Opportunity Information: Apply for PMWRA 08 GR 001 WHA 110507
Apply for PMWRA 08 GR 001 WHA 110507
- 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 "Humanitarian Demining Weapons Removal" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 5, 2007 and posted on Nov 5, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 14, 2007. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Humanitarian Demining - Weapons Removal grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PMWRA 08 GR 001 WHA 110507) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of State through the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). Its central aim is to reduce the humanitarian, social, and economic damage caused by explosive hazards and unsecured weapons, with an emphasis on helping affected communities recover and develop safely. The program is framed around two high-level U.S. objectives: first, advancing sustainable development and broader global interests by responding to the harm created by landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), abandoned ordnance (AO), small arms and light weapons (SA/LW), and man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS); and second, strengthening peace and security by addressing these threats in a practical, on-the-ground way.
The announcement is structured as a Request for Applications (RFA) for Fiscal Year 2008 and is designed to do two things at once: lay out PM/WRA's strategic framework and priority areas, and explain how proposals will be reviewed and selected. PM/WRA indicated it may program roughly $3.0 to $3.5 million total across six specific categories of interest. While the office expects to make at least one award in each category, it does not commit to a set number of awards overall, and it explicitly reserves the right to fund none if proposals are not strong enough or if assumptions change. Every award is also dependent on the availability of funds. The listed award floor is $40,000, which signals that PM/WRA is open to smaller, targeted projects as well as larger efforts, depending on the category and the strength of the proposed approach.
The kinds of activities PM/WRA is looking to fund are those that directly support its weapons removal and abatement goals and show measurable progress toward specific outcomes. The opportunity highlights several priority results: reinforcing and strengthening country-level programs; increasing the destruction of small arms and light weapons; expanding the knowledge base and information exchange related to mine action, SA/LW, and MANPADS; supporting outreach and public awareness efforts; encouraging creative, innovative thinking in the sector; and improving how data is used in planning and decision-making, especially by fusing impact survey data, surveillance data, and land release methodologies. In practice, that points to proposals that combine field results with strong program design, credible data use, and a clear plan for how the work will reduce risk to civilians and enable safe use of land and infrastructure.
Eligibility is fairly broad for the nonprofit and academic sectors. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not higher education institutions). Cost sharing or matching is not required under this RFA, but the announcement makes clear that cost sharing, matching, and counterpart contributions are encouraged and will be viewed favorably during review. In other words, an applicant can apply without match, but offering credible additional resources or partner contributions can strengthen competitiveness if it is realistic and well documented.
A key compliance constraint comes from the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Because these are foreign assistance funds intended to have a direct humanitarian impact, projects must include an international component or connection and must align with and support U.S. humanitarian programs abroad. This is not a domestic grant program; proposals need to be clearly tied to overseas humanitarian outcomes, whether through direct field operations, capacity building tied to affected countries, information-sharing systems that support international programs, or other internationally grounded interventions.
The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2007, with a closing date of December 14, 2007, and an archive date of January 13, 2008, reflecting that it was a time-bound FY2008 competition. For administrative questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Marcus Carpenter, Grants Officer, at 202-663-0082.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Humanitarian Demining - Weapons Removal grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of State through the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It focuses on reducing the humanitarian, social, and economic damage caused by explosive hazards and unsecured weapons, with an emphasis on helping affected communities recover and develop safely.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PMWRA 08 GR 001 WHA 110507.
What type of funding announcement is this?
The announcement is a Request for Applications (RFA) for Fiscal Year 2008. It explains PM/WRA's strategic framework and priority areas, and it describes how proposals will be reviewed and selected.
What are the main goals of the program?
The program is framed around two high-level U.S. objectives: (1) advancing sustainable development and broader global interests by responding to harm caused by landmines, UXO, abandoned ordnance, small arms and light weapons, and MANPADS; and (2) strengthening peace and security by addressing these threats through practical, on-the-ground efforts.
What threats or hazards does the program address?
The opportunity emphasizes harm caused by landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), abandoned ordnance (AO), small arms and light weapons (SA/LW), and man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS).
How much total funding did PM/WRA expect to program under this RFA?
PM/WRA indicated it may program roughly $3.0 to $3.5 million total across six specific categories of interest.
How many awards will be made?
PM/WRA expected to make at least one award in each of the six categories of interest, but it did not commit to a specific total number of awards overall. It also reserved the right to fund none if proposals were not strong enough or if assumptions changed.
Is funding guaranteed if a proposal is selected?
No. The announcement notes that every award is dependent on the availability of funds.
What is the minimum award size (award floor)?
The listed award floor is $40,000.
Does the award floor mean only small projects are funded?
No. The award floor suggests PM/WRA was open to smaller, targeted projects as well as larger efforts, depending on the category and the strength of the proposed approach.
What kinds of activities is PM/WRA looking to fund?
PM/WRA is looking for activities that directly support weapons removal and abatement goals and demonstrate measurable progress toward outcomes. The RFA highlights work that reinforces country-level programs, increases destruction of small arms and light weapons, expands knowledge and information exchange related to mine action/SA-LW/MANPADS, supports outreach and public awareness, encourages innovative thinking, and improves data use in planning and decision-making.
What outcomes or results are emphasized in the RFA?
Priority results include strengthening country-level programs, increasing SA/LW destruction, expanding the knowledge base and information exchange, supporting outreach and public awareness, encouraging creative and innovative approaches, and improving the use of data for planning and decisions (including fusing impact survey data, surveillance data, and land release methodologies).
How important is data and measurement in proposals?
The opportunity points to proposals that combine field results with strong program design, credible data use, and a clear plan for reducing risk to civilians and enabling safe use of land and infrastructure. It specifically mentions improving planning and decision-making by integrating multiple data sources and methodologies.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education).
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible applicants, provided they are not higher education institutions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required under this RFA.
Can cost sharing still help an application?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing, matching, and counterpart contributions are encouraged and will be viewed favorably during review. Applicants can apply without a match, but credible and well-documented additional resources can strengthen competitiveness.
Is this a domestic U.S. grant program?
No. This is not a domestic grant program. The funds are foreign assistance intended to have a direct humanitarian impact, so proposals must be tied to international or overseas humanitarian outcomes.
What international requirement applies to funded projects?
Because the funding is governed by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (as amended), projects must include an international component or connection and must align with and support U.S. humanitarian programs abroad.
What are examples of an acceptable international connection (based on the RFA description)?
The opportunity indicates proposals should be clearly tied to overseas humanitarian outcomes, such as direct field operations, capacity building linked to affected countries, information-sharing systems that support international programs, or other internationally grounded interventions.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2007. The closing date was December 14, 2007, and the archive date was January 13, 2008.
Who is the point of contact for administrative questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Marcus Carpenter, Grants Officer, at 202-663-0082.
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