Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 15 031
Apply for PM PMWRA 15 031
- 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 "15.PMWRA.Project10.Takhar.Afghanistan.NOFO" 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 Apr 24, 2015 and posted on Apr 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2015 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,520,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,520,000.00 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled 15.PMWRA.Project10.Takhar.Afghanistan.NOFO is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It sits under the program area commonly described as Conventional Weapons Destruction and is tied to CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement). The overall purpose for the FY 2015/2016 cycle is to strengthen regional security and improve civilian safety by reducing the risks posed by conventional weapons of war, especially those that are at risk of illicit proliferation, used indiscriminately, or left behind in ways that threaten communities. In practical terms, the focus is on mine action work that directly protects lives and property in Afghanistan.
The project itself is centered on Takhar province, Afghanistan, and PM/WRA is asking eligible organizations to design and implement a mine action project with a minimum period of performance of 12 months. The scope is clearly quantified: the project is expected to clear about 2,412,480 square meters of contaminated land and address 58 known hazards. While the announcement text provided does not list specific technical methodologies, “mine action†in this context typically refers to activities such as land release and clearance of landmines and explosive remnants of war, survey and identification of hazardous areas, and the operational processes needed to remove or neutralize explosive threats so that land can be safely used again by local populations. The intended outcome is a measurable reduction in contamination and a corresponding improvement in everyday security and economic normalcy for civilians in the target area.
Funding is structured as a single grant award. PM/WRA anticipated making one award with a total funding level of up to USD 1,520,000. The announcement sets the award ceiling and the award floor at USD 1,520,000, which strongly signals that PM/WRA expected a single project at that fixed amount rather than a range of potential award sizes. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is limited to specific organization types. The opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the opportunity category is listed as discretionary, meaning awards are made through a competitive or merit-based selection process rather than by formula.
Key administrative dates show that the notice was posted and created on April 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 24, 2015. The opportunity was later archived on June 23, 2015. For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov, the notice points to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov) as the support channel, available 24/7 except federal holidays.
In short, this NOFO offered a single, fixed-size grant of $1.52 million to support a minimum 12-month mine action effort in Takhar province aimed at clearing over 2.4 million square meters of contaminated land and addressing 58 known hazardous sites, advancing PM/WRA goals of reducing weapons-related threats, preventing harmful proliferation, and improving civilian protection and regional stability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the full title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled 15.PMWRA.Project10.Takhar.Afghanistan.NOFO.
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the program area commonly described as Conventional Weapons Destruction.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement).
What is the overall purpose of the FY 2015/2016 funding cycle described here?
The stated purpose is to strengthen regional security and improve civilian safety by reducing risks posed by conventional weapons of war, especially those at risk of illicit proliferation, used indiscriminately, or left behind in ways that threaten communities.
Where will the project take place?
The project is centered on Takhar province, Afghanistan.
What type of activities is PM/WRA seeking under this NOFO?
PM/WRA is seeking a mine action project. While specific technical methodologies are not listed in the provided announcement text, mine action in this context typically includes work such as land release and clearance of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), survey and identification of hazardous areas, and operational processes needed to remove or neutralize explosive threats so land can be safely used again.
What are the quantified clearance targets for the project?
The project is expected to clear approximately 2,412,480 square meters of contaminated land and address 58 known hazards.
What outcomes is this project intended to achieve?
The intended outcome is a measurable reduction in contamination and an improvement in everyday security and economic normalcy for civilians in the target area by making land safe for use again.
What is the minimum period of performance?
The minimum period of performance is 12 months.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
PM/WRA anticipated making one award with total funding of up to USD 1,520,000.
Is the award amount a range, or a fixed amount?
Based on the announcement details provided, it appears to be a fixed amount: the award ceiling and the award floor are both listed as USD 1,520,000, strongly indicating PM/WRA expected a single project at that specific amount.
How many awards was PM/WRA expecting to make?
PM/WRA anticipated making a single grant award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What does it mean that the opportunity category is "discretionary"?
It means awards are made through a competitive or merit-based selection process rather than being distributed by formula.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the following organization types:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted (and created) on April 24, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is May 24, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 23, 2015.
What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full announcement through Grants.gov?
The notice directs applicants to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center for support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
How does this project support PM/WRA goals?
As described, the project supports PM/WRA goals by reducing weapons-related threats, helping prevent harmful proliferation of conventional weapons, improving civilian protection, and contributing to regional stability through targeted mine action in Afghanistan.
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