Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 12 008
Apply for PM PMWRA 12 008
- 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 "PMWRA.FY12.Angola.RSOI" 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 Feb 8, 2012 and posted on Feb 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 2012 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 $3,250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having 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) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Public International Organizations (PIOs)
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled PMWRA.FY12.Angola.RSOI (Funding Opportunity Number PM PMWRA 12 008) comes from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It supports Conventional Weapons Destruction activities, specifically projects aimed at clearing and safely disposing of or destroying landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), excess conventional weapons, and aging or surplus munitions. In practical terms, the focus is on reducing the danger these weapons pose to civilian populations and improving a country or region's capacity to manage and eliminate these hazards in a safe, controlled, and sustainable way.
The process is structured as a two-stage competition. The first step is a short, two-page Statement of Interest (SOI) submitted by organizations that want to be considered for funding. These SOIs are reviewed by a competitive panel, and only applicants whose SOIs meet the technical requirements and score well in the review are invited to move forward. The second step is an invitation-only submission of a full proposal that expands on the SOI with complete program design details, implementation plans, and other required elements. Full proposals are also reviewed by a PM/WRA panel and then considered for funding, meaning an SOI is essentially a screening round before the government commits time to reviewing full applications.
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S.-based and foreign entities, as long as they fall into the eligible categories listed in the notice. Those categories include nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status), public international organizations (PIOs), and institutions of higher education (including private, public, and state-controlled institutions). The funding instrument is a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which lowers the barrier to applying for organizations that may not be able to contribute significant non-federal funds.
Funding is contingent on fiscal year 2012 appropriations, but the notice indicates that PM/WRA anticipates making one award with a maximum value (award ceiling) of up to $3,250,000. The award floor is listed as $0, which generally signals that the agency is not guaranteeing a minimum size and may fund at varying levels depending on the proposal and available funds. The opportunity category is discretionary, and the funding activity category is described as "Other," clarified specifically as Conventional Weapons Destruction.
Key dates and submission logistics are clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on February 3, 2012, with a closing deadline for SOI submission of 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, February 17, 2012. Applicants were required to submit through either GrantSolutions.gov or Grants.gov, not by email or paper submission. For technical problems accessing the full announcement or using Grants.gov, the notice points applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov) during business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title and identification information for this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled PMWRA.FY12.Angola.RSOI. The Funding Opportunity Number is PM PMWRA 12 008.
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
3) What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support Conventional Weapons Destruction activities. Projects are intended to reduce dangers posed by landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), excess conventional weapons, and aging or surplus munitions, and to improve safe, controlled, and sustainable capacity to manage and eliminate these hazards.
4) What types of activities or projects are supported?
The opportunity supports projects aimed at clearing and safely disposing of or destroying:
- Landmines
- Unexploded ordnance (UXO)
- Excess conventional weapons
- Aging or surplus munitions
5) What is meant by "Conventional Weapons Destruction" in this notice?
In this notice, it is described as work that reduces the danger conventional weapons pose to civilian populations and strengthens a country or region's ability to manage and eliminate these hazards safely and sustainably.
6) How is the application process structured?
The process is a two-stage competition:
- Stage 1: Submit a short, two-page Statement of Interest (SOI) for initial review.
- Stage 2: If invited, submit a full proposal with complete program design and implementation details.
7) What is a Statement of Interest (SOI) for this opportunity?
An SOI is a short (two-page) submission used as an initial screening step. SOIs are reviewed by a competitive panel, and only the highest-rated SOIs that meet technical requirements are invited to submit full proposals.
8) Does submitting an SOI mean a full proposal will be reviewed automatically?
No. The SOI functions as a screening round. Only applicants whose SOIs meet the technical requirements and score well are invited to submit a full proposal.
9) Who reviews SOIs and full proposals?
SOIs are reviewed by a competitive panel. Full proposals are reviewed by a PM/WRA panel and then considered for funding.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S.-based and foreign entities, as long as they fall within the eligible categories listed in the notice, including:
- Nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- Public international organizations (PIOs)
- Institutions of higher education (private, public, and state-controlled institutions)
11) Are foreign organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The notice states that both U.S.-based and foreign entities may be eligible, provided they fit into the eligible organization categories listed.
12) Do nonprofits need to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The notice explicitly includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status.
13) Are universities and colleges eligible?
Yes. Institutions of higher education are eligible, including private, public, and state-controlled institutions.
14) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
15) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement).
16) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided for this opportunity.
17) How much funding is expected to be available?
The notice indicates PM/WRA anticipates making one award with a maximum value (award ceiling) of up to $3,250,000, contingent on fiscal year 2012 appropriations.
18) What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is up to $3,250,000.
19) What is the award floor and what does it mean?
The award floor is listed as $0. This generally signals the agency is not guaranteeing a minimum award size and may fund at varying levels depending on proposal quality and available funds.
20) How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The notice indicates PM/WRA anticipates making one award.
21) Is funding guaranteed?
No. Funding is contingent on fiscal year 2012 appropriations, and awards are discretionary based on panel review and funding considerations.
22) What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary.
23) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other", clarified as Conventional Weapons Destruction.
24) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 3, 2012.
25) What is the deadline to submit the Statement of Interest (SOI)?
The SOI submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, February 17, 2012.
26) How must applicants submit their SOI?
Applicants were required to submit through GrantSolutions.gov or Grants.gov.
27) Can applicants submit by email or paper?
No. The notice specifies submissions were required through GrantSolutions.gov or Grants.gov, not by email or paper submission.
28) Where should applicants go for technical help with Grants.gov?
For technical problems accessing the full announcement or using Grants.gov, the notice directs applicants to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
29) What are the Grants.gov Contact Center hours?
The Contact Center hours listed are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
30) What are the Grants.gov Contact Center phone number and email?
Phone: 1-800-518-4726
Email: support@grants.gov
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