17.PMWRA.Guatemala.PSSM.NOFO | PM PMWRA 17 038

Opportunity Information: Apply for PM PMWRA 17 038

The grant opportunity titled 17.PMWRA.Guatemala.PSSM.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number: PM PMWRA 17 038) is a U.S. Department of State funding announcement issued by the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It was released on June 5, 2017, with an application deadline of July 20, 2017. The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s direction or implementation rather than providing funding with minimal engagement. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 19.800, and it falls under an "Other" funding activity category.

The purpose of the program is to reduce risks associated with small arms and light weapons (SA/LW) in Guatemala by supporting three tightly connected lines of effort: (1) destruction of SA/LW, (2) physical stockpile and security management (PSSM) upgrades, and (3) associated training. In practical terms, the program is aimed at safely eliminating surplus or at-risk weapons, improving the security and management of government-held weapons stockpiles to prevent theft, diversion, or accidental loss, and ensuring that local personnel are trained to sustain improved practices over time. The overall intent aligns with PM/WRA’s broader mission of mitigating instability and humanitarian and security threats by addressing poorly secured or excess conventional weapons.

PM/WRA indicated it anticipated making awards up to an award ceiling of $350,000 for this opportunity. The announcement does not specify the exact number of expected awards in the provided text, but it frames the funding as sufficient for a focused, country-specific technical assistance and implementation effort in Guatemala during fiscal year 2017. Because the activities involve weapons destruction and stockpile security improvements, applicants would typically be expected to demonstrate credible technical capability, established safety and accountability procedures, and an ability to coordinate with relevant Guatemalan counterparts and U.S. government stakeholders throughout the life of the cooperative agreement.

A range of applicant types are eligible. Eligible applicants include U.S. and non-U.S. entities such as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations (other than small businesses). The opportunity also notes eligibility for foreign public entities, including public international organizations, which signals that certain government-affiliated or intergovernmental bodies may apply if they otherwise meet the requirements. This broad eligibility suggests the Department of State was seeking the best-qualified implementer for a technical security and weapons management project, regardless of whether the organization is academic, nonprofit, commercial, or an international/public body.

In summary, this notice of funding opportunity sought implementers to carry out a targeted weapons risk reduction program in Guatemala centered on destroying surplus or vulnerable small arms and light weapons, strengthening physical security and stockpile management systems, and providing training to improve and sustain safe, secure weapons storage and handling practices. The maximum anticipated funding level was $350,000, awarded through a cooperative agreement with active government involvement, with applications due by July 20, 2017.

• The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "17.PMWRA.Guatemala.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 2017-06-05.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-07-20. (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 $350,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Others.

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