Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009649
The opportunity titled 23.PMWRA.12May2023.Unsolicited.RFI (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009649) comes from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is tied to the U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) Program and is structured as a discretionary funding opportunity that would use a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. In practical terms, this signals that if a concept moves forward, the Department of State expects to remain actively involved in shaping or overseeing the project during implementation, rather than issuing a more hands-off grant.
This posting is essentially an open invitation for eligible organizations to submit unsolicited concept notes rather than responding to a narrowly defined, pre-scoped solicitation. The agency is seeking ideas and project concepts that align with its mission areas, particularly efforts that reduce harm from conventional weapons and explosive remnants of war. The core activities highlighted include small arms and light weapons (SALW) destruction, humanitarian demining, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), victim assistance programs, and related initiatives that fit within conventional weapons destruction and remediation. The emphasis is on projects that address real-world safety, security, and humanitarian impacts, such as removing landmines and unexploded ordnance, safely destroying excess or unsecured weapons and ammunition, supporting survivors of explosive incidents, and strengthening local capacity to manage these threats.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. That means a qualifying nonprofit organization can submit concept notes, but universities acting as the applicant organization are not the intended applicant pool under this listing. The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with the opportunity is 19.800, which corresponds to State Department assistance programs in this space.
The opportunity was created on April 10, 2023, and the original closing date was May 12, 2023. The listing shows an award ceiling of 0 and expected awards of 0, which typically indicates that this is not a standard competitive announcement with pre-set funding levels or a guaranteed number of awards. Instead, it functions more like a request for information or an intake mechanism for concept notes, allowing PM/WRA to review ideas and potentially engage further if a concept aligns with priorities, available funding, and country or regional needs.
Overall, the key takeaway is that PM/WRA was collecting brief, proposal-style concept notes from qualified nonprofits for CWD-related work, spanning weapons and ammunition risk reduction, clearance and disposal of explosive hazards, and support to affected communities. The announcement is less about competing for a specific pot of money on a specific timeline and more about presenting a strong, mission-aligned concept that the office could choose to develop further under a cooperative agreement if there is strategic fit and funding availability.Apply for SFOP0009649
- The Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "23.PMWRA.12May2023.Unsolicited.RFI" 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 Apr 10, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title and funding opportunity number for this posting?
The opportunity is titled 23.PMWRA.12May2023.Unsolicited.RFI and lists Funding Opportunity Number (FON) SFOP0009649.
Which U.S. government office is behind this opportunity?
This posting comes from the U.S. Department of State, within the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, specifically the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What broader program does this opportunity relate to?
It is tied to the U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) Program.
Is this a standard competitive grant solicitation?
No. Based on the description provided, it functions as an open invitation to submit unsolicited concept notes rather than a narrowly defined, pre-scoped competitive solicitation with a guaranteed number of awards.
What is meant by an "unsolicited" concept note in this context?
"Unsolicited" means eligible organizations are invited to submit their own project ideas (concept notes) that align with PM/WRA priorities, rather than responding to a fixed set of requirements or a single pre-designed project plan.
What type of funding opportunity is this described as?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instrument would be used if a concept moves forward?
The posting indicates a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about the government's role during implementation?
A cooperative agreement generally signals the Department of State expects to remain actively involved in shaping or overseeing the project during implementation, rather than taking a fully hands-off approach.
What kinds of project concepts is PM/WRA looking for?
PM/WRA is seeking concepts aligned with efforts to reduce harm from conventional weapons and explosive remnants of war, including initiatives that produce safety, security, and humanitarian benefits.
Which core activity areas are specifically highlighted?
The core activities highlighted include:
- Small arms and light weapons (SALW) destruction
- Humanitarian demining
- Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)
- Victim assistance programs
- Other initiatives that fit within conventional weapons destruction and remediation
What outcomes or impacts does the opportunity emphasize?
The emphasis is on real-world safety, security, and humanitarian impacts, such as removing landmines and unexploded ordnance, safely destroying excess or unsecured weapons and ammunition, supporting survivors of explosive incidents, and strengthening local capacity to manage these threats.
Who is eligible to submit concept notes?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible applicants?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education as the intended applicant organization type under this listing.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) associated with this opportunity?
The associated assistance listing (CFDA) is 19.800, which corresponds to State Department assistance programs in this area.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 10, 2023.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was May 12, 2023.
The listing shows an award ceiling of 0 and expected awards of 0. What does that suggest?
That typically suggests this is not a standard announcement with pre-set funding levels or a guaranteed number of awards. Instead, it appears to operate more like an RFI/intake mechanism for reviewing concept notes that may be developed further if they match priorities and funding becomes available.
Does this posting guarantee funding if an organization submits a concept note?
No. The information provided indicates PM/WRA would review ideas and may engage further only if a concept aligns with priorities, available funding, and country or regional needs.
What is the main purpose of the posting in practical terms?
In practical terms, it is a way for PM/WRA to collect brief, proposal-style concept notes from qualified nonprofits for CWD-related work, and to potentially develop selected concepts further under a cooperative agreement if there is strategic fit and funding availability.
What types of threats or hazards are within the scope described?
The scope described includes risks from conventional weapons and explosive remnants of war, including hazards like landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO), along with issues related to excess or unsecured weapons and ammunition.
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