Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 10 CA SA 12132010 PAKISTAN
Apply for PRM ECA 10 CA SA 12132010 PAKISTAN
- 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 2011 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting Afghan refugees in Pakistan" 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 Dec 28, 2010 and posted on Dec 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 2, 2011. (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 $1,250,000.00 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:
This FY 2011 funding opportunity announcement (FOA) comes from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), and focuses on supporting Afghan refugees in Pakistan through NGO-implemented programs. The funding is offered as cooperative agreements for refugee assistance activities under CFDA 19.519 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia). PRM frames the overall intent around protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees and conflict-affected populations, and it emphasizes programs that either prepare Afghans for eventual return to Afghanistan or help families remain stable and self-reliant in Pakistan if return is not imminent.
PRM sets a clear order of priorities for FY 2011. The top priority is livelihoods programming that equips Afghan refugees with transferable, marketable skills that can be used to earn income upon repatriation to Afghanistan. A secondary but still significant priority is assistance that supports Afghan refugees and relevant host communities inside Pakistan, especially in the areas of livelihoods, prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV), maternal and child healthcare (including reproductive health), and education services for children through age 13. The logic behind these priorities is twofold: strengthen the practical ability of refugees to reintegrate economically in Afghanistan, while also maintaining access to essential services for those likely to remain in Pakistan for an extended period.
Within livelihoods, PRM highlights vocational training that is directly tied to income generation rather than training for its own sake. Stand-alone vocational training that is not linked to concrete income-generating outcomes is explicitly stated as not fundable for FY 2011. Applicants are expected to conduct market and income surveys before launching training or livelihoods interventions, and to select skills that are realistically marketable in either Afghanistan or Pakistan. Where needed, PRM also supports provision of tool sets required for the profession, reinforcing the emphasis on job readiness and practical employment pathways rather than classroom-only instruction.
Protection and gender equality programming is another core pillar, especially work to prevent and respond to GBV and to strengthen the protection environment for women and girls. PRM encourages approaches that include men and boys as part of GBV prevention, and it recognizes women’s empowerment broadly, including civil and political empowerment, economic empowerment, and livelihoods opportunities for women. Programs are also expected to address extremely vulnerable individuals. Across sectors, PRM expects implementers to explicitly consider the distinct needs of women and children, and to use monitoring that disaggregates results by gender and age group.
Health programming priorities center on basic health services, with particular emphasis on comprehensive reproductive health and maternal and child healthcare. Education programming is prioritized up to age 13, and PRM signals a preference for education that supports eventual repatriation and reintegration in Afghanistan. Examples given include instruction that builds Dari proficiency and education that is coordinated with Afghan systems, such as curricula aligned with the Afghan Ministry of Education and credentials that can be certified by Afghan authorities. At the same time, PRM also recognizes that education can be oriented toward livelihoods in Pakistan for those not returning soon, as long as it supports self-reliance and stability.
PRM also describes how it will judge competing proposals, especially under fiscal constraints. Proposals receive priority when applicants can show a strong relationship with UNHCR, such as current UNHCR funding and/or a letter of support from UNHCR. The UNHCR support letter is expected to do more than endorse the organization; it should identify the specific service gap the proposed program is meant to fill. PRM also looks for a proven track record in the proposed sector and geographic location, clear evidence of coordination with international organizations and other NGOs (and where possible local authorities), and adherence to relevant international humanitarian standards as described in PRM’s general NGO guidelines and sector-specific standards.
On design quality and accountability, PRM expects a concrete implementation plan with SMART objectives and indicators (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time-bound, and trackable), established baselines, and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective. Budgets must be appropriate to the objectives and should demonstrate cost-sharing or co-funding from non-U.S. government sources (even though the FOA lists no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement). Beneficiary targeting must be coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors, and PRM notes a mandate-driven minimum scale: it will consider funding only projects with a target beneficiary base of at least 50 refugees.
A major distinguishing feature of this FY 2011 announcement is the heightened emphasis on transition and exit planning. Every proposal must include a thoroughly developed transition strategy describing how project services and management will move to local, regional, or national governance structures, or how activities will shift toward self-reliance strategies by the end of the project period. Suggested transition elements include building the capacity of local, district, and provincial government entities (in coordination with UNHCR), involving government officials and local organizations in handover planning, preparing for a post-2012 protection regime for Afghan beneficiaries, and fostering better relations between Pakistani host communities and Afghan refugees. PRM specifically asks applicants to include an objective and indicators that measure concrete steps taken within the next 12 months to transition management of facilities and services to government or local entities in Pakistan, and it warns that follow-on funding is not guaranteed. The transition component is scored more heavily than in prior years, meaning proposals that treat transition as a central program objective are positioned more competitively.
