Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 09 CA 002 EUR 040109
Apply for PRM ECA 09 CA 002 EUR 040109
- 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 "FY 2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs in the North and South Caucasus Benefiting Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.520 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 1, 2009 and posted on Apr 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement (PRM ECA 09 CA 002 EUR 040109) is a discretionary U.S. government grant competition run by the Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to support non-governmental organization projects assisting refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the North and South Caucasus. The opportunity focuses on three country settings: Russia (specifically the North Caucasus), Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The overall intent is to direct limited resources toward displaced populations who are underserved, highly vulnerable, or otherwise not adequately reached by existing assistance, with an emphasis on either immediate, life-sustaining support or interventions that create durable, longer-term benefits for the people most at risk.
PRM is looking for practical projects that either keep people safe and stable in the near term or leave behind an enduring improvement in basic living conditions and self-reliance. The announcement highlights examples of eligible activities such as rehabilitation or construction of shelters and schools or kindergartens, establishment of permanent water delivery systems, acculturation and livelihood support that helps displaced people integrate and earn income, education programming, and delivery of psychosocial services. In other words, proposals should be grounded in core humanitarian and early recovery needs: safe housing, functioning community infrastructure, water access, education, and support that helps displaced households cope psychologically and rebuild their ability to provide for themselves.
A major feature of this funding call is how strongly it ties PRM funding to coordination with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and to broader development and government plans. PRM states that priority will be given to organizations that can clearly demonstrate four things: first, an existing working relationship with UNHCR along with UNHCR funding and/or support in 2009 for either the proposed activity or the applicant's overall country program; second, a proven track record delivering the type of assistance being requested (so the applicant can show it has done similar work successfully and can implement quickly and responsibly); third, evidence of coordination with development organizations and local governments paired with a solid transition strategy, meaning a plan for what happens after PRM funding ends and how gains will be sustained; and fourth, appropriate beneficiary targeting designed in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors, which signals that PRM wants projects to fit into established needs assessments and to avoid duplication while reaching the right sub-populations.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically implies a closer working relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant. The total estimated funding available under the announcement is $2.6 million, and PRM indicates it expects to fund at least one NGO project in each of the three locations (Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan), suggesting an intent to spread support across the region rather than concentrate all funds in one country. At the same time, the funding caps vary by country. For Russia (North Caucasus), individual proposals may request up to $600,000 in PRM funding. For Armenia, proposals focused on refugee assistance may request up to $400,000. For Azerbaijan, proposals for refugee and/or IDP assistance may request up to $600,000. The stated award ceiling in the listing is $600,000, consistent with the Russia and Azerbaijan caps, while Armenia has a lower country-specific maximum.
Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and to international organizations, with a note that responses from international organizations will be handled under PRM's established authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to international organizations. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a financial match to receive PRM funds, although strong leveraging and co-funding relationships can still matter in practice, especially given the emphasis on UNHCR support and coordination.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is tied to CFDA number 19.520 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe) and is categorized as refugee assistance. The announcement was posted on April 1, 2009, with an original and current closing date of May 5, 2009, and an archive date of June 4, 2009. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov for detailed requirements and to review PRM's general NGO guidelines via the "How to Apply" link, which would typically cover proposal structure, budget rules, reporting expectations, and PRM policy requirements. For questions or help accessing the full announcement, PRM provided two program officer contacts: Nancy Cohen (202-663-1064, cohenna@state.gov) and Matthew Johnson (202-663-3068, johnsonmr2@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement PRM ECA 09 CA 002 EUR 040109, a discretionary U.S. government grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It supports projects that assist refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the North and South Caucasus.
2) Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
3) What populations does this opportunity aim to support?
The opportunity is focused on assisting displaced populations, specifically refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), with an emphasis on those who are underserved, highly vulnerable, or not adequately reached by existing assistance.
4) Which countries and areas are covered?
The announcement focuses on three settings: Russia (specifically the North Caucasus), Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
5) What is the overall purpose of the funding?
PRM intends to direct limited resources toward displaced people who are most at risk, prioritizing projects that either provide immediate, life-sustaining support or create durable, longer-term benefits that improve basic living conditions and self-reliance.
6) What types of projects are encouraged?
PRM is looking for practical projects that keep people safe and stable in the near term or leave behind enduring improvements in basic living conditions and self-reliance.
