Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 14 057

  • 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.WestCambodia.SurveyClearance.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 Oct 21, 2014 and posted on Oct 21, 2014.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 14, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) 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.
  • PIOs
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Opportunity Summary:

The grant opportunity titled 15.PMWRA.WestCambodia.SurveyClearance.RFA (Funding Opportunity Number PM PMWRA 14 057) is 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). It focuses on Conventional Weapons Destruction activities under CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement) and is aimed at supporting humanitarian mine action work in Cambodia during the fiscal year 2014/2015 period. The core program areas described are humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and victim assistance, with the overall intent of reducing harm to civilians and enabling safer use of land and resources in affected communities.

Funding under this announcement is expected to reach up to 1,000,000 USD, which is presented as the anticipated award ceiling. There is no stated minimum award amount (award floor is listed as 0), and the opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for organizations that may not have the ability to contribute non-federal resources. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed under "Other," clarified as Conventional Weapons Destruction, indicating the work is centered on locating, surveying, clearing, and safely disposing of landmines and unexploded ordnance, along with related assistance to people harmed by these hazards.

Eligibility is limited to certain nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities as described in the announcement. Specifically, it includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases excluding institutions of higher education). The eligibility notes also reference PIOs, suggesting public international organizations may be considered eligible under the detailed eligibility language provided in the full announcement. Applicants are expected to follow the specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements laid out in the full application package instructions, which are referenced but not reproduced in the summary information provided.

Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on October 21, 2014, with an application deadline of November 14, 2014, and an archive date of December 14, 2014. In practical terms, this indicates it was a time-limited solicitation with a relatively short submission window of a few weeks. The announcement also provides a support route for applicants who have trouble accessing the full notice online, directing them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (phone: 1-800-518-4726; email: support@grants.gov), which operates 24/7 except on federal holidays.

Overall, this solicitation is designed to fund operational and support activities that address explosive remnants of war in Cambodia, with emphasis on survey and clearance in western Cambodia as implied by the title, and with the broader humanitarian goals of improving public safety, restoring access to land, and supporting individuals and communities affected by mines and unexploded ordnance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the official title of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled 15.PMWRA.WestCambodia.SurveyClearance.RFA.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number listed is PM PMWRA 14 057.

Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?

This is 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 CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.800, titled Weapons Removal and Abatement.

What general type of work does this grant fund?

The solicitation focuses on Conventional Weapons Destruction activities, including work to locate, survey, clear, and safely dispose of landmines and unexploded ordnance, along with related assistance for affected people and communities.

What are the core program areas described in the opportunity?

The core program areas described are:

  • Humanitarian demining
  • Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)
  • Victim assistance

Where will the funded activities take place?

The activities are aimed at supporting humanitarian mine action work in Cambodia, with an emphasis on survey and clearance in western Cambodia as suggested by the opportunity title.

What is the purpose or intended impact of the program?

The overall intent is to reduce harm to civilians and enable safer use of land and resources in affected communities by addressing landmines and unexploded ordnance and supporting those impacted by these hazards.

What is the maximum expected funding amount for this opportunity?

The anticipated award ceiling is listed as up to 1,000,000 USD.

Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?

No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as 0.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity states that it does not require cost sharing or matching funds.

What type of funding instrument is used?

The funding instrument is a grant.

How is the activity category described in the announcement?

The activity category is listed as "Other", and clarified as Conventional Weapons Destruction.

Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?

Eligibility is limited to certain nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities described in the announcement, including:

  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)

The eligibility notes also reference PIOs, suggesting that public international organizations may be considered eligible under the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement.

Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit categories listed?

No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the listed nonprofit categories.

Does the summary provide all technical requirements and application instructions?

No. Applicants are expected to follow the specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements laid out in the full application package instructions, which are referenced but not included in the summary information provided.

When was this opportunity posted and created?

The opportunity was posted and created on October 21, 2014.

What was the application deadline?

The application deadline was November 14, 2014.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date listed is December 14, 2014.

What does the timeline suggest about the submission window?

Based on the posted date (October 21, 2014) and deadline (November 14, 2014), the solicitation appears to have had a short submission window of a few weeks.

What fiscal year period does the opportunity target?

The opportunity is aimed at supporting humanitarian mine action work in Cambodia during the fiscal year 2014/2015 period.

What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full notice online?

The announcement directs applicants to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center for support accessing the full notice.

How can applicants reach the Grants.gov Contact Center?

Applicants can reach the Grants.gov Contact Center at:

  • Phone: 1-800-518-4726
  • Email: support@grants.gov

When is the Grants.gov Contact Center available?

It operates 24/7 except on federal holidays.

In plain terms, what kinds of outcomes is this grant trying to achieve in Cambodia?

The solicitation is designed to fund activities that address explosive remnants of war by improving public safety, helping restore access to land, enabling safer community use of resources, and supporting individuals and communities affected by mines and unexploded ordnance.

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