Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ECA 12 CA EUR 042512 CAUCASUS
Apply for PRM ECA 12 CA EUR 042512 CAUCASUS
- 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 internally displaced persons, stateless persons and refugees in the Caucasus" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.520 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 25, 2012 and posted on Apr 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 2012 DEADLINE EXTENDED BY TWO WEEKS. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- (1) Nonprofits including those 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 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement titled "FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting internally displaced persons, stateless persons and refugees in the Caucasus" is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) discretionary funding opportunity aimed at supporting humanitarian and protection-focused programs for internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and stateless persons across the Russian Federation (with a strong emphasis on the North Caucasus), Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Funding is intended to back NGO-led interventions that directly improve the safety, stability, and self-reliance of these populations, and proposals are expected to be tightly aligned with PRM priorities and implemented in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant actors.
PRM makes clear that proposed activities should primarily benefit the specified populations and must concentrate on one or more defined program areas. In the North Caucasus, PRM is looking for projects that strengthen integration and self-reliance for IDPs by expanding access to shelter, protection (explicitly including protection from gender-based violence), healthcare, psychosocial support, and other essential services. The types of interventions PRM highlights for this setting include capacity building for local NGOs and government service providers, legal assistance and counseling, outreach and awareness raising, and practical skills building and small income generation efforts. In the Russian Federation outside the North Caucasus, a specific priority is legal assistance and counseling for urban refugees and other UNHCR populations of concern, with the goal of improving access to registration, asylum procedures, and the services needed to live safely and legally in cities. In Armenia, PRM is seeking programming that addresses protection needs and/or fills critical gaps in health, nutrition, livelihoods, and related support for refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR. In Azerbaijan, the focus is on livelihoods and/or education for IDPs, refugees, and other UNHCR populations of concern. In Georgia, PRM is prioritizing conflict mitigation, including innovative cross-boundary programming that works directly or indirectly across lines of control, with activities occurring both in Georgian-administered territory and in the occupied territories of South Ossetia and/or Abkhazia.
While PRM will accept proposals from any NGO working in these priority areas, it signals that competition will be influenced heavily by evidence of operational readiness, coordination, and program quality. Strong preference is given to organizations that can demonstrate an established working relationship with UNHCR, current UNHCR funding, and/or a letter of support from UNHCR that clearly explains the service gap the proposed program will address. PRM also emphasizes the importance of a proven track record in the same sector and geographic area, clear coordination with other international organizations and NGOs (and, where feasible, local authorities), and a concrete implementation plan built around well-designed objectives and indicators. In practice, this means proposals should use SMART objectives (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time-bound, and trackable), include baseline data, and present at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, with a clear linkage between objectives and the announcement's stated focus areas.
Budget credibility and cost effectiveness are also major evaluation themes. PRM expects budgets to be appropriate to the objectives, and it values co-funding from non-U.S. government sources, cost-sharing efforts, and a diversified donor base or meaningful organizational contributions. Proposals should also show careful beneficiary targeting in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant partners, and applicants are expected to adhere to recognized international humanitarian standards, referencing PRM's General NGO Guidelines for sector-specific expectations.
Funding levels and project size expectations are spelled out by country/region. For the Russian Federation/North Caucasus, PRM anticipated approximately USD 2.2 million total for FY 2012. Within that, around USD 200,000 was expected to support a protection project for urban refugees and other UNHCR populations of concern in Moscow, while roughly USD 2.0 million was expected for North Caucasus programming. PRM indicated it would consider North Caucasus project budgets in the USD 150,000 to USD 700,000 range, and it set a strong emphasis on gender-based violence prevention and response by reserving at least USD 600,000 of the North Caucasus funding for GBV prevention, reporting, and response, either through stand-alone GBV projects or as substantial sub-components of broader programs. For Armenia, PRM anticipated funding one NGO project, with PRM funding requests capped at USD 200,000, aimed at protection and critical service gaps for vulnerable refugees (and potentially vulnerable former refugees, as long as they remain UNHCR populations of concern). For Azerbaijan, PRM anticipated funding one NGO project focused on education or livelihoods, also capped at USD 200,000 in PRM funding. For Georgia, PRM anticipated funding one conflict mitigation project, capped at USD 125,000, focused on programming in Georgian-administered territory and South Ossetia and/or Abkhazia.
