Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 16 062
Apply for PM PMWRA 16 062
- The Department of State, 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 "16.PMWRA.Project2.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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 03, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 05, 2016 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 $1,300,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled 16.PMWRA.Project2.Panjsher.Afghanistan.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number: PM PMWRA 16 062) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State program administered by the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It supports humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan focused on reducing harm from landmines and other explosive hazards. The announcement is aimed at funding field activities during the fiscal year 2016/2017 period and is framed around practical, on-the-ground interventions that make communities safer and help civilians recover from the long-term effects of explosive contamination.
At its core, the opportunity funds three closely related types of work. First is humanitarian demining, meaning the survey, identification, marking, and clearance of landmines and other explosive remnants of war in contaminated areas so land can be used safely again. Second is explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), which generally refers to detecting, removing, and safely disposing of unexploded ordnance and other dangerous explosive items that threaten civilians. Third is victim assistance, which covers services and support for individuals and communities affected by mines and explosive remnants, often including medical and rehabilitative support, socio-economic reintegration, and other forms of assistance that reduce the long-term human impact of injuries and trauma. The notice indicates that the specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements applicants must follow are laid out in the full enclosed announcement, meaning proposals are expected to align with defined operational standards and program outcomes rather than being purely conceptual.
Funding is provided through a grant instrument, with an anticipated single award (Expected Awards: 1). The maximum funding amount available under this opportunity is up to USD 1,300,000 (Award Ceiling: 1,300,000), which suggests PM/WRA intends to support one substantial project rather than multiple smaller awards under this specific notice. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the expectation that the detailed announcement clarifies what PM/WRA considers within scope, likely reflecting the specialized nature of weapons removal and humanitarian mine action programming.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations. The opportunity is open both to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and to nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education). In practical terms, this frames the applicant pool around implementing organizations with relevant operational capacity, such as humanitarian mine action NGOs and similar entities capable of managing compliance, security, technical standards, and field logistics in Afghanistan.
From an administrative timeline standpoint, the opportunity was created on August 3, 2016, with an original application closing date of September 5, 2016. It is tied to CFDA number 19.800, which corresponds to State Department assistance programs and is often used for foreign assistance initiatives in areas like stabilization, security, and humanitarian support.
Overall, this notice is a targeted solicitation for a single, sizable Afghanistan mine action project under PM/WRA, emphasizing tangible risk reduction for civilians through clearance and disposal operations, along with direct support to victims. Applicants are expected to follow the technical and programmatic requirements spelled out in the full announcement, which typically governs how operations are planned, safety and quality management expectations, how progress is measured and reported, and how assistance activities are coordinated to ensure they produce verifiable humanitarian outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled 16.PMWRA.Project2.Panjsher.Afghanistan.NOFO.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is PM PMWRA 16 062.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of State discretionary program.
Which office administers the program?
The program is administered by the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What is the overall purpose of the grant?
The program supports humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan focused on reducing harm from landmines and other explosive hazards, with an emphasis on practical field activities that make communities safer and support civilian recovery from explosive contamination.
What geographic area does the opportunity focus on?
The opportunity is focused on Afghanistan. The title references Panjsher, indicating a targeted project area within Afghanistan.
What types of activities are funded under this opportunity?
The notice funds three closely related categories of mine action work:
- Humanitarian demining (survey, identification, marking, and clearance of landmines and explosive remnants of war so land can be used safely again)
- Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) (detecting, removing, and safely disposing of unexploded ordnance and other dangerous explosive items that threaten civilians)
- Victim assistance (support for individuals and communities affected by mines/ERW, which may include medical and rehabilitative support, socio-economic reintegration, and other assistance that reduces long-term impacts)
Does the opportunity prioritize field operations or research and planning?
It is framed around practical, on-the-ground interventions and field activities rather than purely conceptual efforts.
Are there specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements applicants must follow?
Yes. The notice states that specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements are laid out in the full enclosed announcement, and proposals are expected to align with defined operational standards and program outcomes.
What funding instrument will be used?
Funding is provided through a grant instrument.
How many awards does PM/WRA expect to make under this notice?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum funding amount available is up to USD 1,300,000 (Award Ceiling: 1,300,000).
Does the single-award structure suggest anything about the project size?
Yes. With one expected award and an award ceiling of USD 1,300,000, the notice suggests PM/WRA intends to support one substantial project rather than multiple smaller awards under this specific solicitation.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other", reflecting the specialized nature of weapons removal and humanitarian mine action programming.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including:
- Nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education)
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility language explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What period of performance or program timeframe is referenced?
The announcement is aimed at funding field activities during the FY 2016/2017 period.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 3, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was September 5, 2016.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.800.
What kind of outcomes is PM/WRA trying to achieve with this funding?
Based on the description, the program emphasizes tangible risk reduction for civilians through clearance and disposal operations, along with direct support to victims, with activities expected to produce verifiable humanitarian outcomes.
What does the notice imply about reporting, quality, or operational standards?
While details are referenced as being in the full announcement, the description indicates the full notice typically governs how operations are planned, including safety and quality management expectations, how progress is measured and reported, and how victim assistance is coordinated to ensure results can be verified.
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