Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 13 008
Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 13 008
- The Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting refugees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.517 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 4, 2013 and posted on Apr 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2013 No Explanation. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- (1) International Organizations. International Organizations (IOs) should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement. Rather IOs such as UN agencies and other Public International Organizations (PIOs) that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this announcement should contact the relevant PRM Program Officer (as listed below) on or before the closing date of the funding announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement (Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPAF 13 008) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to support overseas refugee assistance programs in Africa, specifically benefiting refugees and returnee-affected communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, and Uganda. The opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning PRM anticipated a more hands-on partnership role than in a standard grant, with program implementation carried out by the recipient but with substantial federal involvement in areas such as coordination, monitoring, and program direction. The funding activity falls under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Programmatically, the announcement set clear geographic and technical priorities. For Uganda and western Tanzania, the focus was on refugee settlements in Uganda and the Nyarugusu refugee camp in Tanzania. In these locations, PRM indicated interest in proposals centered on life-saving health services, including both preventative and curative basic healthcare. A specific emphasis was included for prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV), positioning GBV work not as an optional add-on but as a core component of health and protection outcomes in camp and settlement settings. The intent was to fund interventions that directly reduce mortality and morbidity and strengthen essential service access for displaced populations.
For the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the opportunity narrowed the priority area to Equateur Province, with an emphasis on zones experiencing high levels of refugee return. Rather than focusing primarily on camp-based services, the DRC component highlighted reintegration and stabilization needs in return areas. Proposed activities were expected to contribute to durable reintegration outcomes through work in water and sanitation, sustainable livelihood promotion, peace building, or GBV prevention and response. The framing suggests PRM was looking for practical, community-level interventions that help returnees re-establish safe living conditions, restore basic services, reduce tensions, and rebuild social cohesion in areas absorbing significant numbers of people coming back after displacement.
In terms of funding parameters, the award ceiling was listed at $1,000,000, with an award floor of $0, which typically signals flexibility in award size depending on program design, demonstrated need, and available funds. The announcement was posted on April 4, 2013, with a proposal closing date of May 7, 2013, and it was later archived on June 6, 2013. The timeline indicates a relatively short application window, which is common for humanitarian-focused opportunities where needs are time-sensitive.
Eligibility was directed primarily to nonprofit organizations, including U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and also nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The notice also clarified a separate process for International Organizations (IOs) such as UN agencies and other Public International Organizations: they were instructed not to apply through Grants.gov and instead to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking funding aligned with the announcement. For applicants needing technical assistance accessing the full announcement, Grants.gov customer support contact details were provided, reflecting the standard federal application infrastructure for discretionary awards.
Overall, the opportunity aimed to fund NGO-led humanitarian and early recovery programming tailored to three distinct contexts: essential, life-saving health and GBV-related services for refugees in Uganda and Tanzania (especially Nyarugusu), and reintegration-supporting interventions in DRCs Equateur Province focused on restoring basic conditions, strengthening livelihoods, reducing conflict drivers, and addressing GBV as part of a broader durable solutions approach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPAF 13 008.
2) Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
3) What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to support overseas refugee assistance programs in Africa. It is specifically focused on assisting refugees and returnee-affected communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, and Uganda.
4) What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. Under this structure, the recipient implements the program, but PRM anticipates substantial federal involvement, including areas such as coordination, monitoring, and program direction.
5) What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This funding activity falls under CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
6) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
7) Which countries and locations are prioritized?
The announcement identifies priorities in three country contexts:
- Uganda: refugee settlements in Uganda
- Tanzania: Nyarugusu refugee camp in western Tanzania
- DRC: Equateur Province, particularly zones with high levels of refugee return
8) What technical sectors were prioritized for Uganda and Tanzania?
For Uganda and western Tanzania (including Nyarugusu camp), PRM indicated interest in proposals focused on life-saving health services, including preventative and curative basic healthcare.
9) How important is gender-based violence (GBV) in the Uganda and Tanzania priorities?
GBV prevention and response was specifically emphasized and framed as a core component tied to health and protection outcomes in camp and settlement settings, rather than an optional add-on.
10) What outcomes or intent were emphasized for Uganda and Tanzania programming?
The intent was to fund interventions that directly reduce mortality and morbidity and strengthen access to essential services for displaced populations in refugee settlements and camps.
11) What is the main focus of the DRC component?
For the DRC, the priority area was narrowed to Equateur Province, emphasizing zones experiencing high levels of refugee return. The focus highlighted reintegration and stabilization needs in return areas (as opposed to primarily camp-based services).
12) What types of activities were expected for DRC (Equateur Province)?
Proposed activities in Equateur Province were expected to support durable reintegration outcomes through one or more of the following areas:
- Water and sanitation
- Sustainable livelihood promotion
- Peace building
- GBV prevention and response
13) What kind of approach did PRM appear to be seeking in DRC return areas?
The framing suggests PRM was looking for practical, community-level interventions that help returnees re-establish safe living conditions, restore basic services, reduce tensions, and rebuild social cohesion in communities absorbing significant numbers of returnees.
14) What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed at $1,000,000.
15) What is the minimum award amount (floor), and what does that imply?
The award floor was listed at $0. This typically signals flexibility in award size depending on factors such as program design, demonstrated need, and available funds.
16) When was the opportunity posted and when were proposals due?
The announcement was posted on April 4, 2013. The proposal closing date was May 7, 2013.
17) Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on June 6, 2013.
18) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was directed primarily to nonprofit organizations, including:
- U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
19) Are international organizations (IOs) allowed to apply through Grants.gov?
No. The notice stated that International Organizations (such as UN agencies and other Public International Organizations) should not apply through Grants.gov. Instead, they were instructed to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if seeking funding aligned with the announcement.
20) Where were applicants expected to find and submit the full announcement?
The announcement referenced the standard federal application infrastructure and directed applicants to Grants.gov for access to the full announcement and submission (with a separate process described for International Organizations).
21) What support was mentioned for applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement?
Grants.gov customer support contact details were provided for applicants needing technical assistance accessing the full announcement.
22) What makes this opportunity different from a standard grant?
This was a cooperative agreement, which means PRM anticipated a more hands-on partnership role than in a standard grant, including substantial federal involvement in coordination, monitoring, and program direction.
23) What populations were intended to benefit from this funding?
The opportunity was intended to benefit refugees and returnee-affected communities, with programming tailored to camp/settlement settings in Uganda and Tanzania and to return areas in DRC (Equateur Province).
24) What were the three main programming contexts described in the announcement?
The opportunity described three distinct contexts:
- Essential, life-saving health and GBV-related services for refugees in Uganda refugee settlements
- Essential, life-saving health and GBV-related services for refugees in Tanzania, especially Nyarugusu refugee camp
- Reintegration-supporting interventions in DRC (Equateur Province) focused on restoring basic conditions, strengthening livelihoods, reducing conflict drivers through peace building, and addressing GBV
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