Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM AFR 11 CA AF 100810 GREATLAKES
Apply for PRM AFR 11 CA AF 100810 GREATLAKES
- 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 Refugees in Rwanda and Tanzania and Refugee Returnees in the DRC." 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 Oct 8, 2010 and posted on Oct 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 9, 2010. (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 $1,800,000.00 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 2011 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PRM AFR 11 CA AF 100810 GREATLAKES is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) discretionary grant opportunity focused on urgent refugee assistance in the Great Lakes region. Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism, meaning PRM expects a relatively close working relationship with the recipient during implementation (for example, coordination on priorities, reporting, and program adjustments as conditions change). The overall aim is to support non-governmental organizations delivering essential services and protection activities for refugees in Rwanda and Tanzania, and for refugee returnees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the geographic scope tightly defined to specific camps and return areas.
For Tanzania, PRM is only considering proposals that work inside the western Tanzania refugee camps of Nyarugusu and Mtabila. Program activities are expected to center on life-saving basic assistance, specifically health, nutrition, water, and sanitation services that directly reduce morbidity and mortality risks in camp settings. In addition to basic services, proposals must address protection needs, with a clear emphasis on child protection, primary education, and the prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV). The FOA is not framed as an open-ended development call; it is oriented toward humanitarian, immediate-impact interventions that respond to camp-based vulnerabilities and risks.
For Rwanda, PRM limits eligibility to proposals operating in the refugee camps of Gihembe, Kiziba, and Nyabiheke. The required program focus similarly prioritizes life-saving assistance, including health, nutrition, water, and sanitation, but also explicitly includes shelter and camp infrastructure as eligible and expected elements of support in Rwanda. On the protection side, proposals should incorporate child protection, education (not limited to primary in the description for Rwanda), and GBV prevention and response. In practice, this encourages integrated programming where core services and protection systems reinforce each other, such as linking health and WASH improvements with safer access for women and children, or incorporating protection referrals through education and community structures.
For the DRC, the scope is narrower and more targeted than the camp-based programming in Tanzania and Rwanda. PRM seeks proposals that focus exclusively on preventing and responding to gender-based violence in areas of refugee return, specifically in Katanga and South Kivu. This points to a return and reintegration context where vulnerabilities often increase due to insecurity, weak services, social disruption, and limited access to justice and survivor care. While the FOA text does not list every allowable activity, the exclusive GBV focus implies programming such as survivor-centered case management and referrals, clinical care linkages, psychosocial support, community-based prevention, risk mitigation, and coordination with local actors and protection mechanisms in return areas.
Award sizes are mid-range for humanitarian NGO projects, with an award floor of $300,000 and an award ceiling of $1,800,000. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa. The FOA states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement as a formal condition, but it also makes clear that budget competitiveness will be influenced by demonstrated co-funding from non-U.S. government sources. In other words, an applicant is not required to bring matching funds to be eligible, yet proposals that show credible diversified funding and cost leverage are more likely to be prioritized.
Eligibility is limited to two broad categories: U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations. The posting date and creation date are October 8, 2010, with an original and current closing date of November 9, 2010, and an archive date of December 9, 2010. The timing reference in the announcement link indicates the program period is intended to begin around early 2011 (the link text references starting January 1, 2011, with a later date also shown, suggesting a possible implementation window or phased start that applicants would need to confirm in the full announcement).
PRM signals clear proposal evaluation preferences. Priority is given to organizations that can demonstrate an established working relationship with UNHCR, since UNHCR typically leads refugee camp coordination and protection architecture in these settings. Applicants also need to show a proven track record delivering the proposed type of assistance in the same sector and in the specific location named (not just general experience in the country or region). The FOA emphasizes a concrete implementation plan with well-designed objectives and indicators, which implies PRM expects practical, measurable results frameworks rather than broad narratives. Finally, PRM places weight on a budget that matches the objectives and is realistic, transparent, and efficient, with additional value assigned to proposals that can document co-funding from non-U.S. government sources.
The announcement also notes that international organizations engaged in relevant programs should ensure PRM is aware of those programs by the closing date so PRM can assess both IO and NGO activities for potential funding decisions. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Wendy Henning, Refugee Officer, at 202-453-9380.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the FY 2011 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PRM AFR 11 CA AF 100810 GREATLAKES from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a discretionary grant opportunity focused on urgent refugee assistance in the Great Lakes region.
What type of award will PRM use for this opportunity?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement. This means PRM expects relatively close collaboration with the recipient during implementation, such as coordination on priorities, reporting, and adjusting programming as conditions change.
What is the overall goal of the FOA?
The aim is to support non-governmental organizations delivering essential services and protection activities for refugees in Rwanda and Tanzania, and for refugee returnees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), within a tightly defined set of camps and return areas.
Which countries and locations are covered?
