Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 13 009
Apply for PM PMWRA 13 009
- 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.Victims Assistance RFP.Afghan" 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 21, 2012 and posted on Nov 21, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 21, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses 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.
- PIOs
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled PMWRA.FY13.Victims Assistance RFP.Afghan is a U.S. Department of State funding announcement issued by the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) to support victims assistance programs in Afghanistan during Fiscal Year 2013. It sits within the broader Conventional Weapons Destruction portfolio (CFDA 19.800, Weapons Removal and Abatement) and is designed to fund services for people harmed by mines, explosive remnants of war, and related conflict hazards, with an emphasis on assisting Persons with Disabilities (PWD) populations.
PM/WRA planned to make one competitive grant award, contingent on the availability of FY 2013 appropriations. The total estimated funding is $3,000,000, and the award structure is unusually specific: the floor and ceiling are both listed as $3,000,000, indicating the agency expected to fund a single project at that full amount rather than a range of smaller awards. The funding instrument type is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational type but includes an important Afghanistan-specific requirement. U.S.-based and foreign non-profit and non-governmental organizations, public international organizations (PIOs), and institutions of higher education were encouraged to apply. The eligibility categories in the notice include nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), small businesses, and other applicants as further clarified in the full announcement, with PIOs explicitly mentioned as eligible. However, any applicant organization needed to be accredited and licensed with the Mine Action Coordination Center for Afghanistan (MACCA). That MACCA accreditation requirement signals that the program was intended for organizations already recognized within Afghanistan's mine action and victims assistance coordination system, and it effectively narrows the field to experienced implementers already operating in-country under established oversight.
The opportunity emphasized demonstrated, proven experience delivering victims assistance services to PWD populations. While the summary does not list specific service models, victims assistance in this context commonly includes activities such as medical and physical rehabilitation support, provision and fitting of assistive devices, psychosocial support, referral systems, community-based rehabilitation, and socioeconomic inclusion efforts (for example, vocational training or employment-focused support) aligned with the needs of survivors and other people with disabilities. The core expectation was that applicants would propose a credible, Afghanistan-appropriate program with the operational capacity and technical expertise to deliver measurable assistance outcomes.
The application process was competitive and time-bound. Interested organizations were invited to submit proposals by December 07, 2012 (an internal target date mentioned in the narrative), with the formal submission deadline set for Friday, December 21, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Proposals had to be submitted electronically through either GrantSolutions (www.grantsolutions.gov) or Grants.gov (www.grants.gov). After submission, proposals would be reviewed by a competitive panel, and ultimately one proposal would be selected and approved for funding.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number PM PMWRA 13 009, a posted date and creation date of November 21, 2012, and an archive date of January 20, 2013. For applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement online, the notice directed them to the Grants.gov Contact Center, available 24/7 except federal holidays, at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The funding announcement is titled PMWRA.FY13.Victims Assistance RFP.Afghan.
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
3) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The grant is intended to support victims assistance programs in Afghanistan for people harmed by mines, explosive remnants of war, and related conflict hazards, with an emphasis on assisting Persons with Disabilities (PWD) populations.
4) What broader program area does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity sits within the Department of State's Conventional Weapons Destruction portfolio and is associated with CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement).
5) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a grant.
6) How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding amount is $3,000,000.
7) How many awards did PM/WRA plan to make?
PM/WRA planned to make one competitive grant award, contingent on the availability of FY 2013 appropriations.
8) Why do the floor and ceiling amounts both show $3,000,000?
Because the floor and ceiling are both listed as $3,000,000, the notice indicates the agency expected to fund a single project at the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards.
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the information provided, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly and includes U.S.-based and foreign non-profit and non-governmental organizations, public international organizations (PIOs), and institutions of higher education. The eligibility categories also include nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), small businesses, and other applicants as further clarified in the full announcement.
11) Is there an Afghanistan-specific eligibility requirement?
Yes. Any applicant organization needed to be accredited and licensed with the Mine Action Coordination Center for Afghanistan (MACCA).
12) What does the MACCA accreditation and licensing requirement imply for applicants?
The MACCA accreditation requirement signals that the program was intended for organizations already recognized within Afghanistan's mine action and victims assistance coordination system. Practically, it narrows eligibility toward experienced implementers already operating in-country under established oversight.
13) What populations are emphasized in this funding opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes assistance to Persons with Disabilities (PWD), particularly those harmed by mines, explosive remnants of war, and related hazards.
14) What kind of experience did PM/WRA emphasize?
The opportunity emphasized demonstrated, proven experience delivering victims assistance services to PWD populations in Afghanistan.
15) What types of activities might a victims assistance program include under this opportunity?
While specific service models are not listed in the summary, victims assistance in this context commonly includes activities such as medical and physical rehabilitation support, provision and fitting of assistive devices, psychosocial support, referral systems, community-based rehabilitation, and socioeconomic inclusion efforts (for example, vocational training or employment-focused support), aligned with the needs of survivors and other people with disabilities.
16) How were proposals reviewed and selected?
Proposals were to be reviewed by a competitive panel, and ultimately one proposal would be selected and approved for funding.
17) What were the key proposal dates mentioned?
The narrative mentions an internal target date of December 07, 2012. The formal submission deadline was Friday, December 21, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
18) How were proposals required to be submitted?
Proposals had to be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions (www.grantsolutions.gov) or Grants.gov (www.grants.gov).
19) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PM PMWRA 13 009.
20) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posted date and creation date are both listed as November 21, 2012.
21) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as January 20, 2013.
22) What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement online?
The notice directs applicants to contact the Grants.gov Contact Center, which is available 24/7 except federal holidays, at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
23) Was the award guaranteed?
No. The planned single award was contingent on the availability of FY 2013 appropriations.
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