Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 17 019
The grant opportunity titled "2017 Survey and Clearance in Kabul/Laghman (Project 15)" is a U.S. government funding announcement from the Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, specifically the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is focused on humanitarian demining and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) activities in Afghanistan during U.S. fiscal year 2017, with the geographic emphasis on Kabul and Laghman provinces. The core purpose is to support practical, field-based work that identifies, surveys, and clears land contaminated by landmines and other explosive remnants of war so that communities can safely return to normal life, use land for housing and agriculture, and reduce the risk of injury or death from explosive hazards.
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant, meaning funding is awarded competitively based on the strength of submitted applications and how well proposed activities match the program goals and technical requirements laid out by PM/WRA. The total anticipated funding available under this specific opportunity is up to USD 1,535,000, which functions as the award ceiling for the project. While the notice indicates an expected award component, the exact number of awards is not specified in the provided details, implying that PM/WRA could choose to fund one or more applicants depending on merit, program design, and available funds.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, both those with U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). The eligibility list also includes an "Others" category, and the description references Public International Organizations (PIOs), suggesting that certain international or multilateral entities may also be considered eligible depending on how PM/WRA defines PIOs and the specific eligibility rules in the full solicitation package. In practice, this points to a program designed to attract experienced humanitarian mine action implementers capable of meeting international mine action standards, operating in complex environments, and coordinating with Afghan authorities and relevant mine action coordination bodies.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number "PM PMWRA 17 019" and falls under CFDA number 19.800, which is commonly associated with State Department political-military programs. The announcement was created on March 9, 2017, and the original application closing date was May 10, 2017. Applicants would have been expected to submit a complete proposal package by that deadline, following the specific technical and programmatic instructions that PM/WRA notes are provided elsewhere in the full notice, including defined objectives, performance expectations, and any required formats or documentation.
In summary, this is a State Department PM/WRA grant solicitation aimed at funding a humanitarian mine action project in Kabul and Laghman (Project 15), supporting survey and clearance operations and related explosive ordnance disposal work. The funding ceiling is $1.535 million, it is offered as a competitive discretionary grant, and it targets qualified nonprofit and potentially international organizational implementers with the technical capacity to carry out mine action activities safely and effectively in Afghanistan.Apply for PM PMWRA 17 019
- The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2017 Survey and Clearance in Kabul/Laghman (Project 15)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.800.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-03-09.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-05-10. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,535,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others.
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FAQs: 2017 Survey and Clearance in Kabul/Laghman (Project 15)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "2017 Survey and Clearance in Kabul/Laghman (Project 15)."
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding announcement from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, specifically the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support practical, field-based humanitarian mine action work that identifies, surveys, and clears land contaminated by landmines and other explosive remnants of war so communities can safely resume normal life, use land for housing and agriculture, and reduce the risk of injury or death from explosive hazards.
What types of activities does the grant focus on?
The project focuses on humanitarian demining and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) activities, with an emphasis on identifying hazardous areas, conducting survey, and clearing contaminated land.
What country and locations are targeted by this funding opportunity?
The work is focused in Afghanistan, with geographic emphasis on Kabul and Laghman provinces.
What does "Project 15" refer to?
The opportunity description labels this work as "Project 15" in connection with survey and clearance activities in Kabul and Laghman. No additional meaning or breakdown of "Project 15" is provided in the information given.
Is this a competitive grant or a non-competitive award?
It is a discretionary grant awarded competitively based on the strength of applications and how well proposed activities align with PM/WRA program goals and technical requirements.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total anticipated funding available is up to USD 1,535,000. This amount functions as the award ceiling for the project.
Does the notice specify how many awards will be made?
No. The exact number of awards is not specified in the provided information, which suggests PM/WRA may fund one or more applicants depending on merit, program design, and available funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). The eligibility list also includes an "Others" category, and the description references Public International Organizations (PIOs), indicating that certain international or multilateral entities may be considered eligible depending on PM/WRA rules in the full solicitation.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
The provided eligibility information indicates that nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status may apply only if they are not institutions of higher education. No additional eligibility detail for institutions of higher education is provided beyond that statement.
Are international organizations eligible to apply?
The description references Public International Organizations (PIOs) and includes an "Others" eligibility category, suggesting some international or multilateral entities may be eligible depending on how PM/WRA defines PIOs and the rules in the full solicitation package.
What kind of organizations is this opportunity designed to attract?
Based on the description, it is intended for experienced humanitarian mine action implementers capable of meeting international mine action standards, operating in complex environments, and coordinating with Afghan authorities and relevant mine action coordination bodies.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is "PM PMWRA 17 019."
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The CFDA number is 19.800, which is associated with Department of State political-military programs.
When was the funding announcement created?
The announcement was created on March 9, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was May 10, 2017.
What would applicants have been expected to submit?
Applicants would have been expected to submit a complete proposal package by the closing date, following the technical and programmatic instructions referenced by PM/WRA, including objectives, performance expectations, and any required formats or documentation described in the full notice.
Does the provided information include the full technical requirements and required formats?
No. The information indicates that detailed technical and programmatic instructions, defined objectives, performance expectations, and required formats/documentation are provided elsewhere in the full notice, but those details are not included in the excerpt provided.
What is the humanitarian impact this project is intended to achieve?
The project is intended to reduce injuries and deaths from explosive hazards and enable communities to safely use land again for housing, agriculture, and daily life by surveying and clearing mine- and ERW-contaminated areas.
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