The geographic scope is limited to:
- Tanzania: Nyarugusu and Mtabila refugee camps (western Tanzania)
- Rwanda: Gihembe, Kiziba, and Nyabiheke refugee camps
- DRC: Refugee return areas in Katanga and South Kivu (GBV-only focus)
Are proposals outside the named camps/areas eligible?
No. PRM describes the geographic scope as tightly defined. For Tanzania and Rwanda, PRM is only considering proposals operating inside the specifically named refugee camps. For the DRC, PRM seeks proposals focused on refugee return areas in Katanga and South Kivu.
What types of activities are expected in Tanzania?
In Tanzania (Nyarugusu and Mtabila camps), activities are expected to focus on life-saving basic assistance: health, nutrition, water, and sanitation services that reduce morbidity and mortality in camp settings.
What protection activities are required in Tanzania proposals?
Proposals must address protection needs, with a clear emphasis on child protection, primary education, and prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV).
Is this a development-focused call or a humanitarian-focused call?
It is framed as a humanitarian, immediate-impact opportunity rather than an open-ended development call. The stated focus is urgent assistance and camp-based vulnerabilities and risks.
What types of activities are expected in Rwanda?
In Rwanda (Gihembe, Kiziba, and Nyabiheke camps), the program focus prioritizes life-saving assistance including health, nutrition, water, and sanitation. Rwanda proposals also explicitly include shelter and camp infrastructure as eligible and expected elements of support.
What protection activities are expected in Rwanda proposals?
Rwanda proposals should incorporate child protection, education (not limited to primary in the description for Rwanda), and GBV prevention and response.
What types of activities are sought in the DRC?
In the DRC, PRM seeks proposals that focus exclusively on preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) in refugee return areas in Katanga and South Kivu.
Does the FOA list specific allowable GBV activities for the DRC?
The FOA description provided does not list every allowable activity. It emphasizes an exclusive GBV focus, which implies programming centered on prevention and survivor support in return areas.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $300,000 and the award ceiling is $1,800,000.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 19.517, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No formal cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated as a condition of eligibility. However, PRM notes that budget competitiveness will be influenced by demonstrated co-funding from non-U.S. government sources.
If matching funds are not required, why does co-funding matter?
While co-funding is not required to apply, PRM indicates that proposals showing credible co-funding from non-U.S. government sources may be prioritized because they demonstrate diversified funding and cost leverage.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to (1) U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and (2) international organizations.
Are U.S. colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from the U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit eligibility category described in the provided information.
What are the key dates for this FOA?
The posting date and creation date are October 8, 2010. The original and current closing date is November 9, 2010. The archive date is December 9, 2010.
When is the program period expected to begin?
The timing reference indicates the program period is intended to begin around early 2011. The announcement link text references starting January 1, 2011, with a later date also shown, suggesting a possible implementation window or phased start that would need confirmation in the full announcement.
What does PRM prioritize when evaluating proposals?
PRM signals several evaluation preferences, including:
- An established working relationship with UNHCR
- A proven track record delivering the proposed type of assistance in the same sector and in the specific named location
- A concrete implementation plan with well-designed objectives and indicators
- A realistic, transparent, efficient budget that matches objectives
- Additional value for documented co-funding from non-U.S. government sources
How important is UNHCR coordination for this FOA?
PRM gives priority to organizations that can demonstrate an established working relationship with UNHCR, reflecting UNHCR's typical leadership role in refugee camp coordination and protection systems in these settings.
Does PRM require experience in the exact location named?
PRM emphasizes a proven track record in the specific location named (not just general experience in the country or region) and in the sector relevant to the proposal.
What does PRM mean by a "concrete implementation plan"?
Based on the description, PRM expects a practical plan supported by well-designed objectives and measurable indicators, rather than broad narrative descriptions.
What budget qualities does PRM look for?
PRM places weight on a budget that matches the objectives and is realistic, transparent, and efficient. Proposals with documented co-funding from non-U.S. government sources receive additional value in prioritization.
What should international organizations do if they have relevant ongoing programs?
The announcement notes that international organizations engaged in relevant programs should ensure PRM is aware of those programs by the closing date so PRM can assess both international organization (IO) and NGO activities for potential funding decisions.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues, the listed contact is Wendy Henning, Refugee Officer, at 202-453-9380.
Is the Tanzania program scope the same as the Rwanda program scope?
They are similar in that both prioritize life-saving assistance and protection. However, Rwanda explicitly includes shelter and camp infrastructure as eligible and expected elements, while Tanzania is described as centered on health, nutrition, water, and sanitation in the two named camps.
Does the DRC component include basic services like health and WASH?
The DRC component is described as exclusively focused on preventing and responding to GBV in return areas in Katanga and South Kivu. No additional sectors are listed for DRC in the information provided.
Does this FOA support refugees, returnees, or both?
Both. It targets refugees in Rwanda and Tanzania (camp settings) and refugee returnees in the DRC (return areas), with different sector priorities by country.
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