The U.S. Department of State’s PM/WRA is offering a grant opportunity to enhance host nation capacity for physical security and stockpile management of small arms and light weapons and ammunition in Somalia. The grant aims to support training, destruction of excess weapons, community engagement on mine and UXO safety, and clearance of landmines and UXO from high-priority areas. A total of $1.8 million is available for projects addressing these critical issues by the submission deadline on April 18, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 281598
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PM-PMWRA-16-013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 16.PMWRA.Somalia.NOFO |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | CWD |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.800 — Weapons Removal and Abatement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2016 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2016 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | May 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having 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) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Public International Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Political-Military Affairs – WRA |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) is pleased to invite eligible organizations to submit grant applications that improve host nation capacity for physical security and stockpile management (PSSM) of small arms and light weapons (SA/LW) and ammunition; destroy excess and obsolete SA/LW and ammunition; train host nation personnel in relevant PSSM; engage with local communities on mine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) safety and awareness; or improve safe access to high-priority infrastructure by clearance of landmines and UXO. Specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements for application packages are detailed below. PM/WRA anticipates awarding up to $1.8 million under this grant opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 16.PMWRA.Somalia.NOFO |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
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