Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM A 12 CA DOM 092111
Apply for PRM A 12 CA DOM 092111
- 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 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Cultural Orientation Technical Assistance 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 Sep 21, 2011 and posted on Sep 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 21, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2012 Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program funding opportunity is a U.S. Department of State initiative run through the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). It is designed to strengthen and support cultural orientation efforts that prepare refugees for life in the United States and to better connect those overseas preparations with what happens once refugees arrive. The program is positioned as a key companion to the Reception and Placement (R&P) Program, which focuses on helping people admitted through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program resettle effectively and move toward economic self-sufficiency, including securing employment as quickly as practical.
Under this announcement, PRM planned to issue one Cooperative Agreement to a single, well-qualified nonprofit organization with demonstrated technical expertise in cultural orientation. The initial project period was intended to run from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional one-year periods. Renewals would depend on continued program need, satisfactory performance, annual budget submissions, and the availability of federal funding. After a total of three years, PRM indicated it would recompete the program, meaning the award would be opened again to competition and the existing recipient could apply alongside other eligible organizations.
The core purpose of the CO Technical Assistance Program is practical and coordination-focused: it is meant to improve the quality and consistency of cultural orientation programming by providing technical support, guidance, and materials to both overseas cultural orientation providers and domestic refugee service organizations. PRM laid out five main goals. First, the program should strengthen linkages between overseas cultural orientation programs and domestic reception and placement activities so that refugees receive more seamless, aligned preparation and follow-up. Second, it should develop and share information and materials useful to overseas orientation programs and to domestic providers working with newly arrived refugees. Third, it should provide direct support and technical assistance to overseas cultural orientation programs when requested. Fourth, with input from the Cultural Orientation Working Group and under PRM guidance, it should offer feedback to overseas programs as needed to help improve delivery and effectiveness. Fifth, it should be prepared to carry out other technical assistance tasks requested by PRM, provided funding and staffing are sufficient.
Eligibility for applicants was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding, and the funding instrument was a Cooperative Agreement, which typically signals that PRM expected substantial involvement during implementation (for example, coordination, oversight, and collaboration on deliverables) rather than a more hands-off grant structure. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the source information.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number PRM-A-12-CA-DOM-092111 and the CFDA number 19.510 (U.S. Refugee Admissions Program). The announcement was posted on September 21, 2011, and proposals were due by November 21, 2011, with an archive date of December 21, 2011. The award floor and ceiling were listed as 0 in the source data, which generally indicates the specific funding amount was not specified in that field rather than implying no funding; PRM also stated it intended to provide full financial support to the selected organization based on the proposal submitted. Applicants were also encouraged to ensure PRM was aware of any other relevant refugee assistance programs they operated by the closing date so PRM could consider the full scope of an organization’s work when evaluating funding.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed PRM contact was Kiera Clarke, Program Officer, at 202-453-9259 or clarkekr@state.gov.
FY 2012 Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program - FAQs
What is the FY 2012 Cultural Orientation (CO) Technical Assistance Program?
It is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity managed by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). The program is intended to strengthen and support cultural orientation efforts that prepare refugees for life in the United States and to better connect overseas preparation with what happens after refugees arrive.
Which U.S. government office is running this opportunity?
The opportunity is a Department of State initiative administered through PRM (the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration).
How does this program relate to the Reception and Placement (R&P) Program?
The CO Technical Assistance Program is positioned as a key companion to the Reception and Placement (R&P) Program. R&P focuses on helping people admitted through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program resettle effectively and move toward economic self-sufficiency, including securing employment as quickly as practical. The CO Technical Assistance Program focuses on improving and connecting cultural orientation efforts with that resettlement work.
What is the main purpose of the CO Technical Assistance Program?
The core purpose is practical and coordination-focused: to improve the quality and consistency of cultural orientation programming by providing technical support, guidance, and materials to overseas cultural orientation providers and domestic refugee service organizations.
What are the main goals of the program?
PRM described five main goals:
- Strengthen linkages between overseas cultural orientation programs and domestic reception and placement activities so refugees receive more seamless, aligned preparation and follow-up.
- Develop and share information and materials useful to overseas orientation programs and to domestic providers working with newly arrived refugees.
- Provide direct support and technical assistance to overseas cultural orientation programs when requested.
- With input from the Cultural Orientation Working Group and under PRM guidance, offer feedback to overseas programs as needed to help improve delivery and effectiveness.
- Be prepared to carry out other technical assistance tasks requested by PRM, provided funding and staffing are sufficient.
How many awards did PRM plan to make under this announcement?
PRM planned to issue one Cooperative Agreement to a single, well-qualified nonprofit organization with demonstrated technical expertise in cultural orientation.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for PRM involvement?
The opportunity notes that a Cooperative Agreement typically signals substantial PRM involvement during implementation, such as coordination, oversight, and collaboration on deliverables, rather than a more hands-off grant structure.
Is this opportunity discretionary or mandatory funding?
It was categorized as discretionary funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the provided information.
What was the intended project period for the initial award?
The initial project period was intended to run from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
Are renewals possible?
Yes. The opportunity stated there was a possibility of renewal for up to two additional one-year periods.
What conditions affect whether renewals would be granted?
Renewals would depend on continued program need, satisfactory performance, annual budget submissions, and the availability of federal funding.
What happens after the potential three-year total period?
After a total of three years, PRM indicated it would recompete the program, meaning the award would be opened again to competition and the existing recipient could apply alongside other eligible organizations.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PRM-A-12-CA-DOM-092111.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.510 (U.S. Refugee Admissions Program).
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on September 21, 2011.
What was the proposal due date?
Proposals were due by November 21, 2011.
What is the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date was December 21, 2011.
How much funding was available (award floor and ceiling)?
The award floor and ceiling were listed as 0 in the source data. This generally indicates the specific funding amount was not specified in that field rather than implying no funding.
Did PRM indicate whether it would fully fund the selected organization?
Yes. PRM stated it intended to provide full financial support to the selected organization based on the proposal submitted.
What kinds of organizations would be considered competitive for this award?
PRM intended to select a single, well-qualified nonprofit organization with demonstrated technical expertise in cultural orientation.
What types of support activities are included under "technical assistance" in this program?
Based on the stated goals, technical assistance includes developing and sharing materials, providing direct support to overseas cultural orientation programs upon request, offering feedback to overseas programs (with input from the Cultural Orientation Working Group and PRM guidance), and completing other technical assistance tasks requested by PRM if staffing and funding are sufficient.
Were applicants asked to disclose other refugee assistance programs they operate?
Yes. Applicants were encouraged to ensure PRM was aware of any other relevant refugee assistance programs they operated by the closing date so PRM could consider the full scope of an organization’s work when evaluating funding.
Who is the PRM contact for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Kiera Clarke, Program Officer.
How can I reach the PRM contact?
Phone: 202-453-9259. Email: clarkekr@state.gov.
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