Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 16 013
Apply for PM PMWRA 16 013
- 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.Somalia.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 18, 2016 and posted on Feb 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 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 $1,800,000.00 in funding.
- 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled 16.PMWRA.Somalia.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number: PM PMWRA 16 013) is a U.S. Department of State program administered through the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is a discretionary grant (CFDA 19.800) focused on reducing risks from weapons and explosive hazards in Somalia by strengthening local capacity and carrying out practical, on-the-ground safety and clearance activities. The funding is intended to support efforts that improve public safety, stabilize communities, and reduce the likelihood of diversion, accidental explosions, and harm to civilians and security personnel.
The core purpose of the solicitation is to fund projects that improve host-nation capability in physical security and stockpile management (PSSM) for small arms and light weapons (SA/LW) and ammunition. This includes helping Somali partners store weapons and ammunition more safely and securely, reduce losses or theft, and manage stockpiles in ways that lower the risk of unplanned detonations, unauthorized access, or diversion to armed groups. In addition to better stockpile practices, the opportunity explicitly supports destroying excess and obsolete SA/LW and ammunition, which is a common risk-reduction approach when stockpiles contain unstable, surplus, or poorly stored items that can create long-term security and safety problems.
Another major activity area is training host-nation personnel in relevant PSSM skills. In practical terms, applicants are expected to propose training that builds sustainable local competence, such as safe handling and storage procedures, inventory and record management, inspection routines, security measures for armories and ammunition depots, and broader capacity that enables Somali institutions to maintain improvements after the project ends. The notice also includes community engagement on mine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) safety and awareness, indicating that projects may include risk education and outreach so civilians can recognize hazards, avoid dangerous areas or suspicious items, and know how to report threats safely.
Finally, the solicitation covers improving safe access to high-priority infrastructure through clearance of landmines and UXO. This element points to operational demining and explosive ordnance clearance in locations that affect critical routes or facilities, with the aim of restoring safe movement and access for communities, humanitarian operations, local services, or other infrastructure considered high priority. Taken together, the eligible activities span prevention (better storage and control), reduction (destruction of surplus or unsafe items), capacity-building (training and systems), and direct humanitarian/safety outcomes (risk education and clearance).
PM/WRA anticipated awarding up to $1.8 million under this opportunity, with an award ceiling listed at $1,800,000. The solicitation was posted on February 18, 2016, and the application deadline was April 18, 2016. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, both those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as other entities as described in the opportunity’s additional eligibility information. Overall, the opportunity is designed for organizations capable of delivering technical weapons and ammunition safety programming, explosive hazard risk education, and/or mine and UXO clearance work in Somalia in a way that measurably improves security, safety, and access.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled 16.PMWRA.Somalia.NOFO.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PM PMWRA 16 013.
Which U.S. government office is offering and administering this program?
This is a U.S. Department of State program administered through the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, specifically the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
Is this a discretionary grant or another type of funding?
It is a discretionary grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.800.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to reduce risks from weapons and explosive hazards in Somalia by strengthening local capacity and supporting practical, on-the-ground safety and clearance activities that improve public safety, stabilize communities, and reduce diversion, accidental explosions, and harm to civilians and security personnel.
What types of problems is the grant intended to help prevent?
The funding is intended to help reduce the likelihood of diversion (unauthorized transfer to armed groups), accidental explosions, and other harms related to unsafe or insecure weapons and ammunition storage, as well as dangers from landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO).
What are the primary program focus areas described in the solicitation?
The opportunity emphasizes improving host-nation capability in physical security and stockpile management (PSSM) for small arms and light weapons (SA/LW) and ammunition, along with related risk-reduction and safety activities in Somalia.
What is PSSM in the context of this grant?
In this opportunity, PSSM refers to practical measures and systems to help Somali partners store weapons and ammunition more safely and securely, reduce losses or theft, and manage stockpiles in ways that lower risks of unplanned detonations, unauthorized access, or diversion.
Does the grant support destruction of weapons or ammunition?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly supports destroying excess and obsolete small arms/light weapons and ammunition as a risk-reduction approach, especially where items are unstable, surplus, or poorly stored.
Does the opportunity include training components?
Yes. A major activity area is training host-nation personnel in relevant PSSM skills to build sustainable local competence.
What kinds of training topics are expected under PSSM capacity building?
Based on the notice, training may include: safe handling and storage procedures, inventory and record management, inspection routines, security measures for armories and ammunition depots, and broader capacity that helps Somali institutions maintain improvements after the project ends.
Does the grant include community engagement or public awareness activities?
Yes. The notice includes community engagement on mine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) safety and awareness, indicating that projects may include risk education and outreach for civilians.
What is meant by mine/UXO risk education and outreach in this opportunity?
It refers to activities that help civilians recognize explosive hazards, avoid dangerous areas or suspicious items, and understand how to report threats safely.
Does the solicitation support mine and UXO clearance work?
Yes. The solicitation covers improving safe access to high-priority infrastructure through clearance of landmines and UXO, pointing to operational demining and explosive ordnance clearance in priority locations.
What is the intended result of mine and UXO clearance under this program?
The intended result is to restore safe movement and access for communities and to support access to high-priority routes, facilities, humanitarian operations, local services, or other critical infrastructure.
How much funding was anticipated for awards under this opportunity?
PM/WRA anticipated awarding up to $1.8 million under this opportunity.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed is $1,800,000.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on February 18, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 18, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as other entities as described in the opportunity's additional eligibility information.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit category described?
The information provided specifies nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status excluding institutions of higher education.
What geographic area is the program focused on?
The program is focused on Somalia.
What kinds of organizations does this opportunity appear designed for?
It is designed for organizations capable of delivering technical weapons and ammunition safety programming, explosive hazard risk education, and/or mine and UXO clearance work in Somalia in a way that measurably improves security, safety, and access.
How do the eligible activities fit together as a single program approach?
The opportunity spans: prevention (safer storage and control through PSSM), reduction (destruction of surplus or unsafe items), capacity-building (training and systems for long-term host-nation capability), and direct humanitarian/safety outcomes (risk education and mine/UXO clearance to improve safe access).
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