Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 12 023
Apply for PM PMWRA 12 023
- 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.DemRepCongo.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 Mar 8, 2012 and posted on Mar 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Public International Organizations (PIOs)
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled PMWRA.FY12.DemRepCongo.RSOI (Funding Opportunity Number PM-PMWRA-12-023), was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It supports Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) and Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) efforts, with a focus on practical projects that reduce the dangers posed by landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), excess conventional weapons, and aging or surplus munitions. In plain terms, the program is aimed at making communities safer by clearing explosive hazards and improving the local capacity to manage, secure, and dispose of weapons and munitions responsibly.
A key feature of the opportunity is that it uses a two-stage competitive process rather than requiring a full proposal upfront. In the first stage, organizations submit a short Statement of Interest (SOI) limited to two pages. PM/WRA then conducts a competitive panel review of these SOIs to determine which applicants meet the technical requirements and appear most promising. Only those applicants whose SOIs are judged favorably are invited to move to the second stage, where they submit a full proposal that expands on the initial concept. Those full proposals are also reviewed by a PM/WRA panel for possible funding, meaning there are effectively two review gates: one at the SOI stage and another at the full proposal stage.
The intended project scope centers on clearance and safe disposal or destruction activities. That includes humanitarian demining, UXO clearance, and the destruction of excess or unsafe stockpiles of conventional weapons and munitions. The announcement also emphasizes building or strengthening capabilities, which typically means developing sustainable national or local capacity for safe weapons management, explosive ordnance disposal, stockpile security, and related operational systems that prevent future harm. While the title references the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the solicitation text presented highlights the broader CWD/HMA mission and the structured process for applying, rather than detailing specific geographic sub-areas or technical deliverables in the excerpt provided.
Eligibility is fairly broad and includes both U.S.-based and foreign entities, as long as they fit into the listed categories. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status), public international organizations (PIOs), and institutions of higher education (both private and public/state-controlled). The program is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement), and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible to organizations that have strong technical capacity but limited ability to provide matching resources.
In terms of funding, PM/WRA anticipated making between 1 and 3 awards (the source data lists expected awards as 2), depending on fiscal year 2012 appropriations. The estimated total funding amount is $1,500,000, and the maximum award size (ceiling) is $750,000 per project, with no stated minimum (award floor of $0). That structure suggests PM/WRA was open to funding a small number of relatively substantial projects, rather than distributing many small awards, with final decisions dependent on the quality of submissions and available appropriations.
The timeline in the notice is clear and relatively short. The opportunity was posted on March 8, 2012, and SOIs were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, March 23, 2012, with submissions required through Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov. The opportunity was archived on April 22, 2012. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement or using the submission systems, the notice directed them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov) during standard weekday support hours.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an initial screening call for concise, technically credible project concepts in conventional weapons destruction and mine action. PM/WRA used the SOI stage to identify strong candidates quickly and then invested review time in full proposals only from those candidates. The funding levels and eligible applicant pool indicate the program was designed for experienced implementers such as specialized humanitarian demining NGOs, international organizations, and universities or technical institutions with relevant operational, training, or capacity-building expertise in weapons removal and abatement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and identifier of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled PMWRA.FY12.DemRepCongo.RSOI. The Funding Opportunity Number is PM-PMWRA-12-023.
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What is the program trying to accomplish?
The program supports Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) and Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) efforts. In practical terms, it funds projects intended to reduce dangers posed by landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), excess conventional weapons, and aging or surplus munitions, helping make communities safer and improving local capacity to manage and dispose of weapons and munitions responsibly.
What kinds of activities or projects are included in the intended scope?
The intended scope centers on clearance and safe disposal or destruction activities, including:
- Humanitarian demining
- UXO clearance
- Destruction of excess or unsafe stockpiles of conventional weapons and munitions
Does the opportunity include capacity-building or training elements?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes building or strengthening capabilities, typically meaning sustainable national or local capacity for:
- Safe weapons management
- Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)
- Stockpile security
- Operational systems that prevent future harm
Is this a single-step application or a multi-stage process?
It is a two-stage competitive process. Applicants do not submit a full proposal upfront.
What is required in Stage 1?
Stage 1 requires a Statement of Interest (SOI) limited to two pages.
What happens after submitting the Statement of Interest (SOI)?
PM/WRA conducts a competitive panel review of SOIs to identify applicants that meet technical requirements and appear most promising. Only those with favorably reviewed SOIs are invited to submit a full proposal in Stage 2.
Does an invitation to submit a full proposal guarantee funding?
No. Full proposals are also reviewed by a PM/WRA panel for possible funding. There are two review gates: one at the SOI stage and another at the full proposal stage.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S.-based and foreign entities that fit the listed categories, including:
- Nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- Public international organizations (PIOs)
- Institutions of higher education (private and public/state-controlled)
Is cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement).
How many awards were anticipated?
PM/WRA anticipated making between 1 and 3 awards. The source data lists expected awards as 2, depending on fiscal year 2012 appropriations.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) per project?
The maximum award size is $750,000 per project.
Is there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
What factors could affect the final number of awards or funding decisions?
The number of awards and funding decisions depend on fiscal year 2012 appropriations, the quality of submissions, and the results of the panel reviews at both the SOI and full proposal stages.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 8, 2012.
What was the deadline for submitting the Statement of Interest (SOI)?
SOIs were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, March 23, 2012.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Submissions were required through Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 22, 2012.
What should an applicant do if they have trouble accessing the announcement or using the submission systems?
The notice directed applicants to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov during standard weekday support hours.
Is the opportunity specifically limited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The title references the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the excerpt provided emphasizes the broader CWD/HMA mission and the two-stage application process rather than detailing specific geographic sub-areas or technical deliverables.
What type of applicants is this program designed to support?
Based on the scope and funding levels described, the opportunity appears designed for experienced implementers such as specialized humanitarian demining NGOs, international organizations, and universities or technical institutions with relevant operational, training, or capacity-building expertise in weapons removal and abatement.
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