Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPEU 13 001
Apply for PRM PRMOAPEU 13 001
- 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 refugees, internally displaced, and stateless persons in the South 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 2, 2013 and posted on Apr 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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).
- (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) PRM PRMOAPEU 13 001 is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), focused on supporting NGO programs for refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and stateless persons in the South Caucasus, specifically Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Funding is provided through cooperative agreements under the Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe (CFDA 19.520). The announcement was posted April 30, 2013, with an application deadline of May 30, 2013, and an award ceiling of $200,000 per award (no stated minimum award amount). Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Across all three country tracks, the central theme is boosting self-reliance and protection for PRM populations of concern while also strengthening the capacity of local civil society, especially local NGOs. The FOA also emphasizes that proposed activities should fit within specific priority sectors, and that projects should be designed with clear target groups and measurable outcomes. In Armenia and Azerbaijan, proposals must be structured so that at least 51 percent of direct beneficiaries are asylum seekers and refugees, while up to 49 percent may be other groups (host community members in Armenia; IDPs or host community members in Azerbaijan). This setup signals PRM's intent to keep refugee and asylum seeker assistance at the core, while still allowing some programming that supports social cohesion and reduces tensions with surrounding communities.
For Armenia, PRM is seeking proposals that empower and increase the self-reliance of refugees and asylum seekers and build the operational strength of local NGOs. Priority sectors include capacity building focused on local NGO development and protection mechanisms. Within protection, PRM highlights training community resource people (which typically means equipping trusted community members to identify risks, provide referrals, and support access to services), gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, and efforts to combat xenophobia and discrimination. In practice, this could translate into community-based protection networks, stronger referral pathways for survivors of violence, and outreach or education campaigns that reduce stigma and improve inclusion.
For Azerbaijan, PRM again prioritizes empowerment and self-reliance for refugees and asylum seekers while allowing up to 49 percent of beneficiaries to be IDPs or other host community populations. In addition to strengthening local NGO capacity and expanding protection mechanisms similar to those listed for Armenia (community resource training, GBV prevention/response, and combating xenophobia and discrimination), Azerbaijan proposals are also expected to support livelihoods. A distinctive feature in the Azerbaijan section is an explicit interest in increasing the capacity of government institutions to provide basic services that meet beneficiary needs. That suggests PRM is looking for programming that not only delivers assistance directly but also improves systems and service delivery, for example through coordination with government providers, technical training, improved case management practices, or tools that help public institutions respond more effectively to displacement-related needs.
For Georgia, PRM is seeking proposals that improve integration prospects for people in conflict-affected communities near the Administrative Boundary Lines (ABLs) related to Abkhazia and/or South Ossetia, alongside proposals that increase self-reliance of PRM populations of concern and local NGOs. The priority sectors include confidence building measures, livelihoods, and protection mechanisms, again naming community resource training, GBV prevention and response, and efforts to combat xenophobia and discrimination. The inclusion of confidence building measures is particularly notable for Georgia and reflects the sensitive environment around the ABLs, where initiatives that encourage dialogue, cooperation, and reduced community tensions can be important complements to economic support and protection services.
Eligibility is broad enough to include nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and certain other eligible applicants as described in the full announcement. A key administrative note is that international organizations such as UN agencies and other public international organizations should not apply through Grants.gov for this opportunity; instead, they are instructed to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer before the closing date if seeking funding aligned with this FOA. For technical issues accessing the announcement, applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center, which operates continuously except on federal holidays.
Overall, this FOA is a relatively small-grant (up to $200,000) opportunity aimed at practical, community-centered interventions that improve protection and self-reliance for displaced and at-risk populations, while also investing in local institutional capacity. The repeated focus on GBV prevention/response and on combating xenophobia and discrimination underscores PRM's protection priorities, while the livelihoods and confidence-building elements reflect the expectation that durable improvements require both economic pathways and healthier community relations in complex displacement settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PRM PRMOAPEU 13 001, a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What type of funding instrument will be used?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements under the Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Europe (CFDA 19.520).
Which geographic areas are covered by the FOA?
The FOA focuses on the South Caucasus, specifically Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Which populations are the focus of this FOA?
The FOA supports NGO programs for refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and stateless persons. The emphasis across the tracks is on PRM populations of concern, with specific beneficiary composition requirements in Armenia and Azerbaijan.
What is the overall goal or theme across all country tracks?
