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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 "RFP FY13 Afghan Project 1 Baghlan 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: 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) Private 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:

The RFP FY13 Afghan Project 1 Baghlan Announcement is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity released through the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) to support humanitarian mine action and related weapons destruction work in Afghanistan, specifically tied to programming needs associated with Baghlan. The opportunity was offered as a competitive Request for Proposals for the FY 2013/2014 period, with the intent of funding activities that reduce harm to civilians from landmines, explosive remnants of war (ERW), and other explosive hazards, while also strengthening safety around weapons and ammunition management. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is identified as humanitarian demining and weapons destruction under CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement).

The program scope centers on three main types of projects. First are field operations that focus on the detection, clearance, and neutralization of landmines and ERW, which can include survey, marking, clearance, and explosive ordnance disposal functions aimed at making contaminated land safe for communities to use again. Second are risk education efforts for people living in or traveling through threatened areas, typically involving community outreach, safety messaging, and behavior-change education designed to prevent injuries and deaths by reducing unsafe interactions with explosive hazards. Third are activities that improve the safeguarding and responsible management of existing government stockpiles of munitions and small arms/light weapons, which generally means strengthening physical security and stockpile management practices to prevent theft, diversion, accidental explosions, or uncontrolled proliferation.

Financially, the announcement indicated an estimated total funding amount of up to USD 1,000,000, with an award ceiling of USD 1,000,000 and an award floor of USD 0, and it anticipated making one award. Cost sharing or matching was not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness, though applicants sometimes still leverage other resources depending on project design. The opportunity was posted on November 2, 2012, and the application deadline (closing date) was December 6, 2012, with the listing later archived on January 5, 2013.

Eligibility was open to a range of organizational applicants commonly involved in humanitarian action and technical clearance operations. This included nonprofit organizations (both those with and without 501(c)(3) status), private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations (PIOs). The listing also referenced an “Others” category with additional eligibility information, signaling that the full announcement likely contained further detail on who could apply and under what conditions, such as required technical capacity, compliance expectations, or coordination requirements.

For applicants needing assistance accessing or submitting the full announcement, the notice directed users to the Grants.gov Contact Center (including phone support) and to GrantSolutions.gov customer support for technical help with submission systems. Overall, the grant opportunity was designed to fund a single, focused project that would measurably reduce explosive threats to civilians in Afghanistan through clearance and disposal operations, community risk education, and/or improved management and security of weapons and ammunition stockpiles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the "RFP FY13 Afghan Project 1 Baghlan Announcement"?

It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity released through the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). The opportunity was issued as a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) for the FY 2013/2014 period to support humanitarian mine action and related weapons destruction work in Afghanistan, specifically tied to programming needs associated with Baghlan.

Which U.S. government office is offering this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).

What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?

The funding instrument is a grant.

What is the primary goal of the program?

The program is intended to reduce harm to civilians from landmines, explosive remnants of war (ERW), and other explosive hazards in Afghanistan, while also strengthening safety around weapons and ammunition management.

What is the CFDA number and program category for this funding?

The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.800 (Weapons Removal and Abatement) and the activity category is identified as humanitarian demining and weapons destruction.

What geographic area is the work focused on?

The work is in Afghanistan and is specifically tied to programming needs associated with Baghlan.

What types of projects are supported under this announcement?

The scope centers on three main project types: (1) field operations for detecting, clearing, and neutralizing landmines and ERW; (2) risk education for people in threatened areas; and (3) activities to improve safeguarding and responsible management of government stockpiles of munitions and small arms/light weapons.

What are considered "field operations" under this program?

Field operations include activities focused on the detection, clearance, and neutralization of landmines and ERW. Examples mentioned include survey, marking, clearance, and explosive ordnance disposal functions intended to make contaminated land safe for communities to use again.

What is "risk education" in the context of this opportunity?

Risk education refers to efforts aimed at people living in or traveling through threatened areas. It typically involves community outreach, safety messaging, and behavior-change education to reduce unsafe interactions with explosive hazards and prevent injuries and deaths.

What does "stockpile management" mean in this announcement?

It refers to activities that improve the safeguarding and responsible management of existing government stockpiles of munitions and small arms/light weapons. The description emphasizes strengthening physical security and stockpile management practices to prevent theft, diversion, accidental explosions, or uncontrolled proliferation.

How much funding is available under this opportunity?

The estimated total funding amount is up to USD 1,000,000.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling is USD 1,000,000.

What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?

The award floor is USD 0.

How many awards did the announcement anticipate making?

The announcement anticipated making one award.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. Cost sharing or matching was not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on November 2, 2012.

What was the application deadline?

The application deadline (closing date) was December 6, 2012.

When was the listing archived?

The listing was later archived on January 5, 2013.

Was this a competitive funding opportunity?

Yes. It was offered as a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP).

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility was open to nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations (PIOs). The listing also referenced an "Others" category with additional eligibility information.

Do nonprofits need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?

No. The eligibility description explicitly included nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status.

Are higher education institutions eligible?

Yes. Private institutions of higher education were included in the eligible applicant types.

Are public international organizations (PIOs) eligible?

Yes. Public international organizations (PIOs) were listed as eligible.

What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?

The listing referenced an "Others" category with additional eligibility information, which suggests the full announcement likely provided further detail on who could apply and under what conditions (such as technical capacity, compliance expectations, or coordination requirements).

What kinds of outcomes is this program trying to achieve?

The described intent is to measurably reduce explosive threats to civilians in Afghanistan through clearance and disposal operations, community risk education, and/or improved management and security of weapons and ammunition stockpiles.

Where can applicants get help if they cannot access the announcement or have submission issues?

The notice directed users to the Grants.gov Contact Center (including phone support) and to GrantSolutions.gov customer support for technical help with submission systems.

Which submission/support systems are mentioned in the announcement?

The announcement referenced Grants.gov (via the Grants.gov Contact Center) and GrantSolutions.gov (via its customer support) for access and technical submission help.

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