The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) is offering this cooperative agreement grant to eligible organizations. This grant is specifically for establishing a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) capacity. The purpose of this grant is to enable rapid global deployment to reduce the harmful effects of unexpected conventional weapons destruction (CWD)-related emergencies. These critical situations include munitions depot explosions, ammunition depots at risk of imminent explosion, and unexploded ordnance (UXO)/explosive remnants of war (ERW) that pose significant threats to civilian populations. The QRF will provide essential short-notice response capabilities throughout fiscal years 2024 and 2025. PM/WRA anticipates awarding up to $800,000 to support this crucial worldwide emergency response initiative.
Opportunity ID: 351245
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0010140 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 24.PMWRA.QuickReactionForce.NOFO |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.800 — Weapons Removal and Abatement |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. based and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs)/Foreign Public Entities (FPEs), institutions of higher education, and for-profit entities who choose to forgo profit are eligible to apply to this NOFO. Foreign governments are not eligible to apply, but governments may be beneficiaries of funded programs, provided that funding does not pay salaries of government agency personnel and that such assistance is not restricted by U.S. law or policy. |
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 applications for a cooperative agreement to provide a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) capacity available to deploy worldwide on short notice to reduce the harmful effects of unexpected conventional weapons destruction (CWD)-related emergencies including munitions depot explosions, ammunition depots at risk of imminent explosion, and unexploded ordnance (UXO)/explosive remnants of war (ERW) that pose significant threats to civilians during fiscal year 2024 and 2025. Specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements for application packages are detailed below. PM/WRA anticipates awarding up to $800,000 under this funding opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Selecia Banner at BannerSL@state.gov and Macy Johnson at JohnsonM5@state.gov
Email:- |
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