Country-specific coordination is also encouraged through alignment with the United Nations-Government of Pakistan Refugee Affected and Hosting Area (RAHA) initiative. Proposals that can demonstrate coordinated activities with RAHA are explicitly given priority consideration, reflecting PRM’s preference for programs that complement broader, coordinated strategies rather than operating as stand-alone efforts. Additionally, PRM notes that NGOs holding separate PRM cooperative agreements from FY 2008 and FY 2009 for stand-alone assistance and GBV programs should consider integrating those elements into a combined proposal under this FOA, signaling a preference for more integrated programming where appropriate.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is discretionary and was posted December 28, 2010, with an application deadline of February 2, 2011 (archived March 4, 2011). The award floor is $150,000 and the ceiling is $1,250,000. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as international organizations. PRM also requests that international organizations conducting relevant programs inform PRM by the closing date so PRM can consider the overall landscape of IO and NGO activities when making funding decisions. The FOA directs applicants to consult the full Grants.gov announcement and PRM’s general NGO guidelines on PRM’s website, and it lists a program point of contact (Michelle Monsegur) for questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity about?
This FY 2011 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) supports NGO-implemented programs that assist Afghan refugees in Pakistan. The overall intent is protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions, with an emphasis on helping Afghans prepare for eventual return to Afghanistan or remain stable and self-reliant in Pakistan if return is not imminent.
2) Which U.S. government office is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
3) What type of award is being offered?
PRM is offering cooperative agreements for refugee assistance activities.
4) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The FOA is under CFDA 19.519, Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
5) Who is the target population and where are activities focused?
The target population is Afghan refugees in Pakistan. PRM also identifies support to relevant Pakistani host communities (alongside refugee-focused assistance) as a significant priority area.
6) What are PRM's top program priorities for FY 2011 under this FOA?
PRM states a clear order of priorities. The top priority is livelihoods programming that equips Afghan refugees with transferable, marketable skills that can be used to earn income upon repatriation to Afghanistan. A secondary (but still significant) priority is assistance for Afghan refugees and relevant host communities inside Pakistan, especially in livelihoods, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention/response, maternal and child healthcare (including reproductive health), and education services for children through age 13.
7) What does PRM mean by "livelihoods programming" in this FOA?
Livelihoods programming is expected to lead to real income-generation outcomes. PRM highlights vocational training that is directly tied to employment or income generation and expects applicants to select skills that are realistically marketable in Afghanistan and/or Pakistan.
8) Is stand-alone vocational training fundable?
No. PRM explicitly states that stand-alone vocational training that is not linked to concrete income-generating outcomes is not fundable for FY 2011.
9) Are market assessments required before launching livelihoods activities?
Yes. Applicants are expected to conduct market and income surveys before launching training or livelihoods interventions to ensure the selected skills are realistically marketable.
10) Can the budget include tool sets or equipment for trainees?
Yes. PRM indicates that, where needed, it supports provision of tool sets required for the profession as part of a job-readiness and practical employment pathway.
11) What protection and gender-related activities are emphasized?
PRM emphasizes protection and gender equality programming, particularly prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV) and strengthening the protection environment for women and girls. PRM encourages GBV prevention approaches that include men and boys and recognizes women’s empowerment broadly (civil and political empowerment, economic empowerment, and livelihoods opportunities for women).
12) Does PRM expect applicants to address extremely vulnerable individuals?
Yes. PRM expects programs to address extremely vulnerable individuals as part of protection and assistance efforts.
13) Are there monitoring requirements related to women and children?
Yes. Across sectors, PRM expects implementers to explicitly consider the distinct needs of women and children and to use monitoring that disaggregates results by gender and age group.
14) What health services does PRM prioritize?
Health priorities focus on basic health services, with particular emphasis on comprehensive reproductive health and maternal and child healthcare.
15) What education activities are prioritized?
Education programming is prioritized for children through age 13. PRM signals a preference for education that supports eventual repatriation and reintegration in Afghanistan.
16) What education approaches support repatriation and reintegration, according to PRM?
