Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPGL 15 001
Apply for PRM PRMOAPGL 15 001
- 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 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for Global Innovation Programs to Help the Humanitarian Community Better Respond to Refugees Outside of Camps" 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 Jun 2, 2014 and posted on Jun 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2014 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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private 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 Public and State controlled 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 this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), focuses on improving how the humanitarian system supports refugees living outside traditional camp settings, especially in urban areas. The central problem PRM highlights is that while the sector has generated more guidance, strategies, and promising ideas for urban and non-camp displacement over time, humanitarian actors still struggle to apply those approaches consistently and at scale in real-world contexts. Refugees outside camps often blend into host communities, face different protection risks, and interact with local markets, landlords, employers, and municipal services in ways that camp-based models were not designed to address. PRM is therefore looking to stimulate practical innovation by funding the development and piloting of new tools and assistance models that can be tested, improved, and adapted to make non-camp responses more effective and coherent across countries and crises.
The opportunity is a discretionary grant competition with awards made through a cooperative agreement, which typically implies a more hands-on relationship between the funder and the recipient than a standard grant. The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as overseas refugee assistance, and the program is associated with CFDA number 19.522, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Strategic Global Priorities. PRM is essentially inviting proposals that push beyond theory and into operational solutions: approaches that help agencies identify, reach, protect, and assist refugees in cities and other dispersed settings, and that can be translated into usable practices by humanitarian organizations working on the ground.
Funding levels under this announcement range from a minimum award floor of $10,000 up to an award ceiling of $600,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants may still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the proposal. The announcement was posted on June 2, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 2, 2014, and the opportunity was archived on August 1, 2014. In practical terms, this was a time-bound solicitation aimed at generating near-term pilots or innovation efforts that could produce lessons and scalable tools for the broader community.
Eligibility is broad within the nonprofit and higher-education space. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and other nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again excluding higher education institutions), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and additional categories under "Others" as referenced by the full announcement. A key procedural note is that international organizations, particularly UN agencies and other public international organizations, were instructed not to apply through Grants.gov for this solicitation. Instead, they were expected to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if they sought funding aligned to the announcement. This distinction signals that PRM anticipated proposals both from traditional U.S. grant applicants and from multilateral actors, but via different submission and coordination channels.
The thematic emphasis is on innovation for "urban/non-camp" displacement, which can include refugees living in cities, towns, peri-urban areas, or dispersed rural host communities where there is no centralized camp infrastructure. PRM underscores that non-camp responses require different operational tools than camp settings, because needs identification, targeting, service delivery, and protection monitoring are more complex when affected populations are distributed across neighborhoods and may be mobile or hidden due to legal status, stigma, or fear of authorities. The opportunity is therefore geared toward proposals that create or refine practical methods that humanitarian teams can use to respond more effectively in these environments. While the short description does not list specific project types, the framing clearly points toward pilots that can be evaluated, refined, and potentially replicated, such as improved assessment and targeting methods, better coordination models with municipal systems and local service providers, approaches to access housing and livelihoods, or tools that strengthen protection and accountability in urban settings.
From an applicant's perspective, the core expectation is not just to implement a standard assistance project, but to contribute something that advances the field: a model, tool, or approach that helps humanitarian organizations overcome the persistent gap between urban-refugee guidance "on paper" and the ability to apply it systematically in practice. PRM is positioning this funding as a way to build an evidence-informed pipeline of innovations that can be adapted across different non-camp contexts globally, ultimately improving outcomes for refugees who are not reached well by camp-centric humanitarian systems.
For access and technical submission support, the announcement directs applicants with difficulty obtaining the full notice to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), available 24/7 except federal holidays. The full announcement also includes an "Additional Information" link for detailed requirements and instructions, which would typically cover submission components, evaluation criteria, program priorities, and any compliance or reporting expectations associated with a cooperative agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) focuses on improving humanitarian assistance for refugees living outside traditional camp settings, especially in urban areas. It aims to support practical innovation so that approaches for urban and non-camp displacement can be applied more consistently and at scale in real-world contexts.
