Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 12 053
Apply for PM PMWRA 12 053
- 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 "Middle East Regional Grant" 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 Jul 11, 2012 and posted on Jul 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 3, 2012 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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.
- Public International Organizations (PIOs)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Middle East Regional Grant (Funding Opportunity Number PM-PMWRA-12-053) is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Political-Military Affairs opportunity run through the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is a discretionary grant program focused on reducing the risks to civilians and improving safety and security by supporting practical, on-the-ground weapons removal and abatement work across the Middle East. The core purpose of the funding is to support projects that clear and safely dispose of or destroy landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), and excess conventional weapons, including aging and surplus munitions. In other words, the program is aimed at locating, removing, and safely eliminating explosive hazards and unstable stockpiles that can threaten communities, disrupt recovery, and create ongoing humanitarian and security problems.
This announcement represents the first stage of the process, with PM/WRA requesting that interested organizations submit proposals in line with the solicitation requirements. Submitted proposals are reviewed by a PM/WRA panel to determine which project will be selected for funding. The agency indicated that, contingent on Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations, it expected to make a single award to cover the Middle East region, with total anticipated funding of up to $1,000,000. The opportunity is structured with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an award floor of $1,000,000, signaling the intent to fund one regional project at the full stated amount rather than multiple smaller awards. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which generally lowers the barrier for qualified applicants that may not have access to significant non-federal co-funding.
Eligible applicants include both U.S.-based and foreign organizations, specifically nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), and institutions of higher education. The eligibility listing includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education under those categories), and separately notes PIO eligibility. The funding activity is categorized under Weapons Removal and Abatement (CFDA 19.800), and the grant instrument type is a standard grant rather than a contract or cooperative agreement as presented in the summary information.
Applicants were required to submit proposals electronically through either GrantSolutions (www.grantsolutions.gov) or Grants.gov (www.grants.gov). The original closing date was July 27, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, but the posting also reflects an updated current closing date of August 3, 2012, indicating the deadline was extended. The notice also highlights that an attachment to the announcement changed on July 10 at 4:45 p.m. EST, and applicants were instructed to rely on the updated attached announcement, which matters because such attachments often contain the detailed technical requirements, formatting rules, and evaluation criteria that determine whether a submission is compliant.
For support and administrative issues related to accessing or submitting through GrantSolutions, applicants were directed to GrantSolutions Customer Support via help@grantsolutions.gov or by phone at 1-800-577-0771 (with an alternate number for international callers at 1-202-401-5282), with support hours listed as 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Middle East Regional Grant (PM-PMWRA-12-053)
What is the Middle East Regional Grant (Funding Opportunity Number PM-PMWRA-12-053)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, administered through the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). The program supports practical, on-the-ground weapons removal and abatement work across the Middle East.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to reduce risks to civilians and improve safety and security by supporting projects that locate, remove, and safely dispose of or destroy explosive hazards and unstable stockpiles.
What types of hazards or materials does the grant focus on?
The funding is intended to support efforts addressing landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), and excess conventional weapons, including aging and surplus munitions.
What kinds of activities are supported by this opportunity?
The opportunity supports weapons removal and abatement activities that clear and safely dispose of or destroy explosive hazards. This includes work aimed at eliminating threats that can endanger communities, disrupt recovery, and create ongoing humanitarian and security problems.
What region does this grant cover?
The award is intended to cover the Middle East region.
Which U.S. government office is running this program?
The opportunity is run through the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, specifically the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula entitlement program?
This is a discretionary grant program, meaning proposals are competitively reviewed and selected based on the solicitation requirements.
What stage of the process does this announcement represent?
This announcement represents the first stage of the process, where PM/WRA requests that interested organizations submit proposals that follow the solicitation requirements.
How are proposals reviewed and selected?
Submitted proposals are reviewed by a PM/WRA panel to determine which project will be selected for funding.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
Contingent on Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations, the agency expected to make a single award for the Middle East region.
What is the total anticipated funding amount?
The total anticipated funding was up to $1,000,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is also $1,000,000.
What does it mean that the award ceiling and floor are both $1,000,000?
It signals an intent to fund one regional project at the full stated amount rather than making multiple smaller awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign organizations, specifically nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), and institutions of higher education.
Are both U.S. and foreign organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description includes both U.S.-based and foreign organizations.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility listing includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education under those categories.
Are Public International Organizations (PIOs) eligible?
Yes. Public International Organizations are specifically listed as eligible applicants.
Is this opportunity categorized under a specific CFDA program?
Yes. The funding activity is categorized under Weapons Removal and Abatement (CFDA 19.800).
What type of funding instrument is used (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
The instrument type is a standard grant (as presented in the summary information), not a contract or cooperative agreement.
How must applicants submit their proposals?
Applicants were required to submit proposals electronically through either GrantSolutions (www.grantsolutions.gov) or Grants.gov (www.grants.gov).
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was July 27, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The posting also reflects an updated current closing date of August 3, 2012, indicating the deadline was extended.
Which deadline should applicants follow if there are multiple dates listed?
The posting reflects an updated current closing date of August 3, 2012, indicating an extension from the original July 27, 2012 deadline.
Were there any changes to the announcement after it was posted?
Yes. The notice highlights that an attachment to the announcement changed on July 10 at 4:45 p.m. EST, and applicants were instructed to rely on the updated attached announcement.
Why does the updated attachment matter?
Applicants were instructed to rely on the updated attached announcement because attachments often contain detailed technical requirements, formatting rules, and evaluation criteria that determine whether a submission is compliant.
Where can applicants get help with GrantSolutions access or submission issues?
Applicants were directed to GrantSolutions Customer Support for support and administrative issues related to accessing or submitting through GrantSolutions.
What is the GrantSolutions Customer Support email address?
help@grantsolutions.gov
What phone number can applicants call for GrantSolutions support (U.S.)?
1-800-577-0771
What phone number can international callers use for GrantSolutions support?
1-202-401-5282
What are the GrantSolutions support hours?
Support hours are listed as 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.
Is the expected award contingent on anything?
Yes. The agency indicated the expected single award was contingent on Fiscal Year 2012 appropriations.
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