Across Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, the central theme is boosting self-reliance and protection for PRM populations of concern while strengthening the capacity of local civil society, especially local NGOs. Projects are expected to have clear target groups and measurable outcomes and to align with stated priority sectors.
When was the announcement posted and when were applications due?
The announcement was posted on April 30, 2013, and the application deadline was May 30, 2013.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $200,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Are applicants expected to propose measurable outcomes?
Yes. The FOA emphasizes that proposed activities should be designed with clear target groups and measurable outcomes.
Are there beneficiary percentage requirements in Armenia and Azerbaijan?
Yes. In Armenia and Azerbaijan, proposals must be structured so that at least 51 percent of direct beneficiaries are asylum seekers and refugees.
In Armenia, can any beneficiaries be included besides refugees and asylum seekers?
Yes. Up to 49 percent of direct beneficiaries may be host community members in Armenia.
In Azerbaijan, can any beneficiaries be included besides refugees and asylum seekers?
Yes. Up to 49 percent of direct beneficiaries may be IDPs or host community members in Azerbaijan.
What does PRM prioritize in Armenia?
In Armenia, PRM is seeking proposals that empower and increase the self-reliance of refugees and asylum seekers and that build the operational strength of local NGOs.
What are the priority sectors for Armenia?
Priority sectors in Armenia include capacity building focused on local NGO development and protection mechanisms.
What specific protection activities are highlighted for Armenia?
Within protection, PRM highlights training community resource people, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response, and efforts to combat xenophobia and discrimination.
What does "training community resource people" refer to in this FOA?
It typically means equipping trusted community members to identify risks, provide referrals, and support access to services.
What does PRM prioritize in Azerbaijan?
In Azerbaijan, PRM prioritizes empowerment and self-reliance for refugees and asylum seekers, strengthening local NGO capacity, expanding protection mechanisms, and supporting livelihoods.
What protection activities are emphasized for Azerbaijan?
Similar to Armenia, Azerbaijan proposals emphasize community resource training, GBV prevention and response, and combating xenophobia and discrimination.
Is livelihoods programming specifically expected in Azerbaijan?
Yes. The Azerbaijan track includes an expectation that proposals support livelihoods.
Is there a unique emphasis in Azerbaijan related to government institutions?
Yes. A distinctive feature in the Azerbaijan section is an explicit interest in increasing the capacity of government institutions to provide basic services that meet beneficiary needs.
What does the FOA suggest about how to approach government capacity building in Azerbaijan?
The FOA suggests interest in programming that improves systems and service delivery in addition to direct assistance, such as coordination with government providers, technical training, improved case management practices, or tools that help public institutions respond more effectively to displacement-related needs.
What does PRM prioritize in Georgia?
In Georgia, PRM is seeking proposals that improve integration prospects for people in conflict-affected communities near the Administrative Boundary Lines (ABLs) related to Abkhazia and/or South Ossetia, and that increase self-reliance of PRM populations of concern and local NGOs.
What are the priority sectors for Georgia?
Priority sectors in Georgia include confidence building measures, livelihoods, and protection mechanisms (including community resource training, GBV prevention and response, and combating xenophobia and discrimination).
Why are confidence building measures specifically notable for Georgia?
The inclusion of confidence building measures reflects the sensitive environment around the ABLs, where initiatives that encourage dialogue, cooperation, and reduced community tensions can complement economic support and protection services.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligibility includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and certain other eligible applicants as described in the full announcement.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded, based on the eligibility description provided.
Should UN agencies or other public international organizations apply through Grants.gov?
No. International organizations such as UN agencies and other public international organizations are instructed not to apply through Grants.gov for this opportunity.
What should international organizations do if they want to pursue funding under this FOA?
They should contact the relevant PRM Program Officer before the closing date if they seek funding aligned with this FOA.
Where should applicants go for technical help with accessing the announcement?
Applicants are directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center for technical issues accessing the announcement. The Contact Center operates continuously except on federal holidays.
What kind of projects does this FOA appear to favor?
Based on the information provided, this FOA favors practical, community-centered interventions that improve protection and self-reliance for displaced and at-risk populations, while also investing in local institutional capacity. It repeatedly emphasizes GBV prevention/response and combating xenophobia and discrimination, and includes livelihoods (notably in Azerbaijan and Georgia) and confidence-building elements (notably in Georgia).
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