What problem is PRM trying to solve through this funding?
PRM highlights a persistent gap between the growing amount of guidance and promising ideas for urban/non-camp displacement and the humanitarian sector's ability to implement those approaches reliably across different countries and crises. Refugees outside camps often blend into host communities, face different protection risks, and rely on local markets and municipal services in ways that camp-based models do not address well. PRM is looking for operational solutions that help close this "guidance-to-practice" gap.
What type of award is being offered?
Awards are made through a cooperative agreement under a discretionary grant competition. A cooperative agreement typically implies a more hands-on relationship between PRM and the recipient than a standard grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as overseas refugee assistance.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The program is associated with CFDA number 19.522, "Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Strategic Global Priorities."
What funding amounts are available under this announcement?
The funding range listed in the announcement is from a minimum award floor of $10,000 up to an award ceiling of $600,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Even if cost-sharing is not required, can an applicant still leverage other resources?
Yes. While cost-sharing is not required, applicants may choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the proposal.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad within the nonprofit and higher-education space. Eligible applicants include:
- U.S.-based and other nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Additional categories under "Others" as referenced by the full announcement
Are international organizations (including UN agencies) eligible to apply through Grants.gov?
No. The announcement instructs international organizations, particularly UN agencies and other public international organizations, not to apply through Grants.gov for this solicitation. Instead, they were expected to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if they sought funding aligned to the announcement.
What is the main thematic focus of proposals PRM is seeking?
The thematic emphasis is innovation for "urban/non-camp" displacement. This includes refugees living in cities, towns, peri-urban areas, or dispersed rural host communities where there is no centralized camp infrastructure.
Why does PRM emphasize urban and non-camp settings?
PRM emphasizes these settings because needs identification, targeting, service delivery, and protection monitoring become more complex when affected populations are dispersed, potentially mobile, and may be hidden due to legal status, stigma, or fear of authorities. Refugees outside camps also interact with landlords, employers, local markets, and municipal services in ways that require different operational tools than camp-based responses.
What kinds of projects does PRM want to fund?
Based on the framing provided, PRM is looking for proposals that move beyond theory and into operational solutions, such as pilots that can be tested, improved, and adapted. The description points toward projects that develop or refine practical methods humanitarian teams can use to identify, reach, protect, and assist refugees in urban and other dispersed settings, and that can be translated into usable practices by organizations working on the ground.
Does the announcement list specific project types?
The short description does not list specific project types. However, it clearly indicates an interest in pilots and practical innovations that can be evaluated, refined, and replicated or adapted across different non-camp contexts.
What outcomes or deliverables does PRM appear to be prioritizing?
PRM is positioning this funding to stimulate the development and piloting of tools, models, or approaches that produce practical lessons and can be scaled or adapted across countries and crises, improving the coherence and effectiveness of non-camp refugee responses.
What is the difference between a standard assistance project and what PRM seems to want here?
The core expectation described is not simply to implement a routine assistance project. PRM is looking for something that advances the field: a model, tool, or approach that helps humanitarian organizations overcome the persistent implementation challenges in urban/non-camp displacement and improves the ability to apply good practices systematically in real operations.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on June 2, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 2, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 1, 2014.
Where would applicants find detailed requirements and instructions?
The announcement references an "Additional Information" link for detailed requirements and instructions. This would typically include submission components, evaluation criteria, program priorities, and any compliance or reporting expectations associated with the cooperative agreement.
What should an applicant do if they have trouble accessing the full notice or submitting through Grants.gov?
The announcement directs applicants who have difficulty obtaining the full notice to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Does PRM indicate how it wants innovations to be used beyond a single project site?
Yes. The description emphasizes pilots and innovations that can be tested, improved, and adapted, with the goal of producing tools or approaches that can be replicated or translated into usable practices across multiple non-camp contexts globally.
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