Opportunity Information: Apply for PRMA 09 CA 001 DOM 061608
Apply for PRMA 09 CA 001 DOM 061608
- 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 Reception and Placement Program" 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 Jun 17, 2008 and posted on Jun 16, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- In order to be considered for participation in the program, applicants must be well established social services providers with demonstrated case management experience and experience managing a multi regional network of offices that provide reception and placement or similar services to refugees or other migrant populations in the United States provide documentation of at least three full years of operation in a 501(c)(3) non profit status (new applicants only) and document financial stability and the availability of financial resources to contribute to the program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 Reception and Placement (RP) Program funding opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), to support the initial resettlement of refugees arriving in the United States through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Through this opportunity, PRM sought proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations to carry out core reception and placement services that help newly arrived refugees transition safely into their communities and move toward economic self-sufficiency as quickly as practical, consistent with the goals of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Proposals were due July 23, 2008, for services delivered during the FY 2009 program period, October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
The program is structured around several national objectives. PRM emphasized maintaining sufficient nationwide resettlement capacity aligned with the annual refugee admissions ceiling set by the President in consultation with Congress. It also stressed readiness and responsiveness so refugees approved for admission can be received promptly, without unnecessary delays after approval. Another central goal is ensuring every admitted refugee has appropriate sponsorship and services tailored to their specific circumstances, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Finally, PRM highlighted coordination with other INA-authorized refugee assistance and services so that early resettlement support connects smoothly to longer-term pathways like employment and mainstream community resources.
Funding under this opportunity was offered as Cooperative Agreements, reflecting an ongoing, collaborative relationship between PRM and the selected organizations rather than a simple one-time grant. PRM’s intent was to provide partial financial support, with participating agencies expected to combine federal assistance with private resources and organizational capacity to deliver services. PRM indicated it expected to make only a limited number of awards and favored well-qualified nonprofits capable of operating across multiple geographic areas in the United States, including organizations with strong performance histories under previous PRM agreements and/or demonstrated ability to deliver required services at scale through a multi-regional network.
A major focus of the opportunity was the expectation that funded organizations would deliver a defined set of core reception and placement services during the initial resettlement window. These services included securing sponsorship assurances; conducting pre-arrival resettlement planning; meeting refugees upon arrival through airport reception; and providing basic needs support for at least 30 days. Basic needs support was described in practical terms: decent, safe, sanitary housing; essential furnishings; food or a food allowance; necessary clothing; and other immediate necessities. Agencies were also expected to conduct at least one home visit within the first 30 days (in addition to the initial housing orientation visit) carried out by affiliate staff, a co-sponsor, or another designated representative. Case management was required throughout the initial 90-day RP period, including counseling, adjustment support, and referral services. Additional required components included community orientation and referrals to physical and mental health services as well as employment services, underscoring the program’s emphasis on both stabilization and early steps toward self-sufficiency.
Eligibility requirements were targeted to experienced, financially stable nonprofit service providers. Applicants needed to be well-established social services organizations with demonstrated case management experience and experience managing a multi-regional network of offices delivering reception and placement or similar services to refugees or other migrant populations in the United States. New applicants, in particular, were required to document at least three full years of operation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Applicants also had to demonstrate financial stability and the ability to contribute resources to the program, reflecting the stated cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Administrative details identify the opportunity as discretionary funding using the Cooperative Agreement instrument under CFDA 19.510 (U.S. Refugee Admissions Program). The funding opportunity number was PRMA 09 CA 001 DOM 061608, posted June 16, 2008, with an archive date of August 22, 2008. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, PRM provided a point of contact: Ashley Marcus, Office of Admissions, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State (phone 202-663-1051; email marcusab@state.gov), located at 2401 E Street NW, Suite L505, Washington, DC 20522.
FY 2009 Reception and Placement (RP) Program - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the FY 2009 Reception and Placement (RP) Program funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) funding opportunity intended to support the initial resettlement of refugees arriving in the United States through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
2) What is the purpose of the RP Program funding?
The purpose is to support core reception and placement services that help newly arrived refugees transition safely into their communities and move toward economic self-sufficiency as quickly as practical, consistent with the goals of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
3) Which federal office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM).
4) What type of funding instrument was used?
Funding was offered as Cooperative Agreements, reflecting an ongoing, collaborative relationship between PRM and the selected organizations rather than a one-time grant.
5) What does it mean that this award is a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the announcement, it indicates PRM expected an ongoing collaborative relationship with selected organizations, rather than a simple, stand-alone award.
6) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.510 (U.S. Refugee Admissions Program).
7) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PRMA 09 CA 001 DOM 061608.
8) When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 16, 2008.
9) When were proposals due?
Proposals were due July 23, 2008.
10) What program period did the funding cover?
Services were to be delivered during the FY 2009 program period, from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009.
11) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 22, 2008.
12) What were PRM's national objectives for the RP Program?
The program was structured around several objectives: maintaining sufficient nationwide resettlement capacity aligned with the annual refugee admissions ceiling set by the President in consultation with Congress; ensuring readiness and responsiveness so approved refugees can be received promptly without unnecessary delays; ensuring each admitted refugee has appropriate sponsorship and tailored services; and coordinating RP support with other INA-authorized refugee assistance and services to connect early resettlement help to longer-term pathways such as employment and mainstream community resources.
13) What types of organizations was PRM seeking to fund?
PRM sought proposals from qualified nonprofit organizations, with an emphasis on well-qualified nonprofits capable of operating across multiple geographic areas in the United States, including those with strong performance histories under previous PRM agreements and/or demonstrated ability to deliver required services at scale through a multi-regional network.
14) Was PRM expecting many awards?
No. PRM indicated it expected to make only a limited number of awards.
15) What were the basic eligibility requirements?
Applicants needed to be well-established nonprofit social services organizations with demonstrated case management experience and experience managing a multi-regional network of offices delivering reception and placement or similar services to refugees or other migrant populations in the United States.
16) Were new applicants allowed to apply, and were there extra requirements for them?
Yes, new applicants could apply, but they were required to document at least three full years of operation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
17) What financial expectations applied to applicants?
Applicants had to demonstrate financial stability and the ability to contribute resources to the program. The opportunity described this as a cost-sharing or matching requirement and noted PRM intended to provide partial financial support, with agencies combining federal assistance with private resources and organizational capacity.
18) What is meant by "partial financial support" in this opportunity?
PRM stated its intent was not to fully fund service delivery, but to provide partial support, with participating agencies expected to supplement federal assistance with private resources and their own organizational capacity.
19) What are the "core reception and placement services" expected under this program?
The opportunity described a defined set of services during the initial resettlement window, including securing sponsorship assurances; conducting pre-arrival resettlement planning; meeting refugees upon arrival through airport reception; and providing basic needs support for at least 30 days.
20) What did "basic needs support" include?
Basic needs support was described as: decent, safe, sanitary housing; essential furnishings; food or a food allowance; necessary clothing; and other immediate necessities, provided for at least 30 days.
21) Was a home visit required during the early resettlement period?
Yes. Agencies were expected to conduct at least one home visit within the first 30 days (in addition to the initial housing orientation visit). The home visit could be carried out by affiliate staff, a co-sponsor, or another designated representative.
22) How long was case management required?
Case management was required throughout the initial 90-day RP period, including counseling, adjustment support, and referral services.
23) What additional services were required beyond basic needs and airport reception?
Required components also included community orientation and referrals to physical and mental health services as well as employment services, reflecting an emphasis on both stabilization and early steps toward self-sufficiency.
24) Did PRM emphasize tailoring services to individual refugee circumstances?
Yes. A central goal was ensuring every admitted refugee has appropriate sponsorship and services tailored to their specific circumstances rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
25) How did PRM describe the need for national capacity and responsiveness?
PRM emphasized maintaining sufficient nationwide resettlement capacity aligned with the annual refugee admissions ceiling, and ensuring readiness so refugees approved for admission could be received promptly without unnecessary delays after approval.
26) Did the opportunity mention coordination with other refugee assistance programs?
Yes. PRM highlighted coordination with other INA-authorized refugee assistance and services so early resettlement support connects smoothly to longer-term pathways like employment and mainstream community resources.
27) Who was the point of contact for accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed was Ashley Marcus, Office of Admissions, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State.
28) What contact information was provided for the PRM point of contact?
Phone: 202-663-1051. Email: marcusab@state.gov. Address: 2401 E Street NW, Suite L505, Washington, DC 20522.
29) How was the funding described from an administrative standpoint?
The announcement identified the opportunity as discretionary funding using the Cooperative Agreement instrument under CFDA 19.510 (U.S. Refugee Admissions Program).
30) What population does this program support?
The program supports refugees arriving in the United States through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and focuses on their initial resettlement and early transition into U.S. communities.
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