Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 16 014
Apply for PM PMWRA 16 014
- The DOS-PMWRA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "16.PMWRA.COLOMBIA.IM.NOFO" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.800.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2016 and posted on Feb 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2016. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled 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, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled 16.PMWRA.COLOMBIA.IM.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number: PM PMWRA 16 014) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State program offered through the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It focuses on humanitarian mine action work in Colombia during fiscal year 2016, specifically supporting projects related to humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and assistance to victims affected by landmines and other explosive remnants of war. The overall purpose is to reduce the threat posed by mines and unexploded ordnance to civilian communities, improve safety and freedom of movement, and strengthen services for people injured or otherwise harmed by explosive hazards.
Funding is provided in the form of a grant, with an anticipated maximum award amount (award ceiling) of up to $500,000 under this opportunity. While the notice indicates PM/WRA expects to make awards, it does not specify the exact number of awards anticipated in the source data provided. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.800, which generally covers State Department foreign assistance programs in this area.
A range of organizations are 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, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions), and other applicant types as permitted under the opportunitys additional eligibility guidance. In practical terms, this means universities, NGOs, and other qualified entities with relevant technical capacity and program experience may be considered, provided they meet the requirements laid out in the full notice.
The application timeline for this funding round shows the opportunity was posted on February 23, 2016, created the same day, and carried a closing date of March 31, 2016 (with no change between the original and current closing dates). Applicants were expected to submit full application packages by that deadline, following the specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements referenced in the notice. The detailed program design expectations, performance targets, and compliance requirements are indicated as being contained in the full application instructions, but at a high level the work is centered on operational clearance and disposal of explosive hazards, risk reduction through removal of dangerous ordnance, and support services for survivors and affected communities in Colombia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled 16.PMWRA.COLOMBIA.IM.NOFO.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is PM PMWRA 16 014.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary program from the U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What is the focus area or program theme of this opportunity?
The opportunity focuses on humanitarian mine action in Colombia during fiscal year 2016.
What types of projects does this grant support?
Based on the provided description, the grant supports projects related to:
- Humanitarian demining
- Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)
- Assistance to victims affected by landmines and other explosive remnants of war
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The stated purpose is to reduce threats posed by mines and unexploded ordnance to civilian communities in Colombia, improve safety and freedom of movement, and strengthen services for people injured or otherwise harmed by explosive hazards.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is focused on Colombia, as described in the opportunity summary.
What type of funding instrument is used?
Funding is provided in the form of a grant.
What is the maximum award amount under this opportunity?
The anticipated maximum award amount (award ceiling) is up to $500,000.
How many awards will be made?
The notice indicates that PM/WRA expects to make awards, but the exact number of awards is not specified in the information provided.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.800.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants listed in the provided information include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions)
- Other applicant types as permitted under the opportunity's additional eligibility guidance
Are universities allowed to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status?
No. The eligibility summary includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, with the note that nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible as long as they are not higher education institutions.
What kinds of organizations are implied by the eligibility description?
The eligibility language indicates that universities, NGOs, and other qualified entities with relevant technical capacity and program experience may be considered, provided they meet the requirements in the full notice.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 23, 2016.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 23, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date listed is March 31, 2016.
Was the closing date changed after posting?
No. The information provided indicates there was no change between the original and current closing dates.
What were applicants expected to submit?
Applicants were expected to submit full application packages by the closing date, following the goals, objectives, and technical requirements referenced in the notice.
What activities are emphasized at a high level in the notice summary?
At a high level, the work is centered on:
- Operational clearance and disposal of explosive hazards
- Risk reduction through removal of dangerous ordnance
- Support services for survivors and affected communities in Colombia
Where can applicants find detailed program design expectations and compliance requirements?
The description states that detailed program design expectations, performance targets, and compliance requirements are contained in the full application instructions referenced by the notice.
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