DFOP0016797: 24.PMWRA.PapuaNewGuinea.UXO.NOFO
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA notices from 2024.
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA offered grants of up to $2.3 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on October 20, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 19, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.3 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 19, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 20, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Foreign Public Entities (FPEs)/Public International Organizations (PIOs)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Weapons Removal and Abatement awards averaged $4.1 million; this notice allows up to $2.3 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (57% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) is pleased to invite eligible organizations to submit applications for a cooperative agreement to establish operations focused on unexploded ordnance (UXO) and humanitarian mine action (HMA) priorities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) during fiscal year 2025. Specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements for application packages are detailed below. PM/WRA anticipates awarding up to $2,250,000 under this funding opportunity.
Who has won Weapons Removal and Abatement grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Weapons Removal and Abatement (19.800) awarded $969 million across 236 grant awards, an average of $4.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mag America Inc | District of Columbia | 51 | $317 million |
| The Halo Trust USA, Inc | District of Columbia | 36 | $198 million |
| Norsk Folkehjelp | 28 | $174 million | |
| Itf Ustanova Za Krepitev Clovekove Varnosti | 19 | $47.0 million | |
| Dansk Flygtningehjaelp | 5 | $31.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DFOP0016797 still open?
No. It closed on October 20, 2024.
Who can apply for 24.PMWRA.PapuaNewGuinea.UXO.NOFO?
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 24.PMWRA.PapuaNewGuinea.UXO.NOFO?
Closed October 20, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.3 million each.
Who has won Weapons Removal and Abatement grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Mag America Inc, The Halo Trust USA, Inc, Norsk Folkehjelp. The program made 236 awards worth $969 million in that time.
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