Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 15 026
Apply for PM PMWRA 15 026
- 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.Project1.Kabul.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 $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 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 Public and State controlled 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 15.PMWRA.Project1.Kabul.Afghanistan.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number PM PMWRA 15 026) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA), under CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement). It was posted on April 24, 2015, with an application closing date of May 24, 2015, and an archive date of June 23, 2015. The funding is focused on conventional weapons destruction and is framed around PM/WRA's FY 2015/2016 priorities to strengthen regional security and civilian protection by reducing the risks posed by illicitly proliferated, poorly secured, or indiscriminately used conventional weapons of war, with an emphasis here on mine action activities in Afghanistan.
At its core, the opportunity solicits proposals to design and implement a mine action project in and around Kabul Province, Afghanistan, with a minimum project duration of 12 months. The operational targets are clearly specified: the project is expected to clear approximately 4,003,627 square meters of contaminated land and address 53 known hazards. The intent is to reduce threats to civilians, improve community safety, and protect lives and property by removing explosive remnants and mine-related dangers that hinder safe movement, land use, and broader stability in the region. Because the announcement sets explicit clearance and hazard-reduction benchmarks, applicants would be expected to propose a realistic technical approach, staffing, operational planning, and management structure capable of meeting those outputs within the stated timeframe.
Funding is structured as a single anticipated award (Expected Awards: 1) with total funding estimated at USD 2,500,000. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as USD 2,500,000, indicating PM/WRA expected to make one grant at that amount under this specific notice, rather than offering a range of possible award sizes. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, although standard budgeting discipline and cost realism would still be central to proposal evaluation.
Eligibility is limited to specific organizational types: nonprofits 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. In practical terms, this means qualified humanitarian demining organizations and similar implementing entities, as well as eligible academic institutions with operational capacity or strong implementation partners, could apply as prime applicants. Since the project is in Afghanistan and involves specialized, safety-critical field operations, eligible applicants would typically need demonstrated experience in mine action or closely related conventional weapons destruction work, along with the compliance, security, and technical systems required to operate effectively in a complex environment.
For access issues related to the full announcement on Grants.gov, the listed support channel is the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, available 24/7 except federal holidays) and support@grants.gov. The notice references an additional information link under the same title, which would ordinarily include detailed proposal instructions, formatting requirements, technical and programmatic evaluation criteria, and any country- or sector-specific reporting, monitoring, and safety standards PM/WRA expected recipients to follow.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled 15.PMWRA.Project1.Kabul.Afghanistan.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number PM PMWRA 15 026).
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What CFDA program is this funding associated with?
The funding is under CFDA 19.800, titled Weapons Removal and Abatement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on April 24, 2015.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is May 24, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 23, 2015.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity solicits proposals to design and implement a mine action project in and around Kabul Province, Afghanistan, aligned with PM/WRA priorities to strengthen regional security and civilian protection by reducing risks from conventional weapons, including explosive remnants and mine-related hazards.
What type of activities does the funding focus on?
The funding is focused on conventional weapons destruction, with a specific emphasis in this notice on mine action activities in Afghanistan.
Where will the project take place?
The project is intended to operate in and around Kabul Province, Afghanistan.
How long must the project run?
The opportunity specifies a minimum project duration of 12 months.
What are the expected operational outputs for clearance?
The project is expected to clear approximately 4,003,627 square meters of contaminated land.
How many known hazards is the project expected to address?
The project is expected to address 53 known hazards.
What outcomes is the project intended to achieve?
The stated intent is to reduce threats to civilians, improve community safety, and protect lives and property by removing explosive remnants and mine-related dangers that restrict safe movement, land use, and stability.
How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice indicates Expected Awards: 1, meaning one anticipated award under this specific announcement.
What is the total estimated funding available?
The total estimated funding is USD 2,500,000.
Is there a funding range (minimum/maximum), or a single fixed amount?
The award ceiling and floor are both USD 2,500,000, indicating PM/WRA expected to make a single award at that amount rather than offering a range of award sizes.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the following types of organizations:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible. The nonprofit categories explicitly exclude institutions of higher education.
Does the notice describe what applicants should address in their proposals?
Yes. Because the announcement includes explicit clearance and hazard-reduction benchmarks, applicants would be expected to propose a realistic technical approach, along with staffing, operational planning, and a management structure capable of meeting the specified outputs within the stated timeframe.
What priorities does this opportunity align with?
It is framed around PM/WRA FY 2015/2016 priorities to strengthen regional security and civilian protection by reducing risks posed by illicitly proliferated, poorly secured, or indiscriminately used conventional weapons of war, with an emphasis here on mine action in Afghanistan.
Where can applicants get help if they cannot access the full announcement on Grants.gov?
The notice lists the Grants.gov Contact Center as the support channel: 1-800-518-4726 (available 24/7 except federal holidays) and support@grants.gov.
Is there an additional information link mentioned?
Yes. The notice references an additional information link under the same title, which would ordinarily include detailed proposal instructions, formatting requirements, evaluation criteria, and any relevant reporting, monitoring, and safety standards expected by PM/WRA.
Does the provided information include detailed application formatting or evaluation criteria?
No. The provided summary notes that such details would ordinarily appear in the additional information link, but those specifics are not included in the information provided here.
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