Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 09 CA 002 EUR 040109 CAUCASUS
Apply for PRM ECA 09 CA 002 EUR 040109 CAUCASUS
- 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 titled "NGO Programs in the North and South Caucasus Benefiting Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)" is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is designed to support targeted humanitarian and early recovery style interventions for refugees and internally displaced people in three locations: the North Caucasus region of Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The core intent is to fund projects that either provide life-sustaining assistance to underserved displaced communities or create durable, lasting improvements for the most vulnerable groups within those populations.
PRM is looking for NGO proposals that focus on practical services and infrastructure with clear benefits to refugees and IDPs. The announcement gives illustrative examples of activities that fit the funding priorities, including rehabilitation or construction of shelters and schools or kindergartens, development of permanent water delivery systems, education initiatives, livelihood and acculturation support that helps displaced people integrate and become self-reliant, and the delivery of psychosocial services for individuals and families coping with displacement-related trauma. While the examples are varied, the common thread is that proposals should address urgent gaps for people who are overlooked, difficult to reach, or facing heightened vulnerability, and should aim for results that endure beyond the immediate funding period when possible.
A major feature of this opportunity is the emphasis on coordination and demonstrated capacity. PRM signals that priority will go to organizations that can show four specific strengths: first, an established working relationship with UNHCR and evidence of UNHCR funding and/or support in 2009 for the proposed activities or the broader country program; second, a proven track record delivering the type of assistance being proposed (meaning applicants should be able to point to comparable experience and results); third, solid coordination with development actors and local government counterparts, paired with a credible transition strategy that explains how activities will be sustained, handed off, or integrated into longer-term structures; and fourth, strong beneficiary targeting that is aligned and coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant organizations so that assistance reaches the intended displaced populations without duplication or gaps.
In terms of funding structure, awards are expected to be made through cooperative agreements, which typically implies a more involved relationship with the funder than a standard grant, including ongoing collaboration and oversight consistent with U.S. government assistance rules. The total estimated funding available under the announcement is listed as $2.6 million, and PRM anticipates supporting at least one NGO project in each of the three covered country contexts. There are country-specific caps on how much PRM funding can be requested per proposal: for activities in Russia (North Caucasus), proposals may not exceed $600,000 in PRM-requested funding; for refugee assistance in Armenia, proposals may not exceed $400,000; and for refugee and/or IDP assistance in Azerbaijan, proposals may not exceed $600,000. The listed award ceiling is $600,000, consistent with the maximum limits for Russia and Azerbaijan.
Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations, with the announcement noting that submissions from international organizations are subject to PRM's established authorities and procedures related to voluntary contributions. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.520, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which can reduce barriers for organizations that may not have large unrestricted budgets or private fundraising capacity.
Administratively, the funding opportunity was posted and created on April 1, 2009, with an application deadline of May 5, 2009, and an archive date of June 4, 2009. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov for complete requirements and to review PRM's general NGO guidelines, also linked through Grants.gov under "How to Apply." For technical access issues or program questions, the announcement provides direct points of contact: Program Officers Nancy Cohen (202-663-1064, cohenna@state.gov) and Matthew Johnson (202-663-3068, johnsonmr2@state.gov). Overall, the announcement frames PRM's goal as funding well-coordinated, field-tested humanitarian projects that can show strong alignment with UNHCR planning and that deliver concrete, high-impact assistance to displaced people in the Caucasus.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The FY 2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is titled "NGO Programs in the North and South Caucasus Benefiting Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)."
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is intended to support targeted humanitarian and early recovery style interventions for refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). PRM is seeking projects that either provide life-sustaining assistance to underserved displaced communities or create durable, lasting improvements for the most vulnerable groups within those populations.
Which locations are covered by this announcement?
The FOA covers three locations: the North Caucasus region of Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Who should benefit from projects funded under this opportunity?
Projects should benefit refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), with a particular emphasis on underserved, overlooked, difficult-to-reach, or especially vulnerable displaced communities.
What types of activities does PRM want to fund?
PRM is looking for NGO proposals focused on practical services and infrastructure that clearly benefit refugees and IDPs. The announcement provides illustrative examples such as:
- Rehabilitation or construction of shelters
- Rehabilitation or construction of schools or kindergartens
- Development of permanent water delivery systems
- Education initiatives
- Livelihood and acculturation support to help displaced people integrate and become self-reliant
- Delivery of psychosocial services for individuals and families coping with displacement-related trauma
Are the activity examples mandatory, or just suggestions?
