Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 12 014
Apply for PM PMWRA 12 014
- 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.Vietnam.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 16, 2012 and posted on Mar 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 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 $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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).
- PIOs Public International Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled PMWRA.FY12.Vietnam.RSOI (Funding Opportunity Number PM PMWRA 12 014) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs initiative run through the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is a discretionary grant competition focused on humanitarian mine action (HMA) and conventional weapons destruction (CWD) in Vietnam, specifically supporting projects that clear and safely dispose of or destroy landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), excess conventional weapons, and aging or surplus munitions. The underlying aim is to reduce civilian harm and improve safety while strengthening practical CWD capacity.
The process is structured as a two-stage competition. In stage one, interested organizations submit a short, two-page Statement of Interest (SOI) along with a line-item budget and a budget narrative. PM/WRA uses a competitive panel review to assess these initial submissions and determine which concepts best meet the technical requirements and program priorities. Only applicants whose SOIs are viewed favorably are invited to stage two, where they submit a full proposal that expands on the initial concept. Those full proposals are reviewed again by a PM/WRA panel to decide which projects receive funding. This specific announcement covers the first stage and serves as the request for SOIs.
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S.-based and foreign organizations. Applicants may include nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations (PIOs). There is no stated cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute a set portion of project costs to be eligible, though voluntary leverage or partner contributions may still be helpful depending on the proposal.
Funding expectations indicate that, pending FY2012 appropriations, PM/WRA anticipated awarding a total of about $3,500,000 for Vietnam under this announcement. The opportunity projected around 8 awards, with individual grant amounts varying widely. The award ceiling is listed as $1,500,000, and the award floor is $0, reflecting that budgets could range from relatively small requests to larger, more comprehensive projects as long as they fit program goals and are technically sound.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on March 2, 2012, with a submission deadline (original and current closing date) of March 16, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. SOIs had to be submitted electronically through either www.grantsolutions.gov or www.grants.gov. The archive date is April 15, 2012, indicating when the listing would be formally archived in the federal system.
For practical submission support, the listed contact channel is the Grants.gov Contact Center for issues accessing the full announcement or navigating the submission system. The Contact Center phone number is 1-800-518-4726, with hours Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST, and the email provided is support@grants.gov. The funding program is associated with CFDA number 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement), aligning it with the State Department's broader weapons removal and abatement portfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the name and identifier of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled PMWRA.FY12.Vietnam.RSOI with Funding Opportunity Number PM PMWRA 12 014. It is run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, through the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
2. What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition focused on humanitarian mine action (HMA) and conventional weapons destruction (CWD) in Vietnam. The purpose is to support projects that clear and safely dispose of or destroy landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), excess conventional weapons, and aging or surplus munitions, with the underlying goal of reducing civilian harm, improving safety, and strengthening practical CWD capacity.
3. Where will funded activities take place?
This announcement is specifically focused on Vietnam.
4. What types of activities does PM/WRA intend to support under this opportunity?
Projects are intended to support humanitarian mine action and conventional weapons destruction, including efforts to clear and safely dispose of or destroy landmines, UXO, excess conventional weapons, and aging or surplus munitions in Vietnam.
5. What does "two-stage competition" mean for applicants?
The application process is structured in two stages:
- Stage 1: Submit a short, two-page Statement of Interest (SOI) along with a line-item budget and a budget narrative. PM/WRA uses a competitive panel review to decide which concepts best meet technical requirements and program priorities.
- Stage 2: Only applicants whose SOIs are viewed favorably are invited to submit a full proposal that expands on the concept. Full proposals are reviewed again by a PM/WRA panel to determine awards.
6. Is this announcement for the full proposal or for the first-stage submission?
This specific announcement covers the first stage and serves as the request for Statements of Interest (SOIs).
7. What must be included in the Stage 1 submission?
Stage 1 requires:
- A two-page Statement of Interest (SOI)
- A line-item budget
- A budget narrative
8. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S.-based and foreign organizations, including:
- Nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public international organizations (PIOs)
9. Are foreign organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes foreign organizations as eligible applicants.
10. Is 501(c)(3) status required to apply?
No. The opportunity description includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status.
11. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated. Applicants are not required to contribute a set portion of project costs to be eligible, though voluntary leverage or partner contributions could still be helpful depending on the proposal.
12. How much total funding was anticipated for this opportunity?
Pending FY2012 appropriations, PM/WRA anticipated awarding a total of approximately $3,500,000 for Vietnam under this announcement.
13. How many awards were expected?
The opportunity projected approximately 8 awards.
14. What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,500,000. The award floor is listed as $0, indicating that requested budgets could range from relatively small requests to larger projects as long as they align with program goals and are technically sound.
15. When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on March 2, 2012. The submission deadline (original and current closing date) was March 16, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
16. How must the SOI be submitted?
SOIs had to be submitted electronically through either:
- www.grantsolutions.gov, or
- www.grants.gov
17. What is the archive date and what does it indicate?
The archive date is listed as April 15, 2012, indicating when the listing would be formally archived in the federal system.
18. How are Stage 1 SOIs reviewed?
PM/WRA uses a competitive panel review to assess SOIs and determine which concepts best meet technical requirements and program priorities.
19. What happens after a favorable SOI review?
Applicants whose SOIs are viewed favorably are invited to Stage 2 to submit a full proposal expanding on the initial concept. Those full proposals are reviewed again by a PM/WRA panel to determine which projects receive funding.
20. What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement), aligning it with the State Department's weapons removal and abatement portfolio.
21. Who should applicants contact for help with accessing the announcement or submission systems?
For issues accessing the full announcement or navigating the submission system, the listed support channel is the Grants.gov Contact Center:
- Phone: 1-800-518-4726
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST
- Email: support@grants.gov
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