Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 13 003
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- 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.FY13.Afghan.Parwan Panshir. RFP. Announcement" 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 Nov 2, 2012 and posted on Nov 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 6, 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) 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.
- Public International Organizations (PIOs)
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "PMWRA.FY13.Afghan.Parwan Panshir. RFP. Announcement" is a U.S. Department of State funding competition run through the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is a discretionary grant program intended to support humanitarian mine action work in Afghanistan, specifically connected to activities such as demining, explosive ordnance disposal, and assistance for people affected by landmines and other explosive hazards. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Proposals (RFP), meaning applicants are expected to submit detailed project plans and budgets that will be evaluated competitively, with the Department selecting the strongest proposal(s) based on the announced priorities.
Programmatically, the opportunity focuses on three main types of work. First, it supports the detection and neutralization of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), which typically includes survey, clearance, and disposal operations aimed at making contaminated land safe for communities. Second, it funds risk education for individuals living in or traveling through mine- and ERW-affected areas, with the goal of reducing accidents by teaching safer behaviors and improving awareness of how to recognize and avoid explosive hazards. Third, it includes support for safeguarding and responsibly managing existing stockpiles of government munitions and small arms/light weapons, which usually involves improving physical security and stockpile management practices to prevent diversion, accidental explosions, or unsafe storage conditions. Overall, the intent is to reduce harm to civilians, restore safe access to land and infrastructure, and improve the management of dangerous weapons-related materials.
From a funding standpoint, the announcement lists an estimated total of $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an award floor of $0, and it anticipates making one award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement), which is the federal assistance listing tied to this type of humanitarian weapons hazard reduction programming.
Eligibility is open to several non-federal organization types, including private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both nonprofit cases, other than institutions of higher education). The notice also references Public International Organizations (PIOs) in its eligibility information, indicating that certain international or intergovernmental entities may also be considered eligible depending on how the Department interprets and applies that category for this solicitation. Applicants would be expected to demonstrate the technical capability to carry out mine action or stockpile management work, along with the management controls needed to operate in a complex environment.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on November 2, 2012, with an original and current closing date of December 6, 2012, and an archive date of January 5, 2013. This places it in the FY 2013/2014 planning window referenced in the description. Applicants needing help accessing or submitting the announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center for issues with the posting and to GrantSolutions.gov customer support for submission platform assistance, with phone and email contact details provided for both support channels.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "PMWRA.FY13.Afghan.Parwan Panshir. RFP. Announcement."
Which U.S. government office is running this funding competition?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding competition run through the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is a discretionary grant program offered as a Request for Proposals (RFP). Applicants are expected to submit detailed project plans and budgets that will be evaluated competitively.
What country and program area does the opportunity focus on?
The program focuses on humanitarian mine action work in Afghanistan, tied to addressing landmines and other explosive hazards.
What kinds of activities does the grant support?
The solicitation supports humanitarian mine action activities including demining, explosive ordnance disposal, and assistance for people affected by landmines and other explosive hazards.
What are the main programmatic areas highlighted in the announcement?
The opportunity emphasizes three main areas: (1) detection and neutralization of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), (2) mine/ERW risk education, and (3) safeguarding and responsible management of government munitions and small arms/light weapons stockpiles through improved physical security and stockpile management.
What does "detection and neutralization" typically include under this opportunity?
It typically includes survey, clearance, and disposal operations aimed at making contaminated land safe for communities.
What is ERW?
ERW refers to explosive remnants of war, which are explosive hazards left behind after conflict that can still injure or kill civilians.
What is the purpose of risk education in this program?
Risk education is intended to reduce accidents by teaching safer behaviors and improving awareness of how to recognize and avoid landmines and ERW.
What does the stockpile management component aim to address?
It aims to improve physical security and stockpile management practices for existing government munitions and small arms/light weapons to help prevent diversion, accidental explosions, or unsafe storage conditions.
What is the overall goal of the grant?
The overall intent is to reduce harm to civilians, restore safe access to land and infrastructure, and improve the management of dangerous weapons-related materials.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The announcement lists an estimated total of $1,000,000 in available funding.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $0.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.800, Weapons Removal and Abatement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to non-federal organization types including private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both nonprofit cases, other than institutions of higher education).
Are international or intergovernmental organizations eligible?
The notice references Public International Organizations (PIOs) in its eligibility information, indicating certain international or intergovernmental entities may be considered eligible depending on how the Department interprets and applies that category for this solicitation.
What capabilities are applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate technical capability to carry out mine action or stockpile management work, along with the management controls needed to operate in a complex environment.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on November 2, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is December 6, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is January 5, 2013.
How will proposals be selected?
Because this is an RFP, proposals are evaluated competitively, and the Department selects the strongest proposal(s) based on the announced priorities.
Where should applicants go for help with the Grants.gov posting?
Applicants needing help accessing or dealing with issues related to the posting were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
Where should applicants go for help with submission platform issues?
For submission platform assistance, applicants were directed to GrantSolutions.gov customer support.
What fiscal year planning window is referenced in the description?
The description places the opportunity in the FY 2013/2014 planning window.
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