7) What activities are listed as examples of eligible work?
The announcement highlights examples such as rehabilitation or construction of shelters and schools or kindergartens, establishment of permanent water delivery systems, acculturation and livelihood support, education programming, and delivery of psychosocial services.
8) What sectors or needs does PRM emphasize in this call?
Proposals are expected to align with core humanitarian and early recovery needs, including safe housing, functioning community infrastructure, water access, education, psychosocial support, and livelihood support that strengthens self-reliance.
9) How important is coordination with UNHCR?
Coordination with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is a major feature of this funding call. PRM states that priority will be given to organizations that can clearly demonstrate an existing working relationship with UNHCR and UNHCR funding and/or support in 2009 for the proposed activity or the applicant's overall country program.
10) What does PRM say it will prioritize when selecting projects?
PRM indicates priority will be given to organizations that demonstrate: (1) an existing working relationship with UNHCR plus UNHCR funding/support in 2009, (2) a proven track record delivering the requested type of assistance, (3) coordination with development organizations and local governments and a solid transition strategy for sustainability after PRM funding ends, and (4) appropriate beneficiary targeting designed in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors.
11) What does "transition strategy" mean in this announcement?
It refers to having a plan for what happens after PRM funding ends and how the project gains will be sustained, supported by coordination with development organizations and local governments.
12) Why does PRM emphasize beneficiary targeting?
PRM wants beneficiary targeting designed in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors so that projects fit into established needs assessments, avoid duplication, and reach the right sub-populations.
13) What funding instrument will PRM use?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement.
14) What is the practical implication of a cooperative agreement (as described here)?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement typically implies a closer working relationship with the U.S. government during implementation than a standard grant.
15) How much total funding is expected to be available?
The total estimated funding available under the announcement is $2.6 million.
16) Does PRM plan to fund projects in all three locations?
Yes. PRM indicates it expects to fund at least one NGO project in each of the three locations (Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan), suggesting an intent to spread support across the region.
17) What is the maximum amount an applicant can request for Russia (North Caucasus)?
For Russia (North Caucasus), individual proposals may request up to $600,000 in PRM funding.
18) What is the maximum amount an applicant can request for Armenia?
For Armenia, proposals focused on refugee assistance may request up to $400,000.
19) What is the maximum amount an applicant can request for Azerbaijan?
For Azerbaijan, proposals for refugee and/or IDP assistance may request up to $600,000.
20) What is the overall award ceiling listed?
The stated award ceiling in the listing is $600,000, consistent with the Russia and Azerbaijan caps, while Armenia has a lower country-specific maximum.
21) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and to international organizations.
22) How are applications from international organizations handled?
The announcement notes that responses from international organizations will be handled under PRM's established authorities and procedures for voluntary contributions to international organizations.
23) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a financial match to receive PRM funds.
24) Is leveraging or co-funding still relevant even without a match requirement?
The announcement indicates that strong leveraging and co-funding relationships can still matter in practice, especially given the emphasis on UNHCR support and coordination.
25) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 19.520 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe).
26) How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as refugee assistance.
27) When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on April 1, 2009.
28) What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is May 5, 2009.
29) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 4, 2009.
30) Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and requirements?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov for detailed requirements and to review PRM's general NGO guidelines via the "How to Apply" link.
31) What kinds of details would PRM's general NGO guidelines typically cover (as referenced here)?
The description indicates those guidelines would typically cover proposal structure, budget rules, reporting expectations, and PRM policy requirements.
32) Who can be contacted for questions about the opportunity or help accessing the full announcement?
PRM provided two program officer contacts: Nancy Cohen (202-663-1064, cohenna@state.gov) and Matthew Johnson (202-663-3068, johnsonmr2@state.gov).
33) What is the official identifier for this Funding Opportunity Announcement?
The identifier provided is PRM ECA 09 CA 002 EUR 040109.
34) Does the announcement specify that projects must be for refugees only, or can they include IDPs?
The announcement includes both refugees and IDPs. It specifically notes Azerbaijan proposals may address refugee and/or IDP assistance, and the overall scope covers refugees and internally displaced persons in the region.
35) Does the announcement suggest any preference for short-term vs. long-term activities?
It emphasizes both: either immediate, life-sustaining support or interventions that create durable, longer-term benefits for people most at risk.
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