Administratively, the opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number PRM ECA 12 CA EUR 042512 CAUCASUS, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, and it falls under CFDA 19.520 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe). Cost sharing was not required as a formal condition, even though co-funding and diversification are treated as strengths. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) entities, excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations. The announcement was posted April 25, 2012, originally closed May 25, 2012, and the deadline was extended to June 8, 2012, with the archive date listed as June 24, 2012. PRM also noted that international organizations running relevant programming should ensure PRM is aware of those activities by the closing date so PRM can assess the full landscape of IO and NGO efforts when making funding decisions. A point of contact was provided for access issues: Liane Dorsey at the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (phone 202-453-9387, email DorseyLR@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting internally displaced persons, stateless persons and refugees in the Caucasus."
2) Which U.S. government office is offering the funding?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRM ECA 12 CA EUR 042512 CAUCASUS.
4) What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 19.520, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe.
5) What type of funding instrument will be used?
PRM indicated the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
6) What is the overall purpose of the announcement?
The announcement supports humanitarian and protection-focused NGO programs intended to directly improve the safety, stability, and self-reliance of internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and stateless persons in the covered countries/regions, aligned with PRM priorities and coordinated with UNHCR and other relevant actors.
7) Which populations should the proposed activities primarily benefit?
Proposed activities should primarily benefit internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and stateless persons, including other persons of concern to UNHCR as described in the announcement.
8) Which geographic areas are covered by this funding opportunity?
The covered areas are the Russian Federation (with a strong emphasis on the North Caucasus), Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
9) Does PRM require projects to fit within specific program areas?
Yes. PRM stated that proposed activities must concentrate on one or more defined program areas identified in the announcement and should be tightly aligned with PRM priorities.
10) What are PRM priority activities in the North Caucasus?
In the North Caucasus, PRM prioritized projects that strengthen integration and self-reliance for IDPs by expanding access to shelter, protection (explicitly including protection from gender-based violence), healthcare, psychosocial support, and other essential services. PRM highlighted interventions such as capacity building for local NGOs and government service providers, legal assistance and counseling, outreach and awareness raising, and practical skills building and small income generation efforts.
11) Is gender-based violence (GBV) a stated priority in the North Caucasus?
Yes. PRM placed a strong emphasis on GBV prevention and response in the North Caucasus, including prevention, reporting, and response activities. PRM reserved at least USD 600,000 of North Caucasus funding for GBV work, either through stand-alone GBV projects or as substantial sub-components of broader programs.
12) What is the priority in the Russian Federation outside the North Caucasus?
Outside the North Caucasus, PRM specifically prioritized legal assistance and counseling for urban refugees and other UNHCR populations of concern, focused on improving access to registration, asylum procedures, and the services needed to live safely and legally in cities (with a specific protection project expectation noted for Moscow).
13) What types of programs are prioritized in Armenia?
In Armenia, PRM sought programming that addresses protection needs and/or fills critical gaps in health, nutrition, livelihoods, and related support for refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR.
14) Can programs in Armenia include vulnerable former refugees?
Yes, potentially. The announcement indicated the Armenia project could include vulnerable former refugees as long as they remain UNHCR populations of concern.
15) What types of programs are prioritized in Azerbaijan?
In Azerbaijan, PRM focused on livelihoods and/or education for IDPs, refugees, and other UNHCR populations of concern.
16) What types of programs are prioritized in Georgia?
In Georgia, PRM prioritized conflict mitigation, including innovative cross-boundary programming that works directly or indirectly across lines of control, with activities occurring both in Georgian-administered territory and in the occupied territories of South Ossetia and/or Abkhazia.
17) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) entities, excluding institutions of higher education) and international organizations.
18) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement excluded institutions of higher education.
19) Does PRM only accept proposals from NGOs already working with UNHCR?
No. PRM indicated it would accept proposals from any NGO working in the priority areas; however, it also stated that strong preference would be given to organizations that can demonstrate an established working relationship with UNHCR, current UNHCR funding, and/or a UNHCR letter of support explaining the service gap the proposed program will address.
20) What role does UNHCR coordination play in competitiveness?
Coordination with UNHCR is emphasized throughout the announcement. PRM strongly preferred applicants with an established UNHCR relationship, UNHCR funding, and/or a UNHCR support letter identifying the gap addressed. PRM also expected beneficiary targeting to be done carefully in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant partners.
21) What other coordination does PRM expect beyond UNHCR?
PRM emphasized clear coordination with other international organizations and NGOs and, where feasible, with local authorities.
22) What planning and performance measurement approach does PRM expect?
PRM emphasized a concrete implementation plan with well-designed objectives and indicators. Proposals were expected to use SMART objectives (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time-bound, and trackable), include baseline data, and present at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, clearly linked to the focus areas in the announcement.
23) Are there expectations related to humanitarian standards or guidelines?
Yes. Applicants were expected to adhere to recognized international humanitarian standards and to reference PRM's General NGO Guidelines for sector-specific expectations.
24) How important are budget credibility and cost effectiveness?
PRM identified budget credibility and cost effectiveness as major evaluation themes. Budgets were expected to be appropriate to the objectives.
25) Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing was not required as a formal condition. However, PRM treated co-funding from non-U.S. government sources, cost-sharing efforts, and a diversified donor base or meaningful organizational contributions as strengths.
26) What funding level was anticipated for the Russian Federation and North Caucasus?
PRM anticipated approximately USD 2.2 million total for FY 2012 for the Russian Federation/North Caucasus. Of that, around USD 200,000 was expected to support a protection project for urban refugees and other UNHCR populations of concern in Moscow, and roughly USD 2.0 million was expected for North Caucasus programming.
27) What project budget range was indicated for North Caucasus programs?
PRM indicated it would consider North Caucasus project budgets in the USD 150,000 to USD 700,000 range.
28) How much North Caucasus funding was reserved for GBV-related work?
PRM reserved at least USD 600,000 of the North Caucasus funding for GBV prevention, reporting, and response, either as stand-alone GBV projects or substantial sub-components of broader programs.
29) What funding cap applies to Armenia projects?
PRM anticipated funding one NGO project in Armenia, with PRM funding requests capped at USD 200,000.
30) What funding cap applies to Azerbaijan projects?
PRM anticipated funding one NGO project in Azerbaijan (focused on education or livelihoods), capped at USD 200,000 in PRM funding.
31) What funding cap applies to Georgia projects?
PRM anticipated funding one conflict mitigation project in Georgia, capped at USD 125,000.
32) How many projects did PRM anticipate funding in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia?
PRM anticipated funding one NGO project in Armenia, one NGO project in Azerbaijan, and one conflict mitigation project in Georgia.
33) What factors did PRM highlight as affecting competition?
PRM indicated competition would be influenced heavily by evidence of operational readiness, coordination, and program quality, including: demonstrated UNHCR coordination or support, a proven track record in the same sector and geographic area, coordination with other organizations and (where feasible) local authorities, and a clear implementation plan with SMART objectives, baseline data, and outcome/impact indicators.
34) Does PRM specify how beneficiaries should be targeted?
Yes. PRM expected careful beneficiary targeting in coordination with UNHCR and other relevant partners.
35) What were the key dates for the opportunity?
The announcement was posted April 25, 2012. It originally closed May 25, 2012, and the deadline was extended to June 8, 2012. The archive date was listed as June 24, 2012.
36) What did PRM say about international organizations (IOs) with relevant programming?
PRM noted that international organizations running relevant programming should ensure PRM is aware of those activities by the closing date so PRM can assess the full landscape of IO and NGO efforts when making funding decisions.
37) Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The point of contact listed for access issues is Liane Dorsey at the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), phone 202-453-9387, email DorseyLR@state.gov.
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