Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0004989
The grant opportunity titled 18.PMWRA.Global.QRF.NOFO (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0004989) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA). It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would carry out the project with substantial involvement from the Department of State rather than operating entirely independently. The funding is associated with CFDA 19.800, which covers programs focused on conventional weapons destruction (CWD) and related humanitarian risk-reduction efforts.
The core purpose of the award is to stand up and maintain a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) capability that can deploy worldwide on short notice in response to sudden, high-risk CWD-related emergencies. The QRF is intended to reduce harm to civilians and mitigate immediate dangers after incidents such as munitions depot explosions, situations where ammunition depots are at imminent risk of exploding, and hazardous unexploded ordnance (UXO) or explosive remnants of war (ERW) that threaten communities. In practical terms, the Department of State was looking for an organization that could rapidly mobilize qualified personnel, equipment, and procedures to assess and address urgent explosive hazards in unpredictable environments, wherever the need arises during the fiscal year.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), with an award ceiling of $1,800,000. The notice was created on April 26, 2018, and the original application deadline was June 29, 2018. The activity category was listed as “Other,” reflecting the specialized nature of the work described in the solicitation rather than a standard program bucket.
Overall, this NOFO focused on building an immediately deployable, globally available emergency response capacity for conventional weapons hazards, emphasizing rapid reaction to protect civilians and stabilize dangerous situations involving ammunition stockpiles and explosive remnants.Apply for SFOP0004989
- 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 "18.PMWRA.Global.QRF.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 26, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2018. (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 $1,800,000.00 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 title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled 18.PMWRA.Global.QRF.NOFO and carries the Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0004989.
Which government office issued this funding opportunity?
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, within the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, specifically the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the selected recipient would carry out the project with substantial involvement from the U.S. Department of State, rather than operating entirely independently.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity, and what does it cover?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.800, which covers programs focused on conventional weapons destruction (CWD) and related humanitarian risk-reduction efforts.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The main purpose is to stand up and maintain a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) capability that can deploy worldwide on short notice to respond to sudden, high-risk emergencies related to conventional weapons destruction.
What is meant by a "Quick Reaction Force (QRF)" in this NOFO?
In this NOFO, a QRF refers to an immediately deployable, globally available emergency response capability designed to rapidly mobilize qualified personnel, equipment, and procedures to assess and address urgent explosive hazards.
What kinds of emergencies is the QRF expected to respond to?
The QRF is intended to respond to sudden, high-risk CWD-related emergencies, including:
- Munitions depot explosions
- Situations where ammunition depots are at imminent risk of exploding
- Hazardous unexploded ordnance (UXO) or explosive remnants of war (ERW) that threaten communities
What is the intended impact of the QRF deployments?
The intended impact is to reduce harm to civilians and mitigate immediate dangers following explosive incidents or when explosive hazards threaten communities.
Is the QRF intended to operate in a specific country or region?
No. The QRF capability is intended to be globally available and able to deploy worldwide during the fiscal year, depending on where urgent needs arise.
How quickly is the QRF expected to deploy?
The NOFO specifies deployment on short notice, emphasizing rapid reaction, although it does not provide a specific number of hours or days in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are universities or colleges eligible to apply?
No. The opportunity explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from eligibility.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $1,800,000.
When was this NOFO created?
The notice was created on April 26, 2018.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 29, 2018.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity category was listed as "Other", reflecting the specialized nature of the work rather than a standard program category.
What makes this NOFO different from a typical, fixed-location program?
This NOFO is centered on maintaining an emergency response capacity that can mobilize into unpredictable environments worldwide, rather than implementing a project in one predefined location.
What specific capabilities was the Department of State seeking in an applicant?
Based on the description provided, the Department of State was seeking an organization able to rapidly mobilize:
- Qualified personnel
- Equipment
- Procedures to assess and address urgent explosive hazards
The emphasis is on readiness to respond quickly to high-risk situations involving ammunition stockpiles, UXO, and ERW.
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