Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0004288
The grant opportunity titled "18.PMWRA.Afghanistan.Project 24" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0004288) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is a discretionary grant focused on weapons removal and humanitarian safety activities in Afghanistan during fiscal year 2018. The core purpose is to support field operations that reduce the threat posed by landmines and other explosive hazards to civilian populations, humanitarian access, and broader recovery efforts.
Under this opportunity, applicants are invited to propose and carry out humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), and/or battle area clearance (BAC) activities in Afghanistan. In practical terms, this covers work such as surveying and identifying hazardous areas, clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance, disposing of explosive remnants of war safely, and clearing former battlefields so land can be returned to productive and safe use. The notice indicates that detailed goals, objectives, and technical requirements would be provided in the full application guidance, meaning proposals were expected to align closely with PM/WRA standards and the specific operational needs identified for Afghanistan at that time.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.800 (a State Department assistance listing commonly tied to political-military and related assistance activities). The maximum award amount (award ceiling) anticipated under this single opportunity is up to $2,437,000. While the listing shows "ExpectedAwards: 0," the narrative states PM/WRA anticipated awarding up to that amount, which typically signals that funding may be provided based on competitive selection, available appropriations, and the quality and suitability of proposals received.
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted," meaning the opportunity was open to any type of entity as long as it met any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement. In many State Department weapons removal competitions, this can include NGOs, commercial firms, international organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified entities capable of safely and effectively conducting mine action operations, provided they can meet technical, compliance, and program management expectations.
Key administrative details include the posting/creation date of March 30, 2018, and an original closing date of May 29, 2018. In short, this was a time-limited, competitive funding opportunity intended to finance on-the-ground clearance and disposal operations in Afghanistan, with the overall aim of reducing civilian harm and enabling safer movement, reconstruction, and development in areas affected by explosive contamination.Apply for SFOP0004288
- The Department of State, 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 "18.PMWRA.Afghanistan.Project 24" 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 Mar 30, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2018. (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 $2,437,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title and identifier of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "18.PMWRA.Afghanistan.Project 24" and has Funding Opportunity Number (FON) SFOP0004288.
2) Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
3) What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
4) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to support field operations in Afghanistan that reduce threats from landmines and other explosive hazards. The intended impact is improved civilian safety, better humanitarian access, and support for broader recovery and reconstruction efforts in areas affected by explosive contamination.
5) What country or geographic area is the focus of this opportunity?
The activities supported under this opportunity are focused on Afghanistan.
6) What types of activities can applicants propose under this grant?
Applicants are invited to propose and carry out weapons removal and humanitarian safety activities, including:
- Humanitarian demining
- Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)
- Battle area clearance (BAC)
7) What do humanitarian demining, EOD, and BAC mean in practical terms?
Based on the opportunity description, these activities can include surveying and identifying hazardous areas, clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance, safely disposing of explosive remnants of war, and clearing former battlefields so land can be returned to safe and productive use.
8) Does the notice include detailed technical requirements and objectives?
The notice indicates that detailed goals, objectives, and technical requirements would be provided in the full application guidance. Proposals were expected to align closely with PM/WRA standards and the operational needs identified for Afghanistan at that time.
9) What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.800.
10) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum anticipated award amount listed for this opportunity is up to $2,437,000.
11) Does "ExpectedAwards: 0" mean no awards will be made?
Not necessarily. Although the listing shows "ExpectedAwards: 0," the narrative states PM/WRA anticipated awarding up to $2,437,000 under this opportunity. This typically indicates awards may depend on competitive selection, available appropriations, and the quality and suitability of proposals received.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted," meaning the opportunity was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that would have been included in the full announcement.
13) What kinds of organizations might be able to apply under an "Unrestricted" eligibility category?
The description notes that, in many State Department weapons removal competitions, eligible applicants can include NGOs, commercial firms, international organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified entities capable of safely and effectively conducting mine action operations, provided they can meet technical, compliance, and program management expectations.
14) When was this opportunity posted?
The posting/creation date was March 30, 2018.
15) What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was May 29, 2018.
16) What fiscal year did this opportunity support?
The opportunity is described as supporting weapons removal and humanitarian safety activities in Afghanistan during fiscal year 2018.
17) What outcomes is the funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to reduce civilian harm from explosive hazards, enable safer movement and humanitarian access, and support reconstruction, recovery, and development by clearing contaminated land and battle areas.
18) Is this opportunity competitive and time-limited?
Yes. The description characterizes it as a time-limited, competitive funding opportunity with defined posting and closing dates.
19) Does the opportunity specify how many awards will be made?
Based on the information provided, a specific number of awards is not confirmed. The opportunity references an anticipated award ceiling (up to $2,437,000) and notes that awards are typically dependent on selection and available funding.
20) What is the overall focus area of the program?
The overall focus area is weapons removal and abatement, specifically addressing landmines and other explosive hazards through field operations such as clearance, disposal, and related activities to improve humanitarian safety in Afghanistan.
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