Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 15 028
Apply for PM PMWRA 15 028
- 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.Project4.Panjsher.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 $1,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private 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 funding opportunity titled 15.PMWRA.Project4.Panjsher.Afghanistan.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number PM PMWRA 15 028) is a discretionary U.S. government grant administered through the Department of State's Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) under CFDA 19.800, Weapons Removal and Abatement. It sits within the broader program area often described as conventional weapons destruction, with the underlying policy goal of improving regional stability and day-to-day civilian safety by addressing conventional weapons threats that are at risk of illicit proliferation or are being used in ways that endanger communities.
For the FY 2015/2016 cycle, PM/WRA is specifically seeking a mine action project in Panjsher province, Afghanistan. The project is expected to run for no less than 12 months and focus on tangible clearance outcomes: approximately 3,014,632 square meters of contaminated land and 56 identified hazards are targeted for clearance. The practical intent is to reduce harm to civilians, protect property, and make land safer for normal use by removing or mitigating explosive remnants and related contamination that pose ongoing risks. By emphasizing both regional security and civilian protection, the announcement frames mine action not only as humanitarian work, but also as an enabling activity that supports stability by limiting access to dangerous, proliferated, or indiscriminately used weapons.
PM/WRA anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with total funding of up to USD 1,900,000. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as USD 1,900,000, indicating the agency expected one grant at that full amount rather than a range of possible award sizes. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which means applicants are not expected to provide non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness based on the posted summary.
Eligibility is limited to two applicant categories: private institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education). The instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other" with clarification pointing to conventional weapons destruction, aligning the effort with clearance and abatement activities rather than traditional development or research programming.
Key dates from the listing show the opportunity was posted and created on April 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 24, 2015, and an archive date of June 23, 2015. For applicants or stakeholders needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listing points to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov) as the support channel for technical access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled 15.PMWRA.Project4.Panjsher.Afghanistan.NOFO. The Funding Opportunity Number is PM PMWRA 15 028.
Which U.S. government office administers this grant?
This is a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.800, titled Weapons Removal and Abatement.
What is the broader program area or policy goal behind this funding?
The announcement sits within the broader area often described as conventional weapons destruction. The stated policy goal is to improve regional stability and day-to-day civilian safety by addressing conventional weapons threats that are at risk of illicit proliferation or are being used in ways that endanger communities.
What type of project is being requested for the FY 2015/2016 cycle?
PM/WRA is seeking a mine action project in Panjsher province, Afghanistan, focused on measurable clearance outcomes and the reduction of risks posed by explosive contamination.
Where will the project take place?
The project location specified in the listing is Panjsher province, Afghanistan.
How long is the project expected to run?
The project is expected to run for no less than 12 months.
What clearance outcomes or targets are identified in the announcement?
The opportunity targets clearance of approximately 3,014,632 square meters of contaminated land and 56 identified hazards.
What is the practical intent of the mine action work described?
The practical intent is to reduce harm to civilians, protect property, and make land safer for normal use by removing or mitigating explosive remnants and related contamination that pose ongoing risks.
How does the announcement frame mine action in terms of stability and security?
The announcement frames mine action as both humanitarian and an enabling activity that supports stability by limiting access to dangerous weapons that may be proliferated or used indiscriminately.
How many awards does PM/WRA expect to make under this opportunity?
The listing indicates Expected Awards: 1, meaning the agency anticipated making a single award.
What is the total funding amount available?
Total funding is listed as up to USD 1,900,000.
Is there an award range, or a single fixed award amount?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as USD 1,900,000, which indicates the agency expected one grant at the full amount rather than multiple awards or a range of award sizes.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The summary states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the following categories only:
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
What is the funding instrument type?
The instrument type is a grant.
How is the activity category described in the listing?
The activity category is listed as "Other", with clarification pointing to conventional weapons destruction, consistent with clearance and abatement activities.
When was the opportunity posted, and what are the key dates?
Key dates listed are:
- Posted/Created: April 24, 2015
- Closing Date (original and current): May 24, 2015
- Archive Date: June 23, 2015
Where can applicants get help with technical access to the full announcement?
For technical access issues related to the full announcement, the listing directs users to the Grants.gov Contact Center:
- Phone: 1-800-518-4726
- Email: support@grants.gov
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