Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 14 066
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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.Vietnam.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 Nov 26, 2014 and posted on Nov 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 25, 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 $7,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled 14.PMWRA.Vietnam.RFA (Funding Opportunity Number PM PMWRA 14 066) is a U.S. Department of State program run through the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It focuses on humanitarian weapons removal work in Vietnam, specifically supporting province-wide, comprehensive survey and clearance of explosive remnants of war (ERW) and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) activities in Quang Tri Province. In practical terms, the funding is aimed at finding, mapping, and safely removing or disposing of leftover explosive hazards from past conflict so that land can be used safely and communities face less risk from unexploded items.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity under the Weapons Removal and Abatement assistance program (CFDA 19.800). The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as part of the Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) program area. The program is designed to fund operational field work, and it emphasizes a comprehensive, province-wide approach rather than small, isolated projects. That typically implies coordinated survey methods, systematic clearance planning, and an ability to operate across multiple districts or high-priority areas within Quang Tri, while maintaining consistent technical standards and reporting.
Funding for the initial period of performance is expected to be up to 7,000,000 USD for a 12-month project period, with the possibility of additional funding for up to four more years if the project performs well and funds remain available. The announcement also notes that multiple awards may be issued, meaning PM/WRA could fund more than one organization or more than one implementation approach under the same solicitation. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants can still propose leverage or complementary resources if they choose.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). This eligibility range suggests PM/WRA is open to experienced humanitarian mine action operators and technical organizations, as well as academic or research-linked entities that can credibly manage large-scale field operations, quality assurance systems, and coordination with local and national stakeholders.
The posting date for the opportunity was November 26, 2014, and the application closing date was December 25, 2014, with an archive date of January 24, 2015. The award floor is listed as 0, which generally indicates that there is no minimum award amount specified in the announcement, although the overall ceiling is clearly capped at 7,000,000 USD for the initial year. Because the solicitation references "specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements" being detailed in the full announcement, applicants would be expected to present a work plan that aligns with PM/WRA technical expectations for survey, clearance, and EOD operations, including staffing, safety procedures, information management, prioritization methodology, and measurable outputs and outcomes.
For support accessing the full announcement, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates 24/7 except federal holidays. The additional information link is listed as "14.PMWRA.Vietnam.RFA," indicating that the complete application package and full requirements were made available through the federal grants portal and related attachments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - 14.PMWRA.Vietnam.RFA (PM PMWRA 14 066)
What is the official title and number of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled 14.PMWRA.Vietnam.RFA and the Funding Opportunity Number is PM PMWRA 14 066.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of State program run through the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, specifically the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What is the program area or assistance program tied to this funding?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity under the Weapons Removal and Abatement assistance program (CFDA 19.800). The activity is categorized as Other, clarified as part of the Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) program area.
What is the purpose of this grant in practical terms?
The funding supports humanitarian weapons removal work in Vietnam by finding, mapping, and safely removing or disposing of explosive hazards left from past conflict. The aim is to reduce risk to communities and enable safe land use.
What types of activities does the grant specifically support?
The opportunity focuses on province-wide, comprehensive survey and clearance of explosive remnants of war (ERW) and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) activities.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is specifically focused on Quang Tri Province in Vietnam.
What is meant by a "comprehensive, province-wide approach"?
Based on the notice, the program emphasizes operational field work at scale rather than small, isolated projects. This generally implies coordinated survey methods, systematic clearance planning, and the ability to operate across multiple districts or high-priority areas within Quang Tri while maintaining consistent technical standards and reporting.
Is this funding intended for field operations or more for research and planning?
The program is designed to fund operational field work, with an emphasis on comprehensive survey, clearance, and EOD activities.
How much funding is available for the initial project period?
Funding for the initial period of performance is expected to be up to $7,000,000 USD for a 12-month project period.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as 0, which generally indicates that no minimum award amount is specified in the announcement.
Can the project be funded for more than one year?
Yes. The notice states there is a possibility of additional funding for up to four more years if the project performs well and funds remain available.
Will there be only one award, or could multiple organizations be funded?
The announcement indicates that multiple awards may be issued, meaning PM/WRA could fund more than one organization or more than one implementation approach under the same solicitation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Can applicants still propose other resources or leverage even though matching is not required?
Yes. While cost share is not required, the notice indicates applicants can still propose leverage or complementary resources if they choose.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (not institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (not institutions of higher education)
Does the eligibility list include both nonprofit and academic institutions?
Yes. The eligibility explicitly includes both higher education institutions (public/state-controlled and private) and nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), as long as the nonprofits are not institutions of higher education.
What kind of capability does the solicitation appear to prioritize?
Based on the description, the solicitation is oriented toward organizations that can credibly manage large-scale field operations and a province-wide approach, including consistent technical standards and reporting. It also suggests expectations around quality assurance systems and coordination with local and national stakeholders.
What technical content is an applicant expected to address in an application?
The notice states that specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements are detailed in the full announcement. Based on what is described, applicants would be expected to present a work plan aligned with PM/WRA expectations for survey, clearance, and EOD operations, including elements such as staffing, safety procedures, information management, prioritization methodology, and measurable outputs and outcomes.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was November 26, 2014. The application closing date was December 25, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is January 24, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and application package?
The notice indicates the full requirements were made available through the federal grants portal and related attachments, with the additional information link listed as 14.PMWRA.Vietnam.RFA.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov?
Applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The contact center operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. The notice explicitly describes it as a discretionary grant opportunity under the Weapons Removal and Abatement assistance program.
What hazard types are covered by the work described in this opportunity?
The announcement specifically references explosive remnants of war (ERW) and related explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) activities.
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