Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 10 CA SA 10302009 AFGHAN
Apply for PRM ECA 10 CA SA 10302009 AFGHAN
- 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 returning refugees in Afghanistan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.519 Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 30, 2009 and posted on Oct 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- 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 titled "FY 2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting returning refugees in Afghanistan" was released by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to support refugee repatriation and reintegration efforts inside Afghanistan. It is framed around the reality that, since 2002, more than five million Afghans have returned to the country, creating sustained pressure on local communities, services, and livelihoods. PRM signals that funding is limited and will be directed toward proposals that best match the Bureau's priorities, particularly those that strengthen durable reintegration and help returning families remain in Afghanistan over the long term rather than re-displacing.
Geographically, the opportunity is focused on northern and eastern Afghanistan, specifically the provinces of Balkh, Baghlan, Kunduz, Nangarhar, and Parwan. PRM emphasizes programming in communities experiencing significant return, including Afghan government Land Allocation Sites (LAS). The intent is not just to assist returnees in isolation, but to help "anchor" them within communities by improving local capacity and conditions so host communities can absorb current returnees and remain resilient for future returns. The announcement also makes clear that proposed projects should fill gaps not already covered by UNHCR or other international organizations, so applicants are expected to demonstrate how their work complements, rather than duplicates, existing assistance.
Programmatically, PRM prioritizes activities that promote sustainable livelihoods and economic development as a pathway to reintegration. The highest-priority interventions for FY10 include income-generating activities that are explicitly tied to real market opportunities in return areas, as well as vocational training that leads directly to employment or income generation. Importantly, standalone vocational training that is not linked to income-generating outcomes is explicitly discouraged and will not be funded. In addition to livelihoods, PRM also prioritizes improved access to basic health services, with specific mention of maternal and child health care, and improved access to primary education. Applicants are encouraged to design multisectoral programs, and proposals that combine multiple priority elements are positioned to be more competitive.
On applicant eligibility, PRM indicates it will consider proposals from NGOs with proven track records delivering refugee and returnee assistance, and it gives higher consideration to organizations with well-established operations inside Afghanistan. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations. While PRM will accept proposals from any NGO working in the relevant sectors, the announcement underscores that, because of budget constraints, priority will go to organizations that can show strong collaboration and alignment with UNHCR. Examples of this include an existing working relationship with UNHCR, current UNHCR funding, and/or a letter of support from UNHCR. The requested UNHCR support letter is expected to spell out the specific service gap the proposed program is designed to address, reinforcing PRM's focus on gap-filling and coordination.
The announcement sets clear expectations for proposal quality and implementation rigor. Competitive proposals should demonstrate: a proven track record in the proposed sector and the targeted provinces; evidence of coordination with other international organizations and NGOs working in the same geographic area or technical sector (and, where relevant, coordination with local authorities); and a concrete implementation plan built around SMART objectives and indicators. PRM stresses measurable planning, including established baselines and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, signaling that monitoring and evaluation is not optional but central to award decisions. PRM also expects appropriate beneficiary targeting coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors, and adherence to recognized international humanitarian standards, referring applicants to the FY2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for sector-specific standards.
Funding details in the source data indicate the award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning PRM anticipates active involvement in the funded work compared to a more hands-off grant. The award range is substantial, with a floor of $250,000 and a ceiling of $1,500,000 per award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, but PRM still expects budgets that are realistic for the stated objectives and that demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources, which functions as a competitiveness factor even if not mandatory. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and is tied to CFDA number 19.519, the Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
Equity and protection considerations are woven into the Afghanistan-specific guidance. PRM instructs applicants to include program elements responsive to extremely vulnerable groups within return communities, specifically calling out widows and female-headed households. More broadly, every project is expected to address the particular needs of women and girls, which is presented as a baseline expectation rather than an optional add-on. This implies that successful proposals should show practical design choices for inclusive access, safety, and targeted benefits, not just general statements of intent.
The timeline in the source listing shows the opportunity was posted on October 30, 2009, with a closing date of November 30, 2009, and an archive date of December 30, 2009. PRM also requests that international organizations running relevant programs inform PRM by the closing date so the Bureau can evaluate IO and NGO activities side-by-side for funding consideration. The listed point of contact for access issues is Linda Muncy, Program Officer at PRM (phone 202-663-1019; email muncylh@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY 2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting returning refugees in Afghanistan."
2) Which U.S. government office is issuing this announcement?