The listed activities are provided as illustrative examples of what fits PRM's funding priorities. The common expectation across proposals is a clear, practical benefit to refugees and IDPs and an emphasis on addressing urgent gaps for underserved or vulnerable displaced populations, with durable results when possible.
What does PRM mean by "durable" or "lasting" improvements?
Based on the announcement language, PRM is looking for projects that go beyond short-term relief when possible and can show results that endure after the immediate funding period, including credible plans for how activities may be sustained, handed off, or integrated into longer-term structures.
What are the main elements PRM says it will prioritize in selecting proposals?
The announcement signals priority for organizations that can demonstrate four strengths:
- An established working relationship with UNHCR and evidence of UNHCR funding and/or support in 2009 for the proposed activities or the broader country program
- A proven track record delivering the type of assistance being proposed, supported by comparable experience and results
- Strong coordination with development actors and local government counterparts, along with a credible transition strategy for sustainability or handoff
- Strong beneficiary targeting aligned and coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant organizations to avoid duplication and gaps
How important is UNHCR coordination for this opportunity?
UNHCR coordination is emphasized heavily. PRM indicates priority will go to applicants with an established working relationship with UNHCR and evidence of UNHCR funding and/or support in 2009 for the proposed activities or the broader country program. PRM also highlights the importance of beneficiary targeting aligned with UNHCR and other relevant organizations.
What type of award does PRM expect to use?
Awards are expected to be made through cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
The announcement notes that cooperative agreements typically imply a more involved relationship with the funder than a standard grant, including ongoing collaboration and oversight consistent with U.S. government assistance rules.
How much total funding is estimated to be available under this announcement?
The total estimated funding available is $2.6 million.
How many awards does PRM expect to make?
PRM anticipates supporting at least one NGO project in each of the three covered country contexts (North Caucasus region of Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan).
What is the maximum PRM funding that can be requested for Russia (North Caucasus)?
For activities in Russia (North Caucasus), proposals may not exceed $600,000 in PRM-requested funding.
What is the maximum PRM funding that can be requested for Armenia?
For refugee assistance in Armenia, proposals may not exceed $400,000 in PRM-requested funding.
What is the maximum PRM funding that can be requested for Azerbaijan?
For refugee and/or IDP assistance in Azerbaijan, proposals may not exceed $600,000 in PRM-requested funding.
What is the award ceiling listed in the announcement?
The listed award ceiling is $600,000, which aligns with the maximum limits stated for Russia and Azerbaijan.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited primarily to:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- International organizations (with submissions subject to PRM's established authorities and procedures related to voluntary contributions)
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply if they are 501(c)(3) nonprofits?
No. The announcement specifies eligibility for 501(c)(3) nonprofits excluding institutions of higher education.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 19.520, "Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe."
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 1, 2009. The application deadline was May 5, 2009. The archive date was June 4, 2009.
Where were applicants instructed to find the full application requirements?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov for complete requirements and to review PRM's general NGO guidelines available through Grants.gov under "How to Apply."
Who can be contacted with program questions or technical issues?
The announcement provides points of contact at PRM:
- Nancy Cohen, Program Officer: 202-663-1064, cohenna@state.gov
- Matthew Johnson, Program Officer: 202-663-3068, johnsonmr2@state.gov
What does PRM say it wants to see regarding coordination and transitions?
PRM emphasizes coordination with development actors and local government counterparts and expects a credible transition strategy explaining how activities will be sustained, handed off, or integrated into longer-term structures. PRM also stresses coordinated beneficiary targeting with UNHCR and other relevant organizations to reduce duplication and gaps.
What kind of organizational experience does PRM expect applicants to demonstrate?
PRM indicates that priority will go to organizations with a proven track record delivering the type of assistance proposed, meaning applicants should be able to point to comparable experience and results.
What is the core theme PRM is trying to achieve through these awards?
The announcement frames PRM's goal as funding well-coordinated, field-tested humanitarian projects aligned with UNHCR planning that deliver concrete, high-impact assistance to displaced people in the Caucasus.
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