Examples provided include instruction that builds Dari proficiency and education coordinated with Afghan systems, such as curricula aligned with the Afghan Ministry of Education and credentials that can be certified by Afghan authorities.
17) Can education be oriented toward livelihoods in Pakistan?
Yes. PRM recognizes that education can also be oriented toward livelihoods in Pakistan for those not returning soon, as long as it supports self-reliance and stability.
18) How does PRM prioritize proposals when funding is limited?
PRM notes that, under fiscal constraints, proposals receive priority when applicants demonstrate a strong relationship with UNHCR (for example, current UNHCR funding and/or a letter of support from UNHCR). PRM also looks for proven track record in the proposed sector and geographic location, clear coordination with international organizations and other NGOs (and where possible local authorities), and adherence to relevant international humanitarian standards described in PRM’s general NGO guidelines and sector-specific standards.
19) What should a UNHCR letter of support include?
PRM expects the UNHCR support letter to do more than endorse the organization. It should identify the specific service gap that the proposed program is meant to fill.
20) What are the expectations for project design, objectives, and indicators?
PRM expects a concrete implementation plan with SMART objectives and indicators (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time-bound, and trackable), established baselines, and at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective.
21) Is cost-sharing or matching required?
The FOA lists no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement. However, PRM indicates that budgets should demonstrate cost-sharing or co-funding from non-U.S. government sources.
22) Are there minimum scale requirements for the number of beneficiaries?
Yes. PRM states it will consider funding only projects with a target beneficiary base of at least 50 refugees.
23) How should beneficiary targeting be coordinated?
Beneficiary targeting must be coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors.
24) What is the transition or exit planning requirement?
Every proposal must include a thoroughly developed transition strategy explaining how services and management will move to local, regional, or national governance structures, or how activities will shift toward self-reliance strategies by the end of the project period. PRM emphasizes that transition planning is scored more heavily than in prior years and that follow-on funding is not guaranteed.
25) What specific transition elements does PRM suggest?
Suggested elements include building capacity of local, district, and provincial government entities (in coordination with UNHCR), involving government officials and local organizations in handover planning, preparing for a post-2012 protection regime for Afghan beneficiaries, and fostering better relations between Pakistani host communities and Afghan refugees.
26) Does PRM require a transition-related objective and indicators?
Yes. PRM asks applicants to include an objective and indicators that measure concrete steps taken within the next 12 months to transition management of facilities and services to government or local entities in Pakistan.
27) Is follow-on funding guaranteed?
No. PRM warns that follow-on funding is not guaranteed.
28) What is RAHA and does PRM care about alignment with it?
PRM encourages alignment with the United Nations-Government of Pakistan Refugee Affected and Hosting Area (RAHA) initiative. Proposals demonstrating coordinated activities with RAHA are given priority consideration.
29) Does PRM prefer integrated proposals across sectors?
PRM signals a preference for integrated programming where appropriate. It notes that NGOs holding separate PRM cooperative agreements from FY 2008 and FY 2009 for stand-alone assistance and GBV programs should consider integrating those elements into a combined proposal under this FOA.
30) What are the funding amounts (minimum and maximum award sizes)?
The award floor is $150,000 and the award ceiling is $1,250,000.
31) When was the FOA posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on December 28, 2010, and the application deadline was February 2, 2011. The FOA was archived on March 4, 2011.
32) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations.
33) Do international organizations need to do anything specific if they are already running relevant programs?
Yes. PRM requests that international organizations conducting relevant programs inform PRM by the closing date so PRM can consider the overall landscape of international organization (IO) and NGO activities when making funding decisions.
34) Where should applicants look for the full announcement and rules?
The FOA directs applicants to consult the full Grants.gov announcement and PRM’s general NGO guidelines on PRM’s website, including relevant sector-specific standards.
35) Who is the program point of contact listed in the FOA?
The FOA lists Michelle Monsegur as the program point of contact for questions.
36) What standards or guidelines are applicants expected to follow?
PRM looks for adherence to relevant international humanitarian standards as described in PRM’s general NGO guidelines and sector-specific standards referenced in the FOA.
37) What evidence of coordination does PRM look for in proposals?
PRM looks for clear evidence of coordination with UNHCR, international organizations, and other NGOs, and where possible with local authorities. Strong UNHCR relationships and documentation (including letters identifying service gaps) are specifically highlighted as a basis for prioritization.
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