It was released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
3) What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The funding supports refugee repatriation and reintegration efforts inside Afghanistan, with an emphasis on helping returning families remain in Afghanistan long term and reduce the risk of re-displacement.
4) Why is PRM prioritizing reintegration support in Afghanistan?
The announcement is framed around the reality that, since 2002, more than five million Afghans have returned, creating sustained pressure on local communities, services, and livelihoods.
5) Where will PRM focus funding geographically?
The opportunity focuses on northern and eastern Afghanistan, specifically: Balkh, Baghlan, Kunduz, Nangarhar, and Parwan provinces.
6) Are Afghan government Land Allocation Sites (LAS) included in the target areas?
Yes. PRM emphasizes programming in communities experiencing significant return, including Afghan government Land Allocation Sites (LAS).
7) Does PRM want projects that serve only returnees?
No. The intent is to help "anchor" returnees within communities by improving local capacity and conditions so host communities can absorb current returnees and remain resilient for future returns.
8) How does PRM view coordination with UNHCR and other actors?
PRM expects proposed projects to fill gaps not already covered by UNHCR or other international organizations. Applicants are expected to demonstrate that their work complements, rather than duplicates, existing assistance.
9) What program activities are highest priority?
PRM prioritizes sustainable livelihoods and economic development, especially (1) income-generating activities explicitly tied to real market opportunities in return areas and (2) vocational training that leads directly to employment or income generation.
10) Will PRM fund standalone vocational training?
No. Standalone vocational training that is not linked to income-generating outcomes is explicitly discouraged and will not be funded.
11) What other sectors does PRM prioritize besides livelihoods?
PRM also prioritizes improved access to basic health services (including maternal and child health care) and improved access to primary education.
12) Are multisectoral proposals encouraged?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to design multisectoral programs, and proposals combining multiple priority elements may be more competitive.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
PRM will consider proposals from NGOs with proven track records delivering refugee and returnee assistance. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations.
14) Does PRM favor organizations with experience in Afghanistan?
Yes. PRM gives higher consideration to organizations with well-established operations inside Afghanistan.
15) Is UNHCR collaboration important for competitiveness?
Yes. Due to budget constraints, priority will go to organizations that can show strong collaboration and alignment with UNHCR (for example, an existing working relationship, current UNHCR funding, and/or a letter of support from UNHCR).
16) What should a UNHCR letter of support include?
The requested UNHCR support letter is expected to spell out the specific service gap the proposed program is designed to address, reinforcing PRM's emphasis on gap-filling and coordination.
17) What makes a proposal "competitive" under this announcement?
Competitive proposals should demonstrate: a proven track record in the proposed sector and targeted provinces; evidence of coordination with other international organizations and NGOs in the same area or sector (and, where relevant, local authorities); and a concrete implementation plan built around SMART objectives and indicators.
18) What are PRM's expectations for monitoring and evaluation?
PRM stresses measurable planning, including established baselines and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective. Monitoring and evaluation is presented as central to award decisions.
19) How should beneficiaries be targeted?
PRM expects appropriate beneficiary targeting coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors.
20) Are there required standards applicants should follow?
Projects are expected to adhere to recognized international humanitarian standards. PRM refers applicants to the FY2010 General PRM NGO Guidelines for sector-specific standards.
21) What is the award instrument?
The award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning PRM anticipates active involvement in the funded work compared to a more hands-off grant.
22) What is the funding range per award?
The award range is $250,000 to $1,500,000 per award.
23) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
24) Even if cost-share is not required, does PRM care about co-funding?
Yes. PRM expects realistic budgets and indicates that co-funding from non-U.S. government sources can be a competitiveness factor even though it is not mandatory.
25) What type of funding is this categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
26) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.519, Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
27) What equity or protection priorities are highlighted?
PRM instructs applicants to include program elements responsive to extremely vulnerable groups within return communities, specifically including widows and female-headed households.
28) Are programs required to address the needs of women and girls?
Yes. PRM states that every project is expected to address the particular needs of women and girls as a baseline expectation, not an optional add-on.
29) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 30, 2009. The closing date was November 30, 2009.
30) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 30, 2009.
31) Do international organizations need to do anything specific by the closing date?
Yes. PRM requests that international organizations running relevant programs inform PRM by the closing date so the Bureau can evaluate IO and NGO activities side-by-side for funding consideration.
32) Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact is Linda Muncy, Program Officer at PRM. Phone: 202-663-1019. Email: muncylh@state.gov.
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