Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM ANE 12 CA SA 021312
Apply for PRM ANE 12 CA SA 021312
- 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 Tibetan refugees in South Asia" 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 Feb 13, 2012 and posted on Feb 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2012. (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 $2,500,000.00 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 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting Tibetan refugees in South Asia" is a discretionary U.S. government funding opportunity issued by the Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). The funding is intended to support protection, humanitarian assistance, and more sustainable solutions for Tibetan refugees living in South Asia, with an emphasis on practical programming that strengthens community capacity and reduces long-term vulnerability. Awards are expected to be made through a cooperative agreement, meaning PRM anticipates an ongoing relationship with the award recipient during implementation rather than a purely hands-off grant.
PRM makes clear that it will prioritize proposals that primarily benefit Tibetan refugees in South Asia, and it strongly prefers programs that address needs in both India and Nepal, even though applicants are allowed to focus on only one of those countries. Proposed projects must fall within at least one of PRM's specified sector priorities: Protection; Health and Nutrition (explicitly including sexual and reproductive health); Livelihoods (including education); and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). Across these sectors, PRM is looking for programming that is coordinated, evidence-based, and designed for measurable results rather than stand-alone activities that are not tied to outcomes.
Because PRM anticipates more proposals than it can fund, it lays out a set of competitive factors that will heavily influence funding decisions. In Nepal in particular, PRM places strong value on an applicant's relationship with UNHCR, including current UNHCR funding and/or a letter of support from UNHCR that explains what service gap the proposed project will fill. More broadly, PRM prefers organizations that can demonstrate a proven track record delivering the proposed type of assistance in the same sector and geographic area, and that can show active coordination with other NGOs, international organizations, and relevant authorities. For India, that coordination is expected to include Tibetan settlement officers and the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). PRM also encourages applicants to complement, rather than duplicate, existing protection and assistance work, including ongoing or planned USAID programming that benefits Tibetan refugees.
A major emphasis of the FOA is on program quality and accountability. PRM expects a concrete implementation plan with well-developed objectives and indicators that meet SMART criteria (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time-bound, and trackable). Applicants are expected to establish baselines and to include at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, not just output metrics. PRM also highlights the importance of sustainable approaches that increase the self-sufficiency of Tibetan communities and settlements. Budgets must be reasonable and clearly aligned with the program objectives, and proposals are more competitive if they demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources. Targeting must be appropriate and coordinated with relevant actors, and projects must include at least 50 refugees in the target beneficiary population, reflecting PRM's mandate and funding threshold for considering projects. Finally, implementers are expected to adhere to recognized international humanitarian standards, as referenced in PRM's General NGO Guidelines.
The FOA also includes detailed country-specific priorities. In India, PRM identifies reception services for incoming refugees as a key protection priority and stresses that protection programming should be age- and gender-sensitive. For health and nutrition, PRM is especially interested in projects that build the long-term capacity of the CTA and its partners to address priority public health issues, including sexual and reproductive health. Strong health proposals are expected to improve health information practices (collecting, analyzing, and applying data), strengthen prevention and response capacity for infectious diseases and other priority issues, and build provider skills and consistent use of treatment protocols across Tibetan settlements. For livelihoods, PRM encourages proposals that incorporate livelihoods support and that are grounded in market assessments and coordinated with relevant USAID efforts. It explicitly states that stand-alone vocational training that is not connected to actual income-generating opportunities will not be funded. In the WASH sector, PRM is open to projects in both rural and urban Tibetan settlements, but it expects close coordination with the CTA, settlement officers, the Tibetan community, and appropriate host-government entities. Letters of support from the CTA are encouraged, and community participation in setting priorities is viewed favorably.
