Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 13 006
Apply for PRM PRMOAPAF 13 006
- 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 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting Malian refugees in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger" 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 Mar 27, 2013 and posted on Mar 27, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 2013 No Explanation. (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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- (1) International Organizations. International Organizations (IOs) should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement. Rather IOs such as UN agencies and other Public International Organizations (PIOs) that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this announcement should contact the relevant PRM Program Officer (as listed below) on or before the closing date of the funding announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) with Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPAF 13 006 was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to support NGO programs assisting Malian refugees in the West African host countries of Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa) and is categorized as overseas refugee assistance. Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning PRM anticipates an active partnership role with the recipient during implementation rather than a hands-off grant.
PRM's main focus in this announcement is funding projects that align most closely with the Bureau's priorities for Malian refugees displaced by the Mali crisis and living either in established refugee camps or within host communities. The FOA emphasizes that proposed activities should primarily serve Malian refugees residing in refugee camps in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger, as well as Malian refugees living with host communities specifically in Burkina Faso and Niger. For proposals that include assistance to host communities, PRM sets a clear beneficiary requirement: at least 50 percent of the people reached by the project must be Malian refugees. In practice, this means an NGO can design community-based programming that also reduces tension and improves services for local residents, but it must still be demonstrably refugee-centered in scale and targeting.
Programmatically, PRM indicates two broad areas where proposals may be especially relevant. First, proposals may concentrate on protection activities, including prevention of and response to gender-based violence, services for unaccompanied or separated children, prevention of military recruitment of children, and other child protection interventions. Second, proposals may address gaps across core humanitarian assistance sectors where needs were not fully met, such as water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health services, nutrition and food security, emergency shelter, education, and livelihoods. This is intentionally broad, giving NGOs flexibility to propose sector-specific projects as long as they clearly address identified gaps and are grounded in the refugee context of the three named countries.
A major operational requirement in the FOA is coordination with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). NGOs applying are expected to demonstrate an existing working relationship with UNHCR and/or show they currently receive UNHCR funding. PRM also strongly recommends including a letter of support from UNHCR for the proposed activities. The FOA specifies that this letter should do more than offer a generic endorsement; it should explicitly identify the service gap the NGO's project is designed to fill. PRM further notes that priority will be given to NGOs that can show they have coordinated their proposed activities with UNHCR, reflecting PRM's emphasis on avoiding duplication and ensuring projects fit within the broader refugee response plan.
In terms of funding size, the FOA lists an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $750,000, and it states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted and created on March 27, 2013, with an original and current closing date of April 26, 2013, and an archive date of May 26, 2013. The eligible applicant pool includes nonprofit organizations, both those with and without U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both categories as listed), as well as other eligible entities as described in the full announcement. The FOA also clarifies that international organizations, including UN agencies and other public international organizations, should not apply through Grants.gov for this particular announcement and instead should contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if they seek funding for related work.
Overall, this funding opportunity is designed to channel targeted, mid-sized cooperative agreement funding to NGOs that can demonstrate strong coordination with UNHCR and that can deliver protection services or essential humanitarian assistance to Malian refugees in camps or refugee-hosting areas, with a clear requirement that refugee beneficiaries remain the primary focus when host communities are included. For applicants, the key competitiveness factors implied by the announcement are a well-justified needs-based program that addresses a documented gap, credible operational capacity in the relevant country or camp/hosting area, and tangible proof of coordination with UNHCR, ideally backed by a specific UNHCR support letter tied to the identified gap.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity and who issued it?
This is the FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPAF 13 006 and falls under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa).
What is the purpose of this FOA?
The FOA is intended to support NGO programs that assist Malian refugees displaced by the Mali crisis and located in West African host countries. The focus is on projects that align closely with PRM priorities for Malian refugees living in established refugee camps or within host communities in specified locations.
Which countries are covered by this opportunity?
The targeted host countries are Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger.
Which populations should proposed activities primarily serve?
Proposed activities should primarily serve Malian refugees residing in refugee camps in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger. The FOA also includes Malian refugees living with host communities in Burkina Faso and Niger as a focus population.
Can projects include assistance to host communities?
Yes. Projects may include assistance to host communities, particularly as part of community-based programming that reduces tension and improves services. However, the FOA requires that the project remain refugee-centered in scale and targeting.
What is the minimum refugee beneficiary share if host communities are included?
If a proposal includes assistance to host communities, at least 50 percent of the people reached by the project must be Malian refugees.
What type of award is PRM offering under this FOA?
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement. PRM anticipates an active partnership role with the recipient during implementation rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What are the main program areas PRM is looking to fund?
PRM highlights two broad areas as especially relevant: (1) protection activities, and (2) addressing gaps across core humanitarian assistance sectors where needs were not fully met.
What protection activities are specifically mentioned?
The FOA references protection activities such as prevention of and response to gender-based violence, services for unaccompanied or separated children, prevention of military recruitment of children, and other child protection interventions.
What humanitarian sectors are mentioned as potential areas for addressing gaps?
The FOA lists core humanitarian assistance sectors including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health services, nutrition and food security, emergency shelter, education, and livelihoods.
Is the FOA limited to specific sectors or can NGOs propose sector-specific projects?
The FOA is intentionally broad and allows NGOs flexibility to propose sector-specific projects, as long as they clearly address identified gaps and are grounded in the refugee context in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and/or Niger.
What coordination requirements does PRM emphasize?
Coordination with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a major operational requirement. Applicants are expected to demonstrate an existing working relationship with UNHCR and/or show that they currently receive UNHCR funding.
Is a UNHCR letter of support required?
The FOA strongly recommends including a letter of support from UNHCR for the proposed activities.
What should the UNHCR letter of support include?
PRM indicates the letter should do more than provide a generic endorsement. It should explicitly identify the service gap that the NGO's project is designed to fill.
How does UNHCR coordination affect competitiveness?
PRM notes that priority will be given to NGOs that can show their proposed activities have been coordinated with UNHCR, reflecting PRM's emphasis on avoiding duplication and ensuring projects fit within the broader refugee response plan.
What is the funding range for awards under this FOA?
The FOA lists an award floor of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $750,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 27, 2013. The original and current closing date is April 26, 2013. The archive date is May 26, 2013.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, both with and without U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in both categories as listed. The FOA also references other eligible entities as described in the full announcement.
Can international organizations or UN agencies apply through Grants.gov?
No. The FOA clarifies that international organizations, including UN agencies and other public international organizations, should not apply through Grants.gov for this announcement.
If an international organization cannot apply through Grants.gov, what should it do?
The FOA instructs international organizations seeking funding for related work to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date.
What is the FOA category or program classification?
The opportunity is categorized as overseas refugee assistance under CFDA 19.517 (Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa).
What does PRM appear to prioritize in selecting proposals (based on the FOA description)?
Based on the FOA description, competitiveness factors include: a needs-based program that addresses a documented gap; credible operational capacity in the relevant country, camp, or hosting area; and clear, tangible proof of coordination with UNHCR, ideally supported by a UNHCR letter that specifies the gap being addressed.
Where should activities be implemented: refugee camps, host communities, or both?
The FOA emphasizes activities primarily serving Malian refugees in refugee camps in Burkina Faso, Mauritania, and Niger, and also supports activities serving Malian refugees living with host communities in Burkina Faso and Niger.
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