Opportunity Information: Apply for PRM PRMOAPNE 14 007
Apply for PRM PRMOAPNE 14 007
- 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 refugees and other vulnerable populations in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Egypt, and Iraqi refugees in Syria." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.519 Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 18, 2014 and posted on Apr 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 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 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) Nonprofits that do not have 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) PRM PRMOAPNE 14 007 is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) discretionary grant opportunity focused on supporting nongovernmental organization (NGO) programs that protect and assist refugees and other vulnerable populations in key Middle East host and crisis-affected countries. The geographic scope centers on Syrian refugees and Iraqi refugees in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Egypt, and also includes internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside Iraq as well as Iraqi refugees in Syria. PRM makes clear that it will prioritize proposals that best align with the Bureaus protection and humanitarian assistance priorities for these populations, with the expectation that funded projects contribute directly to refugee safety, access to essential services, and improved well-being in complex displacement settings.
The FOA lays out a set of sectoral guidelines that applicants are expected to use when designing programs. Protection is a major focus area and is described broadly to include activities that address vulnerability, disseminate reliable information to affected populations, provide psychosocial support and mental health services, strengthen child and adolescent protection, prevent and respond to gender-based violence, and deliver legal assistance and counseling. In addition to protection, the announcement highlights several standard humanitarian sectors as eligible priorities: health; shelter and infrastructure; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); education; and livelihoods or self-reliance. While these are the overarching sectors, PRM notes that more specific sectoral priorities are identified under separate country headings within the full announcement, signaling that applicants should tailor programming to the distinct needs and operating environments in each country rather than submitting generic regional approaches.
A key structural requirement is that proposals must be submitted on a country-by-country basis. Regional proposals are explicitly not considered, so an organization seeking to operate in multiple countries would need to prepare and submit separate proposals for each national program. This approach reinforces PRMs emphasis on country-specific planning, budgeting, coordination, and measurable outcomes tied to the local context, legal framework, and humanitarian architecture in each location.
Coordination expectations are central to the opportunity. Applicants are expected to coordinate closely with host government authorities and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), as well as with other UN agencies and with local and international NGOs operating in the same geographic areas and sectors. The intent is to reduce duplication, align with national and interagency response plans, ensure referral pathways and case management systems work effectively (especially for protection services), and integrate projects into existing humanitarian coordination mechanisms and standards.
From an award and administrative standpoint, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a higher level of ongoing U.S. government involvement or collaboration during implementation compared to a standard grant. The CFDA listing is 19.519, Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers to entry for NGOs that may not have access to substantial unrestricted funds.
The financial parameters in the posted summary indicate an award floor of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $4,500,000, providing room for both mid-sized and larger-scale interventions depending on demonstrated need, organizational capacity, and alignment with PRM priorities. The opportunity was posted April 16, 2014, with a closing date of May 16, 2014, and later archived June 15, 2014. These dates place it squarely in the period of escalating humanitarian needs related to the Syria crisis and significant Iraqi displacement, which helps explain the strong emphasis on protection services and essential assistance sectors.
Eligibility is aimed primarily at nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both cases, as reflected in the eligibility categories). The announcement also clarifies that international organizations such as UN agencies and other public international organizations should not apply through Grants.gov; instead, they are instructed to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if they seek funding relevant to the FOA. This separates the NGO application pipeline from the process PRM uses to engage and fund multilateral actors.
In practical terms, a strong application under this FOA would present a clearly scoped country-specific program that fits one or more of the listed sectors, explains how the project will protect and assist refugees or other targeted populations of concern, and demonstrates credible coordination with UNHCR, government counterparts, and peer agencies. It would also typically be expected to articulate needs, target populations, implementation approach, risk management, and measurable results in a way that reflects PRMs protection-centered priorities and the realities of operating in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt, or for Iraqi refugees in Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) PRM PRMOAPNE 14 007 from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM). It is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity to support NGO programs that protect and assist refugees and other vulnerable populations affected by displacement in the Middle East.
Which populations is PRM aiming to support through this FOA?
The FOA focuses on Syrian refugees and Iraqi refugees in key host and crisis-affected countries, as well as other vulnerable populations of concern within the specified scope. It also includes internally displaced persons (IDPs) inside Iraq and Iraqi refugees in Syria.
Which countries and locations are included in the geographic scope?
The geographic scope includes Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Egypt. It also includes IDPs inside Iraq and Iraqi refugees in Syria.
What types of programs does PRM prioritize under this FOA?
PRM prioritizes proposals that closely align with PRM protection and humanitarian assistance priorities and that contribute directly to refugee safety, access to essential services, and improved well-being in complex displacement settings.
What are the main program sectors highlighted as priorities?
The FOA highlights the following sectors: protection (a major focus), health, shelter and infrastructure, water/sanitation/hygiene (WASH), education, and livelihoods or self-reliance.
What does "protection" include in this FOA?
Protection is described broadly and may include: activities that address vulnerability; dissemination of reliable information to affected populations; psychosocial support and mental health services; child and adolescent protection; prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV); and legal assistance and counseling.
Are country-specific priorities mentioned, or can applicants submit a generic regional project?
Applicants are expected to tailor programming to the distinct needs and operating environments in each country. The FOA notes that more specific sectoral priorities are identified under separate country headings within the full announcement, signaling that proposals should be country-specific rather than generic regional approaches.
Can an organization submit one proposal covering multiple countries?
No. Proposals must be submitted on a country-by-country basis. Regional proposals are explicitly not considered. Organizations seeking to operate in multiple countries must submit separate proposals for each country program.
What coordination is expected for applicants and funded projects?
Applicants are expected to coordinate closely with host government authorities, UNHCR, other UN agencies, and local and international NGOs operating in the same locations and sectors. The intent is to reduce duplication, align with national and interagency response plans, support effective referral pathways and case management (especially for protection), and integrate activities into existing humanitarian coordination mechanisms and standards.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The FOA uses a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates a higher level of ongoing U.S. government involvement or collaboration during implementation than a standard grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 19.519, Overseas Refugee Assistance Program for Near East and South Asia.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FOA states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The posted summary indicates an award floor of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $4,500,000.
When was the FOA posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2014, and closed on May 16, 2014. It was later archived on June 15, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed primarily at nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. In both cases, institutions of higher education are excluded as reflected in the eligibility categories.
Can UN agencies or other international/public international organizations apply through Grants.gov?
No. The FOA clarifies that international organizations such as UN agencies and other public international organizations should not apply through Grants.gov. Instead, they are instructed to contact the relevant PRM Program Officer by the closing date if they seek funding relevant to the FOA.
What does PRM expect a strong proposal to include?
Based on the FOA summary, a strong application would present a clearly scoped, country-specific program aligned with one or more priority sectors; explain how the project will protect and assist refugees and other targeted populations; and demonstrate credible coordination with UNHCR, government counterparts, and peer agencies. It would also be expected to articulate needs, target populations, implementation approach, risk management, and measurable results consistent with PRM's protection-centered priorities and operating realities in the covered countries.
Does this FOA focus only on assistance, or also on safety and well-being?
The FOA emphasizes both protection and assistance, with an expectation that funded projects contribute directly to refugee safety, access to essential services, and improved well-being.
Is this opportunity specific to the Syria crisis and related displacement?
The timing and scope place it in the period of escalating humanitarian needs related to the Syria crisis and significant Iraqi displacement, which is reflected in the strong emphasis on protection services and essential humanitarian sectors for Syrian and Iraqi displaced populations.
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