Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPGL 13 002
Apply for PRM PRMOAPGL 13 002
- 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 Research Projects to Strengthen Evidence Based Humanitarian Decision Making by PRM and its Partners Worldwide." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.522 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Strategic Global Priorities.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2013 and posted on Apr 29, 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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- International Organizations (IOs) should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this funding opportunity annoucement. 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 this funding announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Projects to Strengthen Evidence Based Humanitarian Decision Making by PRM and its Partners Worldwide" (Funding Opportunity Number PRM PRMOAPGL 13 002), was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a discretionary grant competition focused on improving how humanitarian actors make decisions by strengthening the evidence base behind policies and operational choices. The core intent is to fund practical, decision-relevant work that can be used by PRM and its partners globally, not only to generate knowledge but also to translate that knowledge into usable guidance and tools.
PRM indicates it will consider proposals that involve research, assessment activities, and formative evaluation, along with the development of tools, operational guidance, and/or best practices. In other words, applicants are not limited to traditional academic research designs; the announcement explicitly welcomes applied work that supports real-world humanitarian programming and management. The common thread across eligible projects is that they must strengthen evidence-based humanitarian decision making tied to the specific topics or research questions identified in the full announcement. The emphasis on "formative evaluation" suggests PRM is interested in learning-oriented evaluations that improve programs while they are being designed or implemented, rather than only after-the-fact impact studies.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals closer involvement by the federal agency than a standard grant. While exact roles vary by award, cooperative agreements often include substantial agency engagement in shaping the workplan, coordinating with other stakeholders, or guiding dissemination and uptake of findings. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as Overseas Refugee Assistance, and the assistance listing is CFDA 19.522, described as "Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Strategic Global Priorities." This framing places the opportunity within PRM's broader mandate to support refugees and other vulnerable displaced populations and to ensure humanitarian resources are used effectively.
Funding levels are clearly bounded. Individual awards range from a floor of $50,000 to a ceiling of $250,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility or competitiveness. The announcement was posted on April 29, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 30, 2013, and it was later archived on June 29, 2013. Those dates indicate a relatively short application window, which is common for targeted research and learning agendas.
Eligibility is broad across the research and nonprofit sectors. Eligible applicants include private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), along with additional eligible entities as described in the full announcement. A notable procedural caveat applies to international organizations: UN agencies and other public international organizations are instructed not to submit through Grants.gov. Instead, they are expected to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer on or before the closing date if they seek funding aligned with this opportunity. This distinction matters because it affects how international entities engage PRM and may reflect separate administrative pathways used for funding UN and similar organizations.
In practical terms, a competitive proposal under this announcement would likely present a clear humanitarian decision problem, explain why current evidence is insufficient, and outline a feasible plan to generate actionable findings or products within the award budget. Strong applications would also be expected to show how outputs will be translated into decision support, such as operational guidance, field-ready tools, or best practice recommendations that humanitarian actors can apply. Because the focus is on strengthening decision making, dissemination and uptake plans would typically be important, including how PRM and partners will use the results and how lessons will be shared beyond a single project or context.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), available 24/7 except federal holidays. The full opportunity details, including the specified research questions and any required application components, were made available through the linked announcement page referenced in the source data.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY 2013 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Projects to Strengthen Evidence Based Humanitarian Decision Making by PRM and its Partners Worldwide."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PRM PRMOAPGL 13 002.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This discretionary grant competition is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to improve humanitarian decision making by strengthening the evidence base behind policies and operational choices used by PRM and its partners worldwide. The intent is practical and decision-relevant: not only generating knowledge, but translating findings into usable guidance and tools.
What kinds of activities or projects will PRM consider for funding?
PRM indicates it will consider proposals that include research, assessment activities, and formative evaluation, along with development of tools, operational guidance, and/or best practices, as long as they strengthen evidence-based humanitarian decision making tied to the specific topics or research questions identified in the full announcement.
Does the announcement only support traditional academic research?
No. The announcement explicitly welcomes applied work. Applicants are not limited to traditional academic research designs, as long as the work supports real-world humanitarian programming and management and strengthens evidence-based decision making.
What does "formative evaluation" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the announcement description, formative evaluation refers to learning-oriented evaluation intended to improve programs while they are being designed or implemented, rather than only conducting after-the-fact impact studies.
What is the award mechanism?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically signals closer involvement by the federal agency than a standard grant. While exact roles vary by award, the description suggests PRM may have substantial engagement such as shaping the workplan, coordinating with stakeholders, and/or guiding dissemination and uptake of findings.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as Overseas Refugee Assistance.
What is the CFDA number and program description associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is CFDA 19.522, described as "Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Strategic Global Priorities."
How much funding is available per award?
Individual awards range from $50,000 (minimum) to $250,000 (maximum).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 29, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is May 30, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 29, 2013.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), along with additional eligible entities as described in the full announcement.
Can UN agencies or other public international organizations apply through Grants.gov?
No. UN agencies and other public international organizations are instructed not to submit through Grants.gov. Instead, they are expected to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer on or before the closing date if they seek funding aligned with this opportunity.
Why does the announcement emphasize "decision-relevant" work?
The description indicates PRM is looking for work that can be used in practice by PRM and its partners globally. Projects should aim to strengthen the evidence base behind humanitarian policies and operational choices and translate that evidence into usable outputs like guidance, tools, or best practices.
What types of deliverables are encouraged?
The announcement highlights deliverables such as tools, operational guidance, and best practices, alongside research, assessments, and formative evaluation outputs, with an emphasis on making results usable for humanitarian decision making.
Does the opportunity specify particular research topics or questions?
Yes. Projects must strengthen evidence-based humanitarian decision making tied to the specific topics or research questions identified in the full announcement.
What would a competitive proposal likely include, based on the description provided?
Based on the information provided, a strong proposal would likely (1) define a clear humanitarian decision problem, (2) explain why current evidence is insufficient, (3) propose a feasible plan to generate actionable findings or products within budget, and (4) include a plan for translating outputs into decision support such as field-ready tools, operational guidance, or best practice recommendations.
How important are dissemination and uptake plans for this opportunity?
The description suggests dissemination and uptake are typically important because the focus is on strengthening decision making. Applicants are expected to show how PRM and partners will use results and how lessons will be shared beyond a single project or context.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement or using Grants.gov?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement can contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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