Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 10 CA AF 02162010 HORN
Apply for PRM AFR 10 CA AF 02162010 HORN
- 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 2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya" 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 Feb 17, 2010 and posted on Feb 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 19, 2010. (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).
- (1) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education and international organizations and (2) International Organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), focused on supporting humanitarian assistance for refugees in camp settings in Ethiopia and Kenya. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and the assistance aligns with CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa. Although PRM notes that activities may include members of surrounding host communities, the main emphasis is on care and maintenance for refugees living in camps, and proposals must ensure that at least 50 percent of beneficiaries are refugees.
The announcement identifies a broad set of program areas that applicants may propose, with flexibility to address the most pressing gaps in refugee assistance. Priority sectors include protection services; health programming (explicitly including support for persons with disabilities); water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter and related site support; community services; psychosocial support; prevention of and response to gender-based violence; and livelihoods development, which can include education, skills training, and other training-oriented activities. In practical terms, PRM is signaling interest in core humanitarian programming that sustains safety, dignity, and basic living conditions in protracted or emergency camp environments, while also allowing for select self-reliance activities when they fit the context and standards.
PRM makes clear that proposal competitiveness will depend heavily on coordination, demonstrated capacity, and alignment with the broader refugee response architecture. Strong preference is given to organizations that can show an established working relationship with UNHCR, have current UNHCR funding, and or can provide a UNHCR letter of support tied to the proposed activities or the overall country program. That letter is expected to do more than offer general endorsement; it should explicitly describe the service gap the proposed program is designed to fill. Beyond UNHCR engagement, PRM also prioritizes applicants with a proven track record delivering the proposed type of assistance both in the relevant country context (Ethiopia and or Kenya) and in the specific technical sector, which is a way of emphasizing operational readiness and credible past performance.
Coordination expectations extend to host governments, international organizations, and other NGOs operating in the same geographic area or technical sector. Applicants are expected to show they are not working in isolation and that beneficiary targeting is being done appropriately and in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors. The announcement also notes that PRM will share budget and project activity information with appropriate ministries, local officials, and other U.S. government entities, which underscores the importance of being prepared for interagency and host-government visibility into program plans and resource allocations.
Programs funded under this opportunity are expected to adhere to relevant international humanitarian standards, with PRM directing applicants to consult the FY 2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for the full list of sector-specific standards. In effect, applicants should anticipate the need to justify technical approaches using recognized humanitarian benchmarks (for example, accepted norms in WASH, shelter, protection, and health programming), and to design activities and monitoring approaches that reflect those standards.
Eligibility is limited to two categories: (1) U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Key dates listed include a posted date of February 16, 2010, with the closing date updated to March 19, 2010, and an archive date of April 15, 2010. The award floor and ceiling are listed as 0, which typically means applicants must refer to the full announcement for any practical guidance on anticipated award sizes or that PRM did not set a single fixed range in the summary fields.
Finally, PRM encourages interested organizations to review both the full announcement on Grants.gov and PRM general NGO guidelines on PRM's website. Questions are directed to the Refugee Program Officer listed for the opportunity, Janet Deutsch, including a phone number and email contact, and international organizations with relevant programming are asked to ensure PRM is aware of those programs by the closing date so PRM can consider the full landscape of IO and NGO activities when making funding decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya, issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a discretionary funding opportunity focused on humanitarian assistance for refugees in camp settings in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What countries and locations does the FOA focus on?
The FOA focuses on refugee assistance in camp settings in Ethiopia and Kenya.
What type of award will be used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program does this opportunity align with?
This opportunity aligns with CFDA 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
Who is the main target population for proposed activities?
The main emphasis is on care and maintenance for refugees living in camps in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Can programs include host community members?
Yes. PRM notes that activities may include members of surrounding host communities, but the primary emphasis must remain on refugees in camp settings.
Is there a minimum percentage of refugee beneficiaries required?
Yes. Proposals must ensure that at least 50 percent of beneficiaries are refugees.
What program areas or sectors are eligible for proposals?
The announcement allows flexibility to address pressing gaps in refugee assistance. Priority sectors include:
- Protection services
- Health programming (explicitly including support for persons with disabilities)
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
- Shelter and related site support
- Community services
- Psychosocial support
- Prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV)
- Livelihoods development (which can include education, skills training, and other training-oriented activities)
Does PRM support livelihoods or self-reliance activities under this FOA?
Yes. The FOA includes livelihoods development as a priority sector and notes that livelihoods can include education, skills training, and other training-oriented activities, when they fit the context and standards.
What factors make an application more competitive?
PRM indicates competitiveness will depend heavily on coordination, demonstrated capacity, and alignment with the broader refugee response architecture.
Is coordination with UNHCR important for this opportunity?
Yes. PRM gives strong preference to organizations that can demonstrate an established working relationship with UNHCR, have current UNHCR funding, and/or can provide a UNHCR letter of support tied to the proposed activities or the overall country program.
What should a UNHCR letter of support include?
The letter is expected to do more than provide general endorsement. It should explicitly describe the service gap the proposed program is designed to fill.
Does PRM prioritize certain kinds of organizational experience?
Yes. PRM prioritizes applicants with a proven track record delivering the proposed type of assistance both in the relevant country context (Ethiopia and/or Kenya) and in the specific technical sector.
Are applicants expected to coordinate with other stakeholders besides UNHCR?
Yes. Coordination expectations extend to host governments, international organizations, and other NGOs operating in the same geographic area or technical sector.
What does PRM expect regarding beneficiary targeting?
Applicants are expected to show they are not working in isolation and that beneficiary targeting is done appropriately and in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors.
Will PRM share project details with government or other entities?
Yes. The announcement notes that PRM will share budget and project activity information with appropriate ministries, local officials, and other U.S. government entities.
What standards should funded programs follow?
Programs are expected to adhere to relevant international humanitarian standards. PRM directs applicants to consult the FY 2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for the full list of sector-specific standards.
Where can applicants find the sector-specific standards PRM expects?
PRM directs applicants to the FY 2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines available on PRM's website.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to:
- U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- International organizations
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofit?
No. The FOA explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from the eligible category of U.S.-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Key dates listed include:
- Posted date: February 16, 2010
- Closing date (updated): March 19, 2010
- Archive date: April 15, 2010
What is the award floor and ceiling for this opportunity?
The summary fields list the award floor and ceiling as 0. This typically means applicants should refer to the full announcement for any practical guidance on anticipated award sizes or that PRM did not set a fixed range in the summary information.
Where should applicants review the full announcement?
PRM encourages organizations to review the full announcement on Grants.gov.
What other PRM guidance should applicants review?
PRM encourages applicants to review PRM general NGO guidelines on PRM's website, including the FY 2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines referenced for sector-specific standards.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
Questions are directed to the Refugee Program Officer listed for the opportunity: Janet Deutsch (phone number and email are provided in the opportunity listing).
Is there any special note for international organizations (IOs)?
Yes. International organizations with relevant programming are asked to ensure PRM is aware of those programs by the closing date so PRM can consider the full landscape of IO and NGO activities when making funding decisions.
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