Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005718
The grant opportunity titled 19.PMWRA.Mali.PSSM.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005718) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State program run through the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is structured as a grant and is focused on addressing explosive hazards and weapons security needs in Mali during U.S. fiscal year 2019. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at supporting field activities that reduce the risks posed by explosive ordnance and improve the safety and accountability of conventional weapons stockpiles, reflecting PM/WRA's broader mission to mitigate threats to civilians and strengthen national and regional security.
The core program activities highlighted in the announcement are explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and/or conventional weapons stockpile management. EOD work typically involves locating, assessing, rendering safe, removing, and disposing of explosive threats such as unexploded ordnance and other dangerous munitions that may remain after conflict or insecurity. Stockpile management, sometimes framed as physical security and stockpile management (PSSM), generally refers to improving how weapons and ammunition are stored, controlled, inventoried, secured, and maintained to prevent accidental explosions, theft, diversion, or unauthorized access. The notice signals that applicants should expect specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements to be spelled out in the full application guidance, meaning proposals would likely need to clearly define operational plans, safety procedures, technical methodologies, staffing qualifications, and measurable outcomes appropriate to Mali's context.
Funding under this opportunity is capped at an award ceiling of up to USD 1,000,000, with PM/WRA anticipating a single award (Expected Awards: 1). This indicates a competitive selection where one organization is expected to receive up to the full amount, depending on the final scope and budget deemed acceptable by the agency. The funding is categorized under CFDA 19.800, which is associated with State Department assistance programs, and the funding activity category is listed as "Other," implying the work does not fall neatly into standard domestic categories and is defined by the specialized weapons removal and abatement mission described in the solicitation.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, explicitly excluding institutions of higher education from eligibility under the category listed. The administering agency is the Department of State, PM Weapons Removal and Abatement, and the opportunity was created on April 3, 2019, with an original application closing date of June 3, 2019. Overall, the solicitation is a targeted request for a qualified nonprofit to deliver technical, on-the-ground risk reduction in Mali by either disposing of hazardous explosive ordnance, strengthening conventional weapons stockpile practices, or combining both lines of effort into a coherent program aligned with PM/WRA requirements.Apply for SFOP0005718
- 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 "19.PMWRA.Mali.PSSM.NOFO" 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 03, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 2019. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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 of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled 19.PMWRA.Mali.PSSM.NOFO.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0005718.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
Is this funding a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is structured as a discretionary grant.
What country is the program focused on?
The program is focused on Mali.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to address explosive hazards and weapons security needs in Mali by supporting field activities that reduce risks from explosive ordnance and improve the safety and accountability of conventional weapons stockpiles.
What types of activities does the solicitation emphasize?
The announcement highlights two core activity areas: explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and/or conventional weapons stockpile management (often referred to as physical security and stockpile management (PSSM)).
What does explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) typically involve under this opportunity?
EOD work is described as activities that may include locating, assessing, rendering safe, removing, and disposing of explosive threats such as unexploded ordnance and other dangerous munitions that may remain after conflict or insecurity.
What does conventional weapons stockpile management (PSSM) generally mean in this context?
Stockpile management/PSSM generally refers to improving how weapons and ammunition are stored, controlled, inventoried, secured, and maintained to help prevent accidental explosions, theft, diversion, or unauthorized access.
Can a project combine EOD and stockpile management activities?
Yes. The opportunity is framed as supporting EOD and/or stockpile management, which indicates proposals may focus on one area or combine both into a single, coherent program aligned with PM/WRA requirements.
What fiscal year does this opportunity relate to?
The funding is focused on U.S. fiscal year 2019.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is up to USD 1,000,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making one award (Expected Awards: 1).
Does “up to USD 1,000,000” mean the award will definitely be for that amount?
Not necessarily. The ceiling indicates the maximum amount available; the final award amount would depend on the scope and budget accepted by the agency.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 19.800.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Other, reflecting the specialized nature of weapons removal and abatement work described in the solicitation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are universities or other institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from eligibility under the listed category.
What kinds of proposal details are applicants expected to provide?
The notice indicates that specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements are expected to be detailed in the full application guidance. Based on what is stated, proposals would likely need to clearly define items such as operational plans, safety procedures, technical methodologies, staffing qualifications, and measurable outcomes appropriate to Mali.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 3, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 3, 2019.
What is PM/WRA’s broader mission as reflected in this opportunity?
As described, the work aligns with PM/WRA’s mission to mitigate threats to civilians and strengthen national and regional security by reducing explosive risks and improving the security and accountability of conventional weapons stockpiles.
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