Weapons Removal and Abatement

(PM/WRA)
CFDA 19.800 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$258M FY2026
$267.1M
FY24
$231M
FY25
$258M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

To reduce the threats posed to civilian security by at-risk, illicitly proliferated, and indiscriminately used conventional weapons.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Public nonprofits
  • Other public organizations
  • Non-government (general)
  • Individuals / families
  • Specialized groups
  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations
  • Private nonprofits
  • Quasi-public nonprofits
  • Other private organizations
  • Foreign Nonprofit Organization
  • Foreign Not-for-Profit Organization
  • International Organization
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization

All projects must have a clear focus on CWD program goals and objectives.

Beneficiaries

  • 19
  • Other

How to Apply

Award Procedure

PM/WRA issues awards through a competitive or non-competitive process. All applications must be submitted through GrantSolutions.gov, at which point they are considered for funding by PM/WRA's program and resource management teams.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance

Description

To reduce the threats posed to civilian security by at-risk, illicitly proliferated, and indiscriminately used conventional weapons.

Mission Categories

Primary: Crime Prevention

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

All assistance must support the U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction (CWD) program. Assistance may be used for small arms/light weapons (SA/LW) destruction programs, SA/LW security, physical security and stockpile management, man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) threat reduction, and explosive remnants of war remediation, including landmine and unexploded ordnance destruction.

Required Documentation

In addition to submitting applications for assistance, all applicants must be accredited by the host nation government to perform CWD-related activities in country.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
10 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Selecia L. Banner — Grants Officer
(202) 453-8321
DOS Annex 3, Suite 6100, 2121 Virginia Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20037
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-03-05. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:25:07.