24.PMWRA.NorthernTriangle.PSSM.NOFO
ID: 354018Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA (DOS-PMWRA)

Award Range

$0 - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA), is inviting eligible organizations to apply for a cooperative agreement aimed at conducting Physical Security and Stockpile Management in the Northern Triangle during fiscal year 2024. The initiative seeks to enhance conventional weapons destruction efforts, with specific goals and technical requirements outlined in the application package. This funding opportunity is crucial for improving security measures and managing stockpiles effectively in the region, with PM/WRA anticipating awarding up to $5,000,000, potentially through multiple awards, though the total will not exceed this amount. Interested applicants should contact Victoria Matkins for further information, and the application deadline is set for June 7, 2024.

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