The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA), is offering a grant for the clearance and safe disposal/destruction of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and excess conventional weapons in Angola. This competitive grant process involves a two-stage review, starting with the submission of Statements of Interest (SOI) followed by a full proposal for selected applicants. U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, NGOs, public international organizations, and higher education institutions are eligible to apply. Pending FY 2012 appropriations, one grant of up to $3,250,000 will be awarded. The deadline for submitting SOIs is February 17, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 142453
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | PM-PMWRA-12-008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | PMWRA.FY12.Angola.RSOI |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | Conventional Weapons Destruction |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.800 — Weapons Removal and Abatement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Feb 08, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 18, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $3,250,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Public International Organizations (PIOs) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Political-Military Affairs – WRA |
| Description:: | The Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) in the U.S. Department of State?s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs is pleased to announce a two-stage competitive process for fiscal year 2012 funding of projects for the clearance and safe disposal/destruction of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and excess conventional weapons and aging and surplus munitions. The first stage is submission and competitive panel review of two-page Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in submitting proposals to promote the development of Conventional Weapons Destruction capabilities. In the second stage, PM/WRA will invite applicants whose SOI meet the technical requirements and are reviewed favorably to submit a full proposal that expands on their SOI. These proposals will also be reviewed by a PM/WRA panel for consideration of funding. This announcement initiates the first stage and PM/WRA is now requesting applicants to submit a Statement of Interest, as described in this solicitation. U.S.-based and foreign non-profit and non-governmental organizations (NGO), public international organizations (PIO), and institutions of higher education are encouraged to apply by submitting a Statement of Interest. Pending fiscal year 2012 appropriations, the Office anticipates awarding one grant of up to a maximum of $3,250,000. All SOIs must be submitted via www.grantsolutions.gov OR www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, February 17, 2012. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Feb 08, 2012 | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1