SFOP0009051: 22.PMWRA.WESTAFRICA.WAM.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 2022.
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA offered grants of up to $1.2 million to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $1.2 million in total. Applications closed on June 24, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 8, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.2 million
- Total funding$1.2 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 14, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 24, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
U.S.-based and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to apply for this NOFO, Foreign governments are not eligible to apply, but governments may be beneficiaries of funded programs, provided that funding does not pay salaries of government agency personnel and that such assistance is not restricted by U.S. law or policy.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Weapons Removal and Abatement awards averaged $4.1 million; this notice allows up to $1.2 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 (PMWRA) is pleased to invite eligible organizations to submit applications for a cooperative agreement to conduct a physical security and stockpile management program (PSSM) in the West Africa region during fiscal year 2023 and 2024. Specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements for application packages are detailed below. PMWRA anticipates awarding up to 1,200,000 U.S. dollars 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 SFOP0009051 still open?
No. It closed on June 24, 2022.
Who can apply for 22.PMWRA.WESTAFRICA.WAM.NOFO?
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 22.PMWRA.WESTAFRICA.WAM.NOFO?
Closed June 24, 2022. 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 $1.2 million each. About $1.2 million in total for one award.
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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