In Nepal, PRM notes that UNHCR already provides reception services for new arrivals, but it encourages NGO programming that addresses the ongoing vulnerability of both recent arrivals and the long-standing Tibetan population. Health and nutrition proposals in Nepal should similarly focus on long-term capacity building for the Tibetan community, including sexual and reproductive health, while avoiding duplication of services already available through Nepalese health systems. PRM encourages development of Tibetan health worker skills, consistent clinical protocols, and, where appropriate, creation of a sustainable health information system that aligns with efforts in India. Livelihoods programming again must be market-informed and coordinated with USAID where relevant, cannot be limited to stand-alone vocational training, and must take into account Nepal's legal environment governing work status for Tibetan refugees. For WASH in Nepal, PRM supports both rural and urban settlement interventions and encourages local capacity building across all sector areas. It also highlights the importance of considering surrounding Nepali communities and maintaining parity in resource distribution to reduce tension and encourage host-community acceptance. Implementation must be coordinated with UNHCR, Tibetan settlement leadership, and host-government agencies, and PRM encourages letters of support from the Tibetan community in Nepal as well as from the CTA in India, along with evidence of community-level participation in program design.
On the administrative side, the FOA is listed under Funding Opportunity Number PRM-ANE-12-CA-SA-021312 and CFDA 19.519 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia). It was posted on February 13, 2012, with an application closing date of March 14, 2012, and an archive date of April 13, 2012. The award floor is $150,000 and the award ceiling is $2,500,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, even though co-funding is treated as a competitive advantage. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as international organizations. PRM also requests that international organizations with relevant programming make those programs known to PRM by the closing date so PRM can evaluate the full landscape of IO and NGO activities when making funding decisions. The listed point of contact is Trisha Presto, Program Analyst, reachable at 202.543.9294 for help accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) titled "FY 2012 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting Tibetan refugees in South Asia." It is a discretionary U.S. government funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
2) What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to support protection, humanitarian assistance, and more sustainable solutions for Tibetan refugees living in South Asia, with an emphasis on practical programming that strengthens community capacity and reduces long-term vulnerability.
3) What type of award does PRM expect to make?
PRM expects awards to be made through a cooperative agreement. This means PRM anticipates an ongoing relationship with the recipient during implementation (as opposed to a purely hands-off grant).
4) Who is the primary beneficiary group for funded projects?
PRM will prioritize proposals that primarily benefit Tibetan refugees in South Asia.
5) Which countries are emphasized in this FOA?
India and Nepal are the focus. PRM strongly prefers programs that address needs in both India and Nepal, although applicants may propose a project focused on only one country.
6) What sectors are eligible for proposed projects?
Proposed projects must fall within at least one of PRM's sector priorities:
- Protection
- Health and Nutrition (explicitly including sexual and reproductive health)
- Livelihoods (including education)
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
7) Does PRM favor stand-alone activities?
No. PRM is looking for coordinated, evidence-based programming designed for measurable results, rather than stand-alone activities that are not tied to outcomes.
8) What are the most important competitive factors PRM will use in selecting projects?
PRM notes it expects more proposals than it can fund, and highlights several factors that heavily influence decisions, including:
- Clear primary benefit to Tibetan refugees in South Asia, with a strong preference for programming in both India and Nepal
- Demonstrated track record delivering the proposed assistance in the same sector and geographic area
- Active coordination with other NGOs, international organizations, and relevant authorities
- Strong program quality, accountability, and measurable results (SMART objectives and indicators, baselines, and outcome/impact measurement)
- Reasonable budgets aligned to objectives
- Co-funding from non-U.S. government sources (not required, but more competitive)
- Appropriate targeting and coordination with relevant actors
- Compliance with recognized international humanitarian standards referenced in PRM's General NGO Guidelines
9) Is there a minimum number of beneficiaries required?
Yes. Projects must include at least 50 refugees in the target beneficiary population. This reflects PRM's mandate and funding threshold for considering projects.
10) Are there country-specific coordination expectations for India?
Yes. For India, PRM expects coordination to include Tibetan settlement officers and the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). PRM also encourages letters of support from the CTA, and values community participation in setting priorities.
11) Are there country-specific coordination expectations for Nepal?
Yes. Implementation in Nepal is expected to be coordinated with UNHCR, Tibetan settlement leadership, and host-government agencies. PRM places strong value on an applicant's relationship with UNHCR in Nepal, including current UNHCR funding and/or a letter of support from UNHCR explaining what service gap the proposed project will fill.
12) Does PRM encourage letters of support? If so, from whom?
Yes. PRM encourages letters of support that demonstrate coordination and gap-filling, including:
- From UNHCR (particularly important in Nepal), describing what service gap the project will fill
- From the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in India (encouraged, particularly for India-based work and also referenced for Nepal proposals)
- From the Tibetan community in Nepal (encouraged)
13) How does PRM view coordination with existing programs (including USAID)?
PRM encourages applicants to complement, rather than duplicate, existing protection and assistance work. This includes coordination with ongoing or planned USAID programming that benefits Tibetan refugees.
14) What does PRM expect regarding program design and measurement?
PRM expects a concrete implementation plan with well-developed objectives and indicators that meet SMART criteria (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, reliable, time-bound, and trackable). Applicants are expected to establish baselines and include at least one outcome or impact indicator per objective, not just output metrics.
15) What does PRM mean by sustainability in this FOA?
PRM emphasizes sustainable approaches that increase the self-sufficiency of Tibetan communities and settlements and reduce long-term vulnerability.
16) What budget standards does PRM expect?
Budgets must be reasonable and clearly aligned with program objectives.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. However, proposals are more competitive if they demonstrate co-funding from non-U.S. government sources.
18) What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The award floor is $150,000 and the award ceiling is $2,500,000.
19) What are the specific priorities for Protection programming in India?
In India, PRM identifies reception services for incoming refugees as a key protection priority. PRM also stresses that protection programming should be age- and gender-sensitive.
20) What are the specific priorities for Health and Nutrition programming in India?
PRM is especially interested in projects that build the long-term capacity of the CTA and its partners to address priority public health issues, including sexual and reproductive health. Strong proposals are expected to improve health information practices (collecting, analyzing, and applying data), strengthen prevention and response capacity for infectious diseases and other priority issues, and build provider skills and consistent use of treatment protocols across Tibetan settlements.
21) What are the specific priorities for Livelihoods programming in India?
PRM encourages proposals that incorporate livelihoods support, are grounded in market assessments, and are coordinated with relevant USAID efforts. PRM explicitly states that stand-alone vocational training that is not connected to actual income-generating opportunities will not be funded.
22) What are the specific priorities for WASH programming in India?
PRM is open to WASH projects in both rural and urban Tibetan settlements, but expects close coordination with the CTA, settlement officers, the Tibetan community, and appropriate host-government entities. Letters of support from the CTA are encouraged, and community participation in setting priorities is viewed favorably.
23) What does PRM highlight for Nepal regarding reception services and vulnerability?
PRM notes that UNHCR already provides reception services for new arrivals in Nepal. PRM encourages NGO programming that addresses the ongoing vulnerability of both recent arrivals and the long-standing Tibetan population.
24) What are the specific priorities for Health and Nutrition programming in Nepal?
Health and nutrition proposals in Nepal should focus on long-term capacity building for the Tibetan community, including sexual and reproductive health, while avoiding duplication of services already available through Nepalese health systems. PRM encourages development of Tibetan health worker skills, consistent clinical protocols, and (where appropriate) a sustainable health information system that aligns with efforts in India.
25) What are the specific priorities for Livelihoods programming in Nepal?
Livelihoods programming in Nepal must be market-informed and coordinated with USAID where relevant. It cannot be limited to stand-alone vocational training and must take into account Nepal's legal environment governing work status for Tibetan refugees.
26) What are the specific priorities for WASH programming in Nepal?
PRM supports WASH interventions in both rural and urban settlements and encourages local capacity building. PRM also highlights the importance of considering surrounding Nepali communities and maintaining parity in resource distribution to reduce tension and encourage host-community acceptance.
27) What humanitarian standards are implementers expected to follow?
Implementers are expected to adhere to recognized international humanitarian standards, as referenced in PRM's General NGO Guidelines.
28) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PRM-ANE-12-CA-SA-021312. The CFDA is 19.519 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia).
29) What are the key dates for this FOA?
It was posted on February 13, 2012. The application closing date is March 14, 2012. The archive date is April 13, 2012.
30) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as international organizations.
31) Does PRM request anything specific from international organizations?
Yes. PRM requests that international organizations with relevant programming make those programs known to PRM by the closing date so PRM can evaluate the full landscape of international organization (IO) and NGO activities when making funding decisions.
32) Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Trisha Presto, Program Analyst, reachable at 202.543.9294 for help accessing the full announcement.
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