Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 12 CA WHA 04032012
Apply for PRM ECA 12 CA WHA 04032012
- 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 NGO programs benefiting Colombian Refugees and IDPs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.518 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2012 and posted on Apr 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $17,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- International Organizations (IOs) that are engaged in programs relevant to the assistance addressed by this PRM funding announcement should ensure that these programs are made known to PRM on or before the closing date of this funding announcement so that PRM can evaluate all IO and NGO programs for funding consideration.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for NGO programs benefiting Colombian refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through cooperative agreements, focused specifically on humanitarian assistance and protection-related needs tied to Colombian displacement both across borders and within Colombia. The FOA is associated with CFDA 19.518, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere, and targets situations where refugees, asylum seekers, and IDPs face urgent service gaps and barriers to safety, stability, and longer-term integration.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to fund programs that close critical gaps in assistance and support local integration for especially vulnerable populations affected by the Colombian displacement crisis. PRM emphasizes support for groups that routinely face heightened risks and exclusion, including women, Afro-Colombians, and indigenous communities. For Colombian refugees and asylum seekers outside Colombia, PRM is looking for projects in Ecuador, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Panama. These proposals are expected to strengthen humanitarian coverage while also helping refugees and asylum seekers become more self-reliant over time. A key theme is that assistance should not only help individuals and families meet immediate needs, but also improve the ability of local and national government institutions to deliver basic services that respond effectively to refugee needs, which can include access to health care, education, documentation-related support, and other essential services that enable lawful stay and community integration.
For IDPs within Colombia, PRM seeks comprehensive programming geared toward the immediate and emergency phases of displacement. The FOA highlights the need to address urgent humanitarian gaps for newly displaced or recently displaced populations, again with explicit attention to vulnerable subgroups such as women, Afro-Colombians, and indigenous populations. The emphasis on “priority thematic and geographic sectors” suggests PRM is looking for well-targeted interventions that align with the most acute displacement-affected areas and the most urgent categories of need during the earliest stages of crisis, such as emergency relief, protection, and rapid access to basic services. Overall, the announcement signals a preference for practical, field-oriented programs that can demonstrate how they will reach underserved populations and fill known coverage gaps rather than duplicating existing assistance.
Financially, PRM anticipated making about 7 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding level of $17,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $500,000 to a ceiling of $4,500,000, indicating support for mid-sized to large, multi-component projects rather than very small pilot efforts. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers the barrier for qualified humanitarian organizations to apply and can be especially important for programs operating in volatile displacement contexts where fundraising and cost recovery can be difficult.
In terms of eligibility, the FOA was open to nonprofit organizations, including both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both cases). The announcement also included an “Others” eligibility category, and it specifically notes that international organizations (IOs) conducting relevant programs should ensure PRM is aware of their activities by the closing date so PRM can consider IO and NGO programming together when making funding decisions. This suggests PRM wanted a complete picture of the operational landscape in the region and aimed to make awards that complement existing efforts rather than overlap them.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number PRM ECA 12 CA WHA 04032012, a posted date of April 3, 2012, an original closing date of May 4, 2012, and a revised closing date of May 18, 2012. The archive date was June 3, 2012. The PRM point of contact listed for access issues was Heather Kalmbach, Program Officer, at 202-453-9279. Taken together, the FOA reflects PRM’s 2012 priorities in the Western Hemisphere: targeted humanitarian assistance for displaced Colombians, stronger protection and integration pathways for refugees and asylum seekers in neighboring countries, and emergency-focused, gap-filling support for IDPs inside Colombia, with consistent attention to populations facing disproportionate harm and exclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) for NGO programs benefiting Colombian refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through cooperative agreements.
What is the main purpose of the FOA?
The core purpose is to fund humanitarian assistance and protection-related programs that close critical gaps in services and support local integration for vulnerable populations affected by Colombian displacement, both across borders and within Colombia.
Which U.S. government office is sponsoring this FOA?
The FOA was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The FOA is associated with CFDA 19.518, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere.
What type of award mechanism will be used?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements.
Who is the target population for this funding?
The target populations include Colombian refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons (IDPs), especially those experiencing urgent service gaps and barriers to safety, stability, and longer-term integration.
Which vulnerable groups does PRM emphasize?
PRM emphasizes support for groups that routinely face heightened risks and exclusion, including women, Afro-Colombians, and indigenous communities.
Which countries are targeted for programs serving Colombian refugees and asylum seekers outside Colombia?
For Colombian refugees and asylum seekers outside Colombia, PRM is looking for projects in Ecuador, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Panama.
What kinds of outcomes are expected for refugee and asylum seeker programs in neighboring countries?
Proposals are expected to strengthen humanitarian coverage while also helping refugees and asylum seekers become more self-reliant over time, supporting both immediate needs and longer-term local integration.
What kinds of needs and services are highlighted for refugee and asylum seeker programming?
The FOA highlights the importance of addressing service gaps and barriers that affect safety and stability. Examples mentioned include access to health care, education, documentation-related support, and other essential services that enable lawful stay and community integration.
Does the FOA prioritize strengthening government capacity?
Yes. A key theme is improving the ability of local and national government institutions to deliver basic services that respond effectively to refugee needs, alongside direct assistance to affected individuals and families.
What is PRM seeking for IDP programs within Colombia?
For IDPs within Colombia, PRM seeks comprehensive programming geared toward the immediate and emergency phases of displacement, focused on newly displaced or recently displaced populations and urgent humanitarian gaps.
What phases of displacement are emphasized for IDP work?
The FOA emphasizes the immediate and emergency phases of displacement, with attention to urgent needs during the earliest stages of crisis.
What types of interventions are implied for IDP programs?
The FOA signals emphasis on emergency-focused, gap-filling support such as emergency relief, protection, and rapid access to basic services, particularly in priority thematic and geographic sectors with acute displacement-related needs.
What does PRM mean by focusing on gaps and avoiding duplication?
The announcement indicates a preference for practical, field-oriented programs that can show how they will reach underserved populations and fill known coverage gaps rather than duplicating existing assistance.
How many awards did PRM anticipate making?
PRM anticipated making about 7 awards under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding level was $17,000,000.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $500,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $4,500,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The FOA states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The FOA was open to nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. In both cases, institutions of higher education were excluded.
Is there an "Other" eligibility category?
Yes. The announcement included an "Others" eligibility category.
How are international organizations (IOs) addressed in the FOA?
The FOA notes that international organizations conducting relevant programs should ensure PRM is aware of their activities by the closing date so PRM can consider IO and NGO programming together when making funding decisions.
Why does PRM want to be aware of IO activities by the closing date?
Based on the FOA description, PRM wanted a complete picture of the operational landscape so awards could complement existing efforts rather than overlap them.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PRM ECA 12 CA WHA 04032012.
When was the FOA posted?
The posted date was April 3, 2012.
What were the application deadlines?
The original closing date was May 4, 2012, and the revised closing date was May 18, 2012.
What is the archive date for this FOA?
The archive date was June 3, 2012.
Who is the PRM point of contact listed for access issues?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Heather Kalmbach, Program Officer, at 202-453-9279.
What is the overall focus of PRM's 2012 priorities reflected in this FOA?
The FOA reflects PRM priorities in the Western Hemisphere focused on targeted humanitarian assistance for displaced Colombians, stronger protection and integration pathways for refugees and asylum seekers in neighboring countries, and emergency-focused, gap-filling support for IDPs inside Colombia, with consistent attention to populations facing disproportionate harm and exclusion.
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