Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0010140
This grant opportunity, titled 24.PMWRA.QuickReactionForce.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0010140), is a U.S. Department of State program run by the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is a discretionary funding opportunity that will be awarded as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State expects to remain actively involved in shaping or overseeing implementation rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The assistance falls under CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.800 and is categorized under the broad activity area of "Other," reflecting that it supports specialized emergency response work tied to conventional weapons destruction (CWD).
The core purpose is to establish and maintain a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) capability that can deploy worldwide on short notice during fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The QRF is intended to reduce harm to civilians and communities when sudden, dangerous CWD-related incidents occur. The types of emergencies highlighted include munitions depot explosions, ammunition depots that are at immediate risk of exploding, and situations involving unexploded ordnance (UXO) or explosive remnants of war (ERW) that create urgent, life-threatening hazards. In practical terms, the Department is looking for a partner that can rapidly mobilize skilled personnel, equipment, and operational systems to assess threats and take immediate steps that stabilize a scene and prevent additional casualties or damage, particularly when time-sensitive action is critical.
Funding is expected to be limited and targeted. PM/WRA anticipates making up to one award, with a maximum award ceiling of $800,000. The opportunity was created on November 30, 2023, and the original application deadline listed is January 28, 2024. Because only one award is expected, applicants are effectively competing to be the single organization positioned as the Department's rapid deployer for these kinds of explosive hazard emergencies during the stated period, which places a premium on demonstrated readiness, credible global deployability, and strong technical capacity.
Eligibility is relatively broad across the non-federal space. U.S.-based and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) may apply, as can Public International Organizations (PIOs) and other Foreign Public Entities (FPEs), institutions of higher education, and for-profit entities provided they agree to forgo profit (in other words, participating on a no-profit basis). Foreign governments are explicitly not eligible to apply directly, but they may still benefit from the program if an award recipient provides assistance in their territory or in coordination with their institutions. At the same time, the announcement draws clear boundaries: program funds generally cannot be used to pay salaries of government agency personnel, and any assistance must comply with U.S. laws and policies that may restrict where and how support can be provided.
Overall, the opportunity is designed to fund a standing, ready-to-deploy capability rather than a single-country development project. PM/WRA is seeking an implementer that can respond quickly to unpredictable explosive hazards, help reduce immediate risk to civilians, and operate in a range of global contexts on short notice. The notice indicates that specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements for the application are detailed in the full announcement, signaling that applicants should expect to provide a highly operational proposal that addresses rapid mobilization, technical expertise in CWD/UXO/ERW response, and the management systems needed to execute deployments safely, compliantly, and effectively under Department of State oversight.Apply for SFOP0010140
- The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "24.PMWRA.QuickReactionForce.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 2023-11-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-01-28. (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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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