there was no stated minimum request amount in the public listing. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which meant applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants could still choose to leverage additional resources if that strengthened the project approach.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, in both cases excluding institutions of higher education. This structure indicates the funding was aimed at specialized implementing partners, such as humanitarian mine action NGOs and similar organizations capable of delivering technical clearance, EOD functions, and victim assistance programming in a challenging operational environment.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on June 23, 2014. The original and current closing date was July 15, 2014, and the opportunity was archived on August 14, 2014. That timeline reflects a relatively short application window, which is common for certain government solicitations where implementers may already have relevant operational capacity, partnerships, and field presence.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the published contact channel directed people to the Grants.gov Contact Center. The listing provided the support email (support@grants.gov), the customer support phone number (1-800-518-4726), and noted that the contact center operates 24/7 except on federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled 14.PMWRA.Afghanistan.KapisaProject2.RFA.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PM PMWRA 14 020.
Which U.S. government office issued this funding opportunity?
This was a discretionary U.S. government grant issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to fund humanitarian mine action in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, specifically supporting humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and assistance to victims affected by landmines and explosive remnants of war.
What types of activities were envisioned under this opportunity?
Based on the listing, the work would typically include locating and clearing land contaminated by mines and unexploded ordnance, safely disposing of dangerous munitions, reducing the risk of civilian harm through coordinated clearance operations, and providing services that help survivors and affected communities recover.
What is the funding instrument type?
The Funding Instrument Type is Grant.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA program number 19.800, titled Weapons Removal and Abatement.
What was the funding activity category and what did it mean?
The funding activity category was listed as Other, with the category explanation noted as CWD, commonly used to refer to Conventional Weapons Destruction.
What broader goals does this program area support?
The listing emphasizes goals consistent with weapons removal and abatement efforts, including making land safe for communities, enabling safer travel and access to farmland and services, reducing injury and death from explosive hazards, and strengthening community resilience in areas impacted by conflict-related contamination.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $1,483,763.
Was there a minimum award amount an applicant had to request?
The award floor was $0, meaning there was no stated minimum request amount in the public listing.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Could applicants still bring additional resources even though cost sharing was not required?
Yes. The listing notes that applicants could still choose to leverage additional resources if that strengthened the project approach.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, in both cases excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under this opportunity?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations was this funding aimed at in practice?
The structure indicates the funding was aimed at specialized implementing partners, such as humanitarian mine action NGOs and similar organizations capable of delivering technical clearance, EOD functions, and victim assistance programming in a challenging operational environment.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on June 23, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was July 15, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 14, 2014.
How long was the application window?
From the posted date (June 23, 2014) to the closing date (July 15, 2014), the listing reflects a relatively short application window.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listing directs applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center.
What is the Grants.gov Contact Center email for support?
The support email provided is support@grants.gov.
What is the Grants.gov Contact Center phone number?
The customer support phone number provided is 1-800-518-4726.
When is the Grants.gov Contact Center available?
The listing notes the contact center operates 24/7 except on federal holidays.
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