Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPWH 14 001
Apply for PRM PRMOAPWH 14 001
- 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 NGO programs benefiting Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.518 Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Western Hemisphere.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 19, 2014 and posted on Mar 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 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 $4,500,000.00 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 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for NGO programs benefiting Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It supports overseas refugee assistance in the Western Hemisphere, specifically targeting Colombian refugees and asylum seekers as well as Colombian IDPs affected by displacement. The geographic focus covers Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela, and applicants are expected to submit separate proposals for each country where they propose to operate.
For Colombian refugees and asylum seekers, PRM is looking for projects that close critical gaps in humanitarian assistance and local integration support, with a clear emphasis on particularly vulnerable groups. The announcement highlights women, Afro-Colombians, and indigenous populations as priority populations, reflecting a concern for groups that often face higher protection risks, discrimination, and barriers to services. Competitive proposals are expected to go beyond short-term aid by improving beneficiary self-reliance and strengthening the ability of host government institutions to provide basic services and respond to refugee needs in a sustained way. PRM indicates it will consider a range of interventions, including basic humanitarian assistance, protection mechanisms, capacity building and institutional strengthening, livelihoods support, integration activities, and infrastructure development when these activities directly improve access to services and stability for refugees.
For Colombian IDPs, PRM seeks proposals that present comprehensive programming with both immediate emergency response elements and longer-term systems strengthening. The announcement places importance on programs that can deliver urgent humanitarian assistance while also building the capacity of institutions at local and national levels. A central theme is protection, particularly strengthening protection mechanisms that help IDPs access their rights and available assistance. One explicit example included is improving protection for IDPs through better access to IDP registration and related assistance, which can be a critical gateway to services, legal recognition, and safety measures. Overall, PRM is signaling that it values programs that combine direct support to displaced families with practical improvements in the systems that are supposed to serve them.
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which generally means PRM expects an active partnership role during implementation compared with a standard grant. The posted date and creation date are March 19, 2014, and the application deadline is April 25, 2014, with the opportunity archived on May 25, 2014. The award funding range is substantial, with an award floor of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $4,500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which lowers the barrier to participation for organizations that may not have large unrestricted resources.
Eligibility is open to nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both nonprofit categories as listed). The FOA also addresses international organizations: UN agencies and other public international organizations are instructed not to apply through Grants.gov and instead to contact the relevant PRM program officer by the closing date if they wish to be considered for funding connected to this announcement. This distinction clarifies that the Grants.gov submission route is intended for NGO applicants, while PRM handles IO engagement through a separate coordination process.
From a program design standpoint, PRM is clearly prioritizing proposals that are targeted, gap-filling, and protection-oriented, while also pushing implementers to build pathways toward self-reliance and stronger public-sector service delivery. The announcement encourages applicants to think in terms of both immediate humanitarian needs and the structural limitations that keep displaced and refugee populations from accessing basic services, safety, legal documentation, and sustainable livelihood options. Applicants are directed to consult the full announcement for detailed objectives and guidance, and those who have trouble accessing the materials electronically are referred to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support.
FY 2014 PRM Funding Opportunity for Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): FAQs
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for NGO programs benefiting Colombian Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). It is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), supporting overseas refugee assistance in the Western Hemisphere.
2) Who is the funder and which office manages the FOA?
The funder is the U.S. Department of State. The FOA is managed by the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM).
3) What populations does the FOA aim to support?
The FOA targets (1) Colombian refugees and asylum seekers and (2) Colombian internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by displacement.
4) What countries are included in the geographic scope?
The geographic focus includes Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela.
5) Do applicants need to submit separate proposals for each country?
Yes. Applicants are expected to submit separate proposals for each country where they propose to operate.
6) What does PRM want to see in projects for Colombian refugees and asylum seekers?
PRM is looking for projects that close critical gaps in humanitarian assistance and local integration support, with a clear emphasis on particularly vulnerable groups. Competitive proposals are expected to move beyond short-term aid by improving beneficiary self-reliance and strengthening the ability of host government institutions to provide basic services and respond to refugee needs in a sustained way.
7) Which vulnerable groups are explicitly emphasized as priorities?
The FOA highlights women, Afro-Colombians, and indigenous populations as priority populations, reflecting concern for groups that may face higher protection risks, discrimination, and barriers to services.
8) What types of activities or interventions does PRM indicate it will consider for refugees and asylum seekers?
PRM indicates it will consider a range of interventions, including basic humanitarian assistance, protection mechanisms, capacity building and institutional strengthening, livelihoods support, integration activities, and infrastructure development when those activities directly improve access to services and stability for refugees.
9) Under what condition is infrastructure development relevant to this FOA?
Infrastructure development is considered when it directly improves access to services and stability for refugees.
10) What is PRM looking for in proposals focused on Colombian IDPs?
For Colombian IDPs, PRM seeks comprehensive programming that combines immediate emergency response elements with longer-term systems strengthening. The FOA emphasizes delivering urgent humanitarian assistance while also building capacity of institutions at local and national levels.
11) How important is protection in this FOA, especially for IDPs?
Protection is described as a central theme. PRM places importance on strengthening protection mechanisms that help IDPs access their rights and available assistance.
12) Is there an example of an IDP protection-focused activity included in the FOA summary?
Yes. One explicit example is improving protection for IDPs through better access to IDP registration and related assistance, which can serve as a gateway to services, legal recognition, and safety measures.
13) What overall program approach seems to be favored by PRM?
PRM signals that it values programs that combine direct support to displaced families with practical improvements in the systems meant to serve them, balancing immediate humanitarian needs with longer-term pathways toward self-reliance and stronger public-sector service delivery.
14) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
15) What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the FOA description, a cooperative agreement generally means PRM expects an active partnership role during implementation compared with a standard grant.
16) What are the key dates listed for this FOA?
The posted date and creation date are March 19, 2014. The application deadline is April 25, 2014. The opportunity was archived on May 25, 2014.
17) What is the award size range for this opportunity?
The award floor is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $4,500,000.
18) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the information provided.
19) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status. In both nonprofit categories listed, institutions of higher education are excluded.
20) Can UN agencies or other public international organizations apply through Grants.gov?
No. UN agencies and other public international organizations are instructed not to apply through Grants.gov.
21) How should UN agencies and other public international organizations express interest in funding under this FOA?
They should contact the relevant PRM program officer by the closing date if they wish to be considered for funding connected to this announcement.
22) Is Grants.gov the intended submission route for NGO applicants?
Yes. The information provided indicates that the Grants.gov submission route is intended for NGO applicants, while PRM handles engagement with international organizations through a separate coordination process.
23) What if an applicant cannot access the FOA materials electronically?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the materials electronically are referred to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support.
24) Where should applicants look for detailed objectives and application guidance?
Applicants are directed to consult the full announcement for detailed objectives and guidance.
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