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.Apply for PM PMWRA 17 038
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled 17.PMWRA.Guatemala.PSSM.NOFO.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PM PMWRA 17 038.
Which U.S. government office issued this funding announcement?
This funding announcement was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
When was the opportunity released?
The announcement was released on June 5, 2017.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 20, 2017.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s direction or implementation, rather than providing funding with minimal engagement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.800.
How is this opportunity categorized in terms of funding type?
It is described as discretionary funding.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other".
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is to reduce risks associated with small arms and light weapons (SA/LW) in Guatemala by supporting a set of connected activities focused on weapons destruction, stockpile security improvements, and training.
What country is the program focused on?
The program is focused on Guatemala.
What are the three main lines of effort supported by this program?
The program supports three tightly connected lines of effort:
- Destruction of small arms and light weapons (SA/LW)
- Physical stockpile and security management (PSSM) upgrades
- Associated training
What does "SA/LW" mean in this notice?
SA/LW refers to small arms and light weapons.
What does "PSSM" mean in this notice?
PSSM refers to physical stockpile and security management.
What types of activities are implied by "destruction of SA/LW"?
Based on the notice description, the intent is to safely eliminate surplus or at-risk weapons as part of a weapons risk reduction effort in Guatemala.
What is meant by PSSM upgrades in the context of this program?
PSSM upgrades refer to improvements that strengthen the security and management of government-held weapons stockpiles, with the goal of preventing theft, diversion, or accidental loss.
Why is training included as part of this program?
Training is included to ensure local personnel can sustain improved practices over time related to safe, secure weapons storage and handling.
How does this opportunity align with PM/WRA's broader mission?
The notice states 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.
What is the maximum anticipated funding amount for an award?
PM/WRA indicated it anticipated making awards up to an award ceiling of $350,000 for this opportunity.
How many awards does PM/WRA expect to make?
The provided notice text does not specify the exact number of expected awards.
What fiscal year is referenced for this effort?
The notice frames the effort as being carried out during fiscal year 2017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad range of U.S. and non-U.S. entities, including:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Foreign public entities, including public international organizations
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The notice states that both U.S. and non-U.S. entities are eligible, and it also notes eligibility for certain foreign public entities, including public international organizations.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The notice explicitly includes nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) are listed among eligible applicant types.
What capabilities would applicants typically be expected to demonstrate for this type of work?
Because the work involves weapons destruction and stockpile security improvements, applicants would typically be expected to demonstrate:
- Credible technical capability to implement weapons destruction and PSSM-related activities
- Established safety and accountability procedures
- Ability to coordinate with relevant Guatemalan counterparts and U.S. government stakeholders throughout the cooperative agreement
What does the notice suggest about coordination during the project?
The notice indicates an implementer should be able to coordinate with relevant Guatemalan counterparts and U.S. government stakeholders, and that the cooperative agreement structure includes active government involvement.
In one sentence, what is this funding meant to accomplish?
This funding supports a targeted weapons risk reduction program in Guatemala focused on destroying surplus or vulnerable small arms and light weapons, strengthening physical security and stockpile management, and training personnel to sustain safer practices.
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