Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ADM 09 CA US 04202009 USREHA
Apply for PRM ADM 09 CA US 04202009 USREHA
- 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 Refugee Emergency Housing Assistance Funding" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.510 U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2009 and posted on Apr 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants must have a current cooperative agreement for participation in the Derpartment of States FY 2009 Reception and Placement Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Refugee Emergency Housing Assistance (REHA) was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to help newly arrived refugees who face immediate, severe housing-related financial shortfalls. Through this opportunity, PRM planned to make up to ten cooperative agreement awards in FY 2009 to eligible public or private nonprofit organizations that were already operating under a current cooperative agreement as part of the U.S. Reception and Placement (R&P) Program. In other words, this was not an open solicitation to new providers; it was targeted to existing R&P partners, and PRM explicitly noted that having received prior PRM funding did not guarantee selection for this round.
The core purpose of the funding was narrow and time-sensitive: to provide emergency housing assistance to refugees admitted to the United States in FY 2009 who had extreme unmet needs related to housing during their first 90 days in the country. The announcement defined "refugees" using the Immigration and Nationality Act framework, covering individuals admitted under section 207(c) and others granted equivalent eligibility for resettlement assistance by statute. The assistance was intended to help cover rent and other associated housing costs when those costs could not be met through the usual combination of initial resettlement support, personal resources, or other available benefits. The emphasis on the first 90 days highlights PRM's focus on stabilizing families quickly so that initial resettlement plans are not derailed by a housing crisis immediately after arrival.
A key program expectation was that REHA would be connected to active engagement in resettlement and self-sufficiency activities. Recipients were required to demonstrate that any refugee receiving REHA was actively participating in R&P program activities or in required activities tied to other benefits programs in which they were enrolled. If a refugee could not participate, the recipient needed to document extenuating circumstances that justified the lack of participation. This requirement functioned as a safeguard to ensure emergency housing funds supported broader resettlement objectives rather than becoming a stand-alone subsidy disconnected from integration planning.
The announcement also stressed that REHA must be administered carefully so it does not unintentionally harm a refugee's eligibility for other public programs and benefits. This reflects a practical concern in benefits coordination: certain forms of assistance, if structured incorrectly, can be treated as income or otherwise affect eligibility determinations. PRM directed recipients to structure and deliver the help in a way that avoids adverse impacts, reinforcing the idea that REHA should complement, not complicate, the overall support package a family receives during early resettlement.
Another central rule was non-duplication of federal funding. PRM made clear that REHA should focus on truly unmet needs and must not duplicate or supplant housing assistance or other support available through any other federal funding source. In grant terms, this is a standard but important restriction: it requires agencies to assess what other resources are available (federal, state, local, philanthropic, or community-based), use REHA only where gaps remain, and avoid using PRM funds to replace support that another program is already obligated to provide.
Beyond the immediate emergency assistance, PRM signaled that it wanted applicants to treat this funding as part of a longer-term housing strategy. Affiliates of successful recipients were expected not only to distribute emergency funds but also to work on developing durable housing solutions, particularly by building linkages with national and local housing assistance programs and by identifying other funding sources. PRM stated particular interest in proposals that demonstrated collaboration and active pursuit of long-term solutions, indicating that competitive applications likely needed to show partnerships with public housing authorities, local housing nonprofits, community development organizations, charitable funds, and other stakeholders who could help refugees move from crisis stabilization to more sustainable housing arrangements.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity using the cooperative agreement instrument, which typically implies a more hands-on federal role compared to a standard grant, often including ongoing collaboration, oversight, or jointly defined programmatic expectations. The funding activity aligned with the Refugee Reception and Placement category and was tied to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (CFDA 19.510). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching. The solicitation was posted April 20, 2009, with an application closing date of May 21, 2009, and it was later archived June 20, 2009. While the announcement listed award floor and ceiling values as zero in the source data, it did specify the intent to make up to ten awards, suggesting that award sizes would be determined based on need, proposed approach, and PRM priorities rather than a fixed per-award amount in the summary fields.
Eligibility was straightforward but strict: applicants had to hold a current cooperative agreement to participate in the Department of State's FY 2009 Reception and Placement Program. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, PRM provided a point of contact: Irving Jones, Program Officer, at 202-736-9250 and JonesJI2@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Refugee Emergency Housing Assistance (REHA), FY 2009
What is the Refugee Emergency Housing Assistance (REHA) funding opportunity?
The FY 2009 REHA Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). Its purpose was to help newly arrived refugees in the United States who faced immediate and severe housing-related financial shortfalls.
What is the main purpose of REHA funds?
The core purpose was narrow and time-sensitive: to provide emergency housing assistance to eligible refugees admitted to the United States in FY 2009 who had extreme, unmet housing-related needs during their first 90 days in the country.
Who was the intended population to be served with REHA assistance?
The assistance was intended for refugees admitted to the United States in FY 2009 who experienced extreme unmet needs related to housing during their initial 90 days after arrival.
How does the announcement define "refugees" for this program?
The FOA used the Immigration and Nationality Act framework, including individuals admitted under section 207(c) and others granted equivalent eligibility for resettlement assistance by statute.
What types of costs could REHA assistance cover?
REHA was intended to help cover rent and other associated housing costs when those costs could not be met through the usual combination of initial resettlement support, personal resources, or other available benefits.
What time period after arrival did REHA focus on?
PRM emphasized assistance during the first 90 days in the country, reflecting a focus on stabilizing households quickly so that initial resettlement plans are not derailed by an immediate housing crisis.
Was this an open funding opportunity for new refugee service providers?
No. This was not an open solicitation to new providers. It was targeted to existing partners already operating under a current cooperative agreement within the U.S. Reception and Placement (R&P) Program in FY 2009.
Who was eligible to apply for the REHA cooperative agreements?
Eligible applicants were public or private nonprofit organizations that held a current cooperative agreement to participate in the Department of State's FY 2009 Reception and Placement (R&P) Program.
Did prior PRM funding guarantee an award under this opportunity?
No. PRM explicitly noted that having received prior PRM funding did not guarantee selection for this round.
How many awards did PRM plan to make under this FOA?
PRM planned to make up to ten cooperative agreement awards in FY 2009 under this opportunity.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA stated that cost sharing or matching was not required.
What funding instrument was used for this opportunity?
The opportunity used the cooperative agreement instrument, which typically involves a more hands-on federal role and ongoing collaboration compared to a standard grant.
What was the relationship between REHA and the Reception and Placement (R&P) Program?
REHA was designed specifically for organizations already participating in the U.S. Reception and Placement (R&P) Program, and it required that REHA support be tied to active engagement in R&P or other required benefit-related activities.
Were refugees required to participate in resettlement or self-sufficiency activities to receive REHA?
Yes. Recipients were required to demonstrate that any refugee receiving REHA was actively participating in R&P program activities or required activities tied to other benefits programs in which they were enrolled.
What if a refugee could not participate in required activities?
If a refugee could not participate, the recipient needed to document extenuating circumstances that justified the lack of participation.
What did PRM mean by preventing harm to eligibility for other public programs and benefits?
PRM stressed that REHA must be administered carefully so it does not unintentionally harm a refugee's eligibility for other public programs and benefits, and directed recipients to structure and deliver the assistance in a way that avoids adverse impacts.
Could REHA funds be used if other federal housing assistance was already available?
REHA was not intended to duplicate or supplant other federal funding sources. PRM required that REHA focus on truly unmet needs and must not duplicate housing assistance or other support available through any other federal funding source.
What does "non-duplication of federal funding" mean in this FOA?
It means recipients were expected to assess other resources available and use REHA only where gaps remained, rather than replacing support that another federally funded program was already obligated to provide.
Did PRM encourage any longer-term housing planning beyond the emergency assistance?
Yes. PRM signaled that applicants should treat the funding as part of a longer-term housing strategy. Affiliates of successful recipients were expected to work on developing durable housing solutions by building linkages with national and local housing assistance programs and by identifying other funding sources.
What kinds of collaborations did PRM appear to value in proposals?
PRM stated particular interest in proposals that demonstrated collaboration and active pursuit of long-term housing solutions, suggesting partnerships with relevant housing assistance programs and other stakeholders.
What program area and CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity aligned with the Refugee Reception and Placement category and was tied to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (CFDA 19.510).
When was the REHA FY 2009 opportunity posted and when did applications close?
The solicitation was posted on April 20, 2009, and the application closing date was May 21, 2009.
When was this funding opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 20, 2009.
Did the announcement specify an award floor or ceiling amount?
In the source data, the award floor and ceiling were listed as zero, but the FOA still specified an intent to make up to ten awards, indicating award sizes would be determined based on need, the proposed approach, and PRM priorities rather than fixed amounts in the summary fields.
Who could be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
PRM provided a point of contact for assistance: Irving Jones, Program Officer, at 202-736-9250 and JonesJI